奇策を捨て、武士の誇りをかけて正面からの討ち入りを決断した近藤勇たち。
出陣前、近藤は土方歳三に、戦いの中で天才・沖田総司が「鬼」と化すことを恐れ、沖田の無事を託す。
Abandoning their unconventional tactics, Kondo Isami and his men decided to launch a frontal assault, upholding their samurai pride.
Before setting out, Kondo entrusted Hijikata Toshizo with the safety of the genius Okita Soji, fearing that he might transform into a "demon" during the battle.