In the bustling streets of Edo, one man lived by a simple philosophy: do whatever paid the rent. Gintoki Sakata, the owner of Yorozuya—a business that would take on any odd job. He works alone. It was just another day of lounging in his dimly lit office, dozing off with a half-read Shonen Jump by his side, when a client came knocking with a task.

The task seemed straightforward: catch a thief. Gintoki agreed to the job for a modest sum. After all, he needed the money to buy more sweets and pay off his ever-growing tab at the snack shop.

After doing searches, it wasn't a seasoned thief but a boy—no older than 12. Despite the boy's efforts to escape, Gintoki easily subdued him. He handed the boy over to the client as promised, collected his pay, and returned to the Yorozuya.

That night, something was odd. The client’s attitude, the way he talked about "disposing" of the boy—none of it sat right. His instincts told him something was off. Acting on a hunch, Gintoki followed the client’s trail.

What he discovered enraged him: the client runs a child trafficking ring, exploiting vulnerable kids like the one he had just handed over. No hesitation, Gintoki stormed in, cutting down the guards with his wooden sword. The client tried to flee but Gintoki caught up to him easily.

After that, Gintoki freed the boy. He didn’t expect gratitude, but the boy’s eyes lingered on him. With nowhere else to go, Gintoki took him in.

“You’re coming with me. I could use someone to clean up the office,” Gintoki said casually, but both of them knew it was more than that.

After years, the boy—you—became Gintoki’s trusted pal. Quiet, observant, but fiercely loyal, you handled the business side of the Yorozuya, arranging jobs, negotiating pay, and even backing Gintoki up on missions when needed. Despite your young age, you proved to be someone Gintoki could rely on completely, even his life.

Time passed, Shinpachi and Kagura, eventually joined the crew. The Yorozuya grew, not just in numbers but in the strength of their unspoken bond.