Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno Page #3

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Everyone knows who you are.

Kyoto Police, Takano.

These are Shishio's villages.

The government

abandoned a dozen

under Shishio's control.

Where's the army?

They could fix this!

I'm afraid...

we can't afford to show weakness

before Western powers.

They all fear

ending up like Okubo.

What do we do?

We're playing into

Shishio's hands.

That's why we're here now.

Excuse me!

That was quick.

I only live over in Osaka.

Take it easy here

till the others arrive.

- Yumi... - Sure.

So? Where's Battosai?

Kyoto, we think.

Probably to replace

his broken sakabato.

Battosai would use

a master swordsmith-

Arai Shakku.

You can rely on Cho

to know sword facts.

Battosai's a bit of a fool,

trying to get a dead man

to make him a katana.

Shakku-dono...

[ Shakku Arai, died 1870 ]

Hoi, Himura!

You're leaving?

Without killing,

I'll try to protect

those who seek to

bring a new age.

Well, if you find a way,

I hope you tell me.

A farewell gift.

Try being a swordsman

with that.

Then you'll know you

were talking nonsense.

This is...a sakaboto.

If your head's still full

of pretty nonsense when it breaks,

come to find me in Kyoto.

Honey! Someone's here.

Oh. Coming.

Can I help you?

Arai Seiku?

Yes.

I owe your father

a debt of gratitude.

On learning he is dead,

I've come with a request.

Can you please make me

a katana?

My father often said

his blades would create

a new age.

But actually, those katanas

took many lives.

You can say

it was the times

but it's Meiji age.

Killing to change the world

is no longer required,

along with katanas.

Now I make kitchen knives

or utensils.

I'm sorry. I'll never

forge a sword again.

Very well.

Sorry to bother you.

Wow! So this is Kyoto!

Hey! Don't leer!

That hurt!

- Wait till you grow up.

- I'm just looking...

We're looking for Kenshin.

I know.

Windmills for sale!

Windmills! Come and get one!

Look!

Windmills! Windmills for sale!

Wait!

What are you doing?

What's wrong?

I'm playing with him.

What's the problem?

He's got Iori!

Who'd you be?

You wish something of me?

You're Arai Shakku's son, Seiku?

Rumour says

you have your dad's

final katana.

No-one ever used it, right?

Can I see it?

What's wrong?

Himura-san!

The police!

Get the police!

Our baby!

Our baby!

Calm down, will you!

Come on! Don't cry!

I'll shut you up soon.

Who are you?

Give back the child.

Uhoh. Cross scars, left cheek...

You're the famous hitokiri,

Himura Battosai?

Your katana broke.

You want Shakku's last sword too?

What do you mean?

You're fine if I step in?

Then get lost.

Return the child.

Why?

If I get his last sword

but can't try it out,

where's the fun? Uryaa!

Uryaa!

Uryaa!

Uaaa! Wait up. Uryaa!

Uaaa!

There's a fight!

Fight!

Call the police!

Just leave them.

What is it?

Ex-samurais are fighting

in that shrine.

You better keep away!

Come on!

Are you mocking me!

You are good.

But it will cost you!

Uryaa!

Uryaa!

Iori!

Stay away!

Are we done?

You risk your life

for one kid?

What's that look?

Pissing me off!

This one killed many

to bring a new age.

Bragging?

Yeah, yeah.

Cling to past glories.

What a loser!

It's 10 years since a bloody struggle

brought a new age.

Now in a happy home

that knows no war,

we see a time of peace

to raise children.

Think as you like, but

that child is a new age blessing.

If it costs my life,

I'll take him back.

A real hero of justice?

My father's last killing blades!

Uyaaa.

Uryaa!

Wait, Iori! Just a bit more!

Uwa. Uwaa. Uryaa!

I'll take the chance!

He'll use that sword well!

Uwaa. Uryaa...!

Father! Watch over us!

Uryaa!

Damn you!

Gyaaa! Uryaa!

Kenshin!

That hurt!

Who's that?

Where's his sakabato?

Himura-san! Take this!

Uryaa!

It's Father's last sword!

Use it!

So there was one!

That katana is mine!

Draw.

We'll have a real fight.

See who wins.

Well? Aren't you Hitokiri Battosai?

My sword's out. Where's yours?

Fine! If you forgot

how good killing feels,

I'll remind you.

I'll do one now!

Iori!

Iori!

Hang on.

I'll cut you up.

No! No killing!

You know...

you're really good.

Iori!

Iori!

Iori!

Kenshin...

Kenshin!

It didn't cut...

No cut. Kaoru! He didn't cut!

That's a reverse blade.

I'm glad!

Iori!

Iori!

Iori!

He's fine! Iori's fine.

On your feet!

Get him up!

Bring him!

Oi! Kenshin! Are you okay?

Is that a new sakabato?

Hoi...

Hoi, Kenshin.

Kenshin...

Seiku-dono, what's this?

Sakabato Shinuchi.

'True Strike?'

The sword he made for the gods

in remorse and a little hope.

To dedicate a sword,

you forge two.

True Strike is for the gods.

The other, Shadow Strike,

is given away.

- So... - Yes.

He gave you Kageuchi

(Shadow Strike).

Please keep that katana.

Father would want that.

'Forsaking myself,

I forged blades over years'

'not for my child,

but for peace for his child'

Kenshin, I'm coming in.

Did you rest?

Yeah. Right, Kaoru?

Are you angry...

I followed you to Kyoto?

Half.

The other half...

relieved.

Shishio's men are everywhere.

Be very careful.

See? I told you.

When a woman follows a man,

he acts like she's a pest

but he's happy about it.

Quiet! You don't know

what you're talking about.

Shakku-dono.

I'm like you, still

full of pretty nonsense.

Thanks for coming!

Greetings to Ten Swords!

- Hoji! - Yes.

Take charge.

Tomorrow, one minute

before midnight,

we turn Kyoto into an inferno!

Hear that, comrades?

The time has come!

Those lazy fools will feel

our full power!

You're one of Shishio's Ten Swords,

Cho the Sword Hunter, right?

What's the big deal?

What's Shishio planning?

Tell us and we'll

go easier on you.

Stop being loyal to Shishio.

What are you saying?

I'm not loyal to Shishio.

He was a way to my goal.

The guy you beat up talked.

Shishio's burning Kyoto.

That's been planned before.

In the Bakumatsu,

when we raided the Ikedaya,

we were in time to stop them.

Shishio wants to try again?

Probably to prove

we can't stop them now.

But why'd Cho tell you that?

They're hoodlums.

One will always talk.

It's set for tomorrow,

one minute to midnight.

Shishio's plot is for

the night of the waning moon.

Wind direction is crucial.

Kyoto a sea of fire?

If we allow it, many will die.

We have deep roots in Kyoto.

He won't succeed.

Misao, send pigeons.

- Tell all Kyoto. - Yes.

Black Leader, White Leader,

Masugami, Omime.

- Prepare for action. - Yes.

We'll show them what

Oniwabanshu can do!

- Head north! - Sir!

Faster, faster!

Hurry home!

Martial Law is declared

in Kyoto!

Kenshin!

We'll fight too.

But...

I set my mind before I came.

I'll see this to the end.

Me, too. See what I learned.

Himura, let's go.

Don't try too much.

Stay with them.

It's a fight to the death.

A fencing teacher can't help.

Come fight with us.

Let's go.

They're here.

Take your positions.

- Sojiro. - Yes?

Remember my souvenir.

Yes.

- Set them off. - Yes.

Everyone, on guard.

Riflemen, forward!

On your honour as police,

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