Nishi-Honganji temple, the Shinsengumi barracks.
There were many exercises on shooting from rifles and cannons.
Do you want us to leave the temple?
I don't mind your stay, but the monks do.
They took many seppuku very seriously.
I understand them.
But we can't just leave.
A little to the South is the village of Fudodo.
We will build new barracks for you.
Do you have any objection to this move?
Of course, everything is at our expense.
However...
Fine, we don't mind.
Now is just the right time.
You have received the status of vassals of the shogun.
It is no longer appropriate for people of your rank to live in temple rooms.
The new barracks, rebuilt by the monks of Hongan-JI, are said to have had a huge attached dojo.
But Kondo and his subordinates only lived there for six months.
October 14, 1867.
Tokugawa Yoshinobu unraveled the actions of the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance, which sought to overthrow the Shogunate.
He was actively involved in the restoration of the Emperor's power.
And since he did not cling to power, the pretext for starting a war disappeared, and Satsuma's plans were destroyed.
Political power was returned to the Emperor, and the dictatorship of the Tokugawa Shogunate sank into oblivion.
Dorama " Shinsengumi"
Episode 42 Rema's Murder
Subtitles by Graft
The Tokugawa Shogunate abolished?!
Yes.
But, as I heard, officially Yoshinobu is still a shogun.
I don't understand either.
According to the shogun's orders...
With this decision, I struck back at the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance, which wanted to destroy the bakufu government.
They lost, because now they have no one to beat.
What will happen to the bakufu government?
Now all the unresolved problems of the country lie on the shoulders of the Emperor and the court.
Very soon they will turn to me for help.
And if they don't?
Not worry. That's exactly what will happen.
But the Shogunate will already be defeated.
Japan no longer needs a Shogunate.
The complete restoration of the Emperor's power is exactly what Satsuma and Choshu wanted!
What does he think of doing if no one asks for help?
Kondo-Dono, calm down.
I apologize.
Perhaps this delay will serve as a shield against Satsuma and Choshu, and we will have time to restore our strength.
What does it mean to restore the power of the Emperor?
This is not for me.
What's going on?
What will happen to Shinsengumi now?
Not worry. Everything will remain the same.
But the Tokugawa Shogunate will be destroyed, right?
Nothing like that.
But everyone is talking about it.
I'm telling you, it's not going to happen.
You've digested shuriko's pot again.
It only tastes better.
You need to keep a better eye on him.
Good, good.
I need to get away, go look after the kitchen.
So what happens now?
Have no idea.
Don't the Shinsengumi work for the Shogunate?
If the Shogunate is no longer there...
How are you now?
Usually others explained everything to us.
Exactly.
I care about our salary.
Even if the bakufu government is abolished, we will still receive a monthly fee.
At least, I think so.
We have other things to worry about right now.
This decision was no doubt prompted by the Tosa clan.
Anyway, something similar was offered to come to the shogun, the daimyo of Tosa, Yamanouchi Iodine.
And I think it's all Sakamoto Ryoma's idea.
I'm going to kill him.
He is the main enemy of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
I heard that Sakamoto arrived in Kyoto accompanied by three hundred samurai.
If he is killed, they will be consumed with a desire for revenge.
I want to kill him without involving Mimawarigumi, that is, personally, like Sasaki Tadasaburo.
The Shogunate will have nothing to do with this.
Do you know where to find it?
I know how to find it.
It's enough for me that he's in Kyoto.
Kondo-Dono, I am ready to die in the name of the Shogunate.
I will not forgive him for destroying the bakufu government.
What a cunning man this Tokugawa Yoshinobu is!
I can see him rubbing his hands and grinning, thinking we can't run the country.
Prick.
And this is after we received an official order from the Emperor to abolish the Shogunate.
All efforts can be wasted.
They expect us to come running, begging for help.
We'll show them. We will create a new system of government.
Sakamoto Ryoma is our second problem.
We need to think about how to remove it...
