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The 'Newly Chosen Unit',
or 'Shinsengumi', was formed in 1863.
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Quartered in Kyoto's Mibu area...
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...this group of masterless samurai
was charged with keeping the peace...
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...as the Shogun's power ebbed.
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I first saw Yoshimura
among a group of recruits...
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...selected by our Lieutenant,
Toshizo Hijikata.
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'Listed' swordsmen and above.
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First, Kanichiro Yoshimura.
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Sir!
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From Morioka, Oshu Clan.
North Star One-Sword School. Licensed.
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He's the same school as you, Ito.
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Never seen him.
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Mr. Nagakura...
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How about trying one
with a real sword?
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Okita!
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It's all right. They're not sharp.
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Your school doesn't train
with real swords, does it.
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That's right, sir.
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Go easy on me.
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He might miss. Wear a protector.
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I might miss, too.
You wear one as well.