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Begin!
One!
Two!
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Four!
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Six!
Seven!
Original positions! Next! Freestyle practice.
I'll go first.
Then I'll be your opponent.
Begin!
What's the matter? What's the matter?
Here I go.
Match over!
Match over! I win, right?
Wouldn't expect any less, Souji.
Wouldn't expect any less, Souji. No way would I lose with a bokuto...
...as heavy as a real sword rather than a bamboo sword.
Hey, Shinpachi! Are you that bitter?
I'm hungry! I'm hungry!
You're not bitter?
I lost 'cause I'm bitter and hungry!
You're bitter 'cause you lost!
Heisuke, lend me money. I'm gonna eat and sleep.
I can't figure you out...
I can't figure you out... Grudges involving food run deep!
What're you talking about! Stop making false accusations!
Huh?
What're you doing?
Let go of me!
You let go!
Sorry, but this is only half-strength.
Yeah? I'm at one-fourth!
Then I'm at one-eighth!
Then I'm at one-eighth! I'm at one-sixteenth!
Then I'm at two-sixteenths!
Two? Okay, then four-sixteenths!
Eight-sixteenths!
How about sixteen-sixteenths!
Heisuke, that's one. In other words, full strength!
What!
Knock it off!
The young master may not be here, but you still have to focus...
Why're you pinching me!
Why'd you touch my topknot!
Why'd you touch my topknot! Moron! Moron!
Gen-san! Hijikata-san's not around, so where's the harm?
Harada-kun. That won't do at all.
You two, stop it!
You're patrons of this Shieikan! It'll dishonor this dojo if you just eat and sleep!
12,000!
I told you to stop!
Do you want to die? You're going to die! You're going to die!
Right, you're dead! Right, you're dead!
H-Hey, I'll pull it off!
I'll pull it off! What are you gonna do?
What will happen then!
What will happen? Sit seiza-style!
Seiza-style!
Listen! There's no easy way to become good swordsmen. Practice earnestly!
Yes, sir. We're sorry, Gen-san.
Souji, I'm taking you on next.
Fine by me.
Not that I'm gonna lose.
Now then...
Pardon me!
Is anyone there?
No way you're looking to join us!
You challenging our dojo?
Looks like it. Hey, who's gonna take him on?
Hold on. You can't without permission...
Hold on. You can't without permission... I'll take you on.
You think it's okay for an apprentice to get beaten?
You think I'm going to get beaten?
Is it okay if I don't hold back?
Is it okay if I don't hold back? Of course.
Let me take what you're wearing on your hip.
Souji Okita.
I told you my name. Tell me yours.
Hajime Saito.
Hajime Saito. Left-handed stance?
Left-handed stance?
Saito-kun, eh? Left-handed stance?
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. Begin!
Hey, no way!
So quick!
There it is!
He dodged the three-step thrust!
Style! That is my conviction
Style! This is how I've done it all along
Only those who have something to believe in
...can become strong. That's what I believe
The left-handed stance is...
...unorthodox swordsmanship
An unusual swordsman
That's my style
Not using a bamboo sword
The weight of a real sword
Prepare to be severely wounded...
...and believe in your style
Don't forget my style
Show them your way of life!
This is my style
One point!
Didn't you hear him?
Seems they can't hear anyone around them.
Style! Keep believing in it
Style! Cast away your doubts for sure
Only those of equal power...
...can see eye to eye
Pouring their souls into it
You're a lot stronger than I thought!
So are you.
You're the first not to fall from my thrust.
You too. You're the first who didn't fall after my first strike.
Don't forget my style
Show them your way of life!
That's my style
For the first time, I've met someone
Who didn't fall after clashing at full strength
A person like you exists
I've been seeking something to quench the thirst I felt in my heart
So I must fight, even if it's to the death
Match over!
It's a draw.
That's a shame!
Just when I was finally gonna get to kill.
What the hell are you saying? You'll drive away even more students!
You've got impressive skills.
Get that wound treated here. I want you to meet Kondou-san.
I'm sure he'll take a liking to you.
Left-handed stance. It's unorthodox...
What if it is?
Right or left, a win is a win.
Anyone who complains is just a sore loser. That's the era we live in now.
You're powerful.
I...
I want to become a one-swing sword.
The path to living as a samurai
Fulfill your mission without a word
I want to become a silent sword
And so I'm looking for the scabbard I should sheathe myself in!
Find them, no matter what. Before anyone sees them!
Yes, sir!
Yes, sir! What's going on, Gen-san?
Failed samurai are on a rampage!
Failed samurai are on a rampage! Dammit, not again!
Sano, Heisuke, let's go!
Sano, Heisuke, let's go! Right, let's go!
I shall live
I shall live right here
No matter what kind of fate awaits me
I shall live
I shall live as a samurai
My style! Believing only in my style!
Captain of the Shinsengumi's third unit.
Captain of the Shinsengumi's third unit. Hajime Saito.
You haven't changed at all since we first met, have you, Hajime-kun?
I have changed.
Really? I don't think so.
I've grown one-tenth of a sun in height. Adjusting to future measurements, that's 3 mm.
I'm not talking about your height.
What are you talking about?
Curious?
Curious? I'm not!
Let's not put our hands on our swords, seeing as you're a master of iai.
I mean you've changed in your heart.
In my heart?
Look at the volatile era we live in. The world is changing every day.
If the world changes, so do people's hearts.
But you, Hajime-kun, you're the same as when I first met you.
Our job as Shinsengumi is to protect Kyoto and the shogunate.
In other words, not to change. That's a samurai's job.
Amazing.
Therefore he must train relentlessly.
You'll do just fine.
That's not true.
A man's heart is a fragile thing. If I were to use a metaphor...
Right... Tofu. It's tofu itself!
Unless you handle it gently, it'll crumble.
And it's not as tough as Koya-style tofu. There are many varieties. Momen, kinukoshi...
Gotcha. I know how much you like tofu, Hajime-kun.
If I ever change in any way, let me know.
If I ever change in any way, let me know. No thanks to that job.
Why not find someone nice?
People aren't easy to make like tofu!
It always comes back to tofu, huh?
Why're you loitering here!
Oh, come on. No one's loitering. We're not you, Hijikata-san.
Say, there's something called Ishida powder taken with sake. It works on cuts, bruises, anything!
So anyway, you over there. How about one for 50 mon?
One? You only want one? Thank you for your business!
Saito, we sold one! But honestly, the one they bought doesn't work...
Hey, Souji!
Hey, Souji! It doesn't work?
Shut up!
Shut up! It doesn't?
Shut up!
You said it worked on...
You said it worked on... Shut up!
This has nothing to do with selling medicine...
This has nothing to do with selling medicine... Vice Commander, Vice Commander...
What? What, Saito?
Vice Commander, what's going on?
Soldiers went berserk from that medicine.
Soldiers went berserk from that medicine. Water of Life?
Souji! Don't speak of it so carelessly.
It wouldn't do to be seen. Don't hesitate to kill them. Got it?
Understood.
Water of Life. The medicine that transforms an ordinary soldier into a superman.
You can become powerful even without medicine like that.
You've always been against it, huh?
Not against it. I just hate it.
I'd rather die than depend on something like that.
A scream?
You're members of the Shinsengumi, aren't you?
Please let me go!
Little brat. Give us your blood too!
Here.
Not you!
Here.
Not you either!
We mean you!
The Shinsengumi are turning on each other?
That's right. Shinsengumi members have killed other Shinsengumi members.
You've witnessed that. That's a problem...
Please don't come near me!
I don't wish to draw my sword.
Meaning that you just might kill us, right?
That's great!
That's great! Souji.
If you draw that, you'll be the one who dies.
What?
You've trained with the short sword?
Yes.
Be proud of your master. Your sword is true.
