Dad and Mom died because they were weak!!
They wouldn't have died if they had possessed any power!
I wouldn't have had to kill her!
You are lying...
What?
Ever since you were little, you've been like this when you lie.
Got it? It's not you who killed mom!!
More powerful than I imagined...
With Type Soul weapons,
Satsuma Domain or Tokugawa Bakufu are no match.
No, we can stand up to Western powers.
That's it. That's the real purpose of Zomennooni.
They wanted to show people the weapons
that can destroy the black ship.
Moreover, if the black ship is repelled after bombarding the coastal areas,
the aim to lift the domestic fighting spirit could also be achieved.
Good for those war hawks.
(Episode 11 Rush! Kyoto Great Decisive Battle)
Hear ye, hear ye! Gather around!
(Episode 11 Rush! Kyoto Great Decisive Battle) If you don't know this, you'll fall behind!
Choshu Domain sank the black ship in the port of Osaka.
Buy a kawaraban to know more about it! [kawaraban: a type of Edo-period single-page newspaper]
Those guys from Choshu fired a kind of huge cannons.
Does it mean now even if we go to war with foreigners, we may win?
Yes, yes.
Have you adults forgotten about the case of Ikedaya?
How much trouble did Choshu cause?
Ronins from Satsuma and Tosa also seemed to be there at Ikedaya.
Everyone is dissatisfied with the cowardly Bakufu.
If there's a war, the number of orphans will increase again!
And the wives would lose their husbands!
Don't grieve the weak any further!
(Shinsengumi Headquarter)
Ahhh! let me go!
Let me go, Bou!
Not yet.
We understand your feelings but...
Please contain your compulsion now.
Or the wound will open up.
I can't let you do this as a doctor.
Under this situation, even if you can spring out, it won't be of any help.
Leaving Shinsengumi on stupid Boshi...
Yes, yes.
is an unsettling idea to you, which is totally understandable.
What did you say, you *?
As the Choshu army is approaching Kyoto,
there's no way I can sleep here comfortably!
Todo, let's talk about that matter instead of this.
Yes, yes. Tell it to everyone, OK?
That matter?
These are paintings Zomennooni secretly carried.
I have done some investigations with Suzuran.
I remember what Sakuya found in Shimamuraya was...
A transparency corresponding to the map of Seimei Shrine.
This is... We can only smash it!
Smash? Which spot?
Eh? Emm...
Of course... here!
Where?
Foreseeing that you would say so, we secretly proceeded with the investigation.
Choshu Domain and Zomennooni are plotting something with this painting.
That's for sure though...
There's no conclusive evidence yet.
Idling away won't make any progress.
If we can't understand them yet, just collect more of such paintings.
Let's take action. We can move forward as long as we join forces.
I'm sure we'll definitely find something.
Heh, you finally said something like a commander.
Yes!
I might be able to know something if given three days.
Speaking of that, you got Masuya's information before too, didn't you?
Where did you get it?
That doesn't matter...
What, from a man?
What!?
N-no!
You're a terrible liar.
Well, I won't ask too much.
Huh?
To think you're always saying something like separating right and wrong...
- Gnash... - Right.
Tsukito!
Rashomaru has sunk into the ocean and died.
You...
Why do you stick to me to such an extent?
Tsukito... whatever happens,
you mean the most to me.
Those tears...
are for what?
And who are those tears for?
Thinking that I couldn't turn back now,
I kept swinging my sword with my blood-stained hands.
I have been seeking power only.
But I just wanted to be eased.
You realized you've been believing in a wrong way...
Even if it costs me my whole life to pay for my sins,
there is still someone I want to live with.
Rashomaru, as you know,
I won't chase those who wish to leave.
I will never forget your kindness that has brought me up until now.
I don't chase others...
Because the path you proceed on...
was decided by destiny.
Living in a land filled with light,
we cannot escape from the destiny of the stars...
Rashomaru, it seems that after all
you're burdened with the fate to fulfill our noble purpose.
No way! Why?
Katsura, the information from you is always quick and accurate.
I'm very grateful for your help. But...
Is this secret meeting being suspected?
Indeed. I can no longer hide it from my friends.
Why not be honest and say you're meeting a man?
M-man?
Putting that aside,
the action of our Choshu Domain after the sinking of the black ship
is strange.
Like the other day...
(Choshu Headquarters Tennozan Hill)
Our enemies are those traitors, Aizu and Satsuma Domain!
And Shinsengumi!
Now it is the perfect chance!
Yes!
- Out of my way! Move away! - Oh...
Kusaka, Lord Maki, what are you people thinking!?
For His Majesty who loathes foreigners,
exterminate the barbarians with Type Soul weapons!
We are proceeding to the Imperial Palace.
If a war were to take place at the Imperial Palace now,
it would mean discharging an arrow at His Majesty!
We, Choshu, will become the enemy of the court!
Please stay silent, Katsura the runaway.
You probably don't know,
but someone from the imperial court provided us with weapons and ammunition.
This is the best proof that our will
is in accord with His Majesty!
Yes!
From the imperial court?
No way! The provision of weapons from the Imperial Palace is impossible...
It seems that they also intend to bite and tear Kyoto from the inside.
Choshu, Zomennooni, and the mysterious traitor...
I refuse to lend a hand in the war launched by Choshu.
So please let me be your man for a while.
M-man?
There's a traitor inside the Imperial Court...?
Todo, watch it!
To suspect the court won't be let off as some little mistake.
I understand.
However, if there is a betrayer,
we will have to take appropriate measures.
Lord, how about it?
