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 I wanted you to be by my side as
a friend that I would pour drinks with.
Pero quería tenerte a mi lado como 
un amigo con el que tomar algo.
Mas queria que você
 estivesse ao meu lado