Wounded and left for dead, Ryunosuke Ibuki is found and taken under the wing of the Roshigumi, a company of warriors striving for recognition and patronage within Kyoto. Alas, Ryunosuke finds himself burdened by a debt that proves difficul…

A warrior of unknown origins, possessing skills whispered about in hushed tones, has joined the ranks of the Roshigumi. Simultaneously, Ryunosuke finds himself rendered incapable of even drawing his blade. Through his experiences, he uncove…

Cultivating a reputation is a difficult undertaking when one commands such a volatile personality. The other leaders of the Roshigumi strive to restrain Serizawa with a rigid code of conduct, yet their efforts prove futile. In the process, …

Following Vice Commander Hijikata’s sharp reprimand of Souji Okita’s impetuousness, Ryunosuke learns something of the young warrior's history. Separately, Serizawa stirs within Okita a craving for violence, a thirst he is eager to slake.

Ryunosuke unexpectedly encounters Kosuzu, the geisha apprentice he had aided some time before. Hoping to secure a patron, the Roshigumi arrange a series of duels designed to impress the lord of Aizu. Ryunosuke is then asked whether he would…

A physician trained in the Western tradition arrives among the Roshigumi, and his experiments prove deeply unsettling, yielding devastating consequences. As new members integrate into the group, the Roshigumi find themselves burdened with s…

The conflict with Serizawa persists. Commander Kondou and Vice Commander Hijikata find themselves lost in recollections of shared history, considering the paths they now tread. Elsewhere, the experiments concerning the enigmatic Water of Li…

Saito often thinks back to his first training at the dojo. He proposes to instruct Ryunosuke in swordsmanship. At the same time, the Roshigumi’s standing in the community diminishes, plagued by misunderstandings and mounting debts.

The conversation turned to Ryunosuke, considering both his history and what lay ahead for him. The dog remained vigilant, its gaze fixed on its master, while Ryunosuke himself maintained a watchful eye on Serizawa’s actions. Elsewhere, a fu…

Commander Serizawa remains unburdened by ties. Progress continues in the research of the Water of Life. Meanwhile, the Mibu Roshigumi are presented with an unparalleled opportunity to establish their legacy.

Following the fire, Koudou Yukimura vanished, and Nimi soon departed for the same destination, bringing with him all the accumulated research concerning the Water of Life. The Roshigumi devoted their full energies to the task of locating hi…

A palpable tension, thick with the threat of violence and rebellion, builds until the storm finally breaks. In that crucible, Ryunosuke’s allegiance is irrevocably challenged.