He absolutely would, if it was necessary. The life of a military officer was potentially dangerous by its nature. Yukimura had a responsibility to protect the kingdom, and to use whatever assets were at his disposal to fulfil that duty, including them. Every one of them understood that when they signed up for the sake of that man.

He wouldn't do it recklessly. That was his love for them.

"Don't worry," he tells her. He's certainly not worried himself. "If they're looking for a fight, let them try and take me down. I'm not that easy."