Ep. 52: Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao face the Ten Swords members in a difficult battle.
Aired on June 18, 1997
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Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao confront Kamatari Honjou, Henya Kariwa, and Iwanbou. Yahiko survives a near-fatal Hikku Happa attack to defeat Henya. Meanwhile, Kaoru and Misao battle Kamatari, who crushes Misao’s ribs. She recovers after dreaming of Han'nya and joins Kaoru to defeat him. Their victory is short-lived as Elder Saizuchi and Fuji from the Ten Swords arrive, placing the trio at a severe disadvantage.
Episodes
- Ep. 48 · Sanosuke and Anji duel while Kenshin and Saito face Usui Uonuma
- Ep. 49 · Usui challenges Saito while others enter Shishio's mansion
- Ep. 50 · Kenshin confronts Aoshi in Sadojima's room to fulfill his promise and end the duel.
- Ep. 51 · Kenshin confronts Aoshi to restore his gentle nature and honor his promises.
- Ep. 52 · Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao face the Ten Swords members in a difficult battle.
- Ep. 53 · Seijuro intervenes to defeat Fuji, allowing Kenshin to face Sojiro next.
- Ep. 54 · Kenshin and Sojiro resume their unfinished duel with the introduction of the Shukuchi technique
- Ep. 55 · Sojiro’s tragic past reveals his family’s abuse and Shishio’s influence
- Ep. 56 · Sojiro's Crisis of Faith and Kenshin's Victory Over Shishio's Right Hand