Not long after Masanosuke begins working as a bodyguard at Katsura-ya, he is struck with an affliction called “Edo disease,” which is the colloquial term for beriberi. Seeking help to recover from his illness, he goes under the care of the “Elder,” an old man who frequently helps the “Five Leaves” with their various jobs. Masanosuke asks the Elder for advice on whether he should join the gang. The Elder quickly replies that Masanosuke should quit while he still can.

In the modern world, Hinohara Arata's family knows something is different about Arata, but they continue to try to converse with him despite their confusion. In Amawakuni, Hinohara Arata has made it out of Gatoya and is heading toward the Capital. Alon...

Our own president of the student council at Hakuo Academy: Hinagiku Katsura. Excelling in both literary and military arts, in both brains and beauty, she's basically unrivaled. But when she's in love, she just can't be honest with her feelings. "This c...

A request from Minster Mizuno Saneyoshi has requested for Mugai to perform an insect extermination. Mugai has picked Jinbei to accompany him, but won’t explain why…