Ep. 6: Government officials are murdered by former hitokiri Jinei Udoh, who targets Kenshin.
Aired on February 14, 1996
A series of assassinations targeting government officials has occurred, with the culprit identified as Jinei Udoh, a former hitokiri recognized for his ruthless demeanor. The government requests Kenshin's assistance in resolving the crisis. Upon encountering Kenshin, Jinei determines that he possesses a worthy adversary. To force a confrontation, Jinei kidnaps Kaoru and instructs Kenshin to meet him at a later time, setting the stage for their impending clash.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 7 · Kenshin faces Jinei under the moonlight while protecting Kaoru from forced regression
- Ep. 8 · Kenshin and Sanosuke Assist Megumi Takani While Pursued by the Oniwabanshū
- 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