[ Kaga's ego is defiantly feeding Yato misinformation here. There's a few shipgirls who are more than her match, Akagi's too, but Kaga considers herself unbeatable. When it comes to fighting, at least.]

That's because you are feeble compared to us. [ Matter of fact, zero bite to her tone.] Nee-sama led the entirety of the Sakura Empire's forces for a long time there. I was her right hand through it all.

[ Of course she'd hurt him out of concern. And maybe a bit more...? She's still not sure, she still needs time to wort that all out.

Until then she can at least smile while meeting his eyes, though she can't manage it without a slight flush to her cheeks. ]

It's something you need to thank me for. You'd do the same for me, or at least try. It's just a natural fact of things.