[. . . there's a small flicker of fear, deep in Akechi's heart, that thinks it won't. a small seed of doubt planted there by Jae-Ha, of all people. he hasn't let it blossom. for now, he holds true to his original desires]

[Hikage said it best himself, anyway. nothing here is permanent]

Of course it will. [it has to. it's all he has to look forward to] The last three years of my life were spent perfecting this future. I have to be satisfied with it.

I will be satisfied with it.