Kuroda remained silent the entire time that Yomi and Shax were talking, straining his ears to hear. He was able to pick up just about everything except for a few whispers. As Shax approached him, he met the demon's gaze with his own. "I can fight. I've had to do so for over 100 years, fighting for most of those days just to survive." His eyes flickered to the handle of his blade. "I know you don't seem all that crazy about my weapon, but it's very important to me, and I have no intention of getting rid of it for anything." Again, Kuroda kept his reasons for possessing this blade to himself. "If you doubt my strength, then feel free to test me. I'll do it without my sword, if you wish. And as for why I want this job, she's one of few who hasn't attacked me on sight for being what I am. I thought I may have a chance to actually be able to live somewhere I may be accepted. If you will not allow me to stay as her bodyguard, then I ask only that you let me leave peacefully, and I shall leave this place and continue my wandering."