Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 4, Watsuki Nobuhiro

Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need.

A Collection of Volumes 10 - 12

Kenshin journeys to the home of Arai Shakk , the legendary swordsmith who forged his sakabat , in the hope of procuring a replacement for the blade that was shattered in a fight with Seta S jir . Instead of Shakk , though, Kenshin finds his son Seik , who has given up making instruments of death. But when word gets around that before he passed away Shakk forged a final blade, one of Shishios warriors also decides to pay a visit, and he doesnt plan on leaving empty-handed. With the safety of Seik s family at risk, Kenshin springs into action, even if it means fighting without a weapon at his side