Shinsengumi Headquarters
They're apparently holding a meeting tonight at the Shimamuraya.
They're at the Ikedaya.
They're planning to commit arson tonight after meeting at the Ikedaya.
We gotta stop them.
Why did you only just now show up?
I'll stop the arson.
I'll protect the city.
I'll stop Hikojiro and Tsukito.
I'll accept whatever punishment you've got for me as long as it's after that!
I don't care if I have to commit seppuku!
I hear your sincerity loud and clear.
Let's get this fight started.
Let's blitz 'em!
Shine On!
Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Episode Eight Blitz! The Ikedaya Incident
Oharamachi-dori
Shijo-dori
Map of Inns at Nakagyo East
Etsubo
Omiya
Kennin-ji Temple
Shimamuraya
Hoju-ji Temple
Shikokuya
Ikedaya
Ogawatei
Izutsu
Kiyamachi-dori
Sanjo-dori
Oharamachi-dori
The Shimamuraya...
Omiya
And the Ikedaya.
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.
Let the gods decide.
Hey, wait a minute.
There are Buddhist gods, Shinto gods, and the Christian God.
Which would you prefer?
It's equally likely that Ichibanboshi-dono and Sakuya-dono's information are correct.
So we need a plan that can handle any situation.
The Shinsengumi will split into two groups,
and take a fine-tooth comb to the inns in Gion.
Omiya
Sanjo-dori
Oharamachi-dori
Map of Inns at Nakagyo East
Shijo-dori
Hoju-ji Temple
Ogawatei
Izutsu
Etsubo
Kennin-ji Temple
Shimamuraya
Shikokuya
Ikedaya
Kiyamachi-dori
Team Hijikata, led by Sakuya, will search the Omiya,
the Shimamuraya, Etsubo, the Ogawatei, and Izutsu.
Omiya
Sanjo-dori
Yes, sir.
Team Hijikata are at the center of this operation.
Take some low-ranking members, Suzuran, and Bo with you.
Hoju-ji Temple
Izutsu
Yes, sir.
Sogen, you'll meet up with Team Hijikata after treating Furutaka Shuntaro.
Yes, sir.
Sanjo-dori
Oharamachi-dori
Hoju-ji Temple
Ogawatei
Etsubo
Izutsu
Kennin-ji Temple
Shimamuraya
Omiya
Shikokuya
Ikedaya
Kiyamachi-dori
Shijo-dori
Map of Inns at Nakagyo East
Team Kondo, led by Ichibanboshi
will head straight down Kiyamachi-dori and search the Shikokuya and Ikedaya.
Sanjo-dori
Oharamachi-dori
Yes, sir.
The remaining members: Akira, Gyataro, and I will join you.
Yes, sir.
Now, then...
Sincerity
Which group drew the winning ticket?
Us, obviously.
Ikedaya
This is ridiculous.
You're taking the emperor to Hagi?
Ever since the change of government of August 18th,
the Choshu haven't been able to enter the palace.
We simply need to take the emperor elsewhere.
We won't let those Aizu and Satsuma scoundrels do as they please.
We'll overthrow the rotten shogunate and protect Japan from foreign invaders.
Yeah, yeah!
Let's get 'em!
We're not getting anywhere.
But surely it's not necessary to set fire to Kyoto.
That's what they want.
Kumamoto Domain Retainer Miyabe Teizo
The Masked Demons lent us weapons and ammunition on the condition
that we set fire to the city.
Those Masked Demons are working with not just us exclusionary imperialists,
but the Kobu-gattai supporters as well.
They're neither birds nor beasts, but cowardly bats.
We can't trust them.
Then we'll just use them.
Why can't you understand that they're using you?
What?
You won't dispatch the troops?
Akizuki, what is the meaning of this?
If we send our men, war between the Aizu and Choshu Domains will be unavoidable.
This isn't the time for that.
But what if the Imperial Palace is attacked?
I don't care.
If it is, you'll be relieved from your duty as Military Commissioner of Kyoto,
and we'll be allowed to return to our home.
Don't be ridiculous. I'm sending the men.
Very well.
But because we took so long to prepare for battle,
the Aizu Domain will arrive on the scene after the
Shinsengumi has taken care of business.
Akizuki...
I'm doing this for your family.
Offering Lantern
Your injuries are severe, but you'll live.
You have a 73.6% chance of survival.
The city is boisterous because the Gion Festival is tomorrow.
The Masked Demons...
They specifically told us to burn the city today
because there would be so many souls in one place.
So many souls in one place?
Rashomaru,
the situation is still not remotely satisfactory.
I'll gather patriotic souls at tonight's festival.
Izutsu
Inn
Etsubo
O G A W A R A T E I
Law enforcement. Open up.
Shikokuya
Law enforcement. Open up.
Let's keep blitzin' 'em.
What's next?
The Ikedaya.
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We'll set fire to the city,
and take advantage of the confusion to recapture the emperor.
No objections!
Good grief.
Katsura-san, are you good with that?
Do you mind if I finish this first?
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Shimamuraya
Law enforcement. Open up.
Let's blitz 'em.
I'll check the second floor.
Then we'll look around the first floor.
Number 999.
You okay?
We heard voices.
It's a mask.
Flint and fire arrows.
They were planning to start the fire from here.
What's this?
What is it?
Take a look.
That looks like the painting we found in the basement of the Shirakawaya.
It's a map.
Let me see.
It's a perfect match.
They're at Seimei Shrine.
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Law enforcement. Open up.
Let's blitz 'em!
Is the owner here?
Yes, sir.
One moment, please.
The Shinsengumi is here.
Wait.
It's too soon to reveal ourselves.
Extinguish the lights.
Where's the owner?
Sorry. He should be here soon.
