[Sasuke tenses, rage twisting his features. He knows Itachi is right. He's not even kind of strong enough for this. He knows that to his core. But hearing Itachi say that is another matter entirely, and he growls under his breath. He has to try. He has to try.]
[He takes a guarded step back, clutching the chokutou in both hands. It's too heavy for him. He wishes he had a kunai, or his shuriken pouch. Especially his shuriken pouch. He's good with those.]
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[He takes a guarded step back, clutching the chokutou in both hands. It's too heavy for him. He wishes he had a kunai, or his shuriken pouch. Especially his shuriken pouch. He's good with those.]
[He has to try something. But he wavers.]
What'll you do if I don't?
[Come on, you son of a bitch, give me that push.]