[They really are all so affectionate, huh... Sousei's curious about this Haru's hidden depths, but for now, he'll let that one go. It's not his business anyway, right now.

But here Sousei is, to bring up the truly philosophical! He's talked this over with Souza, with Kousetsu, and with Tsurumaru, and it's perhaps the last of the group that really bothered him most. Talking as if there is no choice, when the sword... well, perhaps the sword can't pick its wielder when in sword form, but isn't it simply outdated to think in that way when the circumstances have changed, isn't it...?

Besides, this is edging towards depressing territory. Is it really the fate of swords to be left behind by history when their time is done? It seems wrong. His expression tightens somewhat, but his hands on Kashuu's are as loose as ever.]

I see. Then that is how it is.

[He's aware his opinion isn't always wanted, but even so..... well, he's bad at not giving it.]

...For what it is worth, I do not believe a sword's purpose ends when there is peace. [Nor at a sword ban, nor when it is broken. Hadn't Soramaru's swords ended up saving him, despite being broken and tarnished?] The true purpose behind a sword's existence is to protect what is important. That will always be necessary.

So don't go assuming your job is finished even after this war is completed.