Ep 43. Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!

In season 1 episode 43 of the dubbed version of Rurouni Kenshin, titled "Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!", we see Kenshin facing off against Shishio's right-hand man, Seta Soujirou. Kenshin is still struggling with the aftermath of his fight with Cho and it's clear that he is not at his best.

Soujirou is impressed with Kenshin's fighting style and ultimately, he decides to teach him the ultimate technique known as Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki. However, in order to receive this training, Kenshin has to face Soujirou in a ferocious and brutal duel. One wrong move could mean the end of Kenshin's life.

As the episode progresses, we see both Kenshin and Soujirou battling it out with each other, with neither one giving an inch. It becomes apparent that Soujirou is using some sort of technique that is allowing him to predict Kenshin's every move, making it nearly impossible for him to land a successful attack. However, Kenshin refuses to give up and he begins to channel his inner strength to call upon his inner revolutionary spirit.

Ultimately, Kenshin realizes that the only way he can defeat Soujirou is by using his ultimate technique, but he has never been able to master it. Soujirou realizes this as well and he begins to taunt Kenshin, telling him that he will never be able to master the technique and that he will die at his hand.

However, Kenshin knows that he has to try. He closes his eyes and begins to focus his energy. Suddenly, he opens his eyes and unleashes the ultimate technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki, a devastating blow that could mean the end of Soujirou.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as we are left wondering whether Kenshin's attack will be successful or if he will fall to the ground, defeated by Soujirou. Overall, this episode is a pivotal moment for Kenshin as he is forced to push himself to his limits and beyond. The battle sequences are intense and the stakes are high, making it a thrilling episode to watch from beginning to end.