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In [[1867]], his request of leaving the Shinsengumi was admitted and
In [[1867]], his request of leaving the Shinsengumi was admitted and
[[Kondo Isami]] held farewell party for him.
[[Kondo Isami]] held farewell party for him.
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After the party, it is believed that Takeda was assassinated by [[Saito Hajime]] on the way to the Satsuma han residence.
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After the party, it is believed that Takeda was assassinated by [[Saito Hajime]] on the way to the Satsuma han residence. (There is an alternative theory that someone else assassinated Takeda.)
Takeda's comrade [[Kato Higuma|Katô Higuma]] was later ordered to commit [[Seppuku]], possibly due to Kanryûsai's prior actions.
Takeda's comrade [[Kato Higuma|Katô Higuma]] was later ordered to commit [[Seppuku]], possibly due to Kanryûsai's prior actions.