Ep. 2: Kenshin rescues Yahiko from yakuza debt and Kaoru reluctantly accepts him as a student
Aired on January 17, 1996
Kenshin intervenes after a young street urchin named Yahiko Myojin attempts to pickpocket him. Learning that Yahiko is an orphan forced into labor for the yakuza to settle his late mother's debts, Kenshin feels sympathy for the boy. Kaoru attempts to rescue Yahiko but becomes trapped in a dangerous situation. Kenshin arrives to defeat the yakuza members single-handedly, ensuring the boy's safety. Following this event, Kenshin encourages Kaoru to take Yahiko under her wing. Although both Kaoru and Yahiko are initially reluctant, she agrees to accept him as her student, marking a new chapter for the group.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kaoru invites scarred swordsman Kenshin Himura to stay at her dojo after he defeats an imposter.
- Ep. 2 · Kenshin rescues Yahiko from yakuza debt and Kaoru reluctantly accepts him as a student
- Ep. 3 · Kenshin rejects military offer while Yahiko struggles with protective philosophy
- Ep. 4 · Gohei Hiruma hires Sanosuke Sagara to defeat Kenshin for reasons beyond financial gain
- Ep. 5 · Zanza confronts Kenshin, revealing his past with the Sekihoutai and government betrayal.
- Ep. 6 · Government officials are murdered by former hitokiri Jinei Udoh, who targets Kenshin.