Episode Title:
An Encounter in the North.
Episode Description:
The failure for the republic to steal the CSS Stonewall was known as the Battle of Miyako Bay, but the true intention of the New Government Army was to use the CSS Stonewall as bait to kidnap Hijikata, who instead put a stop to this plan despite his badly injured comrades. At Hakodate Port, Yojiro parts ways with Hijikata and travels towards Goryōkaku by foot. Meanwhile, Shiranui is surprised when Kotoha is doing business in Ezo. At the north gate in the former Shogunate military fortress, the Yuguntai lead an attack on Goryōkaku. At the base, Enomoto, Hijikata and Brunet lead a counterattack on horseback, while Sotetsu heads to Hakodate Hospital and takes Kakunojo with him to the battlefield. Upon arriving, Yojiro senses the Head of the Conqueror within Enomoto, but Kakunojo blocks Yojiro as they cross swords, scaring away the Yuguntai. Sotetsu entrusts Kakunojo to protect Enomoto in rebuilding the republic, something Yojiro has yet to understand. While Kakunojo gives a performance to express her dedication in rebuilding the republic, Enomoto gives a speech to encourage the crowd to join them in their cause.
