"I once had abilities like that, though the element I used was fire." Homura's displeasure at the past tense of his words bled into his voice; it was by far the most frustrating aspect of this place for him. "But my strength has been greatly diminished since I found myself here. It is possible that I have been reincarnated as a human since my death. Or..."

Homura frowned slightly. Though he hadn't taken much time to consider it, he had noticed something missing from Sanzo from the start, something the man was willing to die to protect.

"It is entirely possible the forces that placed us here have ways to strip powers as well. They certainly seem able to identify items that give their owners power."

Like Sanzo's scripture.