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A month after the Makoto Shishio incident

Sano what did you want to see me so badly? Asks Kenshii.

Kenshii. Do you remember when we were fighting Shishio in the arena? Asks Sanosuke

Yeah, I was there said Kenshii.

Well, when I was knocked into the wall by Shishio and I saw you on the ground unconscious I realized something said Sanosuke.

What? Asks Kenshii.

I realized that I had fallen for you and that I love you said Sanosuke.

Sanosuke, that's sweet but I'm 9 years older than you said Kenshii.

Then he kissed her.

The kiss lasts for a few minutes until they came up for air.

So said Sanosuke.

Then she kisses him with more passion than the first kiss and it ended after a few minutes.

Does that answer your question said Kenshii.

Then he pulled her back into a kiss and deepened it.

After a few minutes, their kiss stopped and Sanosuke stood up.

Then offered her his hand, she took it and he pulled her up.

Come on said Sanosuke.

When are we going? Asks Kenshii.

You'll see said Sanosuke.

Then he guided her out of the Dojo, through town and his old hideout.

Your old hideout said Kenshii.

Yep said Sanosuke.

Then they made love.

little did they know a plan was in motion to kidnap Kenshii.

Three days later Kenshii is walking through town for a grocery trip.

When she passed by a vendor that sells tofu and other things.

Well, we do need more tofu said Kenshii.

She purchased what she needed from the vendor and everything else she needed at another vendor then she started back for the Dojo.

Then a man approached her.

Excuse me said the man.

Yes said Kenshii

Are you Kenshii Himura? Asks the man.

Yes, I am said Kenshii.

Then fight me Battousai Himura said the man.

Hoe did you? Asks Kenshii.

A woman with red hair, a cross scar on her left cheek and who dresses a as a man said the man.

What do you want? Asks Kenshii.

As I said before fight me said the man.

Bk but can we do it outside of town said Kenshii.

Why? Afraid the public will see you lose Battousai said the man.

No said Kenshii.

Alright, I'll humor you let's go said the man.

Can you least tell me your name and if you were in the war on what side said Kenshii.

My name is Kuzu and I was on the regime side said Kuzu.

OK, I except your challenge said Kenshii.

They draw their swords and take a fighting stance.

So it's true you use a reverse blade sword said Kuzu.

Yes said Kenshii.

Why is that? Asks Kuzu.

Because I made a vow never to kill again and this sword helps me keep that vow said Kenshii.

Ha! You really think that will work said Kuzu.

It's worked for the last ten years said Kenshii.

They start going at each other and it continues for another hour and a half.

Do you yield? Asks Kenshii.

Yes, Battousai you truly live up to your legendary status said Kuzu.

My name is Kenshii Himura said Kenshii sheathing her sword.

Thank you for the duel said Kuzu.

Then she looks at the sky and sees the sun is setting.

Oh, boy is not going to be happy with me said Kenshii.

care to join me for tea? Asks Kuzu.

I don't know said Kenshii.

you wouldn't want to dishonor me further would you said Kuzu.

Lead the way said Kenshii.