Ep. 12: Yahiko assists Tsubame Sanjou in resisting thugs forcing her to copy the Akabeko restaurant key
Aired on May 1, 1996

Yahiko encounters Tsubame Sanjou, a girl working at the Akabeko restaurant under Tae Sekihara. She is being coerced by a group of thugs into creating a copy of the restaurant's key. Determined to help her, Yahiko chooses to confront the attackers alone. He successfully defeats the thugs, although the victory involves some assistance from the group. This encounter marks a significant moment in Yahiko's development as he takes action to protect Tsubame from their intimidation and demands.
Episodes
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- Ep. 9 · Kanryuu Takeda threatens dojo people to force Megumi's return
- Ep. 10 · Kenshin and Sanosuke confront Aoshi Shinomori after defeating Han'nya to rescue Megumi
- Ep. 11 · Kenshin Defeats Aoshi Amidst Kanryu's Attack and Megumi's Rescue
- Ep. 12 · Yahiko assists Tsubame Sanjou in resisting thugs forcing her to copy the Akabeko restaurant key
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- Ep. 14 · Megumi treats a critical heart patient while a faith healer spreads rumors and exploits desperate parents.
- Ep. 15 · Two Legendary Manslayers, Two Legendary Slashers!
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