HIGHLIGHTS:
Aoshi arrives in front of the Aoiya demanding to know where Kenshin is and threatening to kill anyone if they don't tell him. It is Yahiko and Kaoru who stand up to him and sending him on his way.
The others know that if Aoshi is there, then Okina has lost and a doctor is needed. What luck. Megumi has arrived at just the right time.
Okina has been patched up by Megumi, but remains unconscious. He left a letter for Misao saying to disband the Oniwaban Group and live a normal life, however, Misao does the exact oposite. She declares herself the leader of the Oniwaban Group, and they will fight along Kenshin to stop Shishio's ambitions.
Meanwhile, Sanosuke is behind bars facing Saito. A frustrated Sano gets angry when Saito pretends he's never seen him before. Sano uses his new futae-no-kiwami technique to break out of prison, but only slightly impressing Saito.
With Sano present, Saito starts questioning an imprisoned Chou (the sword hunter) about a killing spree that took place. Where the deadly incident took place 50 men of the military and police were killed all by the hands of ONE man.
Chou sarcastically says it was himself. Saito claims that cooperation would allow his release, but Chou is not buying...seems he may be fearing Shishio.
When Sano get involved, the two get into a shouting match using names such as Rooster Head and Broom Head. It isn't until Sano displays the power of his new technique that Chou finally agrees to cooperate.