Gohei:"I remember you from yesterday."

Kenshin:"So I should have defeated you back then."

Kaoru:"Y-You can't! You can't possibly beat him!"

Gohei:"I see. Another fool talking about swords bringing out ones potential?"

Kenshin:"No...A sword is a weapon. Swordsmanship is learning how to kill. That is the truth.What Miss Kaoru says...is play-talk that only those who have never stained their hands can say. However, I prefer Miss Kaoru's play-talk more than the truth, I do. I wish...that in the world to come, her play-talk shall become the truth."

-Rurouni Kenshin Episode 1.

Gohei:"A cross-shaped scar on his cheek...This guy..."

Kenshin:"I forgot to mention one thing. The swordsmanship of Battousai the Manslayer...is neither Kamiya Katsushin, nor whatever original style you use. He uses the Hiten Mitsurugi Style, an ultrasonic killer style...that is sure to slay anyone unless used with a sword like such as this."

Kaoru:"Then you're the real Manslayer?"

-Rurouni Kenshin episode 1.