[This post got plenty of responses already, but considering the recent revelations Hijikata became privy to about Mukuro and this knife emote anon he can't bring himself to ignore it. He writes up several responses and deletes them again before ultimately starting out by simply answering the question.]
If my subordinate fucked up I'd get his ass out of the mess, even if the mission went to hell over it (unless more lives hinged on its success or such). Better for both of us to come out with some scratches than me losing one of my men. A shithead commander, though, would sacrifice the soldier, no question. That's the difference between looking at your men as comrades or as pawns.
[Okay, he totally may have turned his back on subordinates in dire straits before, but that was in comedic arcs!!]
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If my subordinate fucked up I'd get his ass out of the mess, even if the mission went to hell over it (unless more lives hinged on its success or such). Better for both of us to come out with some scratches than me losing one of my men. A shithead commander, though, would sacrifice the soldier, no question. That's the difference between looking at your men as comrades or as pawns.
[Okay, he totally may have turned his back on subordinates in dire straits before, but that was in comedic arcs!!]