Then learn, girl. Surprise can compensate for a difference in skill between two warriors, but only to a point. The smaller the gap you must overcome, the easier your victory will be.

[ Speaking of surprise — she blinks when Anna takes her hand. She hadn't searched deep enough in Asa's memories to learn much about Anna, only focusing on Sanji('s weapon potential), so this is all new to her. It's clearly not an attack, so what possible purpose could it serve? ]

Girl, you— [ wait a moment ] I see... you prefer psychological warfare to open conflict. Break the spirit first, and the body will soon follow. It seems I may have underestimated your cunning.