Ma and Pa died because they were weak.
They wouldn't have died if they were strong.
I wouldn't have had to kill them.
You're lying.
What?
Ever since you were little, you'd do this when you lied.
I know now that you didn't kill Ma.
It's stronger than I expected.
With the type-zero weapon, not even the Satsuma or Tokugawa could stand against us.
No, we could even fight on equal footing with Western forces.
I see. So this is what the Masked Demons wanted.
They wanted to show the people a weapon that could destroy a black ship.
Not only that, but by driving the black ship back after it fired on the coast,
they could encourage people's enthusiasm for war.
How convenient for those who want to start a war.
Shine On!
Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Episode Eleven Rush! To the Kyoto Showdown
Come on, gather round.
If you haven't heard already, then you're behind the times.
The Choshu sank a black ship at the Osaka Harbor.
If you wanna know more, buy a paper.
I heard the Choshu used some kind of crazy cannon.
I bet we could beat foreign nations if we went to war with them now.
For sure.
Have you guys forgotten about what happened at the Ikedaya?
Do you have any idea how much trouble the Choshu have—
I heard there were Satsuma and Tosa ronin at the Ikedaya.
Everyone's unhappy with those Shogunate cowards.
If we go to war, we'll have even more orphans.
Widows, too.
We shouldn't be making the weak more miserable.
Shinsengumi Headquarters
Let go!
Let go of me, Bo!
Not yet.
We understand how you feel.
But you shouldn't strain yourself right now.
Your wounds will open back up.
As a doctor, I can't allow you to go.
You wouldn't be able to do anything even if you left now.
Let Dumboshi handle this.
Yeah, yeah.
I understand how you feel, but you'll have to put up with it.
What was that?
You can't seriously expect me to laze around in bed
when the Choshu army is approaching.
Todo-dono, right now there's something else we should be discussing instead.
Yeah, let's tell the others. Right?
Tell us what?
These are drawings the Masked Demons had.
Suzuran-dono and I have been investigating the matter.
The drawing Sakuya found at the Shimamuraya...
Was a transparency that matched a map of Seimei Shrine.
We gotta blitz 'em.
Blitz who?
Huh? Uh...
You know, right here.
And where is that?
I thought you might say that, so we've been secretly investigating the matter.
The Choshu and Masked Demons are planning something with these drawings.
We know that for certain, but...
We're still lacking conclusive evidence.
Talking about it won't get us anywhere.
If we're not sure what they mean, then we just need to gather more of these drawings.
Let's move.
If we work together, we can move forward.
We're sure to end up somewhere.
Listen to you. You sound like a real commander.
Yeah.
I might be able to figure something out with three days.
Come to think of it, didn't you get information on the Masuya before?
Who's your source?
Who cares who my source is?
So it's a man.
What?
Huh?
N-No!
You're not a very good liar.
Don't worry, I won't dig any deeper.
Normally you speak so clearly.
Tsukito!
Rashomaru sank into the sea and died.
Why won't you leave me alone?
Tsukito, no matter what happens, you're number one to me.
You're crying.
Who and what are those tears for?
I kept swinging my sword with these bloodstained hands
because I believed there was no turning back now.
I sought only strength.
But I was just trying to make myself feel better.
So you've realized this isn't the path you believe in.
There's someone I want to live beside, even if I have to spend
the rest of my life atoning.
Rashomaru, as you know, I don't chase after those who leave me.
I won't forget how you raised me.
I won't chase after you.
After all, your path is determined by the stars.
What?
As creatures who live on this earth bathed in light,
we cannot escape the fates determined by the stars.
Rashomaru, it would seem that it is your destiny to fulfill our noble purpose.
No... But why...
Katsura, the information you give me is both prompt and accurate.
I appreciate your help, but...
People are suspicious of our secret meetings?
Indeed. I won't be able to hide them from my companions any longer.
Be honest and tell them you're seeing a man.
A m-man?
That aside, the Choshu Domain's been acting strangely since the black ship was sunk.
Just the other day...
Choshu Stronghold Mt. Tenno
Our enemies are the Aizu and Satsuma scoundrels.
And the Shinsengumi.
This is a great opportunity for us.
Yeah!
Out of the way. Move.
Kusaka! Maki-dono! What are you thinking?
We're going to drive off the foreigners using the
zero-type weapon for our emperor, who despises them.
We're going to defend the imperial palace.
If you start a war at the palace now,
you'll be turning your weapons against the emperor.
The Choshu will become the emperor's enemy.
Silence, you coward.
I doubt you're aware,
but a member of the imperial court provided us with weapons and ammunition.
It proves the emperor understands us.
Yeah!
The imperial court?
That's ridiculous.
The imperial palace provided them with weapons?
Apparently they intend to tear apart Kyoto from the inside as well.
The Choshu, the Masked Demons, and the mysterious traitor...
There's no way I'm helping the Choshu with their war.
Let me be your man for a while.
My man?
There's a traitor in the imperial court?
Todo, control yourself.
Casting suspicion on the imperial court is a serious accusation.
I know that.
But if there's a traitor, we must act accordingly.
My lord, what shall we do?
Don't tell anyone about this. And Todo...
