They're all going to need a dip in the spring, and Gojyo's already planning to sit on Tsuzuki if that's what's needed to drag him to the doctor (healing powers or no, ayakashi bites have got to be filthy, and he doesn't want to think about what kind of infection they could grow if left untreated). His large, sharp weapon flashes again in the dim light as he tries to chase the ayakashi back through the narrow doorway, but they've already learned that the damage the blade causes, while painful, is temporary.

With a low growl that sounds far too much like a laugh for his taste, the ayakashi begin their advance again.

"I'll explain later," he yelps, waving the spade end of his staff wildly at the oncoming monsters. "Just say my name!"