Okay, that was unexpected. A flash-step helped some, but it was that 'chunk of metal' that saved his ass, since Zangetsu's sheer size, combined with enough dexterity to actually spin the blade in his grip kept the rest of that second volley from hitting home.

"I'm not a kid."

He let his sword do the rest of the talking on Xanxus' question about how well he could 'use it', though, and conducted a little test of his own; by pushing off from midair, into a strong upward slash aimed at the older man's chest.