As a result of passing down the ultimate technique, Seijuro endures a fatal wound. Kenshin doesn't let him die and gives him some medicine to recover. Meanwhile, Shingan user Usui Uonuma, scythe-wielding Kamatari who dresses like a woman, old, big-headed, and short-statured Saizuchi and his partner in crime, giant-like Fuji arrive at Shishio's fortress. With the Ten Swords and Aoshi now gathered in one place, Shishio declares their plans for the Great Kyoto Fire the next night.