Exactly. I suppose I have Tamamo to thank for making it happen.

[ this is part of why he likes chuuya - he wouldn't make a bad commander, or even a bad master. ]

This demon just so happened to pick the right host to play to my weaknesses, that's all. Tactically, it was the best choice he could have made. Under any other circumstances, I would have fared much better - or at least damaged him more before falling.

[ with this, kanesan's smile fades and he dips his head in a slight bow. ]

I'm sorry to have failed you. I was hoping to lend my sword to you for a while longer.