Kenshin Himura was a skilled fighter and an ex samurai. His life was dawned by tragedy since childhood. During the war or the Bakumatsu era, his parents were killed. He then was given foster parents to take care of him, but unfortunately, they too became victims of the war. Kenshin, who was known as Shinta at that time, was also about to be killes when Seijuro Hiko took pity on him and saved his life. Seijuro then became his master and mentor teaching him the sword technique or Hitenmitsurugi (the flying sword to heaven). His name was also changed to Kenshin, "Ken" referring to a long sword and "Shine" which means soul of the heart. Thus symbolizing him as the "Soul of the Sword". Mastering the sword technique gave him an edged among the samurai's making him known as a skilled fighter therefore earning the name Hitokiri Battousai. At that time Japan was in chaos, and to help the government, he became an assassin. His hands and sword were stained with the blood
of the many people he killed. When the Meiji era began and a new government is being established, Kenshin decided to turn his backs on the ways of a slasher and became a wanderer. He vowed never to kill again thus, he carried in him a reverse-edged sword. But still many wants him dead, specially those who wanted revenge. In
the start of his new life with his newfound friends, Kenshin tried to make a change in his life making another chapter in his endless journey to find peace, happiness and contentment...... |
