When Hijikata was first captured, Aoto revealed his identity as a "new disciple of Shiwei Hall" to Hijikata, so he already knew that the one who captured him today was his new junior disciple.
Hijikata looked at Aoto with curiosity, surprise, and various complex emotions in his eyes.
"Speaking of it... I haven't formally introduced myself to you yet."
Hijikata straightened his clothes and then stood upright.
"Nice to meet you."
He said seriously to Aoto.
"I am a disciple of Shiwei Hall: Hijikata Toshizo."
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Aoto and Nishino's capture operation this morning can be described as perfect.
While Aoto was handling Hijikata, Nishino smoothly and effortlessly captured Kin'emon who escaped in his direction.
Nishino is the holder of the "directory" of the Beichen One-Sword Style. He actively approached Kin'emon, drew the jitte from his waist, and used it like a sword to take Kin'emon down with just one strike, successfully arresting him.
