[ Lalli is still here and still curious -- he's grateful for that, but also a little confused. Whatever, may as well keep talking. ]

...Yeah and 'cause I'm good at it. I killed a bunch'a important people in th' name of divine punishment. [ "Tenchu", the rallying cry of those allied with Takechi Hanpeita. ] A few of 'em were from when I was a bodyguard, though.

[ He huffs a short laugh through his nose. ]

Endin' one life so another can live...Kinda fucked up, huh?