Kusanagi reveals the details of an old wound he received at the hands of the cursed sword, Maganagi, as Gintoki and Okita get ready for their duel. Meanwhile, Hijikata investigates Senbe the Manslayer.
In real-sword fights, the one 
who clings to hope loses.
.في قتال السّيوف الحقيقيّ، الّذي يتشبّث بالأمل يخسر
El que tiene esperanza
suele perder un duelo serio.
Em lutas de verdade, quem se
apega à esperança perde.