He joined Shinsengumi in 1864 with Ito Kashitaro and left for Goryo Eji in 1867. Hattori and Ito were assassinated by Shinsengumi because they were planing to kill Kondo Isami. (Incident at Aburano Koji) He was known as the one of best swordman in Shinsengumi.
References
- Shinsengumi Taishi Den (新選組隊士伝) Gakken
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