Yes. [He says it without hesitation, even if he's a little taken aback by Ucchii's reaction - not in a bad way, just surprised by the way he grabs onto him.]
Emotions aren't a weakness - caring what happens to others, worrying and wanting to protect them... without that, what would even be the point of having strength? If not to help those who can't be strong themselves?
[Or, well...] Or to show support to the others that would need it. [When others falter, to stand strong, or to believe in the one who must fight...] There's no shame in it. Anyone who says otherwise is mistaken.