SAO : Handicapped Swordsman

In real life, Daisuke has lost everything—his arms, his independence, and his hope for a normal future. Stripped of his limbs in a brutal accident, he’s left bitter and broken, confined to the limitations of a body that no longer feels like his own. But when Sword Art Online, the revolutionary virtual reality MMORPG, launches, Daisuke sees it as a way to escape the torment of his reality.

In the game, he takes on the persona of Edge, an avatar with swords for arms—an ironic twist of fate that turns his greatest loss into his most lethal advantage. Edge quickly rises through the ranks of players in Aincrad, gaining notoriety not just for his unmatched skill but for the ruthless way he handles his enemies. He doesn’t kill for sport, but his psychological warfare is relentless, breaking opponents’ spirits before ever spilling blood. His signature phrase, “Only the broken surrender their swords,” becomes both a legend and a warning, making him feared and respected across the game.

But Aincrad is more than just a battlefield for Edge. When he suffers the devastating loss of his first teammates on the First Floor, Edge vows to protect the people he cares about by forming a guild, Iron Will—a guild where only the strong survive. As he climbs the tower, he faces powerful foes, both monster and human, using his cunning, strength, and viral playstyle to defeat them.

However, Edge’s methods come at a cost. With each victory, he inches closer to the dark line between protector and executioner. When he finally crosses that line, taking a life for the first time, the entire world of Aincrad will change. Now, Edge must decide whether to embrace the killer status that looms over him or find a way to redeem himself before Aincrad consumes him completely.

With viral encounters, face-slapping moments, and a guild built on the unbreakable resolve to survive, SAO: Handicapped From The Start is a tale of psychological warfare, redemption, and the unyielding will to protect what matters most.