Akio's enjoyment at what he expected would be a good scolding from Haniki for Shusuke's grim perspective was cut short as his new friend began to cry. The young Senju's eyebrows pinched upwards in a look of compassionate concern as he saw the pained look on Kiriyomi's face. Turning back towards Shusuke briefly, Akio glared with an expression of anger in response to how mean it was to ask a fresh and green ninja-to-be, much less one who'd just begun their shinobi training, to quit and find another profession. 'Mercilessness isn't always the answer to 'threats'... sometimes you gotta find peace.' The young boy thought, his mind filled with the wise words of his grandfather, Itsuki. With that thought, he returned his attention back to his Aburame classmate.
Akio placed a hand on the young Aburame's shoulder, looking him in the eye and hoping he'd divert his attention away from the antagonism Shusuke had been providing in spades. "Hey... Don't listen to him... My grandpa always taught me that everyone here in Konohagakure has their own ninja way. And if yours and Shusuke's aren't the same, then there's nothin' wrong with that. I, for one, think it's braver to try to fight for kindness than conflict." Akio said, his tone gentle and genuine, just like his grandfather's had been when he had consoled Akio when he was feeling very similarly to the way Kiriyomi did right now. "So let's prove him wrong. Show him that we can be great shinobi without being ruthless or cutthroat. I think that can be a path to peace and safety as much as killing intruders or 'threats' can be." Akio added, an infectious smile appearing on his bright face, hoping that his own positivity would spread to his newfound buddy.
Akio placed a hand on the young Aburame's shoulder, looking him in the eye and hoping he'd divert his attention away from the antagonism Shusuke had been providing in spades. "Hey... Don't listen to him... My grandpa always taught me that everyone here in Konohagakure has their own ninja way. And if yours and Shusuke's aren't the same, then there's nothin' wrong with that. I, for one, think it's braver to try to fight for kindness than conflict." Akio said, his tone gentle and genuine, just like his grandfather's had been when he had consoled Akio when he was feeling very similarly to the way Kiriyomi did right now. "So let's prove him wrong. Show him that we can be great shinobi without being ruthless or cutthroat. I think that can be a path to peace and safety as much as killing intruders or 'threats' can be." Akio added, an infectious smile appearing on his bright face, hoping that his own positivity would spread to his newfound buddy.