Ep. 28: The Wolf's Shadow Approaches as a Former Captain Emerges
Aired on October 30, 1996
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A fragile peace is shattered by the arrival of Hajime Saito, formerly a Shinsengumi captain, now operating under the alias Goro Fujita for the Tokyo police. His presence triggers intense, violent memories of the Bakumatsu era for Kenshin Himura. Disguised as a medicine vendor, Saito visits the Kamiya dojo and engages Sanosuke Sagara in combat. The confrontation results in severe injuries to Sanosuke, marking a dangerous escalation in tensions and signaling a significant threat to the group's current stability.
Episodes
- Ep. 24 · Kenshin Confronts Sanosuke and Tsunan Over Bomb Plot to Restore Sekihoutai
- Ep. 25 · Kenshin and Kaoru are separated when the Kairyu pirates attack a boat cruise.
- Ep. 26 · Shura the Mysterious Pirate Faces Betrayal from Greedy Subordinates
- Ep. 27 · The Red Pirate Conclusion: Shura Confronts Ginjo and Kairyu Island Faces Destruction
- Ep. 28 · The Wolf's Shadow Approaches as a Former Captain Emerges
- Ep. 29 · Kenshin faces Arundo Akamatsu while Saito arrives at the dojo to challenge him
- Ep. 30 · Shishio Makoto's Revenge Plot Emerges as Kenshin Battles Saito
- Ep. 31 · Kenshin's Departure Amidst Unspoken Feelings and Kaoru's Anxiety
- Ep. 32 · Kamiya Kaoru Finds Courage to Leave Tokyo for Kyoto After Kenshin's Departure