[Her voice has a hard edge and she speaks precisely. Now's not the time for subtleties.] Sumomo, as well as perhaps every poncle's sword, was created to be a tool to spread awareness of the gods back home in Nippon. It's not only an instrument made for the sake of the gods, but it also uses the power of the Celestial Brush - the thirteen Brush Gods' separate powers.

In short, it's a holy power that can cut Aku. [She nods to his statement about holy bullets.] Perhaps a priest or priestess here can bless your weapon? That's how it was done back home to exercise evil spirits. Though they usually used rosaries and talismans.

...Why the sudden interest, Vash? [What the hell do I have to punch you in the mouth for this time?]