Rurouni Kenshin #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume of Rurouni Kenshin continues the Kyoto arc as Kenshin and his allies face the escalating threat of Makoto Shishio's forces. The Great Kyoto Fire sees Shishio's plan to burn the city to the ground set in motion, with Aoshi Shinomori, Hajime Saito, and Sojiro Seta each playing pivotal roles in the conflict. The collected edition includes chapters from the original manga series, focusing on the intense battles and moral dilemmas leading up to the climactic confrontation.
In "The Initiation Begins," Kenshin, Saito, and Sonnusuke race against time to stop Shishio before he escapes by sea, rallying the Oniwabanshu to protect Kyoto from destruction. Written by Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi, and Gerard Jones, with art by Watsuki and inks by a team including Eiichiro Oda, this 2005 issue delivers high-stakes urgency and the unmistakable style of the series' creator. The cover by Watsuki and Sean Lee captures the tension of the moment with sharp, dynamic lines.
In "Even If It Costs My Life," Kenshin faces a profound test when Master Hiko challenges him to master the "Dragon Flight of Heaven" counter move—only if Kenshin can first confront and eliminate the flaw within his own soul. The journey into his past and inner conflict pushes Kenshin to the edge, revealing the cost of true mastery.
In the quiet aftermath of battle, Kenshin tends to the wounded Master Hiko as Shishio gathers the fabled Ten Swords, each a master of their blade, poised to strike at Japan’s fragile new government. The weight of history and the shadow of war loom as old legends rise once more.
In "As If in Flight," Kenshin, Saito, and Sonnusuke race against time to stop Shishio from escaping Kyoto by sea, while Kenshin enlists the Oniwabanshu to protect the city from flames. The story unfolds with relentless momentum, blending high-stakes pursuit with the weight of duty in a world where past and present collide.
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