Ep 14. Ultimate Technique of Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko
- TV14
- March 5, 1997
As Kenshin and his friends continue on their journey, Kenshin is suddenly reminded of his days as a student of the Hiten-Mitsurugi style under Seijuro Hiko. Kenshin reflects on how much he's grown since then, but also on how much he owes to Hiko for teaching him not only the way of the sword but also important life lessons.
As fate would have it, Kenshin and his friends happen to stumble upon Hiko's mountain retreat. The two are reunited, and Kenshin is thrilled to see his former mentor again. However, he quickly learns that Hiko has not only not taken on any students since Kenshin but has isolated himself from the outside world entirely.
Kenshin is determined to convince Hiko to train him again, knowing that there is so much more he can learn from his former master. But Hiko is hesitant, as he sees Kenshin's current path as one of pacifism and non-violence, a path that he believes goes against the core principles of the Hiten-Mitsurugi style.
Through tense sparring matches and heart-to-heart conversations, Kenshin and Hiko come to a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives. Kenshin learns that even though he has chosen a different path, he still has a lot to learn from Hiko and the Hiten-Mitsurugi style. Hiko understands that Kenshin's peaceful path is a valid one and sees Kenshin as a worthy successor to the legacy of the Hiten-Mitsurugi style.
As the episode comes to a close, Hiko agrees to train Kenshin once again, but with a new understanding and respect between the two. Kenshin's friends watch in awe as the two swordsmen train together, eager to see what new heights Kenshin will reach under Hiko's tutelage.
Overall, Ultimate Technique of Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko is an episode that delves into the complexities of mentorship, the importance of staying true to one's principles, and the value of lifelong learning. It's a heartwarming and action-packed episode that fans of Rurouni Kenshin won't want to miss.
