"What good would it do?" Tatsumi shook his head slowly. In truth, he hated Tsuzuki's pain as much as Byakko did, but the rational part of his mind, the part that could see the costs and the gains and the final results, knew the reality of the situation "I know it is hard on you both, but we're all weakened here. In the end, we can't overpower them we have to go about this rationally, or you won't be able to help Kurosaki-kun once he's released."

The secretary looked to the pair, then sighed softly. "None of us like it, Tatsumi-san. But we can't be reckless when we've already been so handicapped. Kurosaki-kun will have a hard time, yes...but this way he won't have to worry about you while he faces Muraki-sensei."