Original subtitles

On July 20, 1866, during a period of strained relations with Choshu, shogun Iemochi suddenly died.

On July 26, Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu agreed to take over the Shogunate and become the heir to the Tokugawa dynasty.

I decided to speed up the deployment of combat operations.

I will personally command the army.

This should raise the spirits of our soldiers.

Right?

Yes, this is the best way to strengthen the morale of the army.

We must win at all costs.

This war is in the name of the last Tokugawa shogun!

On the eighth of August, Emperor Komei signed a decree that required the shogun to put down the rebellion as quickly as possible.

However, three days later, it became known that part of the Shogunate's army had fled the battlefield.

I will not fight on the battlefield.

But what about our campaign against Choshu?

Cancel it.

We can't let that happen.

This is not a good time for a civil war.

You can use the death of shogun Iemochi as the official reason for the cessation of hostilities.

Or do you see a gap in my plan?

Tokugawa Yoshinobu broke his word and did not become the leader of the army, but on the fifth of December, he was officially appointed the 15th shogun.

But suddenly, three weeks later, on December 25...

The Emperor fell ill with smallpox and died. It was rumored that his death was precipitated by poison.

Is the Emperor dead?!

The death of Emperor Komei, who supported the bakufu regime and personally Matsudaira Katamori, hastened the fall of the Shogunate.

Dorama " Shinsengumi"

Episode 40 Departure Of Heiske

Subtitles by Graft

Why did you let the disease go so far?

Her condition is getting worse.

Are you related to her?

Yes, he's a relative.

You don't leave her alone at night.

Thank you for coming.

Come and see me sometime.

Yamazaki is delayed.

I must arrange for her to meet her sister as soon as possible.

Do you know where she is?

Oyuki really wanted to see her.

Her name is Oko, but she claims to be from Wakasa.

She says that her parents are alive and well and live there.

So it wasn't her?

Where's The Eye?

She's on her way here.

Take care of my sister, please.

You need to conserve your strength, don't say any more.

Thanks.

I leave the Shinsengumi.

The Shinsengumi, I believe, cling too much to the Shogunate.

I believe that the future of the country is a state with an Emperor at its head.

I'll leave the Shinsengumi and I will devote my life to the service of the Emperor.

Any objections?

No!

Heiske...

I understand you're in a difficult position right now.

But it would be better for you to support ito-Sensei.

Certainly.

Sensei is calling you.

January 4, 1867, Kyoto

Nishi-Hongan-JI

Okita-San, would you like to join us?

Kondo Isami, 34 years old

What is needed?

Why did you allow ito to talk privately with your students on New Year's eve?

He said it would be a small private party.

Nagakura was also invited.

And he left the patrol without permission.

I don't think it was just a new year's party.

I've been waiting for you.

Was Saito there?

What were they thinking?

Today, Saito-San was supposed to teach Kendo.

But he left the class without any explanation.

Such actions, in my opinion, are unworthy of a real samurai, eh?

He deviated from the path of the samurai.

It was strange that they were at a party for ito's students.

They must commit seppuku.

There must be a reason...

Do you think it's time to reveal the real reason for the meeting?

I just wanted to have a drink with you, Nagakura-Sensei and Saito-Sensei, as one of the teachers at Shinsengumi.

I am impressed with your hospitality, ito-San.

But, nevertheless, there must be a more serious reason why you decided to invite us.

You will find out in due time.

We have to go to work.

Not worry. I told Kondo-San everything.

The thing is, I want to leave Shinsengumi.

And it would be nice if you left with me.

Look at what the Shinsengumi have fallen to, although until recently they were the mainstay of the state.

Your superiors are concerned only with internal Affairs, only with keeping the squad from breaking up.

Times have changed.

Now is the time to devote yourself only to working for the good of the country.

I'm going to leave Kondo-San and organize my own version of Shinsengumi.

Later, I will invite both Kondo and Hijikata to my house.

As we know from Yamazaki's reports, ito met with the top of the Satsuma clan and high-ranking courtiers.

Clearly, he's up to something.

And he desperately needs Nagakura and Saito.

Damn him! I won't forgive him! Why wasn't I invited?

I'm sure they have their own ideas.

We need to talk to them.

We need someone who can probe them.

Gen-San, can you?

Wait!

I'll go too.

Damn Ito!

Heiske, what do you intend to do?

I'm from the ito dojo, so I'll follow the teacher.

Are you sure he trusts you and needs you?

What do you want to say?

He didn't even remember your name before.

He only came to Kyoto because I talked him into it.

Hmm. So he respects you.

You have some ideas about that, right?

You don't have to leave with him.

Sorry, of course, but I'm staying.

I don't need to leave Shinsengumi either.

I gave my word to Yamanami-San.

Heisuke, I want to persuade ito-San not to leave Shinsengumi.

Kondo-San needs someone like him to anticipate the changes that are coming.

I think that would be the best outcome.