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! All worldly things are transitory
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Gion Shoja!
In this town where the flowers dance, I'll make your wish come true
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Even the prosperous shall inevitably decay
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Shara Soju!
Even if it's just a momentary illusion
There's something I want to protect
I can't show any mercy
I'll fight even if I lose my life
That's how I live my life
I want to see everyone smiling
I want us to live smiling at each other
Rouse your wavering heart and stand up!
Cast away your doubts
Don't die for nothing
Live, and let's drink sake together
With all our friends
Sensing a bond, the spears dance
If anyone makes a mistake, I'll knock his head off
Count on your skills and fight fair and square!
Don't you feel the howling of the era? Left behind by the flow of time
With pride in the Shinsengumi name, we move forward
We are the Roshi squad under the general of Aizu!
Shinsengumi! Let's go!
Entrusting our thoughts to the scattering cherry blossoms
We will become samurai who live in silence
If we carry our strong convictions in our hearts, time will begin to move
To protect this broken era, we'll go wherever we must
Even if it's just a momentary sparkle
I'm searching for someone.
I know no one in Kyoto, but I must find him!
Oh? What kind of person?
My father. I've got to find my father.
Searching on your own. A woman with no one to turn to?
How did you...
Your feminine gestures.
It doesn't suit a woman to carry that on her hip.
But...
You... What's your father's name?
Kodo Yukimura. A doctor of Western medicine.
You're Kodo's daughter?
You know my father?
There's no one in the Shinsengumi who doesn't.
We don't just know him... We bear a grudge against him.
Blown by the wind in a darkened city
The gentle back of that day that I've lost
Seeking only that, I wander now
Wherever the thread of fate leads me
Hajime-kun.
I know.
Souji. This one's powerful.
To think such a person exists in this world!
What's wrong? Your legs trembling so hard you can't move?
Kazama, didn't you say we weren't going to raise a hand today?
This is child's play, Amagiri.
You're really underestimating us. In that case, we'll play some more!
Next one won't miss!
You guys, don't touch them.
You guys, don't touch them. Damn...
Who the hell are you guys?
Chikage Kazama.
Kyuju Amagiri.
Kyo Shiranui.
We're from the Demon Clan.
I got you!
So naive!
This is intriguing!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Ya! Yaisa!
Ya! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Even if it's just a momentary illusion
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa!
Another time!
Come back here!
Let's go.
Let's go. Dammit!
Get up.
For your own sake, expect the worst.
Things won't turn out particularly well for you.
Splendid, splendid!
Everyone, for once you've taken a shine to your training!
We're not shiny like you, Gen-san.
I'm not bald. This is a topknot!
I said you've taken a shine to your training.
What's up with that, Gen-san? Sounds like we're always fooling around!
That's not it. It's just you all seem more intent on training than teaching.
Can't believe you said that. Right, Shinpachi?
Even we work hard when we're in the mood.
Right.
Let's go!
They say we're too flashy, but the truth is we're brilliant
When push comes to shove, we'll get it done
We're not just fooling around! Yaisa!
You may not be fooling around, but you're just singing. Really now!
For spear techniques, look no further than Houzou-in
I'm the best spear wielder in Kyoto!
Go! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Send it right through the middle! Yaisa!
I have to hand it to you. You're the Shinsengumi's best spear wielder.
But you didn't have to sing. Right?
It's the No. 1 school in Edo
It's the orthodox style Your sword tip wavers
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Let's let it fly! Yaisa!
Having mastered the Hokushin Ittou style, your skills are tremendous.
But you didn't have to sing. Right?
It's the prestigious Shindou Munen style!
I've gained full mastership with my skills...
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Put all your strength into it! Yaisa!
Illustrious Shindou Munen style. Your full mastery is no wonder.
But you didn't have to sing. Right?
What? Could it be I'm next?
My singing isn't worth... Guess it can't be helped!
Tennen Rishin style... Shieikan!
Okay! Let's get back to practice.
The fourth master is Mr. Isami Kondou!
Mr. Hijikata is nothing but a medicine vendor!
Wow!
So you were here!
I'm so sorry!
Hey, Hijikata-san. I need to talk to you.
What is it, Heisuke?
I'd like us to stop researching the Water of Life.
See, I don't want to kill my comrades anymore.
It doesn't make any sense, does it?
It doesn't make any sense, does it? I have no intention of stopping.
Hijikata-san!
Hijikata-san! Is that all you have to say?
These days, I have no idea what you're thinking, Hijikata-san.
What's this? Do you have something to tell me too?
No. I was just thinking you're so cool, Hijikata-san.
Hey, thanks...
What do you think, Yamazaki?
What do you think, Yamazaki? You're cool...
You're the type who observes, but what are you observing?
I appreciate it, but I'm talking about the Water of Life.
True, drinking it can give superhuman strength and regenerative power. But...
Say it.
Yes, sir.
Can someone who's lost their soul really be considered a samurai?
It's just as you and Heisuke say.
But that medicine was brought into the Shinsengumi on shogunate orders.
It's a path we can't avoid if the Shinsengumi's to be acknowledged by the world.
Vice Commander.
Even if it is such a horrible medicine... I resent myself for having to rely on it.
My condolences, sir.
This is the road that I've chosen myself. All I can do is tell myself that and move on.
And besides, if we can just find Kodo-san, he'll modify it, and it might not be so bad.
It's been three months since young Yukimura came here.
Has it been that long already?
Has it been that long already? Yes.
We've certainly gotten used to her.
Chizuru Yukimura, eh?
When the night grows deep, what game shall we play?
Let's not play with dolls
If they break, we'll get scolded
I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were there.
What song is that?
It's a song my father taught me years ago.
What kind of person was Kodo-san, your father?
My father is a very kind man. He really is.
To me, he's irreplaceable... He's a truly kind father.
You always gave me peace, so gently
Even on those nights of dreadful dreams
Whenever I was lonely, and during the cold winters
You always stayed by my side
But then one day, suddenly...
Chizuru.
I must tell you I'll be going to Kyoto for a while.
Work again?
I've been ordered by the shogunate. I could be gone for a long time.
How long?
A month, maybe... Or maybe even two months.
Please be careful, Father.
I hear that Kyoto isn't very safe.
I'll be on my way.
To think such a kind father could make that terrifying medicine.
Okita-san!
You saw it too that night, didn't you?
Because they drank the Water of Life created by your kindly father, that's what they became.
Those poor kids...
Please stop.
Stop what?
If you drink the Water of Life, in exchange for power, you thirst for blood.
Then you go mad, and ultimately, you're killed by your own comrades.
Tell me. What would you do if you were told to drink it?
Would you drink it or not? If it were you...
Souji!
I'm sorry.
Saito-kun, Okita-kun!
The Choshu spy we captured confessed.
What were they planning?
To set fire to Kyoto and take the emperor to Choshu.
Pretty outrageous.
There's a meeting at the Shikoku or Ikeda Inns.
You mean we're splitting the squad?
I hope I get lucky.
Let's go!
Don't feel bad about the Water of Life.
We accepted it because the shogunate ordered it. That's all.
Thank you very much!
When the darkness is lifted, let us play.
What game shall we play?
Kazama.
Yes?
We've been ordered to stand guard while the Choshu ronin meet.
Mere humans are ordering us around? How ridiculous.
Let me get this straight.
We're allying with Choshu to secure the new government's protection when it launches.
That's right.
Is it my imagination, or are you planning something different?
What do you mean, something different?
It seems to me you're seeking blood.
When the darkness is lifted, let us play.
The demons will appear, and all will be dyed red.
The humans drove us to the brink of extinction.
Surely you haven't forgotten that grudge?
I live quietly to keep it from being repeated.
It's time for the Demon Clan to get revenge.
