With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru's efforts to stop the battle end with her kidnapping.

While preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder.

When Kenshin accidentally loses all their money, the Peace Force must go to work at an inn in order to pay their bill.