The further away from the exit he could get the instructor, the better. Their swords clashed, but Gakupo knew that with the right angle, a high note could ring out to distract the other.

He shoved the other back as best as he could, only for the chance to be able to scrape his sword against Byakuya's, letting off a shrill note. If he put more power into it, it could have damaged the other's ears, but he didn't want that. What good is a prisoner if they can't hear the interrogation questions?