You've changed.
You've changed. Not at all.
No. You've changed since meeting that doctor of Western medicine, Kodo.
Because you were taken in by his words.
Because you were taken in by his words. Kodo was a mere trigger.
What about you? Haven't you changed yourself?
It seems to me your forehead has receded considerably.
This line here...
This is called a widow's peak, and it's not receding in the least.
You sure about that?
True...
Looks like you'll soon become just like your dreaded Kodo.
As slippery as that? To think that you'd say such a thing...
You demon!
We'll use the chaos when the new government is formed and revolt against the humans.
This country will belong to the demons.
This country will belong to the demons. We're equals. I don't take your orders.
I'm a pure-blooded demon. If the time's come, you serve me.
It doesn't matter to me either way. Just as long as it's interesting.
I'll make it interesting for you. Everything about this world!
Good luck... Believe that you're lucky
Bad luck... Guys who don't believe will only die
Bet on either sinking or swimming
Get your hands on it no matter what
You can hope in the samurai future
Good chance... Don't let go of our chance
Bad chance... We know about the danger
Bet on either sinking or swimming
Get your hands on it no matter what
You can hope in the samurai future
We're going.
Yamazaki-san?
Come with me to deliver a message. I'll clear the way.
Worst case, you'll go by yourself to Hijikata-san.
Do you mean that...
Our target's where Okita-kun and the others are. The Ikeda Inn!
Show time is about to start now
The Roshi squad, Shinsengumi, under the general of Aizu!
If you rise against us, we'll show you no mercy!
We'll dispatch you mercilessly!
Purposely announcing our raid with shouts is so like Kondou-san.
Where's the harm? Announcing ourselves openly is an established raiding tactic.
Is deliberately putting yourself into an unfavorable position your established tactic, Shinpachi?
Maybe I'll announce myself too! Captain of the first unit of the Shinsengumi! Souji Okita!
Let's go!
The real target is Ikeda Inn!
Damn, that's it? Saito, Harada, Gen-san, take the troops to the Ikeda Inn.
What about you?
I'll be doing my own thing. Good job delivering that message.
Let's go.
Let's go. Yeah.
Where's he going?
He went to restrain the Aizu domain.
He went to restrain the Aizu domain. Weren't they allies?
Yes. But they're coming to take our credit.
But why?
They're just cowards.
Either way, it's clear our's is the true samurai way.
Right.
Can you care for the wounded?
Can you care for the wounded? Yes! Just first aid...
I'd feel guilty if you died. Don't ever go before me.
Whether I'm fighting or protecting, you'd hinder me.
Right.
Good answer.
Blade and soul
Break into a run and bloom like crazy
Break up. Cut down those ronin until the day we die
Let's fight. If we can spin a tale that's ours alone
We can clear a path to the future
Samurai soldiers!
Starting with the commander, the entire Shinsengumi is in the middle of an investigation at the Ikeda Inn!
Do not interfere in any way!
Let's have everyone stay out of the Ikeda Inn.
Surely that inn wouldn't fit dozens of men.
At best, they could surround the Ikeda Inn.
Or do you want to get dragged into a brawl and die?
If you value your lives, stay back!
We're short-handed! Where's Hijikata-san's group?
We can handle this.
That's pushing it.
You see?
You see? Can't be helped.
Come on!
Who's next?
Good luck... Believe that you're lucky
Bad luck... Guys who don't believe will only die
Bet on either sinking or swimming
Get your hands on it no matter what
You can hope in the...
Why am I coughing up blood?
I wasn't slashed.
Ah, consumption?
So the Shinsengumi are sending the ill into battle.
You're...
Who the hell are these people?
I'm going to show you how foolish you humans are.
Echoing in the dark, I can hear the demons' cries
Those of you who've forgotten who you are, listen to our voices
Long asleep in a hidden land, the time of the demons will come again
Humans, see the truth. We are the Demon Clan
A pure-blooded demon who united the west
Born carrying the name Kazama on my shoulders
Live with pride. Obey the blood
To the battle that will create a demon's world
I will live as I please. Where are the powerful ones?
Everything should be for my enjoyment
Fight!
Don't forget even in battle
Load your guns with bullets
Have the time of your life
To live while avoiding senseless battles
If we fight, I'll show no mercy
Live your life calmly
Filled with emotion, let your fists fly!
Out of the darkness, it comes closer
Fear the Demon Clan
Those of you who wish to die, come out. I'll put you out of your misery
Living in a world of chaos. Make the most of springtime in our world
You arrogant, proud humans. Prepare yourselves
Dammit!
I won't give up!
Toudou-kun!
Do you want to die?
Such unworthy opponents.
Shinpachi! Don't get involved in this!
My gun and your spear. Can't you tell from this distance which has the edge?
Your name is Shiranui, right? Don't let your guard down because you think you've won!
That was close!
Here we go!
Damn you!
You're an interesting guy!
You're an interesting guy! So are you!
Please retreat. I have no reason to fight.
Sorry. I do have a reason. I can't allow a rogue ronin to escape.
Why not?
Why not? Because I'm with the Shinsengumi.
I'm going to fight as long as I'm able to. That's all.
You're not in any condition to fight.
Okita-san!
Look after Souji for me.
Look after Souji for me. Okay!
Why are you relaxing? Aren't you with Choshu?
I allied with Choshu to avoid bloodshed.
You dislike unneeded bloodshed?
You dislike unneeded bloodshed? That's right. So please excuse me.
And if it's necessary bloodshed?
It can't be helped.
I was planning to finish you just now.
So was I.
I wish you wouldn't bring that girl to dangerous places.
What?
One of these days, I'm coming for you.
For me?
That's right. You have a strong connection to the Demon Clan.
To the Demon Clan...
Your father too.
Then you know my father? Where on earth is he now?
Until we meet again.
Come back here!
Okita-san!
Okita-san! Let go!
Are you all right?
Was your hand injured?
It's not like that.
Vice Commander.
What did we reap?
We killed seven ronin and succeeded in capturing twenty-three others.
Quite a good result.
That said, it seems Toudou and several others have sustained injuries.
Heisuke's hurt? Was he injured taking on two?
They showed up.
The Demon Clan?
Yes. Apparently no one was a match for a man named Kazama.
Dammit!
Also, Okita-kun...
What about Souji?
He coughed up blood.
I believe it'd be wise to have a doctor examine him.
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
If you're a man, Muscle Love!
Train your body, polish your masculinity!
*** abdominis muscle
Pectoralis major muscle
Triceps brachii
Serratus anterior muscle
Latissimus dorsi muscle
Gluteus maximus muscle
Sternocleidomastoid
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
When it comes to muscles, I'm No. 1
Train your body, polish your masculinity!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
What do you think you're doing?
Get back to work! To work!
Gen-san, why are you taking off your clothes now?
You idiot, do whatever you want!
Heisuke...
Lately, it seems everyone's changed. Okita-san hasn't been well either.
It's the grueling workload. And we're short-handed.
I'm a doctor's daughter.
Even I can guess that Okita-san's illness won't be easily overcome.
It's just as you guessed.
Is it consumption?
Yes.
What's going to become of him?
What's going to become of him? Nothing.
We're going to do what we need to do. That's the Shinsengumi way.
So you have nothing to worry about. Not even the Demon Clan of course.
All right.
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Okita-san.
I thought I told you to stay in bed!
I thought I told you to stay in bed! I know...
Take a break from the troop.
Take a break from the troop. You're joking.
The Shinsengumi isn't so lame we need the ill.
The Shinsengumi isn't so lame we need the ill. Hijikata-san.
Whether my life is long or short, there's only so much that I can do.
To kill the enemy blocking the Shinsengumi's way. That's all.
That's what I'm all about.
You understand, don't you, Hajime-kun?
