Character profile
Himura Kenshin
Formerly Hitokiri Battousai, he has now sworn never to kill anyone forever. He is the succerssor of the deadly sword technique, Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu which focuses on killing quickly and maissively. Now he stays in Kamiya Dojo to try to lead a peaceful life. Alas, trouble often seeks him out and many times he is urged to return to his former self as a master killer.
Kaoru Kamiya
The mistress and teacher of Kamiya Dojo. She teaches the style of Kamiya Kashinryu, the sword of life, to her disciples of which now only Myoujin Yahiko is around. She secretly (at least shethinks it's secret) loves Kenshin and is afraid that the will reform back to Hitokiri.
Sagara Sanoske
Previously a member of the sekihouta, a peasant army which is got slaughtered by Ishin Shishi, he grew up hating Ishin Shishi. At the start, he challenged Kenshin, only to hace his Zanbatou.
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