That it does not. [But the fact this Okita has mirrored his pose gives him some hope this won't end in bloodshed.

Kenshin takes another breath before letting out in a quiet sigh.]

Neither will this one harm you.

[He's tempted not to tell this many anything though. But...For Tomoe.]

It's because of what I was, what I did during the revolution. This one will only fight now to protect those who cannot defend themselves. The sword this one uses is a reverse-blade sword that cannot kill anyone.