[ At Koujaku's words, Mitsutada's expression darkens. And it's a significant change, too - the most angry and resentful that he's allowed himself to be for centuries. ]

Of course. [ It's really rare that he discards his usual cheer and optimism, so when he does you know it's something serious. ] Wrecking homes, pulling all sorts of bullshit - there are folks without their families, people being hurt out there. Anyone who says this is fine ...

[ ... can go burn in an earthquake their sins, for all he cares.

But his fierceness quickly deflates, as he vacuums a good part of his anger back in. ]

Reasoning them wouldn't help. Maybe that woman might be a bit better, but I'm not putting my hopes in it. I'll protect everyone with my own strength.

[ Admittedly it hasn't been working as well as he hoped it would, but at least it's a start. ]