"The forbidden technique that I use damages my body in return and things are getting difficult." Yoite explained softly. "I knew that was going to happen."

He'd made his choices, at least, in the past. He wasn't sure how he felt now.

"Yes." He responded easily enough. "I'm a tool for the clan leader to use. A ninja assassin. I...want to protect Miharu. Making that choice, I knew he would send people after me." He expected it. "I'm strong enough." He didn't think he would die by anyone else's hand, at least.