However, it must be duly noted that Tatsuya Fujiwara truly proved himself as one of Japan's finest young talents in the role of deadly Makoto Shishio. Many of the original cast members return for this installment and again, Takeru Satoh is the driving force of the film as Kenshin, former Battosai. At a running time of 138 minutes, film does quite well for most part, making good use of its running time. After Okubo is viciously murdered by Shishio's men, Kenshin decides to head to Kyoto in order to stop Shishio despite Kaoru's efforts for him not to go. Now a mummy - like warrior who still believes in old ways, he has one thing in mind: turning Kyoto into a blazing Inferno. However, growing snow had made Shishio survive. After battle, he was betrayed by his comrades, left for dead and burnt to crisp. Makoto Shishio was like Kenshin back in the day. However, trouble is beginning to brew and the new government, led by Lord Okubo, needs Kenshin's help to solve the problem that has now plagued the government as well as could be the biggest threat to Japan as a whole. Once known as an assassin known as Battosai, Kenshin made a promise to his love Kaoru never to kill again.
Having brought peace to the local village, Kenshin Himura is now living a simple life.
The Legend of Kenshin Himura, red - haired ex - samurai, continues with the beginning of a two - part saga that takes one of manga and anime's most famous storylines.