Luck Hasn't Run Out Yet! Warrior Spirit Revived Again.

Kenshin is revived! The battle that was Kenshin versus Shishio has turned into Aoshi versus Shishio. Fighting for an unknown reason, Aoshi battles with Shishio using all of his strength and best techniques. Hoji and Yumi remain confused on why Aoshi is pushing himself to the limit. They wonder if it's because he is still trying to fight for the title of the strongest or if he's simply backing up Kenshin. Shishio understands once bringing Aoshi to the ground; Aoshi was just stalling for the Battousai. The real battle has begun. To everyone's surprise, Kenshin gets to his feet. A gust of wind blows by a bunch of leaves that react to Kenshin's warrior spirit. Also reacting to Kenshin's warrior spirit are Saitou and Sano, who become conscious as well.

Fifteen minutes have passed. Shishio compliments Kenshin for pushing his limits, liking the challenge he's getting out of him. However, for Shishio, there's one problem. Yumi warns Hoji that fifteen minutes have passed by. Shishio's doctor said he could only fight for fifteen minutes, otherwise he will suffer severe pain when he sweats or emits heat because of his burnt body. At last, Hoji understands why Shishio had established the Juppon Gatana and made such great plans. Hoji takes out a rifle he was hiding in his coat and throws it away instead of using it. For Hoji, he trusts Shishio that he will come out victorious, fifteen minutes over or not.

Kenshin's deadly five hit combo on Shisho concludes. After clashing with their swords for a bit, Shishio reaches out to grab Kenshin by the neck. Shishio plans to execute the Guren Kaina again, but Kenshin escapes from the attack, causing Shishio's gunpowder to explode in his face. A five hit combination is hit by Kenshin consisting of the Ryu Tsui Sho Sen, Ryu Kan Sen Kogarashi, Tsumuji, and Arashi. Even with such an amazing combo, Shishio still stands on his feet. Shishio hits Kenshin with the Homura Dama, but it doesn't affect him at all. Kenshin has overcome pain with the determination of defeating Shishio. Quickly, the Kuzu Ryu Sen is executed by Kenshin. With just one powerful strike to the forehead, Shishio is sent crashing into a wall.

First a revived Kenshin and now a revived Shishio... When it just looked like Kenshin had the upperhand, the flames surrounding the arena begin to scream. What's happening is that the flames are reacting to Shishio's own warrior spirit like the leaves had to Kenshin. The final stage has begun; one technique will decide the battle. Shishio prepares his hidden technique, Kaguzuchi. Not even Yumi knows it, so it must be rare for Shishio to use it. Kenshin must rely on the Ama Kakeru Ryuu no Hirameki to win, but in the stage he's in, all watching on wonder if the rurouni can pull off the succession technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu.