Kayo...
I saw you...
dressed in...
pure white...
didn't I...?
Uchiyama Hikojiro!
We had a drink together...
We laughed together...
and got along well...
I thought we had become friends...
The smash is a failure.
Besides, Shirakawaya is burnt down... And all the clues are gone...
Uchiyama who should be captured alive also has died.
Can this disgrace be redeemed?
Shinsengumi is... dissolved...
(Episode 7 Prevent it! The Dissolution of Shinsengumi)
Hey, if Shinsengumi is gone, we will become criminals again, right?
If so...
Decapitation...
We can only wait before the formal instruction.
I guess we can't get off cheap.
Shirakawaya was totally burnt down.
Not to mention the bewitched swords,
the connections with Zomennooni were also burned out.
Only if the evidence of the unreasonable overcharge of kerosene was left.
If stupid Boshi had killed Rashomaru instead of Uchiyama Hikojiro,
this wouldn't have happened.
No one can kill his little brother easily.
It's no use putting up a squawk like that now.
That's the duty of Shinsengumi.
Sakuya, where are you going?
I killed mom with this sword which had killed dad.
Not only that...
No matter how many people I kill,
let alone feeling guilty, I just feel it's my vocation.
Ah?
Sakuya...
Are you prepared?
Prepared?
Kill Rashomaru.
By your hands.
To maintain the public order of Kyoto,
I'm the one who wanted Shinsengumi to continue, even if it meant absorbing the criminals.
But for this once, it's really bad, Todo.
I am really sorry.
Criminals are always criminals.
Lord Katamori, please leave the guard of Kyoto to Mimawarigumi from now on.
Have the immediate retainers gathered?
They are still on their way.
I can't bear to watch the name of the Aizu Domain being tarnished by thugs any longer.
If Shinsengumi is dissolved,
I will terribly fail the dead executives, including Commander Kondo.
Please allow my seppuku here...
You can't die as you're the only survivor.
Todo, it's no longer a matter can be settled with your life.
Severe punishments are necessary.
Restore the honor of Shinsengumi.
Otherwise it will be dissolved.
You have three days.
Am I clear?
Understood.
Want me... to kill Tsukito?
It's a crisis that matters the survival of Shinsengumi now.
It's all your fault.
Kill Rashomaru, the general of Zomennooni, and distinguish yourself.
I know about Tsukito the most.
- If I can talk with him properly, he will... - He's not Tsukito!
Bury him as his brother.
Bury your poor little brother who has lost his human heart.
If you won't, you can keep talking nonsense here until you die.
(Sincerity)
What, only...
Three days?
Meritorious performance in three days...
Lord Katamori is really harsh.
It's like implicitly saying that the dissolution is inevitable.
Anyway, let's patrol the streets.
Patrol!
Arrest those suspicious one after another.
Calm down.
Reckless action is counterproductive.
The already tarnished reputation of Shinsengumi might be completely ruined.
But we can't waste any time...
I don't even have a clue to clean the tarnished image.
I have.
Eh?
Where did you wander around while there is such a big deal?
I asked the sword grinder.
He said he sharpened Miyabe Teizo's sword yesterday.
I remember Miyabe is a loyal supporter of the reverence for the Emperor from Higo Domain.
An extremist infected with Tobaku.
But in the political change of August 18th, the Tobaku Group of Choshu Domain
should have been pushed out from Kyoto.
Does it mean they have sneaked back to Kyoto?
It seems they have some agenda.
Not only Miyabe's sword, the grinder
said he also sharpened his companions'.
25 in total.
That much...
If the radical ronins sneaked back to Kyoto
are intriguing with Zomennooni...
What to do is decided.
Tsukito...
If it's to kill Tsukito...
I...
It will be a dramatic turnaround if we can arrest Miyabe and his fellows.
Yes!
Shinsengumi can continue too.
First, let's split up and go gather some info.
From now on, Shinsengumi will go after Miyabe and the other extremists.
Never let your guard down!
