Rurouni Kenshin #23

In "The Wolf Returns," Saito reenters the fray with a cold resolve, stepping between Kenshin and Enishi to claim custody of the latter for aiding Shishio—his move a calculated provocation meant to draw Mumyoi’s wrath away from Kenshin. With Watsuki’s sharp storytelling and the dynamic inks of Watsuki, Gin, and Suzuki, the tension crackles across every panel, setting the stage for a clash of past and present. The cover by Watsuki and Hinrichs captures the moment’s intensity, a striking portrait of a man torn between duty and legacy.