02x11 - Seijuro Hiko

[bunniefuu]

You are leaving the Aoiya!?

Why?

Now, when you finally got a new Sakabatō?

Tell me now, you b*stard!

Settle down, settle down.

Can you tell us why
you're leaving here, Himura?

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-

Episode 35
Hiko Sējūrō

You don't want to tell us?

Well, after all, we are strangers.

I have no right to ask you
about matters close to your heart.

Then before you leave,

you will have to pay the bill for


Oh, he turned to stone.

The Aoiya is a restaurant and also an inn.

A stranger has no right to stay for free.

Right on, Jīya!

Just tell us, Himura.

Even if I let you go, this child won't.

If I stay here, others will be involved.

To avoid involving anyone in this battle,
I left Tokyo alone.

But in this latest matter,
the Seikū family became involved.

If I stay here,
you will be involved as well.

What!

You don't have to worry about that!

I was taught kempō by Hanya!

It's not like I'm Iori!

Not really.

In the eyes of Shishio's men,
you and Iori would be the same.

I don't want to put anyone else in danger.

From now on, I will fight alone.

I understand, Himura.

I'll respect your wishes.

When we find out about the other person
you asked me to search for, Hiko Sējūrō,

I'll fire a singal flare.

It's an old way of doing things,
but it's the surest.

Thank you.

You are so distant all of a sudden.

Is it because I know that
you are Hitokiri Battōsai?

Well, excuse me, I don't care
about your stupid past.

Whoever you are, the person
I met wasn't the Hitokiri.

It was the Rurouni.

What's so funny?

Never expected to hear
those words in Kyoto.

I'm sorry I never got to
tell you about Aoshi.

I knew I couldn't count on you.

I will find him by myself.

Just let him go.

He's not just a kind young man.

He has a fierce, uncontrollable
nature of a Hitoriki,

buried deep within his heart.

It's obvious that there will be more
bloodshed in this battle with Shishio.

No one will be safe by participating
in this battle half-heartedly.

The most we can do for him
is to find the man that he is...

Hey, Himura!

You told Eiji in Shingetsu to be happy!

Why don't you take your own advice!

You are going to end up miserable
if you try to do everything by yourself!

Remember that!

You b*stard!

"3 Days Later"

I'm still not happy about this.

I understood what he had to say,
but he can't fight anyone alone.

The other side is a huge group.

If we stuck together,
we would have an advantage.

It's been three days,
and you are still worrying.

Maybe you're in love with
Himura instead of Aoshi...

You old b*stard!

Sorry, sorry.

Your worrying is no use.

Why don't you go out,
get something to eat.

"Shirobeko Sukiyaki Bar & Restaurant"

Oh, how cute!

It looks good on you, Yahiko.

What kind of joke is this!?

I worked at the Tokyo Akabeko,
but I never had to wear some stupid apron!

But it's part of your uniform here.

Then what's with this ribbon?

That's my hobby.

She's definitely Tae's sister.

Dammit!

But I really appreciate you
helping us out like this.

Not at all, you're looking after us.

And you let me put up the notice.

Maybe instead of searching blindly
in a place I don't know,

I can find some clues by staying put.

Welcome...

What's with the weird outfit?

We've got a customer!

Got it!

Coming here alone isn't
going to make me feel any better.

This is all Himura's fault, damn it!

Order?

What would you like?

Umm...

Himura!

You know where Kenshin...

Settle down, settle down.

You know Kenshin?

Can you tell me where he is?

Maybe she's the one...

The one he parted with in Tokyo...

Omasu.

Yes?

Prepare the signal flare.

A signal flare...

That's unusual these days.

Um...

Go ahead.

No, you, please.

Hey, what is this?

You finally get a clue about Kenshin,

and you're acting like
you're on your first date!

There are tons of stuff you want to
ask her, so just ask!

Go, Kaoru!

Umm...

Misao, where is Kenshin now?

Unfortunately, I'm not really sure...

He was living with me up
until three days ago.

You were living together?

No!

I mean, we were traveling together
on the way to Kyoto,

so he just stayed at my place for a while!

We definitely weren't...

You were traveling together?

No...!

The one I love is Lord Aoshi!

Himura and I are just friends!

Hiko Sējūrō's whereabouts.

We never suspected that it was a secret
name, so he was difficult to find.

I'm sorry...

I just realized it now myself.

I apologize that I have to leave the
Misao and Aoshi matter to you.

Don't worry about it.

It's in good hands.

Well then...

I'm sorry, Himura.

I really wanted to help you
till the end,

but my first responsibility is to
protect Misao and the Aoiya.

I told Seikū to understand your feelings,
but now I can't even support you...

It's disappointing, but this is the
reality I must live with.

However, I am your ally at heart.

It's not just me.

Misao and those at the Aoiya,

Seikū's family, and probably
those you left in Tokyo.

We all want you to be safe from harm.

Do not forget that.

Many thanks.

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-

"Shirobeko Sukiyaki Bar & Restaurant"

I'll say it again!
"Shirobeko Sukiyaki Bar & Restaurant"

Himura is just a friend!

Anyone who denies it that strongly...

I've had enough of you!

She's our only clue,

but finding out where Kenshin is
from her is going to be impossible...

It's true!

You've gotta believe me!

After saying goodbye in such a way...

After crying over and over again...

After having Megumi encourage me...

And after setting my mind and arriving
in Kyoto, this is what I find out...

Now I'm mad!

I don't care what I have to do!

I'm going to meet Kenshin no matter what!

And I'm going to slap him first!!

Now, she's more like her old self.

