Forced Regression Technique

In order to get around the fact that carrying tens of thousands of tetsuchū would invariably cause them to crush his body, Shinan developed a technique that helps make them easier to carry. This technique works by reverting them to a state closer to their more basic cousins. When Shinan needs them for combat, he releases the technique allowing them to regrow their exoskeletal armour. However the process takes several minutes to complete and the bugs usually take refuge under his skin. This technique essentially gets rid of their incapability to be used for stealth. Allowing Shinan to plant them in locations before hand, or hide them within his flesh away from the enemies presence before unleashing them in a buzzing swarm of miniature blades.