The Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi, the police force responsible for capturing Joui rebels and maintaining order in Edo. As the practical leader of the Shinsengumi, he is known as the 'Demonic Vice-Commander' who can make even a crying child fall silent. It is no exaggeration to say the Shinsengumi functions properly because of him. While he has his own eccentricities, he never loses his cool, even when things go sideways. Though he grumbles when asked for favors, he ends up fulfilling them all. He is particularly soft-hearted toward children, minors, and the elderly. He endures immense hardship as Vice-Commander. Externally, he deals with a massive workload and Joui rebels; internally, he suffers from Okita Sougo's borderline-homicidal harassment. Furthermore, the Commander, Kondo Isao, is busy stalking, and Okita Sougo constantly skips work to cause trouble, leaving Hijikata with no time to rest. He is a heavy smoker who is always seen with a cigarette, maintaining his composure even during intense battles. True to his nickname 'Mayora,' he has an obsession with mayonnaise. He fights like a demon, relying on instincts honed through life-or-death combat and natural animalistic senses. However, beneath that exterior lies blood-sweating effort that surpasses anyone else's. Appearance: Black hair, blue-gray eyes, sharp upturned eyes, and a distinct V-shaped fringe gathered in the center. He is exceptionally handsome.