Rurouni Kenshin #20

In this poignant flashback from *Rurouni Kenshin* #20, Himura finds himself caught between duty and loyalty as he brings Tomoe to the rebel hideout. With tensions rising, Katsura warns of a traitor within their ranks, setting the stage for a tense and emotional chapter in their journey.

In the midst of chaos, as the Shogunate’s Mimawarigumi hunt down the rebels, Kogoro entrusts Tomoe with protecting Himura in hiding—leading to a quiet, heartfelt moment where Himura finally confesses his feelings, and the two are married. Set during a turbulent time in Japan’s past, this poignant chapter unfolds with emotional weight and historical gravity.

In "Rememberance 7: By the Farmlands," Himura finds quiet peace with Tomoe amidst the farmlands, their days marked by simple routines and quiet affection. But as Shinsaku launches a desperate counterattack against the government, Tomoe’s younger brother is drawn into a deadly mission—one that will test loyalty, family, and the cost of survival.

In "Rememberance 8: Arrival of Enishi," Enishi’s sudden appearance at Himura’s home sets a tense, quiet storm in motion. He confronts Tomoe with unsettling knowledge, claiming he’s come to aid her—though his true intentions remain shadowed, leaving the fragile peace of the household teetering on the edge of revelation.

In "Rememberance 9: White Snow," Tomoe’s past unfolds as she confesses to Himura her true reason for joining the Mimawarigumi—her desire for vengeance over the deaths of her father and fiancé. The story unfolds in quiet, haunting moments, revealing the weight of her choices and the fragile line between duty and memory.

In "Rememberance 10: The Binding Forest," Tomoe uncovers a chilling truth hidden within the Mimawarigumi’s scheme—her growing bond with Himura was never accidental, but part of a calculated plan to manipulate him through emotion. As the past unfolds, the weight of her connection to Himura takes on a new, dangerous significance.

In the shadowed depths of a forest with strange, disorienting properties, Himura finds himself ambushed by deadly assassins from the Mimawarigumi—his senses dulled, his instincts tested, as the past closes in around him. This tense, atmospheric chapter unfolds in a flashback that reveals the lingering dangers of his earlier life.