User blog comment:Blackendedsoul/Marks of a Duel/@comment-1595565-20121025014639/@comment-3425840-20121025020635

I never said they have to have scars, just that there is a possibility of them getting scars and I want people to think of cool possibilities for that scenario.

As for ice being unable to burn - true but an ice sword imbued with haki can leave a nasty gash right?