His sakabatô broken in battle, Kenshin seeks out the man who forged it - Arai Shakku - only to be turned away. Seiku, son of the legendary swordsmith, had for a time been continuing his father's work (the forging of katana, meant for killing), but has since given up that calling and spends his time making humble cooking knives. Respecting Seiku's ishes, Kenshin leaven without the desired blade... but notbefore Shishio's spies learn that Shakku has forged one last sword. Meanwhile, Shishio arrives in Kyoto with orders for his ten generals or "Ten Swords" to join him and put into motion a plan to take over Japan. Chô, one of Shishio's "swords," learns early of Shakku's final blade and determines to secure it at any cost. Now, armed only with his broken sakabatô, Kenshin must face Chô in battle...
Chapter Titles
- Act 76: The Ten Swords in Action
- Act 77: Prelude to Battle
- Act 78: Chō of the Ten Swords
- Act 79: The Thinnest Blade
- Act 80: Drawing of the Forbidden
- Act 81: Shakkū's Wish
- Act 82: Where the Strings Meet
- Act 83: Hiko Seijūrō
- Act 84: The Mitsurugi Apprenticeship
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