Yes, my lord?
You're wounded.
While the Shinsengumi heads into battle, I'd like you to guard the palace.
Understood.
This war will determine Japan's future.
We can't afford to lose.
All right!
We found...
...a new...
...drawing!
Wow, we gathered a bunch of them.
Excluding duplicates, there are five types.
So one really was a map of Seimei Shrine.
Are the other drawings of shrines, too?
How many shrines do you think there are in Kyoto?
It'll be impossible to identify them.
Guys, there's something I need to tell you.
The Choshu Domain's main force is at Mt. Tenno.
This is confidential information,
but the Choshu army is planning to head from Mt. Tenno
to Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine.
Who are you?
Iwashimizu...
That's it.
Wait. He's on our side.
I'm her man.
Yes, he's—no! This is no time for jokes!
I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Katsura Kogoro.
Katsura of the Choshu Domain.
Hold on, you're an enemy of the Shinsengumi.
I'm amazed you came to our headquarters.
Now that you've heard our discussion, I can't let you leave alive.
Wait. Let's hear what he has to say.
After all, he's Akira's man.
This is a misunderstanding!
I'm impressed, commander of the Shinsengumi.
I appreciate how broad-minded you are.
Katsura-san, what's an important member of the Choshu Domain doing here?
I want to stop my Choshu countrymen.
I don't want to cause harm with a foolish war.
Let me help the Shinsengumi.
In that case, you're our friend.
I look forward to working with you.
Likewise.
What do you think you're—
Done.
Bo-chan, could you finish this off by linking them with a red line?
Ta-dah!
It's...
A star.
It's the Onmyodo pentagram ritual.
They were planning to burn a star shape from the start.
Onmyodo...
What's up?
Nothing.
Katsura-san, thank you.
It all came together because of you.
You're welcome.
If we work together, we'll end up somewhere.
What's that?
It's what you said.
Is that right?
Even I feel comfortable counting on you now.
I'll take that as a compliment.
This time, let's blitz 'em for real!
Yes, sir!
The stars have risen.
Rashomaru, let us begin the banquet.
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Kondo-san, Hijikata-san, and all the rest.
The Shinsengumi is heading into the jaws of death.
Please watch over them.
The Choshu forces are composed of roughly 2,000 men.
The Aizu are also preparing for battle,
but are you certain trusting the Shinsengumi was the right choice?
It's true that they're former criminals.
But their love for this city
and their desire to protect Kyoto is stronger than anyone else's.
Everyone know their positions?
Sakuya and I are... where are we going?
Well, whatever. In any case, let's get there first.
Shut and follow me, Dumboshi.
You're overexcited.
Don't let them make you admit defeat.
You never change, Ichibanboshi-chan.
I'm used to it.
It still makes me uneasy.
Let's go. The Shinsengumi's got a job to do.
Let's go.
Are you okay?
Can you stand?
Yeah.
Thanks, miss.
None needed. I was just doing the right thing.
This is wrong.
This is definitely the wrong way.
The Shinsengumi is protecting the city.
We should do what we can, too.
We'll be arriving at Oharano Shrine soon.
Look at that.
Aim!
Fire!
They're using spirit weapons.
The souls are crying.
Suzuran-dono?
Those weapons taint people's souls.
I can see it.
Though I doubt you believe in anything as unscientific as souls.
That which can't be seen simply hasn't been studied yet.
Therefore, the most unscientific thing a person can do
is refuse to believe in things they can't see.
Yahoo!
I won't let those kids cry again!
For the people who depend on us!
Spirit cannons, forward.
Seriously?
Those things sank a black ship.
Fire!
Kusaka's soldiers should be at Iwaya Shrine.
Kusaka!
What is this?
Katsura...
So this is the path you've chosen.
I'd risk my own life to serve as ammunition for the spirit weapons.
Why don't you?
Watch out!
Damn it. They beat us here.
Look.
It's Tsukito.
Wait. There's something off about him.
Imperial Palace
Tsuchimikado, you should leave this place immediately.
The rest of the imperial court has already evacuated.
Tsuchimikado.
Excuse me.
What are you doing, Tsuchimikado?
These days onmyoji deal only in astronomy and calendars,
but they once presided over the paths of the stars
and oversaw fates none could resist.
So it really was you.
You're the masked man who killed the original Shinsengumi!
Todo Heisuke, you too were brought here by the stars.
I will avenge them!
Stay there and watch.
You have nothing to worry about.
Soon you'll be joining your companions.
No one can defy fate,
except for Abe no Haruakira-sama.
What could that ancient onmyoji possibly do now?
But you've already met Haruakira-sama,
here in this place.
Could it be?
Resurrecting that monster to help the Choshu Domain is excessive.
This proves how far Onmyodo has fallen.
I'm not only going to have Haruakira-sama wage war
within our nation but against foreign nations as well.
Foreign nations? What do you intend to do?
Japan will be reborn anew
through the resurrection of Haruakira-sama.
Who dares disturb my slumber?
Tsukito?
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Shine On!
Bakumatsu Bad Boys
Three, two, one...
Let's eat!
That's my hourglass.
I see. It is delicious.
Fin