Sure is lively here today.

Oh, welcome, sir.

Did you see that, Sae?

What?

There was one just now.

That signal flare must have been
for a festival or something.

A signal flare!

The quickest way would be for her
to hear it directly from Himura!

But...

I have one question.

A question?

You do know that

Himura is being challenged to fight
for the future of Japan, right?

Yes...

You know that getting involved
with only superficial feelings

would put yourself and Himura in danger.

Yes.

And do you still want to see him?

If you only had superficial feelings...

Would you have come all the way
from Tokyo to Kyoto to see one person?

Of course not.

Come on!

Attacking a potter out of nowhere...

What a rude person you are.

Hiko Sējūrō is no mere potter.

So it's you...

It's been a long time, Master.

Well...

Now that you've had the gall
to actually show your face...

What is it you want from me?

It seems that Nītsu Kakunoshin is a
rising new name in the world of ceramics.

Why pottery?

It didn't have to be a potter.

It was just the easiest way
to make a living

without having to deal with
a lot of people.

That's why.

You make it sound so easy...

Yeah.

A true genius is talented
in whatever he does.

He's as conceited as ever...

You didn't answer my question.

You came to tell me something
that's hard for you to say.

I'll be straightforward.

The final technique of the
Hitenmitsurugi-ryū I left 15 years ago...

I ask it of you now!

Absolutely not.

You were the one who left 15 years ago.

Why now, after all this time?

Please...

I beg of you.

Well, you look like you're
at the end of your rope.

Alright.

I'm listening.

It's getting dark.

We should hurry.

You're right.

According to Jīya's directions,
it's just a little further.

Himura's already gone?!

Right!

Who are these people?

Friends of Himura's.

They came from Tokyo to see him.

You know that Himura is
fighting for the future of Japan and...

I already asked her that!

Kaoru is serious!

So hurry up and tell her where Himura is.

Please...

I see...

Well, please be careful.

Himura went to see Nītsu Kakunoshin.

Our sources say he's a rising
potter deluged with orders.

But actually,

his hidden name is Hiko Sējūrō,
a teacher of the Hitenmitsurugi-ryū.

In other words, Kenshin's master.

Hidden name?

Well, it could mean a lot of things, but
it's probably another name, kept secret.

In the case of Hitenmitsurugi-ryū,

Hiko Sējūrō is the founder's name,
passed down through generations.

It's inherited by those who have
fully mastered the style.

Wait a minute!

That means...

Exactly!

When Himura left, he hadn't
completely mastered the school!

He went to master it!

And then he will be
even stronger than before!

Wow!

The guy just is not human!

He's a monster, a monster!

That's a terrible thing to say.

Stronger and stronger...

It's only natural for a swordsman...

But...

So this man called Shishio Makoto
is plotting to take over Japan.

You, on the other hand, are
slowly reverting to the Hitokiri Battōsai.

You want to defeat Shishio
without becoming the Hitokiri.

In other words, you need to be
stronger than you are now.

Well, you know what they say:
chase two hares, catch none.

Master!

I'm sure I taught you this.

A sword is a weapon.

Kenjutsu is the art of k*lling.

Whatever pretty words you use,
this is its true nature.

Your own foolish ideals are
today's harsh realities...

Whatever you are trying to protect,
it's completely selfishness.

Looks like 15 years ago...

You devoted yourself to the
chaos of the Bakumatsu.

That was your biggest mistake...

No.

Master!

You should be thinking of your training,
not worrying about outside affairs.

But right now,

a lot of people are being dragged
into the fighting and getting k*lled!

The whole idea behind
the Hitenmitsurugi-ryū

is to protect people from
the suffering of the ages!

If I can't use my sword now, when can I?

Master!!

If you insist on going,
defeat me now and go.

That was for real!

Because you don't understand!

You're the one who doesn't understand!

Listen!

Because the Hitenmitsurugi-ryū
is the strongest,

whichever side we join
will surely be the victor!

Like the landing of the Black Ships!

You understand?

In other words...

I don't understand it at all!

People are suffering before my eyes!

They are in misery!

I can't leave them as they are,
no matter what!

After that, we argued and
departed on bad terms...

But the result is this.

Your sword skill may have been good,
but you were still 14.

My foolish pupil,
who hasn't grown mentally,

got a scar on his left cheek
and his heart.

Making him unstable, petering between

the Hitokiri and one who has
sworn never to k*ll again.

You have even made Shishio Makoto
the ghost of the Bakumatsu.

You and the Ishin Shishi
believed in justice,

and you guys have certainly
built the Meiji government.

But at the same time,

to hide your wrongdoings, you buried in
darkness whatever wasn't convenient.

Shishio Makoto came back even
stronger as the ghost of the Bakumatsu.

Violence begets violence
in a vicious circle.

You, with your Hitenmitsurugi-ryū,
have played a role in creating the ghost.

You are right!

The original purpose of
the Hitenmitsurugi-ryū

is to protect others from
the sufferings of the ages.

However,

this strength must not belong to any group
and be based on the ideals of freedom!

If it is not free, disaster will occur
somewhere, no matter what.

This is why the successors
of the Hitenmitsurugi-ryū

kept the name Hiko Sējūrō hidden
throughout the 300 years of Edo!

To avoid being used by power!

You, who never understood this,

have no right to learn the secret
technique of Hitenmitsurugi-ryū!

Here it is.

Well...

Maybe...

It was a mistake to teach you
the Hitenmitsurugi-ryū.

What was that just now?!

What?

Who are you guys?

Misao...

Yahiko...

Kaoru...

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