![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/nQLs5RGR2bVzQSzC6VaAXjbQcF8.jpg)
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/x98F4iTVwojYvpngeGbr9SXss7M.jpg)
Where the Bonds Lead
The Shinsengumi learn of Itou's plot to assassinate Commander Kondou. The Shinsengumi is dispatched to Itou's compound, in spite of concerns over Heisuke's safety. After Itou is assassinated, Saito and Chizuru confront Heisuke directly, and persuade him to fight alongside them against Itou's men. Meanwhile Souji, severely weakened by his tuberculosis, is approached by Kaoru, who reveals his true identity and offers him a vial of the "medicine" that would heal him and make him a Rasetsu. Back at Itou's compound, the Shinsengumi forces are surrounded by Itou's men, Shiranui, and Amagiri. Heisuke engages Amagiri in battle, and is brutally attacked.
Writing:
Stars:
- Osamu Yamasaki
- Tsunekiyo Fujisawa
Stars:
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/xvsd7GAKy4cl0IT3jxjPIAZDf1r.jpg)
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/Ad0PPg4C6e2EbmyyJrr1pteYEEp.jpg)
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/f1pZ9PsgkHD6iodu8oWy9eabhYv.jpg)
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/8QN5srUNDDC65nUZNE7QngD6Tw5.jpg)
Other episodes for this season
![The Snowflake Capital](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/7CTRjMVxLlVcYSEciSKx2r71xma.jpg)
![Turbulent Beginnings](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/cBdSPW4Sm7x6A6wbyr5R3BQiFeF.jpg)
![Twilight Blossom](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/qAgF7qNfEeBI1kFDne5FtLu8jHy.jpg)
![Visitor from the Dark](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/dF2D3EpEAONVZc7Nf9XRYz7FOWr.jpg)
![Rivaling Blades](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/2qHa17vKj2qmouX9gfPsvA4Dcd.jpg)
![The Demon's Lifeline](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/ncjXcMVLWVWXznl9BrVax9X3Izx.jpg)
![Fate of a Fetter](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/vxYV4QSIQpqCD3FQTz1dFPWwhF0.jpg)
![Fleeting Dream](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/jRbk3NkEJwxBVT2AgDKr9S0NnJc.jpg)
![The Trails of Carnage](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/tkOeRSPRpxWM5YUFbS0SoRqrTye.jpg)
![Where the Bonds Lead](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/nQLs5RGR2bVzQSzC6VaAXjbQcF8.jpg)
![The Fallen One](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/5t0vQuiBS3jtI3CwyV7YdtGacCY.jpg)
![On the Opposite Side of Arms](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/2ZW35MgUOWtjZeXNOSTej4lJ5Bd.jpg)