Ep. 35: Kenshin and Misao aid Eiji Mishima in Shingetsu Village against Shishio's forces
Aired on January 15, 1997
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Traveling toward Kyoto, Kenshin and Misao encounter the dying Eiji Mishima, who cradles his deceased brother. Eiji vows revenge against Senkaku, the warrior responsible for his brother's death. The trio proceeds to Shingetsu Village, Eiji's hometown, where they engage and repel soldiers loyal to Shishio. After the skirmish, Kenshin and Saito depart to infiltrate Shishio's nearby mansion, leaving Misao and Eiji behind to continue their journey.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 33 · Aoshi Chooses Chaos to Prove Oniwabanshu Superiority Over Kenshin
- Ep. 34 · The Little Thief, Makimachi Misao's Deceptive Looks
- Ep. 35 · Kenshin and Misao aid Eiji Mishima in Shingetsu Village against Shishio's forces
- Ep. 36 · Kenshin defeats Senkaku easily before Misao and Eiji arrive at the mansion
- Ep. 37 · Kenshin fights Sojiro after Shishio refuses the duel, resulting in broken swords.
- Ep. 38 · Sanosuke meets Anji Yuukyuuzan and learns the Futae no Kiwami technique in one week
- Ep. 39 · Kenshin seeks Sakaba Arai to replace his sword after arriving in Kyoto with Misao