His attitude reminded him a little bit too much of-someone. There was an annoying prickle in his memory again before it vanished just as easily. But it didn't matter; this man was a weak animal. In Hibari's world, strength in fighting was true strength, and someone holding back from that wasn't respecting his skills at all. They were laughing at him, thinking they could get away with that when he put his life on the line.

Contrary to expectations, Hibari DID have standards and rules when it came to everything. "You were holding back on me. That doesn't mean you've acknowledged my skill."