[That's actually his first hint that there's more competitors involved than just summoned heroes. Up until now, if Balin were to think about it, he might conclude that Kariya was a referee or part of the staff on hand for the tournament in some way.]

[So he shrugs noncommittally.]

Guess it would be. Bringin' anybody back from'a dead's a big deal. Gilgamesh aint'a only one I've met who's from'at tournament, though. I mean, aside from you.