244 — Gintama Episode
: The episode begins exploring Hijikata's history as a "thorny" brat from the countryside, revealing the origins of his strict nature and his connection to the Sasaki family.
: Unlike the rough-around-the-edges Shinsengumi, the Mimawarigumi is composed of elite, high-born samurai. They consider themselves superior, leading to immediate tension between the two law enforcement groups. Gintama Episode 244
: The primary friction in this arc is the rivalry between the "elite" Mimawarigumi and the "low-born" Shinsengumi. : The episode begins exploring Hijikata's history as