自分 exists above the veil of reality—existing in priori to existence within hyperreality, where the distinction between abstract concepts & reality blurs, making platonic concepts such as 自分 more real than reality itself—hence, 自分's superiority against 相手 However, 自分 extends further, as 自分 is hyperreality 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, his sword holding the very concept of defeat,victory,& etc.