Throwing wide his arms, Haruo would take the full brunt of the attack with a smile upon their face. He, and his other was impressed, beyond so that this kid would so quickly resort to using themselves. Thrown onto his back by the power of the slash. 

He would chuckle, and then laugh as the duel began to fade around them, his life points chipping down to zero as he would have been left wide open for that counter attack. A clash of the spirits, and his new 'friend' had most certainly proved themselves in Haruo's eyes.

"Now that. That is why We thought you were interesting." He'd say his mood chipper and upbeat, he was in high spirits now as he'd get to his feet. "Alright. You've learnt what We wanted you to learn, so its only fair we uphold our end of the bargin." He'd say leaning against a wall for support, looking down at his junior. "Go on then, Question away. We'll answer freely" Haruo would say, justifying his openess a reward from a king for such a thrilling battle. 

Afterall, A friend in need is a friend indeed.