Seeking respite, they journeyed to Osaka, but tranquility proved elusive; trouble, as it often does, found them.

Kondo journeyed to bring Serizawa’s crimes to justice through legal channels, unaware that a compromised government agent had marked the Miburo for elimination.

Having agreed to Nio’s proposal, the Miburo now turn their attention to welcoming new members.

Divisions fractured within the Miburo, with some aligning themselves behind Serizawa and others supporting Kondo. Hijikata attempted to mediate, striving to ease the escalating tensions.

Taro found it difficult to find a place of purpose within Serizawa’s orbit, all the while observing a growing unease in Serizawa’s behavior.

Serizawa’s actions continue to draw animosity. A chance meeting during a standard patrol forces Hijikata to declare his allegiance.

The recent palace intrigue has bestowed fresh responsibilities upon the Miburo, yet not every one of their former allies welcomes this burgeoning prominence.

Following Niimi’s devastating death, Kondo steels himself for vengeance against Serizawa, though Hijikata harbors a different course of action.

The Miburo assembled for an extravagant celebration, yet beneath the revelry, a disquiet lingered. Serizawa seemed uncharacteristically buoyant, while Hijikata quietly harbored designs on his demise.

Hijikata initiated his planned attack, but discovered Serizawa prepared and anticipating his move.

As Okita battled fiercely with Serizawa, Hijikata found himself wrestling with a sudden and unsettling doubt.

Nio guided the injured Serizawa from Hijikata’s snare, yet the reason for her actions remained unclear.

Serizawa confronts Kondo. Now, what understanding will Nio draw from the final breaths of the fading warrior?