Ep. 24: Tetsu seeks peace while the Shinsengumi prepare for Choushuu attacks during the festival.
Aired on March 24, 2004
Tetsu dreams of his father on Ryouma's warship, urging him to become a peacemaker. Meanwhile, Hijikata warns Sanosuke, Shinpachi, and Keisuke to remain vigilant against a potential Choushuu clan assault, even as they focus on the upcoming festival. Okita insists his health is stable, while Yamanami takes Tetsu to a shrine to honor the battle dead. During the festivities, Tatsu and Susumu wait for Tetsu, with Susumu forgiving Tatsu for his past harshness. At the okiya, Saya and Hana care for the ill Akesato. Tetsu eventually speaks with Saya, promising never to kill with his sword. He later watches fireworks with Tatsu and Susumu before joining Hijikata, Okita, and Kondou on a rooftop.
Episodes
- Ep. 20 · Okita interrogates Masuya while Susumu attacks him and Yoshida traps Tetsu in a burning cabin.
- Ep. 21 · Tatsu reveals Tetsu's trauma while the Shinsengumi plans an attack on the Choushuu clan.
- Ep. 22 · Yamanami recalls childhood ricefishes as the Shinsengumi raid the inn and Yoshida faces Okita and Tetsu.
- Ep. 23 · Susumu and Yugao reconcile after battle while Tetsu defeats Yoshida and Okita intervenes
- Ep. 24 · Tetsu seeks peace while the Shinsengumi prepare for Choushuu attacks during the festival.