[Clearly the rudeness just grew over time until you get to Tenka....nonetheless, it feels very weird to be thanked by a Kumou (Taiko had been his master, and Tenka is his partner) and by Tenka's ancestor at that. So he's quick to shake his head, expression vaguely bemused.]
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There's no need to thank me.
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I will look forward to working with you further.