It applies to the process of taking the decision (to execute), not the executing itself. After the seventh breath, you don't go back to pondering on yes / no, y

It applies to the process of taking the decision (to execute), not the executing itself. After the seventh breath, you don't go back to pondering on yes / no, you just proceed as decided. I suppose one can figure out exactly how you're supposed to handle what you decided you were going to handle afterward. Disclaimer : I am not a Samurai.