Saito vs Shishio

Following Shishio's successful execution of the Guren Kaina attack, effectively incapacitating Kenshin, the sudden entrance of Saito bursts through the door with his Gatotsu Stance, initiating an attempt to bring down Shishio.

This sequence underscores the formidable nature of Shishio as an antagonist, demonstrated by his ability to overpower both Kenshin and even Saito, who had expended his Gatotsu stances in the prior encounters. Despite the strategic advantage of having his adversaries face challenges before reaching him, Shishio is pressed for time, and one would expect his body to display signs of fatigue.

Upon defeating Saito, subsequent efforts by Sano and Aoshi to confront him prove challenging, with the struggle persisting until Kenshin eventually regains consciousness.

Detailed information:

• Manga debut: Chapter 138
• Anime debut Episode 55