The simplest in-universe rationalization is that Luke is holding back after getting scared from his brush with the dark side in DE. This is actually something one would expect - Luke holds back constantly even when he's far removed from his stint with Palpatine, so immediately afterwards you'd be surprised if he didn't exhibit an even clearer backlash.
Notes:
1. The statement about Luke growing more powerful doesn't contradict the above.
2. The statement about Luke noting that he should not abuse his powers after JA doesn't preclude him from holding back before.
3. Luke doesn't really lose to Kun in a fair fight anyway but that's something I'll save for the Revan/Vader debate.
Originally posted by The Ellimist
The simplest in-universe rationalization is that Luke is holding back after getting scared from his brush with the dark side in DE. This is actually something one would expect - Luke holds back constantly even when he's far removed from his stint with Palpatine, so immediately afterwards you'd be surprised if he didn't exhibit an even clearer backlash.Notes:
1. The statement about Luke growing more powerful doesn't contradict the above.
2. The statement about Luke noting that he should not abuse his powers after JA doesn't preclude him from holding back before.
3. Luke doesn't really lose to Kun in a fair fight anyway but that's something I'll save for the Revan/Vader debate.
Focus on the super fight, not these small skirmishes.