This is what the Daitengu said, so take it with a grain of salt, but... being sealed away means his power is still limited. He can give us powers, and strengthen us, but he still needs someone - anyone - to free him.

We found a bunch of old and beaten omamori. I doubt we're the first ones he's ever summoned to help him. We're just the ones who made it the furthest so far.

[Zashiki Warashi, meanwhile, is completely silent. Head bowed.]