The confrontation with Ogura over their master came at an unfortunate time but at least the place was convenient. There would be plenty of witnesses to testify that he was indeed ready for all those who would give chase in the name of 'vengeance'. What foolishness. But he could not fault them for pursuing what they saw as justice, when they did not know the whole story. And yet he was reluctant to tell them the truth not only because of the likelihood of their disbelief, but because he did not want to disillusion them as he had been should they accept it.
He was acutely aware of all the eyes on him, how Mugen was enjoying this opportunity to openly observe his skills unhindered far too much and how Fuu's eyes seemed to burn into him. That could not be helped now. He would rather have explained this under more favorable circumstances if he had to at all, but that would have to wait. There was business to attend to, first.
From episode 8.