Once the feared assassin Hitokiri Battosai during the fall of the shogunate, Himura Kenshin now wanders Meiji-era Japan with a reverse-blade sword and a vow never to kill again. When he crosses paths with Kaoru Kamiya, the young master of the Kamiya Kasshin dojo, her kindness pulls him into a new life. Haunted by a bloody past, Kenshin draws his blade only to protect the innocent. This opening volume launches the legendary swordsman's tale of atonement, friendship, and the quiet search for peace.
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Kenshin's dark past catches up when the killer Jin-e Udo storms the Kamiya dojo and takes Kaoru hostage. Cornered and enraged, Kenshin nearly slips back into the murderous Battosai, his killing intent surging beyond control. Only Kaoru's desperate cry breaks the spell and returns him to himself. Refusing to kill, he defeats Jin-e while honoring his vow. This is the moment the assassin truly becomes a protector, choosing a life beside Kaoru over the shadow of his old self.
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| Author | 和月伸宏 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 集英社 |
| Release date | 2026-01-05 |
| Volume | Vol. 1 |
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