[Not so much pride as a long time spent covering his own weaknesses. The idea of being seen needing someone's assistance put him on edge. The only ones who'd known of his illness out of the Akatsuki had been Kisame and, as he'd later come to learn, "Tobi". The former knowing had only been out of necessity, and he respected Itachi as a partner enough not to tell the others. Not even Zetsu had known.
Though, having felt the need to explore as he had, anyone he'd run into that day knew by now that he was in poor health. Leaning on Law at this point wouldn't be anything that isn't already expected. No one had to be aware he had anything terminal.
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Though, having felt the need to explore as he had, anyone he'd run into that day knew by now that he was in poor health. Leaning on Law at this point wouldn't be anything that isn't already expected. No one had to be aware he had anything terminal.
His wings give an aggravated twitch.]
... Law. I could use your shoulder.