That's why I should step down before them...

If I do that, they shouldn't chase the rest of you.

Please stop.

If you do that, nothing has any meaning.

If you're gone...!

Without Hijiri Byakuren, we...

This is bad.

I can sense more pursuers massing at the main gate.

We have to hurry up and decide... If they come inside, the object of worship will be in danger as well.

No... No, I can't...

Shou.