According to the artist in a reply, the "cheating gun" line is a nod to something Keanu Reeves said while doing target practice with the TTI PIT VIPER (the sister/predecessor to the SAND VIPER) regarding its ease of shooting
When it comes to close combat—This viper hidden in the sand--bares its fangs....Does it not?Let's go save Hoshino and bring her back.And...
How should I put this...?