After Vice Commander Hijikata rebukes Souji Okita for his aggressiveness, Ryunosuke learns about the young warrior's past. Meanwhile, Serizawa provokes Souji into satisfying his desire for blood.
After learning that the furies' possess a fatal flaw, those who drank the Water of Life are urged to restrain from using their powers. The Imperial army surrounds the Shinsengumi base and Commander Kondou makes a critical decision.
Koudou Yukimura disappears after a fire, and Nimi soon joins him along with all of the research on the Water of Life. The Roshigumi put forth all their efforts in attempt to find him.
After battling against the Imperial army, Hijikata and the Bakafu receive dismaying news. The end is near, but Chizuru and Hijikata will not be separated. Nevertheless, during an attack on Bentin fortress, Chizuru's worst fears come true.
Hajime Saito recalls his early days at the dojo. He offers to teach Ryunosuke sword fighting. Meanwhile, the Roshigumi's reputation fails due to misinterpretations and debts.
After the Shinsengumi lose contact with Sannan and the Fury Corps, they receive strange reports from the Sendai domain. Chizuru is kidnapped and taken there where she learns the truth.
Ryunosuke stumbles into Kosuzu, a geisha apprentice he saved earlier. In order to further their attempts to obtain a sponsor, the Roshigumi organize duels to impress the lord of Aizu. Ryunosuke is asked if he wishes to learn how to fight.