Disclaimer: Right now I Really wish I own both the shows, but sadly I don't.

S+R: Ok, to answer the review, we're in Kyo's time frame, and Kenshin's reward isn't a legal one. (It's like what someone who REALLY hates Kenshin would pay to have him killed.)

Swords of the man Slayers.

CH 5 Unwanted Guest

Sanosuke stood there dumbfounded for a moment. "What Kenshin doesn't have his sword! WHY?"

"I don't know," Yahiko shouted back, as he ran into Kenshin's room. "We have to help him." He rummaged through the wandering swordsman things, only to come up empty handed. Where is it? I know that Kenshin would never lose his sakabato.

Sanosuke watch over Yahiko's shoulder just as worried as the black haired boy was.

Dr. Gensai came from behind and explained, "you won't find his sword here." From behind his back he pulled out a different sword. "Here give him this. It's a Muramassa so be careful."

The Fight

Kyo's time was slowly running out. It had been almost seven minutes, so Kyo changed his plans. Benitora still had the girl as a prisoner. "How about this I take the damn girl for awhile while you find a sword." Kyo suggested in an annoyed voice. He didn't really like this, but if the Battosai got a sword and his ten minutes were up, he couldn't win.

"Kaoru-dono stays here." Kenshin ordered, "if you require a rest then this one would agree."

"I'm not as weak as you," Kyo shouted at the hitokiri, "I'm just getting bored."

In the distance the faint sound of running feet appeared. Over the horizon Yahiko and Sanosuke appeared. In Yahiko's small hands he carried a long sword. Once he got close enough he threw the weapon to kenshin.

In his left, Kenshin grabbed the sheath, but did not draw the long sword. Kyo laughed at the Battosai's action. "Now if you require a break then this one will wait." Kenshin said softly.

"I told you before I don't need a damn break." Kyo replied as again he tried to thrust, and again it was dodged. With that little break Kyo had enough time to kill the great warrior. One thing bothered him however. He still hadn't drawn his new sword. "Draw your sword already."

"This one will not draw any other sword then a Sakabato." Kenshin sighed.

"It's your funeral," Kyo muttered.

During the little conversation the Red Tiger was trying to take his revenge on Yahiko, only to be stopped by Sanosuke. "Now you wouldn't hurt a little kid?" Sano asked kindly.

Benitora put his spear into a battle stance, and came toward the fight merchant. Using his strength Sano stopped the blade from cutting him, and in the process broke the tip off. "How did..." Benitora complained, in utter amazement, "no ones broke my spear with their bare hands."

Yuya came up to the ruffian and asked, "what is a sakabato?"

Benitora didn't answer, but Yahiko did, "It's a reverse blade edge thing."

"Why would the man slayer use a sword he couldn't kill people with?" Yuya asked no one in particular.

"Kenshin's not like that anymore. He vowed not to kill people anymore." Kaoru stated honestly.

"And that's why Kyo's going to win." Yukimura Sanada smiled.

"When did..." Sanosuke jumped?

"He does that on occasion," Benitora answered, "He's an ally... I think."

Yahiko didn't really care who he was, but was still mad at him for saying Kenshin was going to lose. "Kenshin's not going to lose, got it. His is the best in Japan."

"Not gonna happen," Yuya denied, "there's no way Demon eyes Kyo the killer of over a thousand man can lose to some swordsman who looks like a girl."

Sano helped Yahiko's side, "Kenshin's beat some of the strongest samurai, and still come out on top. This guy is no different."

"True but Kyo killed on an open field, while your friend did it in the shadows." Yukimura countered.

"Still," Kaoru whispered, Kenshin can't lose.

In the distance, unnoticed by the group, a police man approached. On his hip was a katana. And on his face there was a devil's smile.