Ep. 8: Hijikata and Heisuke confront Koudou's Rasetsu Unit while Chizuru is kidnapped in Sendai.

In Sendai, Hijikata meets an admiral discussing frequent murders near the castle, suspecting the Rasetsu Unit. Heisuke arrives, revealing Sannan likely joined the still-alive Koudou. Koudou appears with his Rasetsu unit and kidnaps Chizuru, leaving Heisuke to fight alone in daylight. Koudou tries to persuade Chizuru to lead the Rasetsu to rebuild the Yukimura Clan, but she refuses, asserting that human and Oni lives are equal. When Hijikata and Heisuke arrive, Sannan admits he worked with Koudou to build a peaceful empire for Rasetsu and Oni, but reveals he was actually spying on him. Hijikata, Heisuke, and Sannan battle the Rasetsu, resulting in Koudou's death while protecting Chizuru. Heisuke and Sannan turn to dust after exhausting their lifespans. The Shinsengumi plans to move to Ezo, and Hijikata orders Chizuru to remain in Sendai while he goes to fight.

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