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"Kamiya Kasshin-ryu"

It's been a week since then.

The false accusation of Battosai has been settled...

Why haven't any of my students returned!?

This is unbelievable!

It's a time of civilization and enlightenment.

Once things change, it's hard to go back.

Speaking of unbelievable... about your age, Kenshin!

You're 28 with that appearance!?

It's a lie! A scam!

You're too young to be an ex-Ishin Shishi (political activist) too!

So if I was over 30 it would be okay?

No it wouldn't.

This isn't going to be easy.

(Episode 2) Descendant of Tokyo Samurai - Myojin Yahiko

After all, there's no point in rushing.

Your students will soon come back.

But I don't have anybody to train with at our dojo.

That's why I have to go to my friend's dojo to train everyday!

You never help me with my training, Kenshin.

Ummm, I'm just not a big fan of shinai...

Oro?

Hey wait!

Kenshin, this kid is a pickpocket!

Isn't this your wallet?

Gosh, darn it!

Let me go, you hag!

Ha... g!?

Excuse me!?

I'm considered a beautiful swordswoman by many people!

Shut up, hag!

Easy, you two.

What's been stolen is stolen.

Hey kid.

Don't get caught next time.

Alright, let's go.

Bu... but Kenshin!

Oro!

I'm not a kid!

I'm Myojin Yahiko, son of a Tokyo samurai!

I don't need any pity from others!

I saw you had a katana so I just went to tease you!

Don't get things wrong, you fool!

Kid.

I told you I'm not a kid!

You look like a child, but your heart is already that of an adult.

Sorry.

I underestimated you.

What a rude kid he is.

Tokyo is so lively!

Where were you before you came here, Kenshin?

Nowhere specific, just browsing around everywhere.

I am a Rurouni after all.

Why did he decide to be a Rurouni?

Majority of the Ishin Shishis abandoned their swords

and now hold honorable positions in the Meiji government.

It looks like you want to ask me something.

Oh...

It's fine.

Everyone has a past or two that they don't want to talk about.

Nothing really!

Hey, your sword! I told you to cover it with something!

Don't worry.

Just two years ago, many people had it.

See, nobody really cares about it.

You had a little kid mess with you, remember?

There are many cops around in the city.

Even if it's a Sakabato, you will get arrested next time!

When that happens, that's that.

Gosh.

I'm going for training at the dojo, so please take care of the grocery shopping, Kenshin.

Miso, salt, and soy sauce.

Is it a coincidence that they are all heavy items?

Don't complain!

Excuse me, Miss.

Is this the right path to get to the police station?

Ah... ah... yes.

At the end of the street, turn right on the main street.

Thank you.

You heard it! Please hurry!

I've never seen him around this area...

I wonder who he is.

Are you really...

Are you really in this town...

Himura Battosai...!

Hey Yahiko.

Today is the deadline for the money.

You have it prepared right?

Not yet.

What!?

Shut up!

As long as I prepare it by evening, it shouldn't be a pro...

Mr. Gasuke...

Don't you dare talk to me like that, you stupid brat.

Listen.

There's no value in you if you can't bring money.

We'll come again in the evening.

If you can't bring the money, be prepared for a severe punishment!

Make sure you bring it!

Something seems to be happening.

Hey!

Did something happen?

An arrest!

The cops are chasing a guy violating the Sword Banning Edict!

What?

You little rat!

Give up now!

Sigh.

You guys are so persistent.

That guy...!

I guess I have no choice.

I guess I'll let them arrest me for now...

Make way!

You're blocking the path of the Sword-Bearing Police!

Make way or I'll swing my sword!

Captain Ujiki.

Good job.

We'll take care of it from here.

You guys are dismissed.

But this man...

he shows no sign of drawing his sword, and we have already surrounded him.

There's really no need for the Sword-Bearing Police to...!

You are a third-class sergeant, and you are giving me, a Satsuma Ishin Shishi, an opinion?

When I say "dismissed," hurry up and get out of my sight.

Why won't you draw your sword out, gentle guy?

You're carrying a sword within Tokyo.

You must be confident in your swordsmanship, right?

I'm not carrying a sword to swing just for the heck of it.

Just letting you know, I'm not carrying a sword around to show my power.

Kenshin!

That is your companion, right...?

Miss Kaoru, don't come!

Next, I'll cut your kimono up and humiliate you.

I'll ask you again.

Why won't you draw your sword?

Are you...

really a cop?

I sure am.

A cop who has been given permission to carry a sword and kill people legally.

Don't use force just because you are a government official!

That's outrageous!

Screw you, jerk!

Ha. What an idiot to shout abuse at me!

Well, that applies to the refusal to obey an official.

Capture every single one of them.

I give permission to draw swords!

Anyone who resists, go ahead and kill them.

Miss Kaoru...

citizens of this town...

don't lay a single blade on these people!

If you want an opponent, I'm here.

So no more mister nice guy.

Sakabato? What a strange sword you've got there.

Anyway, now I have all the right to kill you.

As a swordsman, you've got to kill people sometimes to keep your senses sharp.

Kenshin...!

"Rurouni Kenshin"

"Chief Room"

I see, so he was an imposter...

Yes...

I was delayed as I was settling matters that followed the Satsuma Rebellion.

But if you think about it, it is quite obvious.

Himura is somebody who will never commit such violence.

Indeed, he killed so many men that Hitokiri Battosai is an appropriate name for him.

