His eyes remained straight ahead as with the boy who spoke out before. Again, his response was cold and quick. "I never said anything about not sharing one's disagreement. Didn't I say 'communication is key'? This is why we must 'be considerate about our disagreements.' They are inevitable. You cannot possibly agree with everything anyone does or believes. Understanding does not mean agreeing. Acceptance does not mean taking their beliefs as your own. It's understanding that they believe something different and accepting the fact that you do not see eye-to-eye."

His responses seemed almost scripted, but his speech remained simple and conversational. It was clear he'd done this countless times before. There were few new questions he'd be asked at this point in his career. Most new questions would come from his shihan, anyway. "And this is why 'Conflict will cease when understanding is met.'"

His neck now twisted for the first time since being up on the platform. He looked across the crowd of new students he'd be teaching. It was clearly already proving difficult for some of the students to handle. Such philosophical precepts in a martial art was largely unheard of, but Akimoto had a very philosophical mind. It was only inevitable that he would merge the two. "Are there any questions? What can I clear up for you?" he asked, insinuating that any questions asked before this point were out-of-turn.

One asked why he would be part of the Gotei and fight Hollows if it was really just a disagreement. He corrected him by clarifying that his style of combat is purely defensive, never striking at the opponent unless out of necessity, which can also be argued. One asked why he would bother fighting if it was below him to which he responded with "combat is not below me. It is part of my duty as a Captain of the Gotei 13. No one organization or government is without its own conflict. We are humans and lash out at cultural taboos other cultures commit. No one has all the answers. Some are unwilling to find them. Because of this, we fight to protect our home and, more importantly, our souls. A shinigami's first duty is to protect and guide pluses into the Rukongai. Hollows are manifestations of pain, anguish, sorrow, and hatred. They still have minds, but they are poisoned. But this topic belongs in the Academy," he cut himself off from his ramblings.

His voice grew softer as the discussion continued.