[[Kondo Isami|Kondô Isami]], the commander of Shinsengumi, visited [[Katsu Kaishu|Katsu Kaishû]] in [[Edo castle]], where he received the order to take over [[Kofu castle|Kôfu castle]] to block the Imperial troops<ref>Some researchers say that Katsu wanted the Shinsengumi to be away from Edo.</ref>. | [[Kondo Isami|Kondô Isami]], the commander of Shinsengumi, visited [[Katsu Kaishu|Katsu Kaishû]] in [[Edo castle]], where he received the order to take over [[Kofu castle|Kôfu castle]] to block the Imperial troops<ref>Some researchers say that Katsu wanted the Shinsengumi to be away from Edo.</ref>. |