E8. Episode 8

Thanks to Saito, who had hidden himself within the Ito faction, the Shinsengumi have information that Ito is planning to assassinate Kondo. Hijikata orders Nagakura and Harada to go and kill Ito and the rest of the Goryo-eishi. And, if he stands against them, to cut down Todo as well. Chizuru speaks up out of worry for Todo, but Hijikata doesn't listen. Then, one night, the Shinsengumi and the Goryo-eishi finally confront each other. Amidst the fighting, Nagakura and Harada run into Todo, but...!