Kenshin pleads his master to teach him the ultimate technique of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū to be able to defeat Shishio Makoto. Kenshin goes back to Aoiya Inn with Misao and they find out that Okina is gone. The old member of Oniwaban group tries to stop Aoshi Shinomori for the last time despite the grave wounds on his frail body. Kenshin fights against Aoshi and stops by the Kamiya dojo and chances upon Takani Megumi who is currently looking after the residence. For his crimes Kenshin should be executed in public.