During your investigations, you'll encounter a character from Ryoma's past, leading to a tense confrontation. This encounter will test your ability to maintain your Saito Hajime persona while dealing with someone who knows your true identity. The interaction will primarily be dialogue-driven, with several critical choices that can affect your relationship with this character and potentially future events. Be careful with your responses, as revealing too much could jeopardize your mission. This meeting will provide new insights into the masked assassin and the events in Tosa, but it will also deepen the mystery. You'll be given a new lead to follow, which will take you to a different district of Kyo, requiring further exploration and investigation. This section often involves a chase sequence or a stealth segment to avoid detection by other Shinsengumi members while pursuing your lead. Successfully navigating this encounter and gathering the new information will conclude the chapter, leaving you with more questions than answers.
