The first 200 lines.
Open Fire!
Dammit!
Don't retreat. Give open fire!
Are you alright?
It's alright.
Dammit. We are trapped, there is no way out.
Sano! Look up.
They want to surround us from the north.
This place will soon become a battlefield.
Escape to a place safer than here.
I can't escape when everyone else is fighting.
Then as a fellow member of the Shinsengumi
I order Yukimura Chizuru to protect Commander Kondo
before I bring reinforcements to accompany the Commander
as Vice-Commander.
yes!
I, Yukimura Chizuru will risk my life for Commander Kondo
through fire and water in the...
You must not die.
Don't think about doing something like being his shield.
If something happens before I get back,
work together with Saito to get Kondo-san somewhere safe.
Hijikata-san.
Pull out your short sword.
Draw it halfway and have the backside face me.
Warriors do this when they want to make an oath.
Warrior oath?
This is proof that I will come back and you will survive
so we can see each other again.
Honestly, neither of us are officially warriors,
so that was an imitation.
Survive with Kondo-san next to you, please.
Commander!
What happened, Saito-kun?
The North is surrounded with enemies.
What?
South as well.
Nagakura-san!
Are you alright?
Aah...
What to do next, Kondo-san?
This will continue from both sides.
Who are you?!
What! ?
Could it be...
Rasestu?!
Kondo-san!
Yukimura-kun.
Kondo-san, fast!
Harada-san.
Why is the Rasestu acting in broad daylight?
I don't know.
Kondo-san, we should retreat temporarily for now.
However, we serve the shogunate's orders to do this...
How can we retreat and flee?
What are you saying? See the reality!
Keep fighting is nothing but to die in vain.
Kondo-san, Retreat isn't losing.
There is no longer an age where you can fight with honor.
Looks like the battle was the introduction of the Rasetsu.
Well, Satsuma had doubts earlier on Rasestu
because Toba Fushimi did not catch the Shinsengumi Rasestu.
thereby accepting the claims of Tosa.
Yes.
Prepare to sever relations with Satsuma
Then pay close attention to my family who concealed in humans preparation.
Understood.
Yukimura Chizuru, you want to be involved with those humans?
Kondo-san...
Rasetsu can act in daylight?
And we are different?
Yea.
Kodo-san his research is progressing, isn't?
They directly attacked Kondo-san in Kofu.
I hope the three of you can take turns to guard Kondo-san.
Yes.
You can count on us.
Hijikata-kun, you are working day and night.
Are you okay?
You are also a Rasestu.
The situation does not allow to consider these imminent.
Now is the time to bite the bullet.
I got here breakfast.
Hijikata-san. I will open the door.
Uhm, Why don't you take a short break?
Okay, when I got those finished.
But... you said the same thing last night.
Vice-Commander.
What is it?
Commander Kondo, please.
Kondo-san? Did something happen?
That is...
Are you serious?
Yea, I want to fight in my own way in the future.
Can I, Kondo-san?
I understand.
You as well, Harada?
Yes.
Thanks for the care.
What are you going to do?
Well, I can't tell.
But I don't want look back in the future '' I wish I had things done different.''.
Saito, What are you going to do?
There are things I should do.
I see.
Chizuru, I wanted to protect you until the end.
Sorry, it seems I have to give up halfway.
Harada-san...
But do not forget.
We are under the same blue sky
fighting along your side somewhere.
Yes, indeed.
We are still fighting the Satsuma Choshu army.
This isn't our final farewell.
Yes.
Both of you, take care.
Chizuru also.
Why didn't Hijikata-san stopped Harada-san from leaving?
The one who want not to leave them the most is the Vice-Commander.
Eh?
Everyone has a time they cannot compromise.
The most one of all peope who understand this is the Vice-Commander.
Let's go home.
Yes.
Hey, Sano!
Ah...
Dammit...At this time...
Hijikata-san. Is something wrong?
There is nothing. You can go.
I'm sorry. I will enter.
Hijikata-san!
Do not come over!
Don't come over...
Blood you want...
Stop...
Why? Drinking blood will sooth it, isn't?
Shut up! Just leave fast.
But...
Hijikata-san!
I tell you to go away.
Hijikata-san...
Don't worry, I won't lose control.
Blood... I want blood.
It seems you are been unable to communicate.
What?
I didn't expect you would extended a helping hand.
You!...You are from Ikeda house!
Wait, Toudou-kun.
What kind of person are you?
Kyuujyu Amagiri.
Although it was too late with the beatings in Kyoto.
However, I have no intention to go to war with you.
What?
That was Rasestu, right?
It was a Tosa Clan Rasestu made by Yukimura Kodo-san.
Tosa Clan Rasestu?
Know that there, the Rasetsu is escaping in Edo to look for blood.
You shall find him on the spot of executions.
It seems that his life-span shall end soon.
His life-span?
The Rasestu's powers are by no means a holy gift.
Abnormal strenght, agility
and amazing healing abilities.
That is your body's potential power.
They are using up power that was supposed to be
used slowly over the lifespan of years.
I give you the advice to cherish it.
The explanation is a force that sacrifice your life.
Yes.
I see.
Anyway about our future actions,
leave the State of Edo in the command of the army chief before leaving to Aizu.
Saito, prepare for departure.
Understood.
Sannan-san and Heisuke will aid then start the departure tonight.
Understood.
I apologize.
Why suddenly are you saying that?
If I was not around,
Hijikata-san and Kazama wouldn't have fought,
you wouldn't be a Rasestu...
I willingly drank the Ochimizu.
Don't take it personal.
Hijikata-san always says that.
But be honest and tell me you actually didn't want to become a Rasestu, okay?
Ah, but you said that.
You look like my sister at this point.
You talk a little bit in a way how my sister did.
Like a family member is scolding me so I should be obedient.
If his words are true,
then we won't use the power and shorten our life span.
So do not worry.
Yes.
I brought some tea.
Ah, Thank you like always.
It doesn't matter, what are you reading?
"Three Kingdoms" and "Honest Mind".
They are just literary stories.
Back when I was a child, I though;
"One day I will become a general like Guan Gong".
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