User blog comment:Nana Aoi666/Konzen/Sanzo/@comment-5424006-20130117164750

Hahaha!

Nobody knows shit. The best way to put it is that the Sanzo party kind of just block it out when anyone calls them Konzen, Kenren, or Tenpou. I think they think the Merciful Goddess it off her rocker and that Homura's just insane to begin with. The funny thing is that even though they don't acknowledge the names, they answer to them. Guess old habits (and old names) die hard.

You didn't miss anything in the manga. In fact in Gensoumaden Saiyuki they never really touch on Saiyuki Gaiden like they did in the anime. Saiyuki Gaiden is its own manga and its own OVA. The story is super cute, but way way sad. Be prepared to cry if you watch it. Oh, but if you are squeamish, I would advise against it. There is lots of blood and a few gory pictures…