Only Yuhi Kurenai would have an existential crisis over this; Akali certainly wouldn't.
From her perspective, being trapped by that Tree Binding Technique for even a split second—rather than instantly breaking free—was already giving the other person plenty of face.
Grasping Yuhi Kurenai's fair, delicate wrist and feeling the softness and smoothness of her skin, Akali inwardly marveled, but without a shred of mercy, she increased her grip—pinching, twisting, and pulling!
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