Rurouni Kenshin #12
In "The Initiation Begins," Kenshin, Saito, and Sonnusuke race against time to stop Shishio before he escapes by sea, rallying the Oniwabanshu to protect Kyoto from destruction. Written by Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi, and Gerard Jones, with art by Watsuki and inks by a team including Eiichiro Oda, this 2005 issue delivers high-stakes urgency and the unmistakable style of the series' creator. The cover by Watsuki and Sean Lee captures the tension of the moment with sharp, dynamic lines.
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While Kenshin, Saito and Sonnusuke race to meet Shishio before he can sail for Tokyo, Kenshin recruits the Oniwabanshu to prevent Kyoto from being burned to the ground.
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