"Perhaps I was unwise to say so. From Kouga's skill alone, I believe he is our best chance." Tsubasa was aware that he had answered too quickly. He didn't intend to mislead Jabi, but thought it better that she find out after he had told Rin. Although it seemed unfair to bring Rin's closest friend home only to then tell her that her brother had been marked with the curse, there was no other alternative, "until we know more, we can't say. That is our biggest obstacle."