Series Summary The story of Rurouni Kenshin takes place in Japan during the 1870's during Japan's restoration period known as the Meiji Era. This was a time of economic growth where the shoguns were overthrown and the government of Japan changed to include trade with Europe and the Americas. The story revolves around a red-haired man named Himura Kenshin who paved the road into the restoration period and was known for his deadly sword skills …showed first 75 words of 909 total…

…showed last 75 words of 909 total… let the skills die with him. Kaoru's condition worsens and she continues to wait for Kenshin. Eventually Kenshin does return and they meet for the last time in the same area that Kenshin bid her farewell to years ago when he left for Kyoto to fight Shishio Makoto. She holds him and welcomes "Shinta" home and then realizes that his scar has finally faded and then... realizes that the great Himura Kenshin has died.