Saito quotes from Rurouni Kenshin

This man, Hitokiri Battousai, will be killed by me, Shinsengumi squad three captain, Saito Hajime.

The way of a Rurouni is the way of weaklings.

The essence of combat is to strike at the vulnerabilities of one's opponent. There is no "fair" or "unfair".

It doesn't matter if you don't understand. I will get no joy out of settling the score with a hitokiri who no longer kills.

One may train a dog with food, or a man with money. But taming a Wolf of Mibu...that, none may do. [kills Shibumi]

Shinsengumi is Shinsengumi. A wolf is a wolf. And a hitokiri is a hitokiri. Right... Battousai?

Slay evil immediately.

Live by the sword, die by the sword. There is no other way for you and me.

A fool who relies so much on his own toughness that he learns nothing of defense, also has nothing to rely on.

The police are like the Shinsengumi. Our duty is to protect Japan, and the lives of people. Once we take on that duty, we accept that death must be part of it. To obsess over every life, as does Battousai, is folly. It is my duty to finish this matter so that those who died may pass safely into the afterlife. But revenge? I hold not one thought of it. If your Shingan won't tell you, then I will. What drives me so deep? Slay evil immediately! I bring my own brand of justice.

I was the only one of the Shinsengumi said to be invulnerable.

Sanosuke

Alright, I'll take you on. I'll ask who you are with these fists! [he punches Saito] Sorry, I got serious here. [Sanosuke is confused after realizing that his punch has no effect]

I see, nice punch. That explains why people say that you are the strongest fighter in Tokyo. However it is good only for the peaceful times like current Meiji era. In Kyoto, during the Bakumatsu, a punch like this would get you killed.

How are you going to protect anyone, assassin who refuses to kill?

Kenshin

It's enough to protect those within my sight.