With the help of Gintoki and the others, Hijikata finally breaks his curse. But when he tries to interfere with Kondo's assassination, Ito lashes out at him. As their final battle is about to begin, Gintoki fights against the fierce Bansai Kawakami of the Kiheitai. As they cross swords, Bansai informs Gintoki that the whole fight was a set up to destroy the Shinsengumi. Could the person really pulling the strings be…
But my lingering desire for attention
grew stronger by the day.
Pero mi persistente deseo de 
atención creció día a día.
Mas meu persistente desejo por 
atenção ficava mais forte a cada dia.