Ep. 5: Sugimoto evades capture while Hijikata's forces pursue the Ainu gold
Aired on May 7, 2018
Sugimoto successfully escapes the grasp of the 7th Division, yet his freedom draws additional attention to the Ainu stash of gold. This development initiates a new competition for the valuable resource. Toshizou Hijikata and his army enter the fray, determined to seize the gold as a means to gain power. The narrative focuses on the escalating conflict surrounding the treasure, with multiple factions now vying for control. Sugimoto’s evasion has inadvertently highlighted the location, prompting Hijikata’s forces to actively strive for dominance over the Ainu wealth amidst the growing tension.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Sugimoto seeks gold stolen from the Ainu by decoding prisoner tattoos with Asirpa's help.
- Ep. 2 · Sugimoto and Asirpa search Otaru for tattooed prisoners and follow a stalker into the forest.
- Ep. 3 · Sugimoto and Asirpa hunted by 7th Division soldiers while Hijikata seeks allies for gold
- Ep. 4 · Sugimoto Captured by 7th Division After Leaving Ainu Village
- Ep. 5 · Sugimoto evades capture while Hijikata's forces pursue the Ainu gold
- Ep. 6 · Nihei Tetzuzou targets Retar the wolf to capture and sell his white pelt.
- Ep. 7 · Sugimoto defeats Nihei but is captured by Retar while Tanigaki reveals Tsurumi's plot.
- Ep. 8 · Hijikata's Group Gains Strength With New Katana as Shiraishi Feigns Betrayal
- Ep. 9 · Ogata Becomes Interested in the Immortal Sugimoto After a Tattoo Mission