[ why go with metaphorical guns when Hijikata can join you with two (2) real swords?

but FINE. FINE! no, he's obviously displeased being told to sit down? look, he had to convince Tsurumaru to let him go to the festival today and he was finally able to go outside! ]

Nope. I'm staying right here then. Who knows, you might get your ass kicked or something if the people that are trying to set the festival ablaze are stronger than you.

[ he's going to be stubborn about this??? yes. he's stupid. ] Go handle it.