Ep. 43: Tetsunosuke Sasaki Assigned to Hijikata as Assistant in the Shinsengumi
Aired on January 30, 2012
In overall episode number 244, the elite Sasaki family is highlighted through member Tetsunosuke, who has joined the Shinsengumi. Although he originally qualified for the prestigious Mimawarigumi police force, his reputation as a troublemaker resulted in his transfer. Consequently, Kondo assigns Tetsunosuke to serve as an assistant to Hijikata. This arrangement forces Hijikata to endure the presence of the new recruit, marking a challenging dynamic within the unit. The narrative focuses on the immediate consequences of this assignment and the interpersonal friction it generates between the seasoned officer and the young, disruptive subordinate.
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