[AH YES, the ever-industrious leader of the Yase village. Kaoru-- quite honestly wants to ditch too, since he's done pasting a solemn expression on his face and repeating the same empty words over and over. It's almost more respectful toward Kazama for him to leave, and part of him is aware of that, too. If their positions were reversed, he sure wouldn't want Kazama to linger around waxing fake poetics about his life and death.

SO:]

The princess is as hard-working as ever, even in such a difficult time. That sort of strength is exactly why Yase is thriving today, I'd imagine. [Nevermind Kaoru's entirely mixed feelings on the matter of Yase in general!!]

You must have a lot of work waiting for you after your return, as well... On behalf of the Nagumo, I hope that I can extend a hand to lighten that burden?

["LET'S FLEE". Free Him...]