Chapter 32

After blowing up Shishio's ironclad ship, Kenshin and the others returned to the Akabeko for a victory celebration. It was then that they learned Aoi had visited once before and had used the Sixfold Heavenly Sword Dance to severely injure the old man. Fortunately, Aoi's ultimate technique did not hit the old man's vital points; he only had numerous and long wounds, and over a hundred stitches were needed all over his body. For an elderly person, it was as if he had walked through the gates of death. As the first best fighter of the Oniwabanshu except for Aoi, the old man's severe injury was a significant blow to the group. Even if he regained consciousness, he could not continue to fight with weapons, and the Akabeko suffered a major loss in combat strength.

That night, Kenshin and Kaoru were talking on the roof, sharing their thoughts and feelings, but the good atmosphere was interrupted by Yahiko. Everyone in the Akabeko came out to see what was happening, and the two naturally could not continue.

As the sun rose, Saito Hajime had already arrived at the Akabeko with his sword, and the group headed towards Shishio's hideout...

Kenshin and the others moved quickly; even the weakest among them, Sajin, had become a near-first-class expert after learning the Double Limit. In less than an hour, the four of them arrived at the location agreed upon with Shishio. At the entrance stood Yumi, who had always been by Shishio's side. Yumi relayed Shishio's rules for the duel to Kenshin and the others: one-on-one combat, with no interference from others. Upon entering Shishio's base, Kenshin and the others marveled at the complex terrain, numerous traps, and the remains of government agents who had been sent to assassinate Shishio.

After about ten minutes of walking, the group arrived at the first room, where their opponent was Anji, one of the Ten Swords, who had taught Sajin the Double Limit. Sajin naturally stepped forward to face Anji.

The two argued about their philosophies of saving the world. Anji believed in destroying the world to punish the wicked, while Sajin completely rejected Anji's ideas. To demonstrate his strength, Sajin punched a concrete pillar next to Anji, shattering it.

"See? I've mastered the Double Limit. Surrender, Anji. I don't want to use the techniques you taught me to defeat you."

Anji said nothing in response to Sajin's words. He walked to the wall, and with a burst of power from his hands and feet, created a circular indentation about a meter in diameter. The spots where his feet had landed were also left with large craters. The ability to use the Double Limit with hands, feet, and joints was the true strength of Anji, the founder of the Double Limit.

"This is the perfected Double Limit. You are too arrogant."

As Sajin was surprised, Anji had already punched him. Thanks to Kenshin's warning, Sajin managed to dodge the attack. Anji's missed punch shattered the pillar Sajin had previously broken. Sajin noticed that while Anji's punches were incredibly powerful, his body was so muscular that his arms were even thicker than Sajin's thighs, making his attack speed relatively slow. Sajin, skilled in fighting, used the Double Limit to strike Anji's left rib after dodging a punch, but it had no effect. The Double Limit, which involves two rapid strikes in the same spot, can be neutralized by a counter Double Limit from the opposite direction, turning Sajin's attack into a regular punch. Realizing that his regular techniques were ineffective against Anji, Sajin began to use rapid hand and foot strikes to suppress Anji, but he did not use his right hand. Anji understood that only Sajin's right hand posed a threat and did not block his attacks. Seizing the opportunity, Anji punched Sajin. Seeing the Double Limit hit, Anji closed his eyes and began to pray.

"Isn't it a bit early to pray?" a voice came from Sajin, who should have been knocked down. Anji was taken aback. Sajin did not miss this chance and used the Double Limit to strike Anji's chest, causing Anji to spew blood and fall to the ground. Sajin had used the Double Limit to counter Anji's attack by striking his own back at the same time.

However, just as everyone thought Anji had fainted, he got up, holding a broken spirit tablet. Sajin's Double Limit had hit the spirit tablet hidden in Anji's chest, which had absorbed some of the impact, preventing serious injury. Anji then told the group about his past. Due to the Meiji Restoration, many temples were destroyed, including the one where Anji lived. At the time, Anji was a kind and gentle person who had taken in several children. The village chief, greedy for the government's compensation, sent people to burn down the temple and knock Anji unconscious. When Anji woke up, he saw the bodies of the children, and his anger was uncontrollable. Five years later, after training, Anji returned to the village and killed everyone involved, including the village chief, whom he crushed to death with his bare hands. After his revenge, Anji's anger did not subside, and his hatred for the Meiji government led him to set the goal of saving the world, becoming the current Anji.

"Before those children are reborn, I, Anji, will not lose!" Thinking of the children who had died, Anji's aura became even stronger. Sajin, not to be outdone, engaged in another fierce battle. This time, both abandoned their defenses, and their Double Limits struck each other without restraint. However, their mental strength far exceeded their physical strength, and even the Double Limit, known for its one-hit kill, could not stop their fight. Soon, both were covered in blood, but neither would fall. Seeing that he could not defeat Sajin, Anji pulled out a sword and used the Double Limit to attack from a distance. After being hit once, Sajin realized the attack could only spread on the ground and jumped into the air to attack. Anji also used the Double Limit, and their fists collided in the air. This time, Sajin added a quick finger snap to the Double Limit, turning it into a Triple Limit. Anji fell but tried to get up to continue fighting. Sajin then told Anji that the children did not want their teacher to save the world but to live a happy life. Understanding the children's wishes, Anji's anger finally subsided, and his body, lacking mental support, truly fell to the ground.

Kenshin and the others had overcome the first obstacle set by Shishio. Meanwhile, the Akabeko was surrounded by Shishio's subordinates. Although the Oniwabanshu had not engaged in large-scale combat for a long time, their skills were far superior to the mob. However, the Ten Swords, including Bat and Kagemaru, joined the battle, intensifying the conflict at the Akabeko...

(Speaking of Kagemaru's large scythe, which weighs about 800 catties, it is heavier than the 1000 catties of Goshujin's cloak, which also has springs that restrict muscle movement, yet Kagemaru can still overpower others, which is quite unbalanced...)

Physical condition:

Heart Coins: 1075

World: Rurouni Kenshin

Name: Kenshin (Liu Tianyin)

Gender: Male

Physical Attributes:

Physical strength is about nine times that of an average person.

Detailed Attributes:

Strength 93 (10) - Affects burst power, pure strength, and strength beyond limits.

Agility 104 (10) - Affects speed, reaction time, and intuitive strength.

Endurance 98 (10) - Affects stamina, recovery speed, and the ability to withstand certain techniques.

Skills:

Swordsmanship: Yuki no Ken

No-sword style: Can handle various weapons without a sword.

Mastery of all cold weapons.

Mastery of all firearms.

Martial arts master: Proficient in various unarmed combat techniques.

Mechanical expertise: Can master most high-tech products within ten seconds.

Heart Powers Obtained:

Killing Heart LV2: Does not waver in most situations when killing others, has resistance to some illusions, and gains a small amount of recovery from killing.

Compassion Heart LV2: Compassion is a necessary heart for a strong person, has resistance to some illusions, and gains a small amount of recovery from helping others.

Ordinary Heart LV1: Daily life can cultivate one's character, has resistance to some illusions, and can gain the favor of ordinary people.

Equipment:

Kikyo Sen no Miko: A long sword condensed by the power of the Infinite Heart, surpassing the limits of human craftsmanship in the Rurouni Kenshin world. It comes with the ability to use ultimate techniques without the need for a life-or-death decision.

Special Items:

Broken Reverse Blade: The sword broken by Kenshin in the Shinmo Village battle, crafted by Arai Seikou. It can be repaired for 5 Heart Coins.

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