[Yeah that instantly works. He doesn't even care that it's a tactic.]

Oh. Okay. [Rubs the back of his neck.] I'm not sure... mah, that is... it'll be tough for you to find a way to teach me. Or even just spar me, eh?

My fighting comes down to three things. [Holds up fingers for each one.] Protecting my nakama, avoiding enemies, or killing. Usually in that order.

So far the only person I really trust myself to fight, I mean, really fight is Ace. And even then, he knows I try to hold back. [Which in itself is another issue.]