You have the same opinion as Hijikata-san?
You've let me down.
I thought you'd take Souji's side, but...
I only take responsibility for myself.
Unlike you, Vice Commander, who must take responsibility for us all.
About that matter, I'm sorry.
I've put nothing but onerous duties on you.
No. I'm a mere sword, nothing more.
So you are.
That matter?
Today's the last time I train with you.
What does that mean?
I'm leaving the troop.
You're leaving the troop, Saito-san?
The Shinsengumi will be split into two.
Heisuke and I will be leaving to join one of them.
But why?
I made the decision because I felt it was in line with my ambition.
Before ambition, you must never get swept by emotions and lose sight of what you must do.
I'll abandon all emotion as a Shinsengumi soldier...
I'll abandon all emotion as a Shinsengumi soldier... Can you resign yourself so easily?
If it's my duty, I'll even kill a comrade. Without hesitation.
I understand your duty is important to you, but there's something I don't understand.
Does that really make you happy, Saito-san?
I...
I can't live my life any other way.
I just try to stick to the path that I believe in.
That's all I can do.
The path that you believe in.
How many times have I seen the cherry blossoms in Kyoto like this?
The cherry blossoms?
As time flows by, so many things undergo change.
The trends and philosophies of the world. As well as this Shinsengumi.
A single petal
Dancing on my cheek, it falls
Covered in blood spatter
I ask myself what it means to disperse and scatter
A single petal
Fated to bloom profusely, then vanish
It's because there is change that the cherry blossoms go on blossoming forever
Is it because we've changed that we're leaving this place?
No, it's not
I'm going to change, in order not to change
For the sake of what I believe in
Even if the flowers scatter away
In time they'll be in full bloom
And then they'll flutter away again
Parting
Even if it's the wrong path
Someday, time will go by and we'll meet again
My soul will never change
My soul will never change Someday, we'll meet
I believe in those things that never change.
Saito-san, please give that cherry blossom petal to me.
I don't mind, but what will you do with it?
I'm not going to do anything. I just want to keep it.
You're a strange one. Here you go.
Thank you very much. I shall treasure it.
Genzaburo Inoue...
Is currently looking for a wife
Come on, everybody, we're going to fight together!
Punish those demons!
Our enemies are no longer just rogue samurai.
The demons are very powerful. So let's imagine fighting them and study possible tactics.
Good idea.
Good idea. Nice, Gen-san!
Oh, Yukimura-kun, join us!
Oh no. I have work to do.
What are you talking about? Come, join us! Now then!
All right, let's get started. First, Kyo Shiranui.
This demon wields a gun, so close combat would be disadvantageous.
A weapon with the longest possible reach would be effective.
Meaning I'm up, right?
That's exactly right!
So if you use that long, long spear of yours to engage him...
Hey, hold up!
Your spear?
I think I should use my bare hands.
Well said!
Hey, you too?
Confuse him and make him waste bullets. Take his gun!
All right!
Over here, Mr. Demon!
Over here, Mr. Demon!
Come on, come on!
Dammit! I'm out!
All right!
Dammit!
If you *** away his weapon like that, we'll win.
Gen-san!
Pretty lame!
Are you all right?
I'm fine. That was a blank.
I'm fine. That was a blank. No way!
I guess we need to count the bullets.
Next, Chikage Kazama. For reasons unknown, Kazama is after Yukimura-kun.
So let's take him out by exploiting that.
You're not gonna use her as bait, are you?
You're not gonna use her as bait, are you? I wouldn't do such a thing!
Yamazaki-kun!
Yamazaki-kun! Yes, sir.
I'm going to have you take Yukimura's place.
I've been researching Yukimura-kun in order to deploy this strategy.
You researched me?
I can mimic Yukimura-kun.
Please unveil it to us all.
Okay.
I'm Chizuru Yukimura!
I'm Chizuru Yukimura! Splendid.
That's nothing like her!
When the night...
You're so mean!
Splendid. You're a genius!
How awful!
All right, let's try it out.
I'm Chizuru Yukimura! Nice to meet you!
This girl is mine!
Just look. He isn't onto you at all. It may seem unreal, but it's true.
Yamazaki-kun, get Kazama from behind.
Yamazaki-kun, get Kazama from behind. Okay.
When the night...
That song was painful to hear.
Right. It's not samurai-like to deceive, so never mind.
I agree.
You may go back to being yourself.
You may go back to being yourself. Oh, okay... Okay!
Are you all right?
Are you all right? Yes!
Next, Kyuju Amagiri.
This demon doesn't use any weapons.
That means you can't approach him carelessly.
If you do approach him carelessly...
If you do approach him carelessly, you'll get slashed.
Inoue-san!
Inoue-san! Gen-san!
He's unexpectedly well organized.
No...
Ouch!
You demon!
Feigning death!
Feigning death!
Don't slack off on your demon research.
Are you okay, Gen-san?
I'm fine. I'm leaving the rest to you.
All right! You can count on me! Let's go.
Right!
Are you all right, Inoue-san?
Know the word "kindness"?
Yes.
Apparently, he doesn't.
Please don't overdo it.
That's the first time you've smiled in a long time.
Inoue-san.
You've looked so down ever since Saito-kun left.
I'm sorry.
No need to apologize. At times like these, the best thing to do is talk to someone.
Thank you very much. May I ask something?
Have at it.
Why are you the only one with a topknot?
Oh, that?
Actually, years ago I used to have silky hair like the others.
But apparently, my hair happened to be quite tasty.
So these birds kept hovering over me and pecking.
Hovering over me and peck, peck. This is how it ended up.
The name of that bird was the bald eagle...
The name of that bird was the bald eagle... Gen-san, please don't lie.
Please tell me the truth.
Please forgive my topknot!
Thank you very much.
So many lame jokes in an attempt to make me laugh.
Are they lame?
I learned about courage from you, Inoue-san.
You can do anything with courage!
You can do anything with courage! Yes!
These are turbulent times, but let's all do our best.
Okay! Practice, practice!
It wrenches my heart that everyone's trying to cheer me up.
When they're all struggling themselves. When they're suffering. When they're in anguish.
Saito-san. To change or not to change...
Neither one is easy.
It seems that way to me.
Time goes by so cruelly. So unquestionably...
And time continues to seek compensation in blood.
Yamazaki-kun!
Right!
Everybody, have you been wounded?
Everybody, have you been wounded? We're fine. Never mind that...
Out of my way!
Out of my way! Heisuke's in danger!
Heisuke-kun! How'd this happen?
Tell me!
The Shinsengumi split into two. One side tried to assassinate Kondou-san.
To prevent that from happening, we...
To prevent that from happening, we... You killed them all?
Okita-san.
Yes. That's right.
Yes. That's right. It was Hijikata's order, right?
We had no other choice.
Heisuke!
Am I gonna die?
Of course not!
I-I can't die just yet...
Where's Hijikata-san?
Hijikata-san! What are we gonna do?
Heisuke, are you willing to take this medicine?
I know that you hated this medicine.
But I ask, are you willing to drink the Water of Life?
Hijikata-san!
You're not serious, are you? Huh?
Nagakura-kun!
There's no guarantee that it'll work!
If it comes to that, I'll be the one to kill you.
Please stop! Don't say such sad things!
I told you before! I do what needs to be done.
What's it going to be, Heisuke?
I don't want to be killed by Hijikata-san.
But I want to hang around with you a little longer.
Heisuke.
I'll drink... I'll drink it. I'll drink the Water of Life.
Heisuke!
Heisuke! Heisuke-kun!
Heisuke?
Heisuke!
Heisuke! Heisuke-kun!
Heisuke!
Are you okay, Heisuke?
Are you okay, Heisuke? Shinpachi! Stay away from him!
