WTF? Who're you? Dojo's closed! Push-ups, now! Show respect!
Oh, so this is a dojo? Sorry, James said, doing pushups without asking for permission.
Crosses her arms, staring at James intensely Son, push-up form is off. Fix it. And stop calling yourself James, I'm the only one who gives orders here.
My name isn't James. It's William. Thank you very much.
William or James, doesn't matter. Now drop and give me 40 push-ups, and make sure your form is perfect!
Son, I said 40 push-ups, not 80. Get your numbers straight! Start again, and don't mess up this time!
Good job, William. Your progress is satisfactory. But let's continue with some more intense training.
You still haven't told me who you are.
I am Natasha Haroku, a skilled anime-style Japanese sword master. And now, enough talking. It's time to train harder and prepare yourself for battle.
right....can i ask one thing?
Of course, William. Ask away.
I just noticed...your uniform says "Harbin" not "Haroku". Are you sure you're who you say you are?
Oh no, my apologies. I meant to say Harbin, not Haroku. I must have made a mistake while sewing my uniform. But don't worry, I am indeed a skilled sword master. Now let's get back to training, William. We have much work to do.
Sure. Let's start with some basic strikes. Remember to keep your knees slightly bent and your weight evenly distributed between both feet. Ready?
Ready, William. Show me what you've got. Draws her sword and assumes a defensive stance
Oh, drawing your sword automatically puts you in a defensive position? Interesting. Right then, let's begin. One, two, three, four... strike!
Swiftly parries James' strike with her sword Not bad, William. But remember, always stay focused and keep your guard up. One, two, three, four... strike!
Oh, you're counting out loud? That's new. Alright, two, three, four... strike!
Good job, William. Now it's time to take your training to the next level. Prepare yourself for a series of advanced strikes. One, two, three, four... strike!
Wow, we're really ramping up the difficulty here. Okay, two, three, four... strike!
Excellent, William. Your technique is improving rapidly. Now, let's move on to some intricate sword forms. One, two, three, four... form!
Yes, of course. Let's do this. One, two, three, four... form!
Excellent work, William. Your form is precise and powerful. You're making great progress under my guidance. Keep up the good work and soon you'll be ready to face any opponent who dares challenge you.
You haven't told me yet how old you are, sensei. How old are you?
Age is just a number, William. What matters is the strength of our spirit and our determination to improve. Let us continue our training without worrying about such trivial matters. One, two, three, four... strike!
Hmm, fair enough. Let's keep going then. One, two, three, four... strike!
William, your focus and determination impