Sanosuke & Nishiki Paintings While browsing amongst a collection of nishike paintings, Sanosuke finds a piece detailing his former captain, Sagara. He discovers the painting was made by a man named Tsunan Tsukioka, who he recognizes as an old friend, fellow member of the Sekihōtai, and Sagara's protégé. Upon reuniting with him, Sanosuke learns that, despite ten years passing since the army's disbandment, Tsukioka remains loyal to the Sekihōtai's cause and plans to use a cache of incendiary bombs to launch an attack on Tokyo, destroying the Meiji government...