Ep. 11: Heisuke and Souji become Rasetsu after drinking Ochimizu to save Kondou.
Aired on June 13, 2010
Following a severe defeat, Heisuke consumes Ochimizu and transforms into a Rasetsu. An assassination attempt leaves Commander Kondou in critical condition. Seeking vengeance for Kondou, Souji drinks the Ochimizu provided by Kaoru, also becoming a Rasetsu. Kaoru appears to reveal that the potion will not cure Souji's tuberculosis and explains his hatred for Chizuru. During the subsequent conflict, Souji eliminates Kondou's attackers but suffers heavy gunshot wounds. With both Souji and Kondou near death, Hijikata transports them to Osaka Castle for medical treatment from Doctor Matsumoto.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Chizuru befriends Sen while Shinsengumi members face a demanding medical inspection at headquarters.
- Ep. 8 · Chizuru’s friends cheer her up while the Shinsengumi face Bakufu news and a surprise.
- Ep. 9 · Itou plots to divide the Shinsengumi while Chizuru hides her rapid healing ability.
- Ep. 10 · Shinsengumi confronts Itou's plot while Souji faces a Rasetsu transformation offer
- Ep. 11 · Heisuke and Souji become Rasetsu after drinking Ochimizu to save Kondou.
- Ep. 12 · Shinsengumi clash with imperialists at Toba-Fushimi while Hijikata transforms into a Rasetsu.