Rurouni Kenshin OVA Series
Chapter 4: Cross Scar The Romance of a Meiji Swordsman Reminiscence Edition
We've discovered the traitor... What should I do?
It's Tomoe.
Her accomplices are on the mountain.
Tomoe is probably there too... Editing/Timing: Hiko
...so take care of her. Chibi
Sis...
Well...no need to stay here any longer. Better get moving. Hm?
See ya, Himura.
How long will we remain like this?
Why did you involve Enishi in this?
There was a boy who kept on asking about you in Kyoto, and the authorities asked us to deal with him.
Basically, it was the same situation as you. but it's something I've wanted to do.
Where are the others? at times. So you want a woman after you committed hitokiri?
On the mountain, waiting for him.
Without my report? You won't find vacancies anywhere.
Your report? Ah yes, the Hitokiri Battousai's weak point.
I don't need it anymore. while I bring hot water and a change of clothes.
So then, I have...for what have I...? What is it?
Indeed. Even a coldblooded killer isn't impervious to love.
Now, his weak point...has become you. Anyhow, what should we do with this?
And now, he's on his way here for you.
But his mind is in turmoil, having found out his lover was the spy.
Because of that, he cannot fight with his true power. Yeah.
That was our true objective all along. I was drunk.
So from the beginning...I was....!
What are going to do about it now? Yukishiro Tomoe.
You love him. Women are like that.
But it doesn't matter, when love gets that passionate... without someone committing suicide.
It is something that becomes uncontrollable. punishment from the government.
There's a fine line between love and hate...
But, that is the way of all people.
Even a coldblooded Hitokiri isn't impervious to love. freeing Takasugi-san from jail.
You planned all of this... who brought that girl back.
Don't do that. There's something going on here.
Biting your tongue open takes great strength.
And besides, your death would be wasted. (Runaway Kogoro)
If you would like to die, then so be it. Yeah, no kidding.
But, you have not forgotten how this all began... I swallowed the seed.
Why Kiyosato had to die.
What was between you and Kiyosato? Go sell some medicine to support yourselves.
Was he special to you?
At least Kiyosato felt that you were special to him.
If it wasn't for his love for you, he wouldn't have gone into the chaos of Kyoto with his inferior sword skill. last night and leave this place.
He wanted to make you happy, even risking his life to do that.
But...if only he was close by me... But I don't recommend it...
That is the way of men. Gumi are hunting us down like mad.
To make women happy, to protect their house, their village... be drinking alone in the middle of the night...
And the Tokugawa government.
Without peace in the world, you cannot be happy.
If there are any who threaten the security of the Tokugawa government, we must eliminate them.
This caution is why the Tokugawa has lasted for 300 years. Jugoya thing these past few years.
We are the ones who support this and this is our way... this won't be much help.
And so we are the ones who protect the people with our very lives. A place where these things aren't necessary.
Do you see? Our group walks the same destiny.
We fulfill our destiny, and then die.
That is the way it has always been. Are you ready to go now?
For the sake of Tokugawa and this world, we will defeat him!
The reason you came to love him is destiny. Isn't it you, Himura-san, who brought her here.
No one, even you, can resist destiny. ...the circumstance called for it.
Remember Kiyosato, the one you loved, Kiyosato! we, the Kohagi Inn, are very grateful...
Tomo...
To..mo..e. From what I've seen she works hard.
To..mo...
Even after half a year, he can still bring about casualties...
But we understand this sacrifice... I will stop him myself.
And that is the only way to give Kiyosato's death and those who died for the government meaning.
And you must also bear witness to this.
That is how you can honor Kiyosato's death.
Kiyosato-sama...
Okami-san, I need a room quickly.
You Choshu are so busy lately. You want a woman after your latest kill now?
Nothing. It's not like she's my woman or anything. being a medicine man already?
No one believes that. You saved her once before, right?
Katsura-san! Thank goodness you're safe. if it's been boring, it has enlightened me greatly.
I should have died. We've lost everything now.
Let's go to Otsu...
I didn't even see him off...
Let's go to Otsu...
Otsu... to talk about that woman.
Let us go...
...to Otsu! It happens all the time.
Your condition...it seems you used every ounce of your strength simply to make it here.
Even for Battousai, having nothing to protect makes fighting a lot harder.
From the beginning, you had nothing to protect, unlike us. I can't take my eyes off of you for a minute.
By order of the government, as leader of the Yaminobu, I shall put an end to this here.
And I will also avenge my men.
