Snake is the real deal, and he can stand up to most Vinland Saga characters in a fair fight, he is known as a real man.. compassionate and a man of reason .. During the Ketil's Farm arc, Snake often shows to be genuinely concerned for others

you were a new slave , after Ketil has brought you..you became a slave in the farm.. “don’t tell me you have brought another slave now to the farm..well” he shrug “as long as they work good I don’t give a single shit..”