Ep 9. The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu!

In Rurouni Kenshin season 1 episode 9, titled The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu!, Kenshin and his friends stumble upon a village being terrorized by a group of thieves known as the Oniwa Banshu. These thieves are renowned for their stealth and assassinations, and they seem to be after a hidden store of weapons located in the village.

Kenshin and his friends decide to help the village and come up with a plan to thwart the Oniwa Banshu. They split up, with Kenshin and Sanosuke taking on the leader of the Oniwa Banshu, while Yahiko and Kaoru work to protect the weapons.

Kenshin and Sanosuke face off against the leader, who is a master of the martial art of ninjutsu. The two of them are no match for his skills, as he moves too quickly for them to keep up. But Kenshin notices that the leader has a weakness—he can only move quickly in a straight line, and has trouble changing direction.

Using this knowledge, Kenshin and Sanosuke are able to bait the leader into charging at them, only to dodge out of the way at the last moment, causing the leader to crash into a nearby wall. With the leader defeated, the rest of the Oniwa Banshu flee the village, never to be seen again.

Meanwhile, Yahiko and Kaoru successfully fend off the other members of the Oniwa Banshu, and the weapons are kept safe. The village is grateful to Kenshin and his friends for their help, and they leave the village, continuing on their journey.

Overall, this episode is a thrilling adventure, showcasing the unique strengths and weaknesses of the characters in the show. It also highlights the importance of teamwork and strategy, as Kenshin and his friends are able to overcome a powerful enemy by working together and exploiting their opponent's weaknesses.