[ Akechi doesn't have to clarify whether he's giving in or not; the request will happen regardless. Maruki will do it himself if he has to. And he'll probably have to.

His elbow connects with Akechi's ribs, eyes rolling up and away. ]

You just impressed upon me how large the mountain is! And I doubt you'd want to boulder five feet from the base... Small fall, please. Spare me.

[ Akechi wants him dead. He knows it. ]