In 1864, the legendary samurai Kenshin Himura, known as the deadly Battosai, hung up his sword after killing over 100 men in a year. However, he soon found love with Tomoe Yukishiro, a young woman he saved from thugs at an inn. As their relationship blossomed, Kenshin considered leaving his assassin past behind. But those loyal to the Shogunate refused to let him escape punishment.

Rurôni Kenshin: Sai shûshô - The Beginning
A former assassin finds his sense of purpose and morality reignited after meeting a compassionate woman who helps him rediscover his humanity.