A Man's Back 4: Explosion is the two hundred thirty-first chapter of the Rurouni Kenshin manga.
Synopsis[]
Fudosawa growls at Sanosuke's interference but Tani decides to overlook Sanosuke's actions and offers to bribe. This changes when Sano recognizes Tani as the same politician from the Kurosawa incident, forcing Tani to order his nephew and his men retreat.
On the road of retreat, Tani explains to Fudosawa that the street fighter is not somebody to be treated as an enemy. Knowing that Sanosuke is a friend of the Battousai's, Tani becomes paranoid should the hitokiri get involve in their situation. Thus, plans are made to settle the dispute as soon as night falls.
That evening at the Higashidanis' house, Sanosuke is forcibly invited over for dinner by Kamishimoemon, angry at the latter's actions for tipping battle of endurance. Despite the petty brawls that erupt before the meal, there is some quiet time found when praying to Kamishimoemon's late wife. The father of the household explains to Sanosuke that his wife had fallen in after giving birth to Outa, and had died two years ago to influenza. Once their respects have been paid, it's time for dinner, but delayed again when Kamishimoemon and Sanosuke noticed some presence outside. Preparing for the worst, they open the doors only to find the villagers standing before them.
The shopkeeper from earlier presents the Higashidanis with a large amount of crops in exchange for the straw hats. He speaks on the behalf of all the villagers when he tells Kamishimoemon that they've made up their mind and want to fight alongside him against Fudosawa. Sanosuke stops everyone before they get ahead of themselves, reminding them that they are up against a yakuza. Kamishimoemon seconds that warning and suggests that everyone just leave the fighting to those who are already fighting.
The truckload of crops cannot be unattended to for long, so Kamishimoemon invites everyone inside for a big party. Little do any of them know what's happening nearby.
Characters[]
- Himura Kenshin
- Sagara Sanosuke
- Tani Jūsanrō
- Higashidani Kamishimoemon
- Higashidani Uki
- Higashidani Ōta
- Fudōsawa