Takasugi instead stabbed himself, aided by Oboro, whose blood also poured through his body. Utsuro discovered his own body lying on the ground. Gintoki and Utsuro are at odds. However, they realize that they need to stop fighting and work together to find a solution to save Lady Takasugi. During this time period, Lord Takasugi was planning to start a war against Edo Japan. So he ordered his son to go to war even though he was only 15 years old. When Takasugi refused, his father killed him. After hearing this news, Gintoki decides not to fight with Utsuro anymore and vows to kill Lord Takasugi. However, before he can do so, he is killed off-screen by one of Takasugi's men. Now Utsuro is alone in the world and has no choice but to continue his quest for justice. He finds out that there is another son of Takasugi named Jiro who is still alive. So he goes to search for him throughout Japan. During his journey, he meets many new friends who help him get through this difficult time in his life. Eventually, he finds Jiro who is now a grown up and living in Edo Japan.