Ugh. Of course. Of course he wants Akechi to protect him.

His face contorts into a tight, pinched scowl. "Then find a bat or another blunt object and start there. Or you could simply stay back and let the rest of us do the dirty work."

Hmph. He's not obligated to train Maruki like some wise, patient mentor.

"You may well find your old car, or something reminiscent. Perhaps you've already got keys in your pocket. Start there, if you must."