Even as the Hitokiri Battosai slashed through the first five Elite bodyguards of Simsura Akasui using Ryu-Sosen, a form of Rapid Strike, he was already planning his move on the last of the guards. The beginning of the attack on the manor was easy, finally it gets better, the skilled Battosai thought. Facing the last five guards, the Battosai used Doryusen, or Earth Dragon Strike. With the guards gone, at last he was free to start on the troublesome Imperialist at the end of the hall. But, Simsura suddenly disappeared in front of the mighty Battosai's eyes! Then sensing something from above he blocked just in time as the sword came crashing down from the strike. Another guard? This question passed through his mind as they battled on. But, no! Just as the attacker was jumping out the window the battosai slashed his mask, and he realized that it was his target the one and only Simsura Akasui! "We will meet again Himura Battosai." What! Kenshin thought, how does he know my name? "Ahhahaha," the laughter from his target echoed through the night.