Heisuke!
Heisuke-kun!
Did it fail?
Gen-san!
Gen-san! None of you raise a hand!
I'll kill Heisuke.
I'll kill Heisuke. Me too.
You can't deceive your own body. You need to understand that, dammit!
Heisuke, I'm your opponent.
Wake up, Heisuke!
I can still fight!
I can still fight! Okita-san!
Souji!
Move!
Okita-san!
Heisuke!
Yamazaki-san!
Yukimura!
Bow your head down!
You're not such a weakling, Heisuke!
Heisuke!
I'm sorry. I think I'm gonna be all right somehow.
Heisuke-kun!
Sorry to make you worry.
He's all right. He just blacked out.
His wounds are healed too.
Let's carry him back to the post for now.
Yamazaki-kun.
Souji.
What is it?
The Shinsengumi will soon guard Fushimi.
Is that right?
Is that right? I'm leaving you behind!
You should've known after what just happened.
Are you hurt?
Saito-san.
As of today, I'm returning to the Shinsengumi.
What?
I was ordered by Hijikata-san to infiltrate the enemy as a spy.
To believe in that which does not change.
I believed in it. Saito-san, welcome home.
No. Uh, I have returned.
Vice Commander, forgive me for what happened to Heisuke.
It's all on me. Don't let it bother you.
I agree. The current Shinsengumi is in shambles.
Father!
You're Demon Clan.
That's right. Got a problem?
It's been a long time, Kodo-san. What's the meaning of bringing demons with you?
Forgive me for disappearing so suddenly.
Since that day, I've been researching the Water of Life in another location.
In order to massacre humans by using soldiers who've become powerful after drinking it.
What did you just say?
But you're a human yourself.
Who said I was a human? I'm a descendant of the demons.
What do you mean?
Chizuru, if I'm a descendant of the demons, you know what that means, don't you?
So am I...
So am I...
So am I!
So am I...
Looks like you don't understand.
Looks like you don't understand. I don't understand.
I don't want to understand!
I don't want to understand! It's a fact.
You mean I'm a demon too?
That's right, Chizuru.
Your mother led demons who conquered the east.
Your fate is to unite the demons of the east.
Thank you for looking after my daughter until now.
I will now take her home.
What a one-sided decision.
Do you even care how she feels?
With the Shinsengumi in imminent danger, I can't just leave my precious daughter here.
Massacring humans is quite a disturbing thing to say.
What comes around goes around. We're merely doing what you did to us.
I met Lord Kazama and asked for his help.
To create a demon world by joining the demon leaders of the west and the east.
Chizuru, we'll have you bear many of Lord Kazama's pure-blooded demon children.
Father, I...
Come with me, Chizuru.
Follow the path that you believe in.
The path that I believe in.
Chizuru...
I'm...
I'm going to stay here with the Shinsengumi.
Is that so? You're going to betray your father?
Father!
Till we meet again!
Till we meet again! Hey hey hey hey hey!
What the hell! Why not take her by force?
You can come and try!
We'll protect you, Yukimura.
We can keep up, even with demons. Even if you've taken that medicine.
That is false power.
Do you really think that a fake can defeat the real thing?
We're going back to the post.
Saito-san.
What is it?
Thank you for what you said just now.
What do you mean?
To follow the path that you believe in.
No, you'd already made up your mind to do so.
Do you really think so?
You had that look in your eyes.
The Shinsengumi will protect you.
Yes.
What happened?
A cannon's most likely being fired from the temple next door. Satsuma is behind it.
Hijikata-san, at this rate...
We're going to fight back.
We're going to fight back. All right! That's the way!
There are hills and armed men on the way to Satcho headquarters.
Nagakura, will you go?
Nagakura, will you go? Right! I accept!
Listen up, guys. Don't die on me!
Let's go!
Saito-san.
You stay here. There's no guarantee that you'll survive this time.
You be careful too, Saito-san.
I'm Shinpachi Nagakura, captain of the Shinsengumi's second unit!
Damn your guns! If you're a samurai, then attack us like samurai with swords!
Let's go!
Reckless as usual.
Hey!
I'm not letting you get by me.
I'm not letting you get by me. Long time no see.
You'd better show me a good time again!
Harada, follow me!
Right!
Listen up. We're going to storm in.
Not so fast...
What?
It'd be inconvenient if the Satsuma domain lost.
Is that you? Thanks for what you did to my men.
Ah, that must make you the renowned leader of the Shinsengumi, Isami Kondou, correct?
I'll get straight to the point. Please retreat for now.
Sorry!
I'm Hijikata, the vice commander!
Go!
Yes, sir!
I have no choice.
This way, Mr. Kondou!
What a pain!
Inoue-san, at this rate, this place'll fall.
No choice. I'll have to bring Saito and his men back.
It's too dangerous alone.
It's too dangerous alone. Inoue-san, I'll go with you.
Then please come.
Yamazaki-kun, I'm leaving here to you.
Understood.
Come on.
What are you doing?
Here goes!
This is fun! This is fun!
Dammit!
What's the matter?
Here goes!
Looks like this match is over.
Dammit!
You had some slick moves for a human.
See ya!
See ya! Sano!
Are you all right, Sano?
Are you all right, Sano? Damn, you boor!
Oh well. I've fulfilled my duty. If you survive, I'll gladly take you on again!
Dammit! Treating me like a child!
Sano...
Why're you back?
We can't break into enemy headquarters. We'll have to regroup with Hijikata-san!
I have no chance at all against you.
I quit!
You're pretty impressive.
You can have this. It's proof.
You mean I may have it?
You mean I may have it? Sure.
Then I'll take it.
Want to test it?
I'll bet you felt that one, Mr. Demon!
What's wrong!
I'm amazed. Who knew a mere human capable of battling me even existed?
Even among demons, few could fight you on equal terms.
Hats off to you, Mr. Toshizo Katahiji!
It's Hijikata!
That's as far as a human can go.
I don't want to risk survival. I've attained my goal.
I hope to see you again.
Come back here, dammit!
Hijikata-san!
Dammit!
Saito-san!
Yukimura! Gen-san. What's wrong?
Yukimura! Gen-san. What's wrong? It's Satsuma...
Our headquarters will be captured. Please come back!
Very well.
Long time no see.
So you're still hanging around with that feeble lot?
Chikage Kazama.
Chizuru. Come with me.
You stay back.
Inoue-san!
Inoue-san! Commander Inoue!
Run.
But...
But... Just do as I say!
What's this? You're planning to fight me?
A feeble human challenging me in battle? How absurd.
Damn you!
I'll see to it that you'll rue the day in hell that you pointed your sword at a demon.
What's the matter? Is that the best you can do?
Saito-san!
Please stop!
I'll go with you!
You should've said so from the start.
Saito-san...
Even if there's no one around to see it, I have no intention of giving in to you.
With these hands and this sword, I will protect her!
Protect her, did you say? In your condition?
You're so pathetic I'm speechless.
Gen-san. Take Yukimura and run.
But...
But... Please.
Very well. Let's go.
Very well. Let's go. You think you can escape?
If I try to escape now, I'll have betrayed something precious in my heart.
And what would that precious something be? Your meager pride?
That thing you call honor, which wouldn't even feed a dog?
Do you want to protect that precious something?
But that's as far as a human can go.
This is the medicine I had Kodo prepare.
Will you drink it and challenge me as a fake demon?
Or will you draw your last breath carrying that human pride or whatever in your heart?
I'm not going to force you.
You ***! Come back here!
Are you all right?
Yes.
I'm sure he'll be fine.
But...
Yukimura-kun...
Topknot!
Thank you for cracking so many jokes that fell flat for my sake.
No matter what happens, it's going to be all right.
Yes.
