Sakamoto's Return and Political Turmoil

Sakamoto secures a pardon and returns to Tosa as a celebrated figure, aligning with the push for modernization amidst the decline of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The chapter details the political landscape, including Tosa Domain's efforts for a new government system, the resignation of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, and the tragic attack on Sakamoto in the violent climate of the time.