Rurouni Kenshin #26

In "A Man's Back 1: Fight Merchant Reestablished," Kenshin stands firm, issuing a final challenge to Enishi to settle their long-standing conflict. But when Heishin steps in, fearing the outcome could tarnish his Tong’s honor, the tension escalates—leaving the path forward uncertain. Written by Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi, and Pancha Diaz, with art by Watsuki and inks by Watsuki, Shinga Gin, and Shinya Suzuki, and lettered by Steve Dutro, this 2006 issue from Viz delivers a pivotal moment in the series, with a cover by Nobuhiro Watsuki and Matt Hinrichs.