The round man accidentally breaks his dog whistle when Kenshin fights back, losing control of the dogs. So, in turn, Kenshin ends up saving himself and the round man from the dogs. The round man is confused, since he was told that Kenshin is a demon and has to be killed. The round man chains Kenshin to a tree and goes for Lady Magdalia to see what he should do with Kenshin. Kaoru confronts Shougo concerning his purpose having Kenshin dead. Kenshin, broken free of the chains, remains at the tree as Kaoru, Shougo, Lady Magdalia, and the round man comes to see him. Shougo battles against Kenshin to prove of his superior strength and speed. Kenshin chooses to execute the Kuzu-ryuusen attack instead of the Amakakeru Ryuu no Hirameki attack, showing mercy upon Shougo. However, Shougo strikes Kenshin with blindness, as he falls over a cliff into the waters below. (Source: Wikipedia)

Aired on: 12/8/1997