The adventurous story of the Meiji-era Swordsman unfolds in 28 volumes, created by the popular Nobuhiro Watsuki.

When the leader of the police force of swordsmen comes to ask for favors, things must be very bad. Hitokiri Battosai - a killer with a black hat and crazed eyes who indiscriminately murders both targets and innocent bystanders - clears a list of former Ishin Shishi who have now taken positions of power in the Meiji government. Can Kenshin withstand the hypnotic, paralyzing effect of Battosai...?