It is ten years into the new, peaceful Meiji Era, and a man previously known as the lethal killer - the Hitokiri Battousai - wanders into Tokyo. His name is Kenshin Himura, and he now lives a life of a peaceful traveller, going from town to town and resolving any problem he encounters. He meets Kaoru Kamiya, a young woman whose Dojo is in trouble, and ends up staying on as a permanent guest in her household. Soon, they are joined by the feisty orphan Yahiko Myojin and the ex-gangster, Sanosuke Sagara. Together, they fight against the numerous enemies from Kenshin\'s past that return to challenge him, attempt to take over the country, or threaten to harm his loved ones.