[ there's a flash of shock on his face -- that's not what he wanted to hear. he recomposes himself rather quickly though, and lets out a sigh, a very irritated one at that however. ]

I see.

[ he retracts the blade, and takes a few steps back. ] So you'd rather have that guy, I'm clearly the better one. Are you stupid?

[ he scoffs. the irritation is blatantly obvious, but for some reason he does seem calmer when Tsurumaru got it through to him - or did he? he lowers his voice. ]

Then I might as well kill so he can't have you.

[ and without one second of hesitation he's already making his move and launching his attack! lifting and thrusting it forward at Tsurumaru's torso. ]