Ep. 7: Gintoki, Katsura, and Sakamoto confront memories of Kurokono Tasuke's alleged death

In episode 272, Gintoki, Katsura, and Sakamoto recall an incident where they supposedly caused the accidental death of Kurokono Tasuke while protecting allies during a war. Takasugi’s subordinates manipulate this memory, tricking the trio into believing Kurokono’s ghost seeks revenge to eliminate their master’s primary rivals. The conspirators intend to wipe out these threats through psychological warfare. However, the scheme fails when Kurokono himself appears, revealing he is alive and offering assistance to the group. This unexpected arrival exposes the deception orchestrated by Takasugi’s men, allowing the friends to realize they were set up. The episode focuses on the resolution of this misunderstanding and the return of the seemingly deceased ally.

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