Ep. 9: Hijikata faces pressure as Ezo Republic forms while Chizuru returns to his side.

Hijikata’s forces capture the Matsumae Clan’s city but lose the battleship Kaiyo Maru. He suffers hallucinations of Chizuru during a meeting. In Sendai, Chizuru visits Koudou’s grave and encounters Kazama Chikage, who vows to fight Hijikata again. The Republic of Ezo is established, and Hijikata becomes Vice Commissioner, increasing his stress. Ootori secretly recruits Chizuru as his attendant. She arrives, and despite initial upset, Hijikata expresses relief at her return. The Ezo fleet attempts a sea attack with only one remaining ship due to weather losses. After retreating, Hijikata urges Chizuru to leave, but she refuses, promising to stay with him until the end.

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