[ Musashi got a read of the situation, even as it was changing, and realized her presence had just significantly amped up the energy of the crowd. She'd been coming in just to get Aerith out, at first, but now... Well.

The temperature of the room had changed. And she realized, now, what she'd have to do in order to make sure Aerith got out of there safely. And honestly...

That was fine by her. If she were pressed, she preferred to fight her way out of bad situations over talking, anyways.

She motioned for a boken to be tossed her way, catching it out of the air. ]

Then let's show them what happens to cheaters...

[ She held the boken level with her eye, pointed at the gaggle of Shuten thugs on the other side. ]

You stand across from the Sword Saint of Tamamo. I'd make your peace with the gods, if I were you.

[ ... And maybe she could play to the crowd, a little. ]