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.
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
It expertly balances Gintama’s signature absurd humor (like Kagura’s social unawareness) with serious action and philosophical differences between former friends. Viewer Takeaways Fans often consider this the true start of