Right. Normally, it wouldn't be a stretch for me to have a daughter your age, would it?
That's right.
When I'm with you, it feels as if I'm with my father. Especially...
That's not anything like Kodo-san!
But...
It's not zero. It's one!
Playtime is over.
You step back.
Hurry and run, dammit!
Run...
Inoue-san!
Please give me some courage.
Come with me.
Stay away!
What are you going to do to me with that?
Just what I'd expect from a female demon.
Your wounds heal right away too, don't they?
Hands off that woman!
You ***!
So you'd even resort to the Water of Life to defeat me!
Don't you have even a shred of pride?
Say whatever you want, this is my...
For me, it's a form of pride
If the Shinsengumi has decided to protect her
Even if I must become a fury, I'll protect her to the end
For the Shinsengumi's sake, you will...
I will fight for the Shinsengumi
I shall become a sword. A sword, nothing more
That's the path that I desired
Those who believed they were right
Are they the anachronistic troop of ronin who will vanish along with the declining shogunate?
The shogunate is already gone, and those of you who remain
Are doomed to perish in this battle
That sword you wield means nothing now
Willpower, pride... What kind of pipe dreams are those?
The era of the samurai is over now
Shut up!
This is going great. I'm having fun now.
Are you ready?
Stop this right now!
What do you want, Amagiri?
The Satsuma domain is summoning you. You must hurry back.
A mere human ordering me? Tell him to come to me!
You wish to create a demon nation, right? It's not in your best interest to incite a battle now.
I never even intended...
Go back at once!
Damn. What a pain.
Fake human... I'm going to entrust my wife to you.
Absolutely don't let her die. I swear I'll be back for her.
You can sit back and look forward to that day.
Come back here.
You ***!
Saito-san!
Are you all right?
Saito-san!
Saito-san!
I want blood.
Please drink it. Drink my blood
Blood... I want blood
Please drink it. Drink my blood
The fate that awaits those who drank the Water of Life
The fate that awaits those who drank the Water of Life Please drink it... Drink my blood
Please don't suffer because of me
Please don't suffer because of me To seek blood
Doomed to go mad and abandon being human
Doomed to go mad and abandon being human I beg of you, please drink it
Share your suffering with me
Saito-san!
I'm fine. It was a temporary seizure.
But you're in pain. Blood will relieve it, right?
I'm fine!
Saito-san...
Saito-san... I'm fine!
Saito-san!
I'm fine!
Our next battlefield will be Koufu.
We're going to counterattack the enemy at Koufu Castle!
Where are we marching towards... March. March. March. March.
Fight. March. In order to live.
Wander through the darkness. Kill or be killed. That has nothing to do with it.
We shall fight.
Saito-san.
Chizuru.
This woman is mine.
Don't touch that woman!
Over here, Mr. Demon!
I'm not a demon!
Towards the sounds of clapping!
You ***!
My sword is gone!
My sword is gone! My sword is gone!
Stop it!
Stop it!
There's no way that a fake could be a match for the real thing!
Chizuru!
Chizuru!
Chizuru!
Saito-san?
Saito-san, are you all right?
Forgive me. I seem to have fallen asleep.
I'm sorry. I woke you because you seemed to be suffering.
Sorry to make you worry.
Sorry to make you worry. You were calling my name, so...
Are you in pain?
I'm fine.
My blood.
I told you I'm fine!
I told you I'm fine! You look like you're in pain.
I told you!
You buttoned yourself wrong!
What?
The top two have no holes.
My blood!
I didn't do it wrong.
Saito-san!
I'll fix it later.
Um, can't I help you some way?
Not really. Do your own job.
Did you have a fight?
It was nothing.
Don't keep it bottled up. If you want to talk about it, I'll listen.
I'm fine.
In that case, listen to what I have to say.
I hear that Heisuke's leaving us.
But why?
Because of that medicine. He says he's afraid that he'll go mad and injure us.
I'm sorry.
Why're you apologizing?
Why're you apologizing? Because it was my father...
You idiot! There's no reason for you to apologize.
See, Heisuke... He's really positive. He says he wants to be useful to us.
And in contrast, Shinpachi and I...
Harada-san?
The way the Shinsengumi has been changing since we got back to Edo is confusing to us.
That's not like you.
You're right. It really isn't like me.
Thanks for listening to me.
Harada-san!
Thank you very much.
I've got to do something too.
I know! If I go home, I might find some documents that Father left behind.
What's the matter, Saito?
Have you seen Yukimura-kun?
Have you seen Yukimura-kun? No, I haven't seen her.
That girl.
That girl. Wait, Saito. Not during the day...
It's my job to protect Yukimura.
Very well. Don't push yourself too hard.
Is someone there?
When the night grows deep, what game shall we play?
Let's not play with dolls
If they break, we'll get scolded
Chizuru. It's been a long time.
Father.
Why do you look so surprised?
Is it that strange for me to be at my home?
I'm sorry.
What are you apologizing for?
For not coming with me that day?
Everybody makes mistakes. But mistakes must be rectified.
Now, let's go to Lord Kazama together.
Now, let's go to Lord Kazama together. I don't want to.
Chizuru, were you always such a disobedient daughter?
No...
To think that ever since you were a child, I've only wished for your happiness...
Please tell me one thing.
What?
Father, why is your head...
Father, why is your head... You need this now?
What happiness do you wish for me?
I certainly don't wish that hair would grow on your head!
Just what you'd expect from a demon child!
To have you bear offspring with pure demon blood. What else?
I only raised you for that reason.
Have you always felt that way?
Always.
Your wish has never changed then?
That's your happiness.
I'll never grant your wish!
Chizuru!
Chizuru! I cannot grant it!
You would raise your sword against your father?
No. This blade is for...
If the demon blood dies out, it will all end, won't it?
Don't do anything stupid!
Don't do anything stupid! Thank you for everything until now.
Thank you for everything until now.
Yukimura!
Saito-san...
Don't do anything stupid.
Don't do anything stupid. But because of me...
In order to protect me, you've...
I told you. I'm protecting you because the Shinsengumi ordered me to.
Do you want me to disobey that order?
Saito-san.
You did well to stop my daughter from doing such a foolish thing.
For now, I thank you.
Please hand my daughter over to me.
Did you actually think I'd hand her over?
Is that so?
Did you make them drink it too?
Did you make them drink it too? That's right.
You may kill that man. Capture my daughter!
I see you've been refusing to drink blood.
The mere sight of it must be torture.
The more you're bathed in your victims' blood, the more you crave it.
That's the fate of those who've drunk it!
Shut up!
I thought I told you. I am a demon too.
So I'll do you the favor of killing you.
You fool! Listen to me... You can never go back to being human.
When you cross swords, your fate is either to live or to die.
If life were so precious to me, I'd never carry a sword!
How long will your bravado last?
How long will your bravado last? Saito!
Harada-san! Nagakura-san!
Just when things were going well...
Chizuru, I'll be sure to come for you.
Come back here!
Look after him.
All right.
Are you all right?
This is nothing. Never mind that, Yukimura...
Don't ever do that again.
I'm sorry.
Is something wrong?
You want to drink blood, don't you? Saito-san, please drink my blood!
Please drink my blood!
Please drink my blood! I won't!
But...
I still want to stay human.
Saito-san...
Sorry, but take Yukimura back.
And you?
All right. Let's go.
Dammit!
Why did you become a samurai?
Why do you live as a samurai?
Just remember those feelings
How did you become a samurai
Don't believe in me. I'm weak
Keep on believing in your ambition
Now that I've lost
I despair over my weak self
What I couldn't protect was my ambition
Shouldering a single defeat and dishonor, I managed to survive
I want to become strong
To protect what's precious to me
Is that you, Amagiri?
Listen closely. You can hear the humans battling each other.
