[ It can probably read their minds. It can absolutely take away memories, with several known cases already. All of this is really unnerving to realize. ]

Right. We heard the Daitengu's side of things, but not the Kotengu's. We're already fighting on his side, sort of... We could try negotiating again...?

[ It didn't go so well last time, but maybe it's different now. ]

We can use the ofudas as leverage, since he'll need it to open the door.

[ And not all of them wants to go home. It's a very selfish hostage. ]