[ That half-assed response is barely enough to convince Akechi, but it's a good thing he'll be sticking around to personally make sure Akira won't do anything stupid-- more so than usual, anyway. ]

I'm not sure about everyone else, but we have some daggers in our boat.

[ Really, other than general directions and a set date for setting off, Akechi didn't particularly pay attention to the greater rescue picture, figuring he would be better off following his own plans. ]

You will not so much as see them until you have had some fresh water and something to eat, however.

[ A stern leader!! ]