20 strokes of a cane can be really traumatizing, and from the sound of it, it’s an individual who has been specially trained to Inflict as much pain as possible. Also if they act out during their prison stay they’ll likely get more.
I think the addition of a physical punishment is useful in cases of rape, as it shows them a glimpse of how painful the violation of one’s autonomy is.
Yeah, sekiro can really throw you off if you just see it as another souls game. Parrying was the main combat mechanic when its usually worthless in every other souls game.
And God damn, parrying is so satisfying in it. Learning how to parry properly makes you feel like a fucking samurai.