The arena darkened, the multiversal screens flickering with static as the crowd hushed. The light dimmed to a whisper. Then, as if summoned by fate itself, two names flared into existence—carved in fire and shadows.
"Kenshin Himura vs. Itachi Uchiha"
A low murmur rippled through the audience. Two legends. Two broken souls. Two warriors forged by tragedy and redemption.
"Prepare yourselves, for your fate has been sealed."
The Life of Kenshin Himura – The Battousai of Remorse
Kenshin Himura, once known as Hitokiri Battousai, was not always the gentle soul known in the Meiji era. Born as Shinta, he witnessed the massacre of those who protected him as a child. Saved by the legendary swordsman Hiko Seijūrō, he was taken under his wing and taught the feared Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū sword style.
As Japan plunged into civil war, Kenshin became a tool of revolution. A silent ghost. A man who cut down hundreds for the sake of a better future. But with each life taken, his soul eroded, and guilt set in. After the war, he disappeared, vowing never to kill again.
He wandered Japan with a reverse-blade sword, seeking redemption and protecting the innocent. The ghosts of his past never left him, but he bore them with resolve.
His Strength: Kenshin's strength isn't born of raw power—it's speed, technique, and conviction. The Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū grants him godlike reflexes and movement, allowing him to defeat even superhuman foes with a single strike.
His Pain: The weight of every soul he took. The woman he loved and lost. The lives he couldn't save. His strength comes from choosing to protect, not destroy.
The Life of Itachi Uchiha – The Shinobi in the Shadows
Itachi Uchiha was a prodigy. Born in the Uchiha clan of Konohagakure, he was smarter, stronger, and more emotionally aware than anyone his age. But he lived in a world of lies.
From a young age, Itachi understood the horror of war. Determined to prevent bloodshed, he joined the ANBU Black Ops, becoming a spy. When his clan plotted a coup, the village elders gave him a choice: massacre his entire clan or risk civil war.
He chose the unthinkable. He killed his own parents. His own clan. All but one—his little brother, Sasuke.
His Strength: Master of genjutsu, taijutsu, and ninjutsu. Wielder of the Mangekyō Sharingan, summoning the inescapable Tsukuyomi and the devastating Amaterasu. But more than jutsu—it was his will. He carried hell within himself so his brother could live in peace.
His Pain: Loved by none. Hated by all. Itachi lived as a villain to protect the village. To protect his brother. Only in death did the truth begin to surface.
Titles Across the Multiverse
Kenshin Himura Titles:
The Battousai
The Wandering Swordsman
Crimson Blade of Kyoto (Fanfiction)
The Ghost of the Meiji Era (Light Novel)
The Man Who Chose Peace (Alt-Novel)
Itachi Uchiha Titles:
The Uchiha Betrayer
The True Hokage (Fanfiction)
Shadow of Konoha (Light Novel)
The Brother Who Loved Too Deeply (Alt-Novel)
The Genjutsu Reaper
Prizes and Punishments
Kenshin's Chosen Prize:
"If I win, erase the memory of my killings from every soul I've ever harmed."
Itachi's Chosen Prize:
"If I win, let Sasuke live a life free from vengeance in a world where peace is not a lie."
Punishment for the Loser:
The loser will be stripped of their memory of all loved ones. They will wander a sealed dimension, alive, but never remembering why they fought. A fate of endless peace… or torment.
Audience Reactions
Rurouni Kenshin Universe:
Kaoru: "He made a vow never to kill again... now he faces a man who only knew killing. Can he keep his vow?"
Sanosuke: "Itachi, huh? That guy's no joke. But Kenshin's not the Battousai for nothing."
Naruto Universe:
Sasuke: "No... not again. Why must he always bear the burden?"
Naruto: "He deserves peace... both of them do."
Bleach Universe:
Ichigo: "I see it... both of them carry the same weight. A weight I know too well."
Demon Slayer Universe:
Tanjiro: "They've both suffered so much. How can anyone win in this?"
Attack on Titan Universe:
Levi: "Two killers, both turned protectors. This won't be a fight. This will be a reckoning."
Tokyo Ghoul Universe:
Touka: "Kaneki faced Ichigo... now Itachi faces Kenshin. Our hearts break again."
Betting Screen
Betting Rules: You may bet power, money, your future, or body parts. Winners receive double. Losers lose all they wagered.
Name Universe Betting On Wager If Win If Lose Orochimaru Naruto Itachi Immortality scroll 2x forbidden jutsus Loses use of arms forever Hiko Seijūrō Rurouni Kenshin Kenshin Mastery of Final Style 2x life span Death on loss Giyu Tomioka Demon Slayer Kenshin Breath of Water secrets Revived sister Loses memories Danzo Shimura Naruto Itachi Entire Root Division Uchiha resurrection tech Banishment from dimension Aris (Tearsong Universe) New Universe 1 Kenshin Sacred Blade Divine inheritance Blinded for eternity Crystar (Prism War Universe) New Universe 2 Itachi Light of Harmony Full galaxy control Soul fragmentation Universe Reactions to Betting
Rurouni Kenshin Universe:
"First Battousai, now Kenshin… does this world never let him rest?"
Naruto Universe:
"He killed his clan, now they bet on his soul. Monsters... all of them."
Tearsong Universe:
"The Battousai carries the Sacred Blade lineage. Our priestess bets with faith."
Prism War Universe:
"Crystar chooses darkness masked in duty. Itachi is a kindred spirit."
Tokyo Ghoul Universe:
"We just mourned Kaneki. Now another tragic soul walks this path."
My Hero Academia Universe:
"Can redemption win against cold logic? Can willpower beat inevitability?"
Dragon Ball Universe:
"Not the strongest. But maybe the bravest."
One Piece Universe:
"Two swordsmen... but only one sails forward."
Final Words Before the Battle
As both men appeared on opposite sides of the battlefield, they did not speak. They simply stared.
But in their silence... was a story too deep for words.
The screen flared.
"Combatants: Prepare. Tomorrow, you fight. Today, your soul is laid bare."
To Be Continued...