Kenshin was silent for several long moments after Homura finished speaking. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, “This one will do it, of course. You know he will.” The rurouni smiled, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “You knew this one would even before you asked.” Homura did know Kenshin’s skills, and he really was the best person for this job. No matter what Hattori Heiji did, even if he were possessed, Kenshin would not let him die. He would rather die himself than allow anyone under his protection to come to harm.

“But before any arrangements are made, this one has a question. The one who died was Sen, Okita’s compatriot, yes?”