Utsuro states that the concept of an "end" is both a convergence and a release; that it can release everyone's bonds. He adds that there will be vicious cycles of wars and the pain and suffering created from them if this "end" doesn't happen and chastises the quiet Gintoki for refusing to accept it. For continuing to suffer as he decides to kill his master, Utsuro declares that he is forced to kill his student as a few more Naraku assassins arrive. The zombie army, lead by a man Nobume reveals is the third of the Naraku Three Crows named Hitsugi, rushes toward them. To almost everyone's surprise, Gintoki abruptly stabs Hitsugi through his crossed arms, the bokken going clean through and pushing him into the other attackers. Hitsugi is stabbed by their blades and Gintoki finishes it off by