[Sanji doesn't dodge the hit. And it's gonna come up blood, likely, given Eichi's super strength adding fuel to the fire. An angry gash bleeds from his temple, dripping red down his cheek.

He doesn't move. His expression doesn't flinch, either. Whatever anger Eichi is directing at him, it's... fine.

It's fine.

This is what Sanji deserves. He'll make no excuses for himself.]

We'll bring him back... and I'll come back, too.

[...]

I'm sorry. Life's a bitch, ain't it? [a quiet huff] But you have to survive now.

That's the burden we gave you.

[Him and Akechi both. Isn't love cruel.]