I heard everything!

You're brave, aren't you?

That is?

You left your job to cool off here.

Kondo-San is furious.

Stand. Why is Kondo-San angry?

Ito-Sensei said that he had warned the commander.

No, no, the commander hasn't heard anything and doesn't know anything.

So they didn't tell him anything?

That's why I'm here.

The Vice commander is also very unhappy that you left your post without permission.

Why wasn't I invited?

I thought I was also an important person in Shinsengumi!

We circled around the finger.

I will speak to ito-Sensei immediately.

This is not necessary.

Have you made a decision yet?

Sensei, didn't you tell Kondo-Sensei that Nagakura-San and Saito-San would be with us?

You're right.

Why did you do that?

Now you will not be able to stay in the Shinsengumi.

You have no choice but to come with me.

I need you to create a squad that is better than the Shinsengumi!

This whole meeting was necessary in order to attract you to my side.

Ito-San, your love for Japan is as great as the commander of the Condo.

But there is one difference between you.

He would never use such insidious tricks.

And Kondo believes in people.

You use clever plans to not trust people because you don't trust anyone.

You don't trust us either!

Whatever happens, I will not follow you. Forgive.

If you return to the barracks, you will face seppuku.

So be it.

Wait!

What are you doing?

I won't let Kondo find out about my plans!

You have learned my secret.

So don't get me wrong.

Stop breaking the Comedy. If you have entrusted us with a secret, you must be prepared for the consequences.

Moreover, we will not tell anyone what you encouraged us to do.

Swear.

Forgive.

Sanosuke, come on.

And why didn't you call me?

What stubborn people!

I understand.

So what did he want?

I gave you my word that I wouldn't tell you anything.

Saito, you too?

Listen. Your action...

Enough.

Despite all the circumstances, you must make amends.

We are ready.

I'm placing you under arrest.

Obey.

I don't like it, though.

From all of the above, it is clear that ito-San seems to be about to leave Shinsengumi.

We can't be sure.

What should I do now?

To kill him?

He needed the Shinsengumi.

You said the same thing about Serizawa.

Let me handle this.

You?

All this looks like a confrontation between the dojo Shieikan and ito.

Since I don't belong to the first or second dojo, I can mediate the negotiations.

Leave it to me, Takeda Kanryuu. I'll handle it.

His eyes are burning.

His reputation was tarnished after the incident with Kawai, and now he is trying to earn trust again.

Are we really going to leave everything to him?

No.

Let...

Came Sasaki-sama from Mimiviridae.

After Yoshinobu was confirmed as shogun, I was very busy.

I'm sorry I didn't wish you a happy New Year.

I'm in the same situation. I was too busy to congratulate you, too. I apologize.

Why are you here?

From now on, he will serve under my command.

And it will work in Mimiviridae.

I see you're doing well, Kondo.

Sasaki-San, I don't recommend hiring him.

Let him say what he wants.

We have lost our main ally, the Emperor.

1867 may be a turning point for the Tokugawa Shogunate.

I hope so.

We Mimiviridae and We will work together for the good of the country and the state.

I'm counting on your support.

I'm going to visit the Konkai-Komiyo-JI temple.

Wait here, talk to your old friend.

Thanks.

You don't need to see me off.

I'll see you again.

What are you doing here?

Are you an idiot?

Shut up both of you!

Don't interfere with my life!

You worked for Choshu.

How did you get in Mimiviridae?

Sasaki-San said he was very happy to hire me.

Maybe he likes my bravery.

Why don't you go back to Tama?

No way! Not until I'm famous in Kyoto, anyway!

Well, we will work hand-in-hand, Mimiviridae and the Shinsengumi.

Get out!

The commander thinks you're going to leave Shinsengumi.

Groundless accusation...

Shinsengumi needs both Kondo Isami and ito Kashitaro.

I'm tired of you.

Please leave.

Okay, let's change the subject...

You know, I recently became interested in French.

* speaks French* ^_^

I think the most common language will be English.

You seem to know a lot about languages.

Do you know English?

Certainly.

I said in English, "Please leave."

Our conversation has gone on too long.

Please forgive me...

He's a self-centered idiot.

I wonder if Kondo understands this.

What do you think, do not spill the beans whether Nagakura and Saito?

Nagakura-San and Saito-San will never break their word.

However, we invited them in secret.

Perhaps Hijikata put two and two together and drew conclusions.

What should we do?

We'll get ahead of them.

I want to find out who exactly is at the head of the Choshu rebellion.

The Shinsengumi are required to maintain law and order not only within Kyoto.

And how are you going to do that?

We would like to go to Choshu and become government spies.

We will find out who is the organizer and mastermind of the riots.

Of course, in order for this to be successful, we will have to officially leave the Shinsengumi.

It will be easier for us to act if the Choshu finds out that we are no longer members of the Shinsengumi.

I understand you.

I don't think we have a choice.

