[Oh dear God he's just a kid. He still thinks his world can be saved. This is going to be rough regardless.]

Yes! I am!

[They're far enough away to avoid the risk of getting walloped by the tree, so he lets Deku go for now.]

Because that thing is going to take a team effort, none of us are prepared, and the most dangerous thing around isn't necessarily the right answer! What are you, Kenpachi?

[...that may have been uncalled for. He takes it down a peg.]

Look, we haven't exhausted all of our options yet. Let's look at the possibilities that aren't certain death first.