Such idiots. Shogunate... The new government forces...
Whichever side wins, it'll be the same.
Either way, humans will die out, and our nation of demons will be created.
Why are you silent?
I'm leaving. I've come to tell you that.
What will you do?
Nothing will change.
I'm going to ally myself with the Satsuma domain and help the new government.
You'll forget your grudge and become their dog?
If it meant demons could live in peace, I would be fine with that.
You're a damn fool.
Lend me a hand.
There is human blood flowing inside me.
I can't help but see demons and humans as being the same.
Humans will kill each other.
They're foolish creatures.
How comical. Here we are, two demons killing each other.
It's because they're foolish that they're also powerful.
Didn't you sense that watching that group called the Shinsengumi?
You have a point.
My friends were like that too.
Some humans were interesting, while some demons were dull.
Which one are you, Amagiri?
Stop it.
I don't care which you are...
Leave.
I live only for the sake of the demons.
Why can't you understand that?
Vice Commander.
What is it?
I'm going to ask you straight out. Do you think we can win this battle?
It probably won't be easy.
Morale is high among the Satcho men, and they have the latest weapons from Europe.
Whereas we don't have any manpower, and our weapons are all outdated.
Are you saying this will be a losing battle?
Are you saying this will be a losing battle? We'll fight for the shogun and shogunate.
Even if our name has changed, and we've become the Kouyou Regulatory Company.
Sorry. We're making you help prepare for battle.
Oh no, if it means I can be of use to the Shinsengumi.
What's the matter?
We're not the Shinsengumi anymore.
Right! If I remember right, the name's been changed to Kouyou...
Kouyou Whatever Company?
Hold up! What did you say?
Hold up! What did you say? You know... Kouyou Whatever Company.
Don't strain yourself if you don't know.
I'm sorry.
I understand how you want to be useful.
But now our name's changed to the Kouyou Regulatory Company that protects Koufu Castle.
Even if the name has changed, it's still the Shinsengumi to me.
That's what the vice commander said.
I'm sorry. But it's unfortunate, isn't it?
That Harada-san and Nagakura-san have left.
See you, Chizuru-chan!
Are you really leaving the troop and going away?
Yes, we've made up our minds.
We have different objectives, or maybe they've changed, I guess.
I can't work with them anymore.
I can't work with them anymore. No matter what.
We don't see eye to eye anymore. Truthfully, seeing Kondou-san now is painful.
But even so, Saito-san and Hijikata-san are still working hard!
Yukimura...
Saito, are you staying?
Yes.
Well, I can see you staying.
Funny, it's the opposite of when you left before.
We'll fight our own way.
We're still going to fight against Satcho.
This isn't the last time we'll see each other.
I'm sure we'll meet again.
The Shinsengumi has changed.
That's not true.
I thought that the Shinsengumi was a refuge for true samurai.
But Heisuke, whom I thought a true samurai, is no longer with us.
Neither is Shinpachi or Sano.
Kondou-san has lost his desire to fight as well.
Why did our paths diverge?
Saito-san, may I ask you something?
What is it?
Aren't you afraid?
You might end up dying in this battle.
I'm not afraid of dying.
It's just that I'm terrified of losing sight of what I believe in.
What you believe in?
Yes.
Saito-san?
Whoever wins a fight with real swords is the stronger one.
Even in times of peace... Even if swords are no longer wielded...
I believe that it is the duty of a samurai to wield a sword.
But times have changed
You can kill more people with a Western gun than by swinging a sword
A samurai's purpose for wielding a sword
As well as my purpose for sharpening my claws, soon there won't be any
That may be true. An era that has no need for samurai may be coming
But even if we don't need samurai or swords, I don't think it means you won't be needed
You've rescued me time and time again
Not because you're a samurai and without using your sword, for that matter
It was a human named Saito-san
It was you who saved me
Your eyes are so sincere. They're the eyes that contain no deception
Of someone who's spoken from her heart, from her soul
They're the same eyes that looked at me...
...on that day at the Shieikan, when I first wielded my sword...
...and the Shinsengumi praised me as being powerful.
Thank you, Chizuru.
It's not rank that makes the samurai, but the way that he lives his life, right?
Saito, the enemy is attacking!
Is it the new government force?
Is it the new government force? Yes, and moreover...
They drank the Water of Life too.
They drank the Water of Life too. Saito, take her and run!
I'm going to stay too!
Saito, if we're wiped out, who will carry on the Shinsengumi name?
That's...
I want you to live on and tell others about our... the Shinsengumi's will!
Understood. I believe we'll meet again!
Right. We'll catch up right away!
Don't flinch!
How is everyone, I wonder?
Souji, how are you feeling?
Heisuke? Why're you here and not with the others?
During the day I'm useless and don't know when I'm going to lose control and trouble everyone.
Are you satisfied with that?
After you managed to survive and gain superhuman powers, why?
Souji.
Why!
I can't betray my friends anymore.
If that's what happens when I lose my mind, then all the more so.
But that's what allows me to go on being me.
I came here to tell you that.
You should do what you want.
Regrets won't get you anywhere.
See ya!
Heisuke!
So this is my only choice?
Dying while lying in bed isn't my style. Isn't that right, Hajime-kun?
Vice Commander...
The commander...
The commander... What about the commander?
What about Kondou-san?
Kondou-san is dead?
Keep inheriting your comrades' dying wishes. The soul of the Shinsengumi
No matter who dies, the last person will take over
Casting away our doubts, we march forward. Don't regret anything
Get on the path to what you want to do without any doubts
Even if our goals are different, we've set our sights on this path together
Even if we're apart for now, our objective is always
Even if we die and go to that other world, we have comrades to confide in
Believe, grip your sword
Don't hesitate, and keep running
Gen-san, Yamazaki.
Look after Kondou-san for me.
I can't allow myself to die just yet.
I can't go over to where you are.
I'll fight to the end, carrying my comrades' wishes
Even if I'm the last one standing and I arrive at the ends of the earth
Even if I die and go to that other world (Live)
I have comrades to confide in (Don't die)
Believe, grip your sword
Don't hesitate and keep running
Stay back.
Vice Commander!
Vice Commander! Hijikata-san!
Thanks for waiting.
I'm glad you're safe.
I'm glad you're safe. Yes.
Saito.
You took our soldiers and fought here and there, didn't you?
In the end, the new government drove us back and forced us to retreat bit by bit.
You've been doing a fine job.
Vice Commander, where is Commander Kondou?
I couldn't save him.
In death, he wasn't even allowed to commit honorable suicide. Isn't that terrible?
Is that right?
Is that right? But!
That man was a samurai until the end!
He didn't wail or beg for his life.
He simply died with good grace like a man.
Sounds like Kondou-san.
We have orders to retake Shirakawa Castle from the Aizu domain.
So the order's come at last? Right away...
So the order's come at last? Right away... Hold on.
We're going to Sendai, not Shirakawa Castle.
But why?
But why? Better to fight with other domains in Sendai.
Vice Commander!
Vice Commander! Listen to me, Saito!
The new government forces are powerful.
What can we do with a single Aizu domain?
Without the Aizu domain, the Shinsengumi wouldn't even exist.
Now's the time to express ourselves as samurai!
Saito!
Is that what you really want to say?
Tell me exactly what you're thinking.
I deserted my Domain...
Not only that, but I'm also a left-handed swordsman.
Who breathed life into my sword?
It was you...
Commander Kondou, Souji, Sano, Shinpachi, Heisuke...
Everyone at the Shieikan.
And it was the Shinsengumi and Lord Aizu who allowed me to be revived as a samurai.
In my mind, both the Shinsengumi and the Aizu domain are true samurai.
And I'm a sword that only carries meaning on a samurai's hip.