That is the only way I can atone for their deaths...
...because I could not protect them! we are still living here as man and wife.
I kill others for the sake of the weak... I couldn't say anything about it.
But because of that, you lost all of your happiness. Hm?
I took away everything that was important to you. the existence of Himura.
Without knowing that...
I...you...
I'm not worthy to protect you...
And then...I...you... so we will do the investigation.
Yes, it sold better than I thought, I'm happy... Think about how Tomoe feels.
No, it just looked like you were enjoying your food...
But, I feel terrible...
At dusk, I saw some dragonflies...
Tomoe...
I will...protect...you.
I don't understand...women...
TOMOE!!!! it's obvious she isn't from Kyoto.
T..Tomoe..? we can tell that she was well brought up. For instance she is skilled in calligraphy.
I'm...sorry... from a samurai family from Kanto.
Darling... The strange thing is the Yukishiro family doesn't seem to exist.
Sis... plan has been executed so far. but I couldn't find anything.
Tomoe... her personal history?
After your death...I finally realize the depth of your suffering. the final touch before we proceed.
You had to suffer through all of this... She has not made communication with anyone else besides us.
It must have been rough on you... it isn't all that strange.
You must have hated me too... I can trust what you just told me, can't I?
But in the end, you protected me.
And now you don't have to feel pain anymore.
You never have to suffer again... Back home the elders are in an uproar.
But now I must shoulder this burden and find a way to atone for my crimes.
For all the people who died protecting me, and those whom I have killed... will remain the same.
It may be painful, but I'll probably be okay. Yes. This is the period that we must endure.
I've been like this until now, and if I can remember the warmth of your love...
Then I probably can... I'll go tend the crops.
I have to part now...but...for a while... Then what about the letter I wrote you?
Let's be together.
Tomoe...
Well now...before they find out, I'd better get outta here. He has distanced himself from his woman for fear it might affect her.
So now it's my turn, is it? It is unfortunate.
But after all, life is a gamble.
However the dice rolls, I'll deal with it!
Himura... Shinsaku is like a drawn blade. No one can hinder his way of life.
I investigated on what happened.
I'm sorry. then I suppose Uno-san would be the sheath.
Katsura-san... I suppose so.
We took care of the spy. I had someone else attend to it.
Damn...right after New Years...
I have someone who will handle the assassinations from now on.
But, you cannot stop using your sword yet. I won't let you do such dirty things.
Kyoto is horrific these days. Under orders from the government, the Shinsen Gumi are hunting us down.
If we don't stand up to them, we will surely fail.
Is that so?
Himura. Why are you defending him?!
Himura. Yes.
I asked Tomoe to do something...
I asked her to become your sheath. so I sent out these guys, but I should have been the one for this.
Sheath?
Yes. Even now, she is still your sheath ...or that's what I'd like to believe.
Katsura-san. Please?
What I can do now is fight with my sword.. This time it's the Shinsen-gumi.
I think that's why Tomoe wished to protect me. There's no mistake now that there is a traitor.
I see. before your hands.
But...when the new era has come...
You'll give up your katana? I didn't know if it would work.
I don't know. But, after that, I never want to kill again.
Never again... dream about a rain of blood...
Shinsaku...you were right all along.
My apologies...Hiten's sword wasn't meant to destroy the old era.
It should be used to protect the new era. ...what did Katsura-san say?
Forgive me, Himura. about this until further orders. That's all.
Tomoe...
I'm leaving now.
Original Story: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Translation: Hiro (whom we cannot thank enough)
Look, over here!
Run. I realize the truth.
Run. What?!
If you run, I'll spare your lives.
If you don't...! that there is a traitor among us.
Red hair! what the Mibu wolves would want. We have no choice but to wait.
Red hair! And the cross-scar on his left cheek!
So you're that Hitokiri.
Captain!
Okita-kun. Stand aside. I'm not only a sister, but his mother also.
Saitou-san... this is the last batch.
I can smell the blood of this one. And in the shape you're in, you won't be able to stop him.
Let's do it!
Himura Kenshin: Mayo Suzukaze
Yukishiro Tomoe: Iwao Junko
Bakumatsu-- In Kyoto there was a reformist named Hitokiri Battousai whose sword killed as if it was demonic. But after the
Kid, what's your name? Their aroma is the strongest during the rain.
Shinta... so I went there as well.
That name is too nice for a swordsman.
From now on, your name is Kenshin.
Ken...shin?
Rurouni Kenshin Tsuioku Hen -- The End.