Romantic Swordsman

by ButterflyMiko

Shinta, also known as Kenshin, seeks absolution at the Northern Mountain, a holy place criminals go to atone. The purity of the place allows him to find peace, for a time. But eventually that purity gets tainted by the violence of Battousai…at the same time, two girls open the pages of the "Romantic Swordsman, and who should appear…but Battousai?

4. Sparring

I drove my wooden sword against Kenshin's, pushing him back.

He lunged at me. "Using your spirit power to drive me back. You ARE learning."

I slashed him, knocking him to the ground.

Kenshin raised an eyebrow. "Most would be afraid to drive a blade into the legendary Battousai."

"Most would assume the "legendary" Battousai would be able to rebuff such advances." I grinned.

He pushed me against the wall, pushing and thrusting against me with the blade. "You're dead."

I put my hands on his chest. "Just in time for me to kill you."

"Impressive, Kuri-dono." He had taken to calling me that. "You are a worthy opponent."