We were right.
Seimei Shrine
What are you doing playing with sand here?
It's gunpowder.
Find out what's at the end of the trail.
Yes, sir.
You can kill me, but it's too late to stop our plan.
I'm not going to kill you. I'm going to make you talk.
It can't be stopped.
Crap!
Seimei Shrine
They're tied up tight.
Run.
They're coming.
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Shinsengumi Commander Kondo Isami!
Eighth Unit Captain Todo Heisuke!
Second Unit Captain Nagakura Shinpachi!
Shinsengumi First Unit Captain Okita Soji has arrived!
Oppose us, and you'll be cut down without mercy.
This is a raid.
Get out of here.
Did you come to save me? I appreciate it.
Hurry.
Leap down from there.
You're quite skilled.
I can tell even though you're holding back.
Being killed by a woman like you might not be so bad.
The Aizu Domain will be arriving shortly.
It'll be too late.
Strong, intelligent, and beautiful.
What are you...?
You're worthy of becoming my wife.
I can't allow you to die here.
We'll meet again.
I can't die here.
Seriously?
How many ronin are there?
Team Hijikata will be here soon.
Try to hold on until then.
Aye, sir.
Come on, come on!
Bring it on!
Fire!
What are we gonna do?
Call the firefighters!
Help!
Why are you doing this?
They're noble sacrifices to serve his lofty purpose.
And so am I.
Number 1,000.
The fire!
Low-ranking members, alert the firefighters!
Yes, sir!
Now, then...
We're just getting started.
The real festival begins now.
Come to me.
Now, this is becoming a problem.
Is anyone there?
Kogoro-sama, let me open the gate for you.
Don't open it! No matter what happens, don't open the gate!
Our allies at the Ikedaya were attacked by the Shinsengumi.
What? Then we'll send reinforcements immediately.
Don't. If the Choshu head there, it'll mean war with the Aizu Domain.
B-But...
The Choshu mustn't get involved.
We have no choice but to abandon our allies.
It's what's best for the future of the Choshu Domain.
But...
Please. You must control yourself.
There's a fire spreading throughout the city from the northeast.
Send men to help.
Yes, sir.
I'm counting on you.
Out of bullets.
Prepare yourself, Shinsengumi.
Tonight my blade thirsts for blood.
Wow, thanks for the dramatic remarks.
You're next!
Cram it!
Kondo Isami's substitute.
Tsukito!
How many times do I have to tell you not to call me that?
Stay out of my way, Shinsengumi.
Is this really what you want to do?
Everything I do is for him.
Who cares about "him"?
What did you say?
Tsukito, join the Shinsengumi.
Join us in atoning for your sins and live.
Don't give up on yourself.
Even a criminal can start over in the Shinsengumi.
You'll have companions. You're not alone.
I knew you were stupid, but I never knew just how stupid.
It's too late!
Do you have any idea what I've done?
How many people I've killed?
It's too late for me to start over!
Now die!
I won't let you do that, Rashomaru.
Did you think your ordinary sword stood a chance against my magic weapon?
I won't let you kill Commander Kondo Isami a second time.
He's an impostor and a criminal!
He's not an impostor!
The substitutes taught me
that as long as there's someone to uphold their sincerity,
the Shinsengumi will rise from the dead again and again!
Your devotion is pathetic, Todo Heisuke.
You're a true samurai.
Offer your life to the nation!
Hijikata Toshizo's substitute...
Sorry.
We're late.
The matter at the Ikedaya has been settled.
Looks like you already got the party started.
All the criminals are here.
Kondo Isami's substitute, are these the people you called your companions?
I won't forgive anyone who hurts my allies.
If you don't stop now,
then I'll have to kill you.
Kondo Isami's substitute, I won't kill you yet.
Have a taste of the loneliness and pain I experienced!
Todo!
Hang in there.
I'll be out of commission for a while.
From now on, you must lead the Shinsengumi.
What? Who, me?
That's right. You're their commander.
Wait a minute. I can't do that.
At first, you won't.
But as long as you go through the motions, eventually, you'll learn.
After all, that's what I did.
That day, when the government changed on August 18th,
the commander and captains were killed,
and I became the leader of the Shinsengumi.
As someone who'd only been a follower until then,
such an important task was far beyond me.
But as the sole survivor, I had to do it.
Ichibanboshi, you can do it...
No, you're the right man for the job.
Lead the Shinsengumi.
Understanding stuff like royalists and shogunate supporters is beyond me.
I need you to teach me.
Don't worry about that.
Follow the sincerity in your heart.
Sincerity?
I'm counting on you.
Hey, Todo!
He's simply lost consciousness.
Get a door to carry him on.
Take him back to headquarters immediately.
I promise I'll heal him.
We're counting on you.
The city...
The fire's spreading too quickly.
We should split up and help fight the fire.
I'll help the people who have been burned out of their homes.
Well done, sirs.
Aizu Domain, you're late.
What?
You guys are late. You'd better help us put out this fire.
What are you talking about?
We're samurai, not common firefight—
If the direction of the wind changes,
the Imperial Palace where the emperor resides will become a sea of fire.
Is that what the Aizu Domain wants?
To Kamogawa! Let's carry some water!
Are you guys all right?
Yeah.
What a disaster.
Mom, Mom!
All right.
Hey, where are you going?
Isn't it obvious? We're gonna fix this.
Fix this?
Even though the city burned down?
It doesn't matter how it looks now.
It'll take some time, but if we clean things up, it can be restored.
Fine, then.
Let's get started, too.
We're starting over from scratch.
I'm gonna get some food!
Commander, give us our orders.
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys
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Shinsengumi School Ghost Stories
While hiding in the bathroom at school...
It's time for sword practice!
Fin