[This kid doesn't have half as many openings as Yamamoto would have thought, so when the question causes him to lag behind, Yamamoto took advantage and pressed forward, sword slashing down diagonally.

If Squalo can get distracted by talking, then Yamamoto will keep doing it.]

Haha if you want to know, I'll tell you.

[Even if he doesn't Yamamoto's gaze narrows dangerously, murderous intent steeping the air even more so than the water. His smile is a brutal thing, sharp as a blade.]

Because following him means I have more people to whet my blade against. I have stronger opponents to test myself against. I don't stop improving, and he's the same.

[Each sentence is punctuated with an attack, the water roaring around them.]