After meeting the young master Sonjou in battle, Kenshin reflects on his youth and once again regrets that he never became a true master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Style. He gave up his studies so long ago because of his involvement on the revolution, which sent him down the dark path of the Battosai. However, Kenshin has resolved to finish his training once and for all by returning to his former master, Seijuro Hiko, for a grueling and difficult trial. Meanwhile, Shishio has made a bargain with Shinamori, who wants nothing more than to kill Kenshin in battle. This tenth volume includes the television series' episodes 40-43.