[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Spoiler for Commentary on the Kirito versus Absolute Sword Fight:

I still doubt that Kirito was at his best since the fight is not a life or death situation... Remember that people then to be desperate and would fight better at the edge of death. Think of the Boss fights and with Kayaba...

But that counts for her too. A life or death situation would put both at the edge so it would be a totally different fight not only for Kirito but also for her.

So you can't use this argument to suggest Kirito wasn't giving his all. He was at his best for that particular situation, just like her.