Hijikata visits a swordsmith to fix his favorite sword. He ignores the owner’s advice and leaves with a cursed demon sword. On his way back to the Shinsengumi headquarters, a group of ronin pick a fight with him. Hijikata decides to test out his new sword, but once he takes hold of it the demon sword's curse turns him into a weakling! Hijikata is stuck in a dangerous situation but someone saves him.  Kamotaro Ito, the Shinsengumi's advisor who has returned to Edo after a year-long absence.
You don't believe me, do you?
There's no way you'll believe me.
No me crees, ¿verdad? 
Es normal que no me creas.
Você não acredita em mim, não é?
 Nunca que ia acreditar.