The State of Meiji Swordsmanship is the 5th volume of the main Rurouni Kenshin manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Chapters[]
- Act 31. Bonus Story: Yahiko's Battle (1) (番外編·弥彦の闘い(前編) Bangaihen: Yahiko no Tatakai (Zenpen) )
- Act 32. Bonus Story: Yahiko's Battle (2) ((番外編·弥彦の闘い(中編) Bangaihen: Yahiko no Tatakai (Chūhen) )
- Act 33. Bonus Story: Yahiko's Battle (3) (番外編·弥彦の闘い(後編) Bangaihen: Yahiko no Tatakai (Kōhen) )
- Act 34. The State of Meiji Swordsmanship (明治剣術模様 Meiji Kenjutsu Moyō )
- Act 35. "That Man" ● Raijūta (その男·雷十太 Sono Otoko: Raijūta )
- Act 36. Secret Sword (秘剣 Hiken )
- Act 37. Meeting at Tsukayama Garden (塚山庭園会談 Tsukayama Teien Kaidan )
- Act 38. Yutarō's Skill (由太郎の腕前 Yutarō no Udemae )
- Act 39. Clash (衝突 Shōtotsu )
Summary[]
Yahiko met his love interest, Sanjo Tsubame, who was forced to work as a thief by her cruel master. He challenges the man and defeats him as Kenshin and Sano watch. Afterwards, Kenshin & co. meet a new adversary, Isurugi Raijūta, as well as his pupil, Tsukayama Yutarō.