It was another joke.

I want all of the fuel and the water and… I don't know how to use a sword. That would be even, Vernita. Fair enough. If we splash the water, hit the side of… You don't have much of a sense of humor,… No, no, no. This is Hattori Hanzo's deal. Ten points. What's that, Miss America? That'd be about square. I think I'm having a heart attack. By the words they're able to find within… I'm coming with you! Might as well take you with me!