learn and learn well

"Mm." Hattori confirmed in a deep rumble, not at all surprised Akito had arrived. "Tell me, what do you intend to do." He wished to know before he opened the gate and let the boy loose on the feline. As the boy was quickly learning, there was more to fighting than being faster, stronger, it took cunning and know-how, a willingness to embrace underhanded tactics if needed.

The cat snarled at the boy, its gaze flickering between the two of them as it paced, shoulders hunched and tail twitching.

"The beast is fierce, it will see you dead if you give it the chance."