The General tells the gigolos that he wants them to practice their martial arts. He tells them that the Emperor is in a bad mood, and that they should not slack off. He also tells them not to tell anyone about his liking for them. He says that he will keep them as "shields against the emperor" . The General then tells them to take off their masks and let them see his true face. He explains that he has a strange disease that has made his voice sound different and his wound on his face look worse. He wants the General to know that he is the most persistent and loyal person in the mansion. He asks the General not to change his appearance, but to remove his mask so that they can see his real face.