I couldn't stand Seisouhen at all. It wasn't Watsuki's idea at all. I too don't mind tragedy if it's warranted, but Watsuki said from the beginning that RK was meant to have "smiles and a happy ending" and I believe that should have been honored.
For those who require angst and tragedy for Kenshin and Kaoru after they're married, we know that Kenshin's body is deteriorating and he will likely be totally crippled by the time he's 50 and that Kenji grows up to be a twisted, sadistic bastard who enjoys killing people with Hiten Mitsurugi. Also, the growing militarization of Japan, which culminates in the Big Bang of 1946.
If those things aren't tragedy enough, I don't know what is.
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For those who require angst and tragedy for Kenshin and Kaoru after they're married, we know that Kenshin's body is deteriorating and he will likely be totally crippled by the time he's 50 and that Kenji grows up to be a twisted, sadistic bastard who enjoys killing people with Hiten Mitsurugi. Also, the growing militarization of Japan, which culminates in the Big Bang of 1946.
If those things aren't tragedy enough, I don't know what is.