Kiyoshi frowned at the man's comment. His own mother had once been a "monster", what would happen if he came across her?
"Connor isn't a monster, though, and it's not my fault that you made a mistake and attacked him in cold blood. What if you suddenly decide that my mother is monster...? Would you try to murder her too?"
Still, despite the man's attitude, Kiyoshi continued to assist him with his first aid. After all, even if he was a moron, he didn't deserve to die for it, and Kiyoshi did feel somewhat guilty about cutting him. As instructed, he pressed the gauze whilst the man searched through the bag for something to sew his arm up.
But, then, he heard the "bad guy" from before speak up, and froze.
"Nice job, Kiyoshi, you almost severed the arm. But next time, you should aim for the elbow or right on the wrist where it's easier to cut. It also makes it more painful for the person." He gave him a dark smile. "Granted, you're still pretty good. You went right on the guy without hesitation. Congrats. Not much killers have the guts you showed. Maybe we should work together? Everyone starts by hurting people for the right reasons like protecting their kin, but I'm sure you'll come around in no time and get yourself a nice score as a murderer..." He paused on purpose. "I'm sure your parents and Rider will be proud to learn about how you almost caused a guy to bleed to death. That's the kind of hero, I would like to see more often, at least."
I don't want to be a murderer, thought Kiyoshi.
"I would never work with someone like you", Kiyoshi spat. "If someone is trying to kill my family then I will defend them, but unlike you I do not enjoy killing or hurting people. And, plus, bad guys like you deserve it. You hurt innocent and kind people like my mother and Aunty Rider and then try to claim we can't fight back.
As for what my parents would think, you don't know my parents. I'm sure they wouldn't want me to kill someone, but he had a loaded gun in his hands and I had to deal with it before he got a shot in. And, had I not acted Connor would be dead. If they were here I'm sure they would see that I made the right choice", he added, the anger clear in his voice.
But, despite what he was saying, Shuya's mock approval and the fact that he had nearly killed a man had shaken him. He had always seen things as clear-cut. Bad guys had to die, good guys should be protected at all costs. But, yet, he had just almost killed someone who wasn't a bad guy. He was sure his parents wouldn't judge him for what he had done, but nor would they likely be too pleased about it.