[ Lio just had to balk for a moment. Less what Itto said, but more the pure sincerity behind it. It felt like getting hit by a truck. He just had to take a moment to digest the exchange, let it sink in and determine that...

This guy was an idiot. ]

The curse was dispelled but we're still dealing with the fallout. That's why the Shuten Clan is out here cleaning up.

[ A heavy sigh. He felt a headache coming on, but Itto had thoroughly deflated his frustration, either way, leaving instead just... exhausted acceptance of the fact that, once again, he was dealing with a dumbass.

At least he was a nice dumbass. He liked those, if he was being more honest with himself. ]

Just... help me get a new ladder, okay?