Ch20
Kenshin had come across many things in his life but a gatling gun hadn't been among them. In truth, he wasn't afraid of dying but that thing would cause a dreadful death. Far worse than a clean cut by a katana could, in his opinion. And it was demonstrated as the Oniwabanshuu fell like flies.
The rage he felt almost made him flip his blade. There was no honor in hiding behind such monstrous machine. What would it matter if he tainted his sakabatou with that evil bastard's blood?
Still, he was bound by his oath. He had never wished for blood out of anger since the war had ended but this time he was tempted. He opted to satisfy himself by a hard hit on Kanryuu, causing enough damage for him to feel it for days.
His blade stayed clean.