One must not infringe the samurai code. (prohibition of combats unworthy of a warrior)
One is not authorized to escape from office. (prohibition of rescinding one’s contract)
One is not allowed to arbitrarily raise money. (prohibition of furnishing materials from others)
One must not arbitrarily handle litigations. (prohibition of rescinding combat status by means of negotiation)
One is not authorized to engage in personal conflicts. (prohibition of battles outside of the Master’s instruction)[1][2]
Hijikata takes damage whenever he breaks a prohibition, but his parameters rise in exchange. Breaching all prohibitions will render him immobile.[1][2]
Normally, breaching the prohibitions which a Shinsengumi regimental soldier would have never been allowed to breach would gradually render one insane. It is the embodiment of his resolution and madness; of one who still aspires to be Shinsengumi, even after he threw away his pride as a warrior.[1][2]
