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…
No matter how brilliant our second
son is, it's just a waste of talent.
Por muy brillante que sea nuestro
 segundo hijo, es un desperdicio de talento.
Por mais brilhante que o segundo filho 
seja, é só desperdício de talento.