Ep 35. Stolen Village

In Rurouni Kenshin season 1 episode 35, titled "Stolen Village," we find our main protagonist, Kenshin, and his friends traveling through a small village. Upon arrival, they quickly discover that the village has been taken over by bandits who are stealing all of the crops that are grown there. The local villagers are unable to defend themselves, so they ask Kenshin and his friends for help.

Kenshin immediately agrees to help and, with the help of his friends, begins to put together a plan to take down the bandits. They discover that the bandits are being led by a man named Hajime Saito, who is a former member of the government's Shinsengumi squad. Saito is known for his brutal tactics and his willingness to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals.

As they begin to gather information about Saito and his bandits, Kenshin and his friends are shocked to discover that Saito is also searching for them. He believes that Kenshin and his friends are members of the legendary hitokiri group, which was responsible for the deaths of many government officials during the Bakumatsu period.

Despite this threat, Kenshin and his friends continue with their plan to take down the bandits and free the villagers from their grasp. They are able to use their unique skills and expertise to infiltrate the bandits' hideout and take them by surprise.

As they fight their way through the hideout, Kenshin is forced to confront Saito in a dramatic battle to the death. Saito proves to be a formidable opponent, but Kenshin is able to use his speed and agility to gain the upper hand.

In the end, Kenshin is able to defeat Saito and save the villagers from the bandits' tyranny. The villagers are overjoyed and grateful to Kenshin and his friends for their help, and Kenshin once again proves why he is a legendary swordsman and hero.

"Stolen Village" is a thrilling episode full of action, suspense, and drama. It showcases the unique skills and personalities of Kenshin and his friends while also introducing a formidable and dangerous opponent in Saito. It is a must-watch episode for fans of the series, and a great introduction for anyone new to the world of Rurouni Kenshin.