He always goes everywhere.
I'll take care of him.
In any case, if we want to change the Shogunate and take the helm of the country, we need to remove it from the political arena. 
I already have an idea.
The main thing is that no one can blame us for everything.
Many followers of the Shogunate hate Ryoma.
And one of the most ardent haters is Sasaki Tadasaburo, a member of Mimavarigumi.
We'll have to get him involved.
Where is Sakamoto-kun now?
Omi-ya
Nakaoka Shintaro
Did you spread the rumor that a large force had entered Kyoto?
Yes, I did. I told you that we are guarded by 300 people.
You seem very confident.
I only do what you tell me.
For now, the main thing for us is safety.
How many of you are there really?
Trio.
November 15, 1867, Kyoto
The Shinsengumi barracks, the village of Fudodo
Shuhei is getting better and better.
Soji takes his training very seriously.
How can they go about their routine when the shogun is deposed and the power is in the hands of the Emperor?
Shuhei is very energetic.
There is a reason for this.
There's a tournament tonight.
His opponent Oishi of Kumajiro.
Cbms...
This has been going on for ten days.
What do I need?
There's nothing to eat this early.
Do you have something against food in my store?
It is always open to enemy attack.
So I can eat in peace?
Stop it.
Kondo-Sensei left you.
Don't you like each other?
Don't listen to him.
Enough already.
Don't you really like him?
The sight of him makes me sick!
So why don't you settle it with a fight?
Don't poke him with a stick when he's eating.
Handle the matter like a samurai with Kendo.
I would never lose to him.
Well said, Shuhei!
So it's settled.
Please help me improve my skills.
In ten days I will fight with Kawajiri.
I want to defeat him at any cost.
What's so funny?
I didn't expect to hear such a request from you.
You can't learn Kendo in a few days.
Do you want to become stronger?
Yes.
To become strong in the shortest possible time, you need a top-class teacher. A true master of the sword.
I agree to train him, but this should not affect his duties.
He only has ten days.
You won't even have time to sleep.
I'm ready.
You will not be able to quit training halfway.
Today is the day of the contest.
This fight is worth watching.
Shuhei, push harder!
Rise!
Take a break!
I'm fine.
You need a break.
Shimada, get some water.
If you drive him too hard, he will get too tired before the fight.
Shuhei makes every effort to fill in the gaps in his previous training.
He can handle it.
You look more confident. Good sign.
Heavy breathing.
It wasn't easy for him.
I'm talking about you.
Shuuhei here is a little bit of water.
You've been practicing all night?
Shuhei didn't want to quit training.
I understand your feelings, but don't overdo it.
You need to rest, too.
Nagai-sama, what do you think we should do? Tell.
You don't have to ask me. How would I know?
If the shogun voluntarily renounced power, it means that he does not consider the bakufu regime the best option for governing.
I don't think you need to worry your head in vain.
But I'm worried.
Do you know Sakamoto Ryoma from Tosa?
He was here last night.
Is there any way to prevent war?
Promise you...
Even if the Tokugawa Shogunate decides to launch military action, Yoshinobu will not support it.
In the new system of government, the Emperor will stand above all others.
And its power will be based on the support of the strongest clans, such as Satsuma, Choshu and Tosa.
Tokugawa Yoshinobu will also be an influential figure in the government.
And Satsuma will go for it?
I'll persuade them.
It is necessary to prevent any threat from Satsuma and Choshu.
Perhaps now the country needs just such a person.
Some Tokugawa vassals hate him and want to kill him.
I understood it all.
Protect Sakamoto!
He is the only person who can control Satsuma and Choshu.
We can't lose him.
Obey.
Keep everything secret to avoid unnecessary rumors and disputes.
I brought the tea.
Enter.
Are you used to life here?
No. Can I go back to my room?
Your sister asked me to look after you.
But I have nothing to do here.
Do what you want.
But I can't even think about anything.
I'm surrounded by men.