Despite your explanations, we can't allow you to officially leave Shinsengumi.

I have already pointed out that this is just a formality.

Do you think there are only idiots in Choshu? They might get suspicious.

No doubt they will gather at the Imperial crypt.

So we can officially be assigned to guard it.

I do not understand.

We will guard the tomb of the late Emperor.

In the eyes of the royalists, this undoubtedly indicates a fervent love for the Emperor.

Since this is all for the Emperor's sake, giving us a short vacation will not arouse any suspicion.

I understand what you mean.

I understand you, ito-San.

Will you give us a vacation?

I'll be glad to.

After all, it is for the sake of the Shogunate.

Not fail.

Everything is going according to my plan.

I wouldn't get involved.

But you gave the go-ahead!

As I listened to ito-San, I had an idea

If his plan can stop the bloodshed, I'll be happy.

And if he does everything he promises, I won't regret "getting involved."

What will happen will happen.

Okay, forget it.

I don't want a repeat of the Serizawa story.

The commander believes that many will follow ito-Sensei.

If we kill ito, they will stop supporting us.

What are you afraid of?

If it comes to armed conflict, we will win.

We can get rid of all dissenters.

I've already given them permission to leave the squad.

The conversation is over.

I wonder what Heiske is going to do.

He's in a difficult position.

Join the ito group.

I think they are going to join the Satsuma and Choshu clans, because they think they will defeat the Shogunate.

I'm going to remove ito.

I will destroy all who follow him.

I need someone to inform me of all ito's plans. You're a match.

Obey.

When it's time to act, be near Heiske and try to save him.

I don't want him dead.

I hear ito-San and his men are already leaving.

I was hoping that Kondo-Sensei and ito-Sensei could come to an agreement and serve the Shogunate together.

And it ended in a split...

What will you do, Heiske?

If ito-Sensei leaves, then my place is next to him.

You speak as if you would like to stay.

I will be honest with you, Okita-San.

If I could, I would have stayed in the Shinsengumi.

We've been through a lot together.

Don't be so naive.

That is?

Did ito-San ask you to follow him?

Then leave together without a shadow of a doubt.

But he didn't ask!

He never asked me for anything!

Ito-Sensei is a good person.

But he still doesn't like me very much.

Not like Kondo!

He never asked what my opinion was.

In the meantime, he even went so far as to deceive Nagakura-San and Saito-San!

But he thinks I will always follow him.

Really?

Well...

This proves once again that he trusts you very much.

He didn't believe Nagakura-San and Saito-San, and that's why he used dirty tricks.

And he trusts you so much that he doesn't even ask if you're going with him.

I don't remember Kondo-San ever asking for my opinion.

He already knows exactly what I think about this or that.

Why does someone who trusts you need to know your opinion every time?

That's why I said you were simple-minded.

It's good that you trust someone so much that you understand each other without words.

You still haven't matured.

I will never surpass you.

Come on.

You have always been a role model for me.

Enough!

And I always wanted to be like you.

I don't know why, but...

I wanted to surpass you in something.

And that's what I've been working on all this time.

But you are always one step ahead.

I don't think I'll ever be better than you.

I envy you.

And I envy you.

Why?

Let this secret be my parting gift.

I'm going to die soon.

I have tuberculosis.

Not happening.

It's not easy to believe, is it?

Do the others know?

Hijikata-San knows.

I think Kondo-San is also suspicious.

But you're the first person I've told the whole truth to.

Perhaps I won't live to see spring and cherry blossom.

It is very likely that I will not see my sister and friends from Tam again.

I envy you everything.

Your health.

That you will live to see the spring.

And what you will see next spring.

Don't think you'll never get better.

We can fight again sometime.

You put me down with one punch.

Not now, anyway. I hope I can become stronger.

Don't overdo it.

Perhaps we could match the speed.

Good luck.

March 20, 1867

Shimada-San, don't cry.

He doesn't leave Kyoto.

Come eat at our very place.

WE'll be waiting for you.

Thanks.

All of Shieikan's students have always treated me very well.

So you're not from Sheikan!

This is our parting gift.

Heiske will always be the commander of the Eighth Shinsengumi division.

Everything will be as we decided.

If anyone else joins your Imperial crypt security team, we will be very unhappy.

You, in turn, must ensure that your people who are still members of the Shinsengumi will not be joined by outsiders.

Obey.

Prepare an agreement.

And please don't accept anyone who breaks away from our group and returns to Shinsengumi.

This will be fair.

Perfectly.

Heiske, your service with us is complete.

You, as the commander of the Eighth Shinsengumi division, have been helping to protect law and order in Kyoto all these years.

You were in the first wave of the Ikeda-ya assault.

Help ito-Sensei in everything.

You have my permission to leave the Shinsengumi.

But you will always be our comrade.

What we went through together is not forgotten.

Live as befits a commander of the Shinsengumi.

Obey.

And...

When it's over, come back.