In other words, you mean to "die" as the Shinsengumi's, no, as Aizu's sword.
If I'm going to become a masterless sword...
...I might as well become a samurai without a sword.
I'm staying in Aizu.
I'm fighting for the shogunate.
You, for Aizu.
So our paths are going to diverge?
Forgive me.
Forgive me. No need to apologize.
It's your path, which you decided yourself.
Yes.
So, Yukimura, what are you going to do?
I...
I'm going to stay here.
Didn't you hear? Aizu will be a battleground. You'll die.
Even so, I'm staying.
I see.
I won't ask why.
So you've managed to stay alive, Shinsengumi?
You ***!
Ah, you're the one who goaded me into fighting at Toba-Fushimi, realized you couldn't win...
...used dirty tactics, and ultimately was countered by a gut punch, Huh?-zou Hijikata!
Huh?-zou Hijikata! Huh?
Hiji (elbow) kata (shoulder)...
Oh! Hizakozou (kneecap)!
Listen, don't dare jump in! That's your vice commander's order!
Vice Commander, please take Yukimura and run.
What are you talking about? I'm staying here with you, Saito-san!
I beg of you.
All right.
Promise me that you'll catch up.
I know! Toshizo! Toshizo, right?
So close...
Why did you let them go?
At this time, I am not targeting that girl.
I'm taking your life, as someone aiding Satsuma.
I can't hand it over without a fight.
Listen, human.
Don't you think...
...that demons and humans...
...are the same?
What are you trying to say?
I no longer understand.
Humans now become demons.
So? What are you trying to say?
You've become powerful, haven't you?
This power isn't hatred, but...
Saito-san! Please win!
...the desire to protect.
Saito-san!
She is a demon, and yet she is living as a human.
So what if she is?
They might be the same, huh?
Both are weak. Weak and doomed to vanish.
But there is also the potential to become even more powerful.
Aren't you going to fight?
I hear you'll be heading to Shirakawa Castle now, right?
Yeah.
Shirakawa Castle is now a den of demons. Kazama is in the castle tower.
If you take her with you, Kazama will *** her away.
I won't let him do that.
I'm going to defeat Kazama and protect her.
I wish you the best of luck.
Why would you tell me?
Because you're a true samurai.
Why did you come back? It's not too late. Go with the vice commander.
No.
If you stay here, you'll only end up dead!
If you stay here, you'll only end up dead! Saito-san...
You plan to die here, don't you?
So? Let's be clear. I'm only protecting you because I was ordered to!
You have no obligations. Just go already!
You have no obligations. Just go already! Can't I stay close to you?
I don't want to let you die.
It's the same thing
You're going to die, Saito-san
I don't want to think about that
I'm looking for a way to die bravely
A way to live without shame as a warrior
I know that
And I can accept it
I'm not as strong as you think
I just want to move straight ahead
If that's the case, I believe in your path
So at least let me stay by your side
Even if I die (Saito-san's path)
Will you come with me? (I will go with you without question)
For a samurai to die properly (Which you believe in)
That path
Please let me come with you.
Those are sincere eyes.
Eyes of someone speaking from the heart and soul with no deception.
Saito-san!
Saito-san! Another seizure...
Saito-san! Please drink my blood!
Drink my blood!
Sorry, but could you let me inflict the wound?
Why?
It's my duty as a samurai.
All right.
Please go ahead.
Chizuru.
There's no sign of anybody here.
Stay back!
Taking them all out in an instant! Amazing.
Kodo! Shiranui!
However, there are many, many more.
I thank you for going out of your way to bring my daughter here.
Now I don't have to.
I didn't bring her to see you.
I didn't bring her to see you. In the end, it's the same thing.
The Water of Life agrees with you. How much power did you use?
I don't have to answer that.
I don't have to answer that. Let me tell you what that power's source is.
It's the life force humans have!
You're merely using the power in advance that you would have used in the future to live!
In other words, my life span will be shortened from this?
Correct. Will you fight knowing your life span will be shortened?
Use that power and you'll be driven to your death!
Doesn't that fill you with despair?
You make me laugh!
Heisuke-kun!
I'm a Shinsengumi soldier after all.
That's why I'm here!
Heisuke...
Heisuke... So you came to be killed?
Of course not!
My life span will be shortened every time I use this power? So what if it does?
Back in Kyoto, we risked our lives every day and opened up the paths we wanted to follow.
So how could any of us be in despair over the reduction of our life spans?
Right, Hajime-kun?
That's right.
Heisuke's hogging the spotlight!
He sure is. Leave some for us!
Harada-san! Nagakura-san!
Hey, Chizuru.
We're Shinsengumi soldiers after all.
We're Shinsengumi soldiers after all. I've been waiting for you.
I would hope that you've at least honed your skills enough to fight me on equal terms.
So we'll have to force our way through?
Saito, take the girl and go ahead. We'll take care of this.
Right. We can settle the score.
We'll take care of this and be right behind you.
All right. Make sure you catch up!
You actually think you can defeat a demon?
You actually think you can defeat a demon? Damn right!
Who do you think you are?
Who are we?
It goes without saying!
The Shinsengumi!
Come on, let's fight fair and square!
Chikage Kazama!
Thank you for your hard work.
You managed to protect my wife until the end.
Now then, hand her over.
I didn't bring her here to hand her over to you.
Then what for?
I'm going to kill you. And I'll protect her.
I thought I could accomplish both, so I brought her here. That's all.
Kill me and protect that girl?
Has the fake power you gained from the Water of Life turned you into an arrogant goblin?
I'm no goblin.
I'm a demon!
You damned guard dog, only able to take action by someone else's command
Right. Until now
But it will be different from now on
Different, you say?
I'm going to take action by my own command
I'm going to lay my life on the line protecting her, and kill you
You, a mere fake, spilling my noble blood
To think that you've defiled a pure-blooded demon... You ***, you'll pay for this
This isn't even a battle.
Fetch!
This source of trouble is history now!
Hajime-kun!
Did you forget the rule of battle?
Never engage your enemy one-on-one
Okita-san!
Souji, why?
Sorry I'm late
That's not what I meant. And why are you looking like that?
I drank it too. I drank the Water of Life
I'm a Shinsengumi soldier too
I can't die in bed
Your death won't be easy. Yaisa! Yaisa!
Even so, if I can die a samurai, I'll be satisfied. Yaisa! Yaisa!
I can't do anything
But just let me pray that everyone's safe
I want to live with you all!
Listen up, men. We're samurai until the very end!
Also... Live, live, live, live on!
Sano!
This will end it all!
We're the Shinsengumi!
No way...
I'm out of bullets!
I'm out of bullets! So long!
Hajime-kun, kill him!
Human, there's something I want to ask you
What do you plan to do, eradicating the demons?
Are you planning to eradicate the humans next?
Once the demons are gone, you'll go for the humans!
That won't happen
How can you be so sure?
Seeing her made me realize
Creating a world in which neither humans nor demons ever grieve
That's a samurai's job
I see. You won't go back on your word?
I see. You won't go back on your word? No
In that case...
I'll let you have my life.
Saito-san!
Saito-san!
Chizuru.
Yes.
It's going to be all right now.
Right.
It's snowing.
It's lovely, isn't it?
Soon, an era when samurai no longer carry swords will be here.
Yes.
But you can still be a samurai even if you don't wield a sword.
As long as you never betray your heart...
Even without a sword...
No matter what rank you were born into...
That person is a samurai!
Entrusting our thoughts to the scattering cherry blossoms
We will become samurai who live in silence
If we carry our strong convictions in our hearts, time will begin to move
To protect this broken era, we'll go wherever we must
Even if it's just a momentary sparkle
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Ya! Yaisa!
Ya! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Even if it's just a momentary illusion
Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa! Yaisa!
Yaisa!