Is it safe for me to be here?
None of them will offend you.
Would you like to learn the arts?
Dancing, playing the shamisen... or maybe the skill of ikebana?
No, thank you.
Your sister could do everything.
But I'm not her.
What kind of person was my sister?
Was she pretty?
Yes.
Did she look like me?
Were you in love with her?
Maybe I should learn something...
But only horse riding, archery, or the possession of naginata.
Please close the door.
Sensei, it's dangerous for you to walk the streets!
I was hungry. Why didn't you come with me?
Please don't go outside.
I have to pass this Minokichi.
Ito-Sensei asked you, Sakamoto-Sensei, to wear this as a disguise.
Thanks.
A lot of people are looking for you. You need to be careful.
You're taking this too seriously.
Sakmoto-Sensei, may I ask?
Stop calling me Sensei.
I would like to know what will happen to Japan in the future.
When I was in Shinsengumi, the Shogunate thought for me.
But it's different now.
Everything that is not done is for the best.
You were talking about the new system.
The government is formed by the daimyo of the strongest clans with Yoshinobu at the head.
Exactly.
But one thing I can't understand...
After Yoshinobu's death, his Tokugawa heirs will inherit his government post?
No, then it would be the same Shogunate.
The next head of government will be determined by a vote.
This is how the American government works.
The most popular person in the nation becomes the head of the country.
And it doesn't have to be a high-born aristocrat.
Even you, Heiske, can become the head of state.
So I can get into the government, too?
You...
Sorry, I often get involved in someone else's conversation.
How did you find me?
It was easy.
Stop it! I am your ally.
I want to expose the plans of Kondo Isami and Hijikata Toshizo.
We have a common enemy, Kondo.
So let's be allies.
Heiske, this thing weighs on your shoulders.
Sateska, you are not lucky.
Why?
This afternoon I was in the Terada-ya, in Fushimi.
I saw the owner and she told me everything.
Then I was attacked by government police because you set them up.
I know everything.
What the hell are you doing here?
Sasaki-sama of Mimawarigumi ordered me to find you.
Can I kill him?
Forgive me!
Fail.
But he will report you.
He won't say anything.
I'm letting you go. And you forget that you saw me.
In my opinion, an equivalent exchange.
Do you believe him?
Any business begins with faith.
Even in the government.
Everything always begins with faith in a person.
But...
If I'm betrayed, it just means I don't understand people.
Don't betray me
Thanks!
Wait a minute.
Sakamoto is no longer in Kyoto?
I think he might have gone to Choshu.
He must have sensed danger.
This is bad. Looks like we missed it.
Why did you say that Sakamoto left Kyoto?
We received a letter from the Satsuma clan.
And... here, you see, the hieroglyph "Sa" and "Omi-ya".
What would that mean?
This means that Sakamoto is in Omi-ya.
This can't be happening.
The Satsuma clan knows better than you.
They found out that I wanted to find Sakamoto.
Very perceptive.
And you believe them?
You believe the people of Satsuma, not me. Perfectly!
Let him run.
Collect all.
Hell, just a little more...
Good thing I wore chain mail.
I instructed Yamazaki how to find Sakamoto-San.
Was he found?
I will go there immediately after the fight.
Get started!
Victory!
Please arrange a second round.
You won, Shuhei!
He became strong.
I trained him all night, and he tried very hard. The result is obvious.
Shuhei, well done.
Thanks.
Soji!
Sakamoto is in the opposite wing, up the stairs.
Is he alone?
No, he has four customers.
We'll wait until he's alone.
Iwakura should also support us.
I was invited to talk to him.
Give him all the best wishes.
Okubo from Satsuma will also keep an eye on the situation.
I planned to detail my plan for an open door policy.
Don't you want to be a "controller" like Okubo?
It's not for me.
I have appointed him as your bodyguard.
You don't have to worry about me anymore.
He is seriously concerned about the future of Japan.
You should have more of these people around you.
