He gets surprised for a moment by the looks of his answer. But he keeps composture and a quiet face. He then replies.
".. Yes I understand, I only serve to whom deems to be fit to lead me, and those who were once my friends, are now my foes. Because the loyalty I paid, was betrayed harshly. So shall I. Whatever awaits me, I will only look the way my master looks, a Ronin will stay a ronin forever, but... let me be the first Ronin, with a master."
He then bows to him firmly. And awaits for his answer.