Roger!
Well, what about Ichibanboshi?
He won't come.
It will be better with more people.
Yes. And he's the Commander.
Whose fault do you think it is to cause the situation this bad?
We were also related to the fire at Shirakawaya.
It's not only Ichibanboshi to blame.
Tedious! After we tide over the difficult situation,
it's time for Ichibanboshi to commit seppuku.
Seppuku...
Something bad happened!!
What?
Please hurry to the brig.
Commander Kondo is...
Not here...
He fled... !?
What a mess...
He got his head around it.
He broke the bowl and dug the wall.
There's no time to chase the escapee now.
I'm aware. I will order other soldiers to pursue Ichibanboshi.
You guys hurry to search for Miyabe!
It was Sakuya who brought him lunch here, right?
Why did you tell him the way to escape?
What do you mean?
Did you tell him to settle his brother's misconduct on his own?
Don't hinder me.
No one can be as strong as you.
Neither can live a life like you.
Is he there?
No.
Where has he gone?
(In Memorial of Uchiyama Hikojiro)
I asked Dutch scholars and doctors I know, but found nothing.
How about you, Suzuran?
Me neither.
Though I've asked many entertainers I know.
(Sacred Lantern) The streets won't get quiet and calm recently.
It's Gion Festival the day after tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Yoiyama.
Yoiyama?
The day before the formal festival.
I see.
Since ancient times, Kyoto has been a humid area, and epidemics were easy to spread.
So, at this time of year, a festival is...
A festival is to appease the souls of the dead.
Huh?
Well, hurry up.
I don't want to see the festival from the other world.
Ronins from other domains?
Choshu, Satsuma, Higo, Tosa.
Dudes with different accents are gathering.
How shady...
That bastard Miyabe, what's he up to?
Brother Gyata, take care of yourself too.
Fine. But I have no time to goof off.
I tend to be calm when on a boat.
The only thing that disturbs me now is the beauty I'm with.
There's no need to worry that our talks would be heard on a moving boat.
Perfect for secret talks.
Let's talk about the work.
I have no time for your jokes.
I know Miyabe Teizo well.
Not only deceiving my brethren from Choshu Domain,
but he's invited me too.
Is he connected with Zomennooni?
If Shinsengumi wants to make meritorious performance,
just go there and confirm it by yourselves.
The Masuya of Sumidonya.
Masuya?
I'm indebted.
So, what's your info in exchange for that?
Sorry, I have no info to exchange.
As a reward, I can give you money.
I don't need that.
But...
Do you know?
In Europe and America, kissing is said to be a sign of gratitude.
You are lying!
It's true.
However, it seems to be done here, not by mouth.
Shameless! And absolutely filthy!
But I think it's a great culture.
Well, thank me now.
Eh?
This is a sign of gratitude,
just a sign.
You are Uchiyama Hikojiro's sister, right?
Who are you?
I have something to say about the dead Hikojiro.
Abut my brother?
(Masuya)
You are awesome, Fututaka.
Thank you for making it all the way here.
Not at all. Just for the country.
Your desire to expel foreigners is painfully pleasing to him.
I will not let the barbarians overrun this country.
Precious sacrifices are unavoidable.
That's the true toughness.
This is a police investigation!
Oh!
It's a smash.
Is the owner here?
No, the owner is not here now.
We received complaints from the citizens.
Let us search the store.
No, please.
Just let us have a look. Don't make a fuss!
Shinsengumi!
The warehouse inside!
It's a raid of Shinsengumi.
No way! How could they know this place?
Wow, they've done well.
But this plan is unstoppable once gets started.
Hm.
Here!
Miyabe, Rashomaru, leave it to me here.
It's on you.
Bou! Your showtime.
Okay!
Watch me!
T-this is...
Something about my brother... Could it be...
It wouldn't be strange if either of us died.
It couldn't be helped.
Hikojiro's worried about you until the end, Kayo.
He said he wanted to see you married,
wanted to see you in pure white.
Until the end...
