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(There were no gaps or signs of murder.)
With his doubts dispelled, Kaoru Kamiya also understood that he had misunderstood the other party.
(That's true. He couldn't possibly be.)
(Rumor has it that Battosai was a swordsman who carried two swords.)
(Having disappeared for so long, his sudden reappearance would certainly not be accompanied by such a lackluster new sword.)
Unable to sense any pressure or murderous intent from the man in front of her, she then returned the knife to him.
"You are such a person!"
"Recently, Battosai has been committing murders every night while testing his sword. If you're carrying around a sword like that, it's easy for people to misunderstand!"
"Swords were not allowed in Meiji society!"
Kenshin was given a lecture by the girl in front of him, but he only gave an awkward smile.
"But I've never heard of a pharmacist in the mountains."
"Because I recently moved here with my family."
"I see."
Kenshin put away the Tenseiga and kindly answered the other party's questions.
"It's Battosai!! Battosai the Manslayer!!!"
A shout brought their conversation to an end. Kaoru Kamiya's expression changed, and he immediately ran towards the source of the sound.
Kenshin frowned and looked in that direction.
We have finally ushered in an era of peace, but there are always people with ill intentions causing trouble.
He had seen people impersonating others before, but most of them were foolish people who were just taking advantage of others' power.
I never expected to encounter a similar situation so soon after arriving in Tokyo.
Battosai, the executioner.
Even if it's not used to point at himself, it will still make Kenshin "consciously" identify with that identity.
Even though he has saved many people with his Nymphaloid teeth over the years, he still cannot ignore or erase the killings he committed in the past.
"But it is because of you that I am able to save more people."
As he stroked the sword, feeling the pulsation within, Kenshin spoke with a touch of melancholy.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this knife was "custom-made" specifically for myself.
It was a divine object that even the master praised and marveled at.
This perfectly matches Kenshin's current identity and state of mind.
The coincidence was so perfect that it felt almost too comfortable.
Kenshin strode toward the source of the sound he had just heard.
No matter which villain is behind this, he has to go and check it out.
After all, I just moved to this neighborhood and will be dealing with the residents here for a long time, so I should at least help them out.
.........
"Pfft!!"
"This guy is so strong!"
"Could it really be the legendary Battosai?"
Several police officers who arrived had already been slashed, and the remaining officers trembled as they faced the burly man's physique.
"Danger!"
How could the girl who had just arrived, wielding a wooden sword, possibly be a match for him?
They had all witnessed each other being hacked to death.
"Go to hell!"
Even Kaoru Kamiya himself believed that he would not escape death.
"Snapped!"
"pain"
But a slight sound caught her attention.
Immediately afterward, the masked burly man cried out in pain, and the knife he was swinging veered off course and struck the side.
"Aha!!"
"boom!"
"Well!"
Startled for a moment, without having time to process anything else, she gripped the broken wooden knife in her hand and struck the side of the other person's head.
"you!"
The burly man, whose head had been struck hard by a wooden knife, was somewhat dazed. Although he didn't know what had just happened, he instinctively fled the scene.
"Just you wait."
Just as he was about to chase after them, someone stopped him.
Looking back, Kaoru Kamiya saw that the pharmacist carrying a basket on his back had reappeared.
"It's probably better not to pursue it."
"Whether you're talking about physical strength or the difference between real weapons, what you did was far too reckless."
"Let's leave it to the police officers."
Grabbing the other person's wrist and shaking his head to dissuade them, Kenshin appeared there without anyone noticing.
The girl was braver than he had imagined.
To take a wooden sword and fight it against a real sword, especially when there's such a large difference in physical strength.
There's no way we can win.
"No, that guy is using my family's name, calling himself Battosai, and he's still killing people. I absolutely cannot let him get away with this!"
But after hearing Kaoru Kamiya's explanation, he understood why the other party was so persistent in pursuing this matter.
Damaging one's reputation is indeed something that is difficult for the person involved to tolerate.
Just like being slandered, no one would feel happy about it.
"However, to take such a challenge too lightly is to disregard one's own life."
After thinking it over, Kenshin had a general idea of what was going on, and then he let go of the other person's hand.
With that time difference, even if Kaoru Kamiya wanted to catch up, he wouldn't be able to.
"!"
Hearing this, she paused for a moment, but still chased after him, only to stop at the corner.
Realizing something was wrong, he turned around and found that the pharmacist, who should have been standing there, had disappeared.
(Who exactly is he?)
Others may not have noticed what happened earlier, but Kaoru Kamiya did.
The reason the masked strongman didn't hit her was because his thumb, which was holding the knife, was hit by a stone.
Although it only lasted for a moment, that voice was genuine.
The only person capable of doing something like that is probably the pharmacist from earlier.
.........
"Lord Shishio, Himura Battosai has already left Kyoto."
As an advisor to the Zhizhixiong Group, Fang Zhi reported on the relevant situation.
"Hey, as expected, so you've chosen this path after all, senior."
"So, should we send someone?"
Just as he was about to suggest calling for reinforcements to intercept them, he was rendered immobile by Shishio's cold gaze.
"Fang Zhi."
"Yes!"
When Zhizhi Xiong called his name, he felt inexplicably flustered.
Do you know why I still respect that senior to this day?
"this."
He couldn't understand the reason, and he racked his brains but couldn't come up with an explanation.
"Survival of the fittest"