Synopsis

A simmering rage consumed Okita as he confronted Hijikata, the failure to save Kondou from his execution a festering wound. Saito, with grim authority, compelled Hijikata to rest while he took command at the front. The New Government Army launched an assault on the Shougitai, and Harada and Shiranui encountered Kondou and a band of Rasetsu, drawn to the promise of bloodshed. With silver bullets, they managed to eliminate the Rasetsu, but not without cost; Harada was mortally wounded. As Kondou p