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The work is not hard, but it is time consuming. Jakuchō Helps by passing you the materials as it requires your entire body at times to hold things in place. There is so much to fix, that It would be better if a master came and simply rebuild the entire shrine from the ground up. Ryūjin leers are you while you work, and threatens his wrath should you accidentally collapsing his shrine. She did not need to explain who the great dragon kami is at all, as you had many run ins with his two faced personalty growing up on the shores of the sea.
There is too much work to be done to ever finish repairing this shrine, but at the same time no reason to ever stop. Eventually, you are rescued from your endless labour by the arrival of Yuki. He shouts a greeting from the courtyard, the shrine maiden is first to greet him but you are soon to follow. Sweat runs from your brow and you have long since abandoned your kimono. Seeing you exit the shrine with the miko in such a fashion leaves you upon for attack.
"I'm not interrupting anything am I? Should I come back?" Its a crude joke, and you don't find it funny. Despite nothing happening, recent events have made that type of comedy unpalatable. Happily, It simply goes over Jakuchō head.
"I come bearing gifts. Behold, three steamed buns. One for the messenger, one for the hardworking swordsman, and one for our hostess."
Its been a long time since the culinary invention of the bun has spread over the island, but to Jakuchō its a rare treat. She keeps well her regal bearing, but the methodical way she consumes the bun betrays her poverty.
"So, how have you been surviving? I see your warden has kept you busy. That is wise."
"Just fine. What can you tell me about my imprisonment? Have you finally cleared my name? Or at least found out the reason?"
Yuki simply waves away your question. "I didn't even ask nor look, sorry swordsman but I have been quite busy. Not only that, I see no reason to inquire anymore. Doing so only makes my unseen enemies more suspicious of your importance. I have come to the conclusion that those who have imprisoned you, and my quarry, are one in the same. Once I conclude this investigation, you will probably go free by proxy."
So in other words, your freedom is tied to his success. How fortunate for him. He is eventually going to ask you to do something for him, like at the bath house, but this time he is going to be more upfront. That is a certainty. To commemorate your pseudo partnership, you inform him about the umbrella, and the men you followed. Revealing to Yuki the connection between the bath house and the gambling den. As a bonus, you tell him of the secret entrance as well.
