>>281706713
>There should have been a better excuse for them not being in the action.
Guarding the remaining Blade Holders because they're the toppest of dogs is a good excuse. Its not even an excuse, thats just a legit reason to have them away for now.
You forget that after Samura turns heel, everything is supposed to be in a cold war limbo state. Kamunabi are backing off to let Samura and the Hishaku chip away at each until something blows up between them. Hishaku are backing off because they need a week to find out the location of the remaining two Blade holders.
Its supposed to be a short breathing moment while everyone figures out what to do whats next.
Chihiro and the Masumi, as well as the Hishaku, are taking advantage of that lull. It makes sense that Shiba and Hiyuki would be held back.
Its not Hokazono's fault that you faggots are retards who lack reading comprehension.