Mnh?

[He pauses, just for a moment. Truthfully as the 'defense'... ...well, he probably is still on the front lines, but he's not going to say much on that.] Aauh- short of being called out for battle, I, the man Gongenzaka, shall be able to remain with you, [He confirms, nodding.]

So neither of us have anything to fear, for the time being..!