slightly disappointing, with more tao bullshit, the deus ex machina of Senta showing up with his dying breaths, and just the lack of motivation and intelligence by the boss to stay alive, it seemed like just another shonen boss battle.

mind-fuckery at the end about Gabimaru’s past

true, it might not, and spreading self serving disinformation seems to come easily for the kunoichi, so it could be just another of her mind tricks to get an advantage over her current companions.