Talk:Yamatonokami Yasusada/@comment-98.203.81.168-20151222062135/@comment-27003854-20151222080314

There's a various story or anectdote as of why Okita would cut down a cat. One story said that during his last days he used to see a black cat in his garden, seeing this as a bad omen he wanted to cut down the cat but he was unable to do so because he doesn't have any strength left in him because of his illness. Other story said that he just want to cut down a cat simply because he wants to see if he still have strength left in him to fight alongside the Shinsengumi, but of course he failed--and he dies because of that sickness before he got another chance to fight with his comrades.

Anyway, you can also read this oneshot about Okita and that said cat if you're curious about it.