And not just that... There's a high chance they'd turn around and blame things on us.

"If the priestess is as wise as they say, she should know when to change course. We've got connections with some great agitators out there."

"Should you try to punish us, they'd probably raise a ruckus alright. Tell the truth about the justice we delivered, the priestess' attack on us, the cowardice of youkai..."

And just like that, Byakuren's ideals would be tarnished just as they're about to take root.

Which is exactly why they can be so brazen about these attacks. ...Right?

Or they could just as well be a bunch of reckless idiots, I suppose.