Viewers get the first glimpse into Gintoki's "badass past" as a legendary samurai during the Amanto war, despite his currently irresponsible and carefree personality.
In this episode, Gintoki and his crew at the Yorozuya (Odd Jobs) are hired to deliver a mysterious package. This simple errand quickly escalates when they cross paths with (often called "Zura"), an old war comrade of Gintoki and the leader of a resistance faction known as the Jouishishi. The episode establishes the following: Gintama Episode 5
Katsura’s goal is to overthrow the Amanto (aliens) through radical, sometimes violent, means—a contrast to Gintoki’s desire to live a peaceful (if lazy) life. Viewers get the first glimpse into Gintoki's "badass
Fans often consider this the true start of the story, as the first two episodes were filler specials, and episodes 3-5 focus on gathering the core cast. The episode establishes the following: Katsura’s goal is