Ep. 2: Okita's illness worsens as the Shinsengumi face the enemy at Koufu Castle.

Okita’s tuberculosis deteriorates, forcing Hijikata to leave him behind while the troops advance. Nagakura questions Kondou’s strategy, and Hijikata admits their current strength is insufficient against the enemy. Chizuru follows Saito outside, where he shares his past. A messenger reports the enemy has entered Koufu Castle. Kondou refuses to retreat, so Hijikata departs to recruit reinforcements, swearing a Chiming Metal oath with Chizuru to protect Kondou. Kaoru converses with a mysterious man. The battle begins shortly after Hijikata leaves. Kondou surrenders after witnessing the unnecessary deaths. Nagakura and Harada fight Rasetsu, revealing their creator is Chizuru’s father, Koudou.

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