A temporary white flag, then. [Akechi never thought he'd be here to surrender—that Akira of all people would ever let the world remain like this. It only speaks to the power of Akechi's desire to leave everything to ruin that it's been left this way for so long.

It's hard to defeat a god whose power has been amplified by Akechi's hatred of the world.]

Though ... I admit even calling it that is a way to bolster myself, and not you. It's hardly the compliment you deserve. I've seen what you've done to try to undo my decision. [Never going to the point in which he kills the so-called amplifier of the power itself. Akechi is certain his death would stop this ruin. But he already had his opportunity to die and didn't take it. Now it feels like giving up a game he's already won.]