_{[ Some shounen heroes have grand introductions, but it isn't exactly Gintoki's style. He'll boast, sure, but probably not in the same way any other protagonist might. He pauses, swallowing what little bit of oden is left in his mouth. ]}

Me? An introduction? Tch. A person like me, who is in 66 volumes of manga, shouldn't have to introduce himself—
_{[ He pauses, BUT BEFORE CHIBITA CAN REPLY: ]}

Sakata Gintoki.
_{[ ... he introduces himself anyway. ]}