[it's because he's good? chuuya looks satisfied, leaning back in his chair again.]

All of you have been.

...mm, speaking of the rest of you, though. How's Nikkari holding up? I'd ask him, but I sort of get the feeling I'd get less of a real answer that way.

[another one of the swords might be a better source, he thinks, and tonbo is the one who's here.]