[Akechi runs a gloved hand down the center of the knife, pressing his thumb briefly against the sharpened edge as if to test it without slicing. It's a different style to Ren's knife, but they're similar enough that it's not hard to adjust for it. Experimentally, he gives the blade a toss from his left hand to his right, testing the grip in his off hand as well.]
If it comes to a real fight in the future, I will need to be able to hold my own. Going easy on me will instill me with a false sense of my own skills. Therefore, the harder you fight, the more you're helping me learn.
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[Akechi runs a gloved hand down the center of the knife, pressing his thumb briefly against the sharpened edge as if to test it without slicing. It's a different style to Ren's knife, but they're similar enough that it's not hard to adjust for it. Experimentally, he gives the blade a toss from his left hand to his right, testing the grip in his off hand as well.]
If it comes to a real fight in the future, I will need to be able to hold my own. Going easy on me will instill me with a false sense of my own skills. Therefore, the harder you fight, the more you're helping me learn.