(Memorial Tower) I kind of knew that such a day will eventually come.
Because my brother went to meet those guys with creepy masks.
He did so for you, Kayo.
I asked him again and again to stop.
I don't mind being poor...
I don't mind being unable to get married.
Go to hell!
Wow...
What are these?
Are they going to start a war?
Tell me all you know.
Are you ready?
I know you want to kill me...
But... can you wait for a little longer?
That's so willful of you!
Please...
I have something I have to settle no matter what...
As well as for your brother!
Please tell me.
What your brother was going to do with the masked?
In order not to make Hikojiro a villain anymore!
Kayo!
(Shinsengumi Headquarter)
Arms and ammunition in Masuya?
A large amount.
It seems they are really planning something grand.
We arrested Furutaka Shuntaro
who is connected with Miyabe.
I want to say well done, but
Lord Katamori can't be satisfied by such a small deal.
By any means if we can find out their plans...
Well, about that, Sakuya has already...
I don't know anything.
I won't confess anything!
Well then, I'll ask your body about it.
Can't it work without torture?
Yes.
No matter what?
You should also know.
Isn't he chattering now?
Ichibanboshi...
That's right...
He would hate it if he's here.
Brother told me something weird.
What?
Immediately after he came back home in the morning...
By the way, Kayo.
It's Gion festival soon.
Yes. I'm eagerly looking forward to it.
Leave Kyoto for a while.
Eh? I already have an appointment with my friends...
Just leave here.
He said it's dangerous here?
I was also curious and questioned my brother.
And he said there would be a big fire on the day of the Gion Festival.
Don't faint away. This is just the beginning.
I don't know...
I don't know anything!
Really!
How surprising.
The letters and petitions sealed with blood you exchanged with the malcontent ronins
have been found.
A big fire?
I think it's probably a deliberate arson.
Cooperate with Zomennooni...
Burn down the streets of Kyoto?
A little sacrifice can't be helped. It's for justice.
Hey, wait! We can't just ignore that.
Justice?
Set the city on fire, take advantage of the chaos,
and kidnap the emperor from the palace.
The emperor?
This is to prove that we are the true government army.
You fool! If you fail, aren't you just traitors?
You'll never know until you try.
History is made by victors.
I should have stopped my brother whatever.
Even at the cost of my life.
I am...
an incompetent sister.
It's not the case.
Kayo, you are not incompetent at all.
I will prevent their planned fire.
As well as for Hikojiro.
Even at the cost of my life.
Tsukito.
I finally saw it.
The way I should go!
(Shinsengumi Headquarter)
The arms and ammunition in Masuya are for the fire in Kyoto,
and the kidnapping of the emperor...
They seem to have a gathering tonight.
The venue is Shimamuraya.
I guess they wouldn't stop even if a few weapons were deprived.
Let's go for an investigation now!
But...
Aren't they the ones trying to set Kyoto on fire?
By only us, we are outnumbered.
I will send a request for an urgent reinforcement from the Aizu Domain.
Get ready now and head for the Shimamuraya...
Guys!
Huh?
Ichibanboshi!
You bastard! How dare you escape and...
Hold on! Please listen to me!
It's Ikedaya.
Those gathering in Ikedaya tonight are planning a deliberate arson!
We have to stop them!
Ikedaya?
Shimamuraya?
Why did you come back now shamelessly?
I want to stop Tsukito and protect Kyoto.
I want to stop Hikojiro and Tsukito!
After that, I will take whatever punishments!
Even the seppuku!
He is someone who compels and gathers people, right?
They are really similar, Kondo Isami and him.
Ichibanboshi, I have certainly felt your sincerity.
It's our Commander's return!
Right!
It's time for the fight!
Smash it!!
Roger!
Aren't Shinsengumi supposed to wear notched uniforms?
According to historical facts,
(Various theories exist) it seems to be all black.
(Various theories exist) The bloodstain won't stand out on black kimono.
Eh?
It's being properly washed!
(The End)