Kaoru offers to take on a scholarly young student who's been expelled by his teacher until he learns how to fight.

As Kaoru continues her training of Daigoro, Kenshin is warned to steer clear of the young man's teacher, Kaishu Katsu.

Despite Kaishu's determination to free his daughter on his own, Kenshin joins the Peace Force and Daigoro for a rescue.

Though Daigoro is wounded in the battle, Kenshin and company free Itsuko.