Former legendary assassin Kenshin has become a wandering samurai, protecting those in need as atonement for his past deeds. During this time Kenshin comes across Kaoru Kamiya who is head of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu, a kendo school located in Tokyo. Kaoru invites Kenshin to stay at her dojo. Their relationship develops further, but Kenshin is still haunted by his violent past ...
