Episode Title:
Meeting of the Warlords
Episode Description:
Upon being told by Kaoru of Kenshin's noble actions since the Meiji era began, Hiko finds his student worthy of protecting society from Shishio's forces enough to teach him the strongest technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. As Kenshin and Hiko go training, Yahiko remembers Shinomori Aoshi also reached Kyoto much to Misao's surprise. In thanks of helping her find Kenshin, Kaoru tells Misao all of what she knows about Aoshi. As this happens, Okina is visited by Aoshi who requests him Kenshin's location but he is denied of such information. Having chased after him, Sojiro and the rest of the Swords take Aoshi to Shishio's hideout. As Aoshi is against joining Shishio's forces, he is still instead convinced of becoming allies to give him Kenshin's location in exchange of betraying the remaining Oniwaban.
