[The thing is, the greater of two evils in this situation is the thought of letting his character break, not the punishment he'll certainly face if he doesn't. All things considered, the reprimand isn't unexpected, nor is it undeserved. But to let his mask slip would mean imperfection, and there's no way he'll allow that.

Even if it means sacrificing himself-as-Yagyuu in the process.]

Hardly. And provided they're made well aware of the reasons for their punishment, I have full confidence my advice will bring you the results you're seeking.