[ No one else is going to go in! Kogi has to clean up his own messes, right? Even ones that were technically started by swords that don't live there anymore! Not that he's blaming Hotarumaru, who was probably strong enough to make Fishy know who the boss was.

Kogi is not that strong. He is, however, a not-fox--- and that's pretty darn great. ]

That's a great idea, Kashuu. I'm glad you're here to back me up. Yes, here, take my vessel.

[ Dingus squad is a beautiful, terrible thing. He passes his true self over, rolling up his sleeves which immediately slide right back down. ]

Please take care of me. Now, on my count.

[ Silently, Kogi holds up three fingers... then two... then one... then... five. Wait, he's not ready. He takes a deep breath and exhales through clenched teeth before restarting his countdown and actually ending with no fingers...! ]