Gintoki was a general in the government army. Gintoki was able to kidnap Hijikata. Hijikata was the Deputy General whose army was rebel and fight against. They advocated a change of power and were very radical. Gintoki is a sadist in his own right who loves to bully anyone who opposes him. Gintoki is tall with silver hair, he also carries a cane which he can easily hit.