But he has never killed someone for his own desires.

He did everything for the new era, Meiji.

He is a hero who saved many Ishin Shishis' lives with his sword.

If it wasn't for him, Meiji would have never come.

I wanted to find him and give him a leadership position in the Imperial Army.

About that...

The culprits were already tied up in front of the police station early in the morning,

so we don't know who did it,

but when asked, they said, "The real one got us."

What...!?

Well, after all, it is something that untrustworthy criminals are saying.

Chief!

There is a guest here! At least knock!

I apologize!

But, the Sword-Bearing Police is...

Ujiki is causing trouble again...

Sword-Bearing Police?

I've never heard of such a unit.

Well, it's a unit formed to handle this Battosai incident,

but they're all brutal men, and the captain is...

an Ishin Shishi from Satsuma.

I'm having trouble handling him...

The Ishin Shishis can be divided into five broad categories according to their place of origin.

Satsuma, Choushu, Tosa, Hizen and other areas such as Mito and Fukuoka.

Among them, Satsuma and Choshu reigned for a long time as the two major forces in the Meiji government structure.

During this time, Satsuma had absolute power in the police force and Choshu in the military.

I see.

Arrogance is unavoidable if he's an Ishin Shishi from Satsuma...

And,

what kind of trouble did they cause this time?

Well...

Umm... actually,

they're actually getting beaten,

by just one swordsman...

What!? That's ridiculous!

They were chosen from the finest swordsmen in our department!

But it's true!

I don't believe it...

Who is this man?

We don't know.

He's a short, thin man with red hair.

And moves so fast, you can barely see him.

Oh and...

he has a large cross-shaped scar on his left cheek!

Can it be...!?

What strength!

You...

Since we outnumbered you, we went easy,

but now you've taken it too far!

Take my Sekirei Ittou-ryu!

Eat this! Yaju Shishikage-ryu!

Be prepared for my Shindo Kinen-ryu!

One left to go.

There's only one left! Get him!

Beat that stupid Sword-Bearing Police!

Swear to the citizens of the town that you won't tyrannize them in such a way again.

Then we can end this.

And then you can arrest me for whatever reason you prefer.

Screw you!

I will never do such a disgraceful act!

That stance...!

It's the Ninotachi Irazu No Jigen-ryu, the best in Satsuma!

Stop Ujiki!

That man is...!

What a foolish man.

The Jigen-ryu is indeed a unique style.

But...

When faced with Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu, it's useless.

Kenshin!

Are you alright?

Oro

That was great!

Where are you from?

Come have a drink with us!

Himura!

I've finally found you.

I've been looking for you for ten years.

You've grown a mustache, Mr. Yamagata.

Wait...

Yamagata?

You mean...

The general of the "Kiheitai", the strongest troop in the Emperor's Army.

The Ishin Shishi, Yamagata Aritomo!

Chief, please clear the area.

Yes sir!

Get out of here!

Hey, that's aggressive!

Hey man, see you later!

I have a carriage waiting.

Many of your comrades have been waiting for your return.

Come.

My apologies but...

I have no intention of getting a prosperous job using my experience as a Hitokiri.

What are you saying!?

Even if you have killed people, it is an admirable part of the great work of the Restoration.

Sure, some hate you for being a Hitokiri!

But I will take care of those by...!

Suppressing them with governmental authority?

It's that kind of thinking that creates men like him.

We raised our swords and killed, to build a world where people can pursue happiness.

Not for positions of power and glory.

If we forget that, we're no revolutionaries after all.

But Himura!

Times have changed! This is the Meiji era!

Swords have been banned, and the samurai have fallen!

It's not like the end of the Edo period, where swords were the order of the day!

You can’t do anything with a single sword in this Meiji era without the help of government power!

Even with a single sword...

I can at least protect those around me.

I haven't changed from the old days.

Except that the "Hitokiri" has now become a "Rurouni".

Chief...

I understand.

It's obvious which side to blame when looking at people's reactions.

His sword poses no danger.

We can overlook this matter.

Sorry about it...

After the hoax, I thought Hitokiri Battosai was a dangerous figure.

After all, the actual person is completely different.

My apologies, Miss Kaoru.

For what?

Your ribbon, it was ruined because of me.

It's okay, as long as you put effort into chores in the house.

In the meantime, don't forget about grocery shopping.

You weren't able to go, right?

And once you get home, make sure you take in the laundry.

I think I understand a little better

why Kenshin became a Rurouni.

He can continue to protect people's freedom with his sword.

Kenshin lets his destiny carry him.

That's why he became a Rurouni.

You look like a child, but your heart is already that of an adult.

Miss Kaoru...

citizens of this town...

don't lay a single blade on these people!

If you want an opponent, I'm here.

Darn it...

There's no value in you if you can't bring money.

I'm home.

Oops.

That kid...

I'm not a kid!

I'm Myojin Yahiko, son of a Tokyo samurai!

I haven't sunk so low that I need pity from strangers!

In a better world, he would have been a fine samurai...

Darn it.

Hey Yahiko.

It's evening now.

Hand over this month's payment.

I don't have it.

What!?

I'm not stealing anymore.

I'm going to cut ties with you Yakuzas from today on.

What!? Do you understand what you're...

What do you mean?

It's as I told you.

I'm just so sick of doing something as pathetic as picking pockets.

You've always been a punk.

This is a good time to teach you who's boss.

Next Episode: The New Beginning of Kasshin-ryu