As long as your head is clear.

[he takes a moment to clap a hand to Yukimura's shoulder before turning to the battle at hand]

I have been sent with reinforcements from Shu. We received rumors that Orochi's demon army was awake again and moving toward this location. They should support the flank while we press on to the fortress. [and here he adds a polite nod toward Saitou, since now is a difficult time for proper introductions and bowing and all that]