[@Kuroyomihime] But, if a grenade is detected then an opponent in a crouching or prone position is far more likely to try to go forward and finishing Grave Trench off with a lethal blade strike would allow the potential for a surprise attack on Kiss Shot.  At least, that's what I was thinking.  With all the grenades going off and the confusion involved in this battle, one more grenade wouldn't draw much attention.

However, if you would like me to adjust this post... or any post for that matter, simply let me know and I will do so.  Then again, this post might work with either version of events.  It just ends up with them in the space where Kiss Shot was standing whether or not the SHOUSUKE starts there.