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He lost, well it was a given he'd lost his kendo stick. Though he'd not used his Hoho or other means. He still had things to learn about Zanjutsu. She would have her pride-filled victory. Or something along those lines he guessed. It didn't truly matter to him. He did this because she demanded it no other reason. Wins and losses weren't important here. He just wanted to improve his skills and techniques. Takehiko had long since stopped caring about many things. He thought at one point to help her up. But he knew she'd just slap his hand away from her. She didn't like him so why make that gesture? He removed the gear sitting back down in his spot. Beginning to study all over again. His expression was empty of anything. As though he was merely a robot without feeling. Emotions were meaningly facade that anyone could have. He needed to display a better portion of himself. That was the true key to developing his skills. Not worrying about ever outcome in mock battles within this place.


If people hated him that was fine, hatred was something they could have. Takehiko didn't feel regret or any emotions towards that. They were allowed to do what they pleased. How they pleased to do it in life. That was the nature of the beast. People were from different places and ideals. He knew Ulv was here now training Hakuda. But he made a point to avoid her as he didn't see a reason to see her. She disliked him and it evident from her nature and words. Takehiko had only gone to her in need. So why continue to feed the stereotype when he could figure it out alone? Without Akuma breathing down his neck, it was easier to study things and learn. His strategies and ideas had come more naturally. But what of his fellow Kuchiki Keiko? That was a matter of an entirely different nature. Takehiko didn't get often chances to meet others. Outside of his uncle and the elders of the Clan. But he devoted himself to protecting the Kuchiki. His combat in the ring reflected one thing, someone who'd fought in a war.

Takehiko had been in battles around World War Four as it was called. Even been betrayed by his unit. It was said that Takehiko had two scars on his body that were known. Rumors among students had it that his scarf covered one. And one going through his back and chest was the other. He'd been stabbed cleanly from the back. He'd fought on a couple of occasions before Beijing. But even somewhere he knew it was improper to bring that survival at any cost mentality here. So why did he do it?