I could cry man. When the chapter showed the flashback of when Jisai first held Kojiro, then telling him he'll protect him knowing he can't hear anybody, to even the panel of Kojiro sleeping next to him on the tatami after they survived Fudo... man it's getting to the feels.
It looks like Kojiro is going to pursue the Musha shugyo pilgrimage with Ittosai. Kojiro's feelings for his caretaker are apparent as he looks back and tearfully utters "Ji-ai" knowing his name and painfully expressing the love and respect he has for his caretaker.