I think my issue with the kage was simply that it was an obvious anime/manga ploy for a character to use. At least it is a one time thing. It is a logical plot progression and it's not unrealistic - I was just a tad disappointed that he went so graphic and then made it fake. We didn't need the slicing and blood if it wasn't gonna be real - ya know?

I don't care too much if Soi Fon wins or not, but there is the problem of him facing someone else. Genryuusai, perhaps, since they have very similar sounding voices on the anime. Maybe his ultra age will cancel out Barragan's aging power - or maybe not...I dunno. I have a feeling we've a lot more to see from him yet though.

Juu/Shun/Stark. Hrm. I guess we'll see. Remember whatever Barragan can do, Stark is one step stronger - right??

...And you do realise it was your fan babbling that got me writing about Juu and Shun in the first place...right? XD. You should take responsibility for your actions!! ;)