It is very likely that. Our strength. But also how well we take to discipline. Even the questioning itself will be a test, not just our answers but how we answered. Were we defensive? Did we try and avoid the questions? [Had they lied? The questions had been all practical for shinki, none questioning their loyalty. Though clearly they had been more direct with the gods. But Suzaku didn't doubt that they already had most of the information.] They are preparing for war and they need to know who they can trust, who will obey them.

[They clearly knew they did not have a group of soldiers in the new gods and shinki. But some people reacted better to authority than others.]