This will be useful for both them and you.
Please take me with you.
You can go too.
Ito-Sensei asked me to stay with you.
Nakaoka will stay with me. Not to worry.
I can't relax while you're here.
Saito Hajime is a well-known sword master from Shinsengumi.
How many people are already on your account?
Never consider.
I know someone like you.
Does it remind you of ISO?
Yes, very...
What?
Have you heard of hitokiri from Tosa?
His name is Okada Izo.
I've seen it more than once.
That's why I know what real murder masters look like.
They kill the first victims with passion.
Then they feel the heavy weight of their lives taken.
And in the end, they stop paying attention to those who have fallen by their hand.
And they kill more and more reluctantly.
What stage are you at?
I won't answer.
And correctly.
What happens after the last stage?
I don't think even ISO knows that.
He was hacked.
How much is left?
Sakamoto and another.
See.
This Is Itakura Kaido.
He helped many people from Tosa.
So no one knew?
Soji asked to hide his illness.
Forgive me.
Why Is Soji?
He coughed up blood back in Ikeda-ya.
Soji asked us to keep quiet.
Is he in a very serious condition?
The doctor had long ago prescribed complete rest for him...
But Soji did the opposite.
I thought he had recovered.
Me too.
I warned you!
This is what non-compliance with the doctor's recommendations leads to!
It's all my fault.
He won't die, will he?
I'm not a seer, I don't know.
You must cure him.
Tell that to Akita.
Make sure he doesn't overwork again.
He can't get out of bed for at least six months.
Can I talk to you?
What ?
Sateska, are you sure?
Sasaki and his men went to Omi-ya.
You need to hurry.
Thanks for the help.
This is the first time you've ever thanked me.
What'll we do?
We're moving out now.
We can't let Mimavarigumi get all the glory.
Wait, that's not what I wanted!
I wanted you to save Sakamoto.
Cateske rights. Our duty is to save Sakamoto-San.
What ?
Our country needs it.
Are you serious?
We won't let him die.
Why would Shinsengumi worry about Sakamoto Ryoma?
What ?
What are you talking about?
You're both crazy!
We are going to Omi-ya.
What for?
The commander wants to save Sakamoto Ryoma.
What ?
But Rema is a wanted criminal, isn't he?
If he is killed, the delicate balance will be disturbed and war will begin.
His death will only benefit the Satsuma clan.
I don't understand anything, but I'm going to get ready immediately.
There will be trouble if there are rumors that The Shinsengumi are involved in this story.
Make it look like a private showdown. Don't wear haori uniforms.
Obey.
We'll sort it out.
Commander, wait!
Don't try to stop me.
You can't go.
I won't let him die.
I sent Nagakura and Harada.
You can't light up near Sakamoto.
Leave everything on them.
Beauty.
Kaido-Sensei, you are a talented artist.
It's my hobby, nothing more.
What are these flowers?
There is still one person with him.
Damn it, stop waiting.
Sakamoto Ryoma signed up under the name Saidani Umetaro.
The one who responds to this name is Sakamoto.
I'm hungry. Let's order dinner.
Sounds good.
Minecci!
What is needed?
Can you make some soup?
There's nothing like a good chicken soup.
I thought you didn't like these soups.
No, no. I love boiled chicken.
I don't like only oily skin.
This is the most delicious!
Come on. Just imagine it and I'm sick of it.
I'm from the Matsushiro clan.
I need to see Sakamoto-Sensei urgently.
Wait a minute.
How can you love chickens if you don't like their skin?
Do you even eat orange skins?
Do you also eat chestnuts with the skin?
Why should I love chicken skins?
Stupid arguments.
Why? Skins and skins should always be discarded.
Well, well, we argue about some nonsense.
After all, I have devoted my life to conducting all sorts of idiotic negotiations.
Saidani-Sensei, long time no see.
Where are you injured?
In the head.
I'm finished.
Heck!
We must leave, or we will be suspected.