Stag beetle wrestling has become popular in Edo. Kagura enters Sadaharu 28, a dung beetle that she is fond of, into a competition. But Okita of the Shinsengumi barges in and defeats Kagura with his jumbo stag beetle. Meanwhile, Gintoki learns that stag beetles can be sold at high prices and plans to go to the forest to catch some. Kagura says that she wants to catch a stag beetle to avenge Sadaharu 28. The group heads to the forest, but they find the Shinsengumi already there, desperately looking for stag beetles …
Grow up and be a good stepping-stone! There's no way I'm gonna get down on all fours for you!
¡Madura y sé un buen escalón! 
¡Yo no pienso arrodillarme ante ti!
Cresça e seja uma boa base! Nunca que
 vou ficar de quatro para você!