to be well prepared

Akito had talent, his loss was not a slight to his skill or effort. But there was a vast gap in experience between the two, perhaps it would be worthwhile having the boy venture to the battlefield in Boreas. Not to depend on the teachings of others, but to test his mettle against foes of fought differently to those in Tojo. Hattori would even say Akito was more talented than he himself had been when he was that young, memories he did not linger on for long, in all honesty. Regardless, he stood a little straighter, but made an effort to relax his muscles, allowed the tension to drain from his form.

His question was indeed a valid one, one the Kaicho considered in silence as the leaves rustled around them. He wondered perhaps if it was a matter of perspective, half of the battle was psychological after all.

"Why do you fight? What is your end goal?"