Ep. 16: Asaemon confronts Yaemon while Gintoki is wounded by his retainers.
Aired on July 22, 2015
In episode 281, Asaemon voluntarily attacks Yaemon but struggles against his superior strength. Gintoki intervenes to help but sustains injuries from Hitotsubashi retainers supporting Yaemon. With both Gintoki and Asaemon forced into a defensive position, Yaemon reveals that Gintoki was responsible for killing Asaemon’s biological father. This revelation causes Asaemon to hesitate, leaving her sword raised but uncertain. The narrative focuses on her internal conflict as she must decide whether to strike down Gintoki or continue her assault on Yaemon amidst the chaotic battle.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · The Shinsengumi thwart the cult leader's escape and reverse the gender transformation curse.
- Ep. 13 · Seita’s Mother Overpacks Lunch Box, Ruining Its Shape at Temple School
- Ep. 14 · A phantom killer operates in the city while Gintoki becomes entangled in the related incident.
- Ep. 15 · The Reaper's Sin and the Criminal's Past Revealed
- Ep. 16 · Asaemon confronts Yaemon while Gintoki is wounded by his retainers.
- Ep. 17 · Hasegawa Generates Income via Scary Stories About His Misfortunes
- Ep. 18 · Gintoki proposes a confession booth scheme at Otose's Snack Bar with Tama
- Ep. 19 · Zura and the Shogun grow unexpectedly close while Gintoki adapts to his circumstances.
- Ep. 20 · Hijikata and Okita encounter a deranged Kondo during the summer festival.