Ep. 69: The group visits Shimabara and meets Sir Elsten, while Shougo performs miracles for Christians.
Aired on December 2, 1997Filler

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The group explores Shimabara and meets Sir Elsten, an ambassador Kenshin saved a decade ago at the end of the Edo dynasty. Elsten requests contact if riots occur. Shougo, unaware Sanosuke holds the medallion, proves his divine status to a Christian crowd through miracles. Kaoru expresses pity for the persecuted Christians to Yahiko. They observe Christian children drop a medallion. Kaoru discovers a cathedral location inside a cave house. Meanwhile, Kenshin and Sanosuke are surrounded by dogs led by a round man with a whistle in another cave section.
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- Ep. 69 · The group visits Shimabara and meets Sir Elsten, while Shougo performs miracles for Christians.
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- Ep. 72 · Misao reveals Shougo's secret regarding Lady Magdalia and the threat of Kaiou's betrayal.
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