A debate show that has gathered 100 otaku is on the air. Shinpachi, the captain of the Tsu Terakado Fan Club, is amongst the participants. As everyone gets into a heated argument over their beliefs, one man has a fierce dispute with Shinpachi. That man is Hijikata who was driven out of the Shinsengumi after being turned into an otaku by the demon sword's curse. Confronted by a completely different Hijikata, Gintoki and the others learn the demon sword's terrifying past. Meanwhile, Ito has quickly gained power within the Shinsengumi and the squad members are starting to give off threatening vibes.
Even if we kill Kondo, it'll be
meaningless if Hijikata's still around.
Aunque matemos a Kondo, no servirá 
de nada si Hijikata sigue vivo.
Não vai adiantar nada matar o
 Kondo se ele continuar por aí.