Ep. 4: Kenshin's betrayal, years as a manslayer, and the origin of his cross-shaped scar
Aired on September 22, 1999
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This fourth episode details the betrayal Kenshin suffered and explores his life during the subsequent years as a manslayer. It specifically addresses the origin of his distinctive cross-shaped scar. The narrative focuses on these past events and the personal history that shaped his identity during that period. No additional plot points or character developments are mentioned beyond these specific historical elements and the cause of his injury. The content remains strictly factual regarding the episode's subject matter without adding interpretive commentary or future plot hints.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kenshin's Training Under Hiko Soujiro the Thirteenth and Transformation into a Manslayer
- Ep. 2 · Kenshin's Revolutionary Past and His Meeting with Tomoe
- Ep. 3 · Kenshin's Cover Marriage with Tomoe at the Mountain Home
- Ep. 4 · Kenshin's betrayal, years as a manslayer, and the origin of his cross-shaped scar