SLA ComicNo. 1

The Samurai Cat

In Edo, a stray cat trained by a master samurai must outwit a mischievous fox spirit to save the town's festival before dawn.

By Kenji Mori

The Samurai Cat

In Edo, a stray cat trained by a master samurai must outwit a mischievous fox spirit to save the town's festival before dawn.

Story and art by Kenji Mori

© 2026 Kenji Mori. All rights reserved.
Made with SLA Comic. Pictures made with AI (FLUX.3 [klein] by Black Forest Labs); lettered in Comic Neue and Bangers.

Meet the cast

Kenta

protagonist

Humble and observant, with a dry wit.

Kitsune

antagonist

Playful and mischievous, but respects true skill.

Sora

supporting

Brave and kind-hearted, with a gentle sense of humor.

1Moonlit Theft5
2Trapping the Fox8
3Dawn's Promise10

Chapter 1Moonlit Theft

A wide view of the wooden storefront at night, warm yellow light spilling onto the stone street. Kenta sits on the high rooftop, ears perked, watching below. In the shop, a glowing fox spirit with nine tails holds a large red lantern, grinning mischievously.

A tight shot of Kitsune's sly face, eyes narrowed in playful amusement. The fox spirit tosses the glowing lantern high into the air, its tail curling around the object.

Kenta springs from the rooftop, his body stretched in a perfect arc. His eyes are locked on the flying lantern, displaying intense focus and samurai discipline.

A dynamic wide shot of the narrow stone-paved alley. Kenta leaps over a wooden crate, moving with precision. Kitsune floats effortlessly on a breeze, leading the chase with a trailing string of light.

Kenta slides between two bamboo blinds, his paws skidding slightly on the wet stone. He looks back, analyzing the spirit's path with dry, observant eyes.

A close-up of Kenta's eye reflecting a small, glowing ember on the ground. The cat's pupil dilates as he spots a trail of golden dust left by the fox spirit.

Kenta crouches low, muscles coiled, preparing to strike. He aims not at the fox, but at the lantern hovering just above a stone ledge.

Kenta pounces, his paw connecting with the lantern. Kitsune vanishes in a sudden puff of white smoke, leaving only the lantern falling through the air toward the stone ground.

Chapter 2Trapping the Fox

Kenta stands on a wooden crate, holding the recovered lantern in his mouth. He looks around the empty plaza with a satisfied, dry expression, his tail twitching slightly.

The moonlight casts long shadows across the dirt plaza. The empty lantern stands loom like silent sentinels. Kenta walks confidently toward the center, leaving a trail of paw prints.

Kenta places the lantern gently on the ground, then sits back on his haunches. He tilts his head, eyes narrowing as he observes the wind patterns.

A single paw extends, knocking a small pebble into a specific spot near a broken lantern stand. The cat's eye reflects the moonlight, sharp and calculating.

Kitsune materializes from a swirl of leaves, her nine tails fanning out. She holds a new lantern, grinning widely at the cat's trap.

Kitsune darts left, Kenta springs right. They move in a blurred circle around the square, creating a chaotic dance of light and shadow. The fox is laughing, while the cat remains focused.

Kitsune stops abruptly, her expression softening. She lowers the lantern and places a glowing, white flower on the ground before Kenta. He stares at the flower, then at her.

Chapter 3Dawn's Promise

Kenta looks up at Kitsune, his expression softening. Kitsune smiles gently, her form beginning to dissolve into mist.

Kenta sits alone in the center of the square, surrounded by the restored glowing lanterns. The white flower glows softly beside him.

Sora, the merchant's daughter, runs into the frame and kneels beside Kenta. She reaches out to pet his head.

Kenta blinks slowly, looking up at Sora with a calm, dignified gaze. Sora smiles warmly, her eyes bright with gratitude.

The horizon glows with the first light of dawn. The lanterns cast a warm orange glow over the stone streets and wooden houses.

Kenta stands atop a wooden crate, looking out over the square. The town begins to wake up, with figures appearing in the distance.

The square is filled with townspeople celebrating. Lanterns sway gently in the morning breeze. Kenta sits proudly, watching the joy.

The End

Thanks for reading.

The Samurai Cat

In Edo, a stray cat trained by a master samurai must outwit a mischievous fox spirit to save the town's festival before dawn.

SLA Comic

By Kenji Mori

Made with SLA Comic · Pictures made with AI

SLA ComicNo. 1

The Samurai Cat

In Edo, a stray cat trained by a master samurai must outwit a mischievous fox spirit to save the town's festival before dawn.

By Kenji Mori

The Samurai Cat

In Edo, a stray cat trained by a master samurai must outwit a mischievous fox spirit to save the town's festival before dawn.

Story and art by Kenji Mori

© 2026 Kenji Mori. All rights reserved.
Made with SLA Comic. Pictures made with AI (FLUX.3 [klein] by Black Forest Labs); lettered in Comic Neue and Bangers.

Meet the cast

Kenta

protagonist

Humble and observant, with a dry wit.

Kitsune

antagonist

Playful and mischievous, but respects true skill.

Sora

supporting

Brave and kind-hearted, with a gentle sense of humor.

1Moonlit Theft5
2Trapping the Fox8
3Dawn's Promise10

Chapter 1Moonlit Theft

Chapter 2Trapping the Fox

Chapter 3Dawn's Promise

The End

Thanks for reading.

The Samurai Cat

In Edo, a stray cat trained by a master samurai must outwit a mischievous fox spirit to save the town's festival before dawn.

SLA Comic

By Kenji Mori

Made with SLA Comic · Pictures made with AI

The Samurai Cat

The Samurai Cat

Meet the cast

Kenta

Kitsune

Sora

Contents

The Samurai Cat

The Samurai Cat

The Samurai Cat

Meet the cast

Kenta

Kitsune

Sora

Contents

The Samurai Cat