Please do keep this matter confidential.
Todo.
Yes.
I want you, who is injured, to guard the palace, separately from Shinsengumi members
who are heading to the battlefield.
Roger.
This battle will decide the future of Japan.
We can't lose.
Great!
A new...
- painting... - has been found!
(Shinsengumi Headquarter)
Wow, you collected a lot!
Excluding the same ones, there are 5 types.
Since there's a map of Seimei Shrine...
Could the other paintings also be of shrines?
How many shrines do you think there are in Kyoto?
Impossible to identify them in the first place.
Guys, actually, I've got something to say...
The headquarter of Choshu Domain is at Tennozan Hill.
Huh?
This is classified information, but...
it seems that the Choshu army is heading from Tennozan Hill to Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine.
Who are you!?
Iwashimizu...
I see!
Wait! He's on our side!
I'm her man.
That's right...
No! Don't joke now!
Sorry for the late self-introduction. I'm Katsura Kogoro.
Katsura, the retainer of Choshu Domain...
Hey, aren't you an enemy of us Shinsengumi?
How dare you come to our headquarter?
Now that I've heard that, I can't let you go back alive.
Wait. Listen to what he will say.
He's Akira's man.
It's a misunderstanding!
Wow, surely you deserve to be the Commander of Shinsengumi.
Your magnanimity really helps.
Katsura, as a big shot of Choshu Domain, why are you here?
I want to stop my Choshu fellows.
I don't want to see any victim due to this foolish war.
I want you Shinsengumi to join forces with me.
Then you are also our buddy. Pleased to meet you.
Well.
Hey, you! How can you decide it on your own!?
I found it!
Bou, connect them with red lines to finish the whole picture.
Okay!
Leave it to me!
Ta-dah!
This is...
A star!
It's a pentagram ritual of Onmyodo.
They were going to burn the shrines in the shape of a star from the beginning.
Onmyodo...
What's up?
- Nothing... - Katsura, thank you!
Thanks to you, all of them are connected!
You are welcome.
If we join forces,
we'll definitely find something.
What?
That's what you said.
Oh, that's right.
I can leave my back to the current you without worries.
I accept your praise.
This time, we seriously gonna smash it!
Roger!
Well, the star is finally filled.
Rashomaru,
let's start the feast.
Kondo, Hijikata, and others.
Shinsengumi is about to go into the jaws of death.
Please, watch over us.
Choshu's army... is about 2000-strong.
We Aizu are also preparing for war though...
Is it really okay to believe in that Shinsengumi?
They were indeed criminals before.
But their spirit of caring about this city,
and their will of protecting Kyoto, are stronger than anyone.
Guys, you know the meeting spot, right?
Sakuya and I will...
Where is it?
Well, it doesn't matter.
We will be the first to arrive anyway!
Shut up and follow up, stupid Boshi.
He's got too excited.
No frustrating words!
Ichibanboshi has never changed a bit.
I have been already been used to it.
I'm still a little anxious.
Let's go! It's the huge work of Shinsengumi!
Let's go.
Are you okay?
Can you stand up?
Em.
Sister, I am indebted to you.
Don't mention it.
(Aizu)
It's wrong...
This approach is absolutely wrong!
All of Shinsengumi are trying to protect the city.
We should also do what we can!
We are about to arrive at Ooharano Shrine.
Oh, look at that!
Get ready!
Fire!
They are Type Soul weapons.
The souls... are crying...
Suzuran?
Those weapons are contaminating people's souls.
I can see it.
Though Sogen, you may not believe in something unscientific like souls.
It's just that invisible things haven't been studied yet.
Therefore, the most unscientific act is to
not believe in what you can't see.
I won't let the kids cry again!
For everyone! Who has depended on us!
Type Soul cannon, forward!
Hey, seriously?
Those are what have sunk the black ship...
Fire!
There should be Kusaka's troops at Iwaya Shrine.
(Oblation)
Kusaka!
Ah!?
This is...
Katsura...
Is this the path you wanted?
Betting my life on it, I will become the ammunition for the Type Soul weapons.
How about you?
Danger!
Damn! They got here earlier!
Look.
Tsukito!
Wait, he looks weird.
(Imperial Palace)
Lord Tsuchimikado, please go to the shelter quickly.
All of the court have already been evacuated.
Lord Tsuchimikado!
Excuse me.
What are you doing, Lord Tsuchimikado?
Nowadays, Onmyojis only deal with astronomy and calendar, [Onmyoji: experts in Onmyodo]
but in ancient times, it was a position
that's in charge of trails of stars and dealt with destiny that no one could defy.
It was you, after all...
The masked man who killed the Shinsengumi!
Todo Heisuke.
The fact that you came here
is nothing but the guidance of destiny.
I will avenge everyone!
Please stay here and witness.
There is nothing to worry about.
Because you're going to join your companions soon.
No one can go against his destiny.
Except for only one, Lord Abeno Haruakira.
What's your purpose mentioning that Onmyoji from ancient times?
Haven't you already met Lord Abeno Haruakira?
Right here.
Could it be...
It's far too much to
revive such a specter for the sake of the Choshu Domain.
It's the best proof that Onmyodo's reputation has been blasted!
Not only battles within Japan,
I'll let Lord Haruakira fight against foreign countries.
Foreign countries!?
What do you want to do!?
This Japan will be reborn anew!
By Lord Haruakira's resurrection!
Who is disturbing my slumber?
Tsukito...
3, 2, 1.
I'm going to eat!
What are you doing with my sandglass...?
I see. Delicious.
(The End)