The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Sakata "Gin" Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.

Gin's "to do" list for this volume:

1. Pick a fight with those Shinsengumi losers
2. Throw out my old SHONEN JUMP magazines
3. Save Shinpachi and Kagara AGAIN
4. Take Kagura's so-called dog for a walk
5. Protect the environment

Yoruzuya Trio Will Work for Food

1. Sea Monster extermination

2. Traveling exorcism

3. Convenience-store sitting/motorcycle gang thrashing

4. Rescuing kidnapping victims (willing and unwilling)

Special Skills

Pachinko, TV shopping, extricating self from shotgun weddings, etc.

Yoruzuya Trio Hunting and Gathering List

1. Zombie bear with mysterious mushroom growing out of head (magic?)

2. Crab chock-full of food poisoning (yum )

3. Hot nurse in hospital (where we wind up due to #2)

4. Goro, queen of the human-size cockroaches (no comment)

5. 100 ice cream mini-cups (yum )

6. The truth behind a cult that purports to make your dreams a reality (dream on...)

The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Sakata "Gin" Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.

Gin's "to do" list for this volume:1. Stock up on paper napkins and stain remover.2. Think of a good excuse not to buy Hasegawa a new shirt.3. Find out who swiped my strawberry milk from the fridge. 4. Get tickets to the game at Edo Dome.5. Tell Shinpachi, Kondo and Matsudaira they're...

The samurai didn't stand a chance. First, the aliens invaded Japan. Next, they took all the jobs. And then they confiscated everyone's swords. So what does a hotheaded former samurai like Sakata "Gin" Gintoki do to make ends meet? Take any odd job that comes his way, even if it means losing his dignity.

Even an Inch-long Insect Has a SoulGin's "Five Things They Don't Teach You in Samurai School" List
1. Gold can be found in the strangest places (not always up your nose).
2. Talking smack to a blind swordsman is NEVER a good idea.
3. Stomping on giant beetles the size of small...

It's samurai vs. aliens ; He's too busy fighting aliens, the yakuza and unemployment

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences. Summer Vacation Is Best Before It Actually BeginsGin's Advice for Improving Your Manga 1. Blatantly rip off other Shonen Jump manga. 2. Make sure the gorilla (artist) gets lots of bananas.3. Add lots of emotional death scenes and sappy dog funerals.4. Make Yamazaki the main character.5. Have plenty of nude beach scenes...with Shinpachi

It's samurai vs. aliens ; He's too busy fighting aliens, the yakuza and unemployment

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T+ audience.

Shinpachi's List of Things I Learned During My Summer Vacation 1. Never trust a guy in a turtle suit 2. Sometimes the age to wisdom ratio isn't what it should be. 3. If you want to see how a woman will age, look at her mother. 4. Whack-a-Mole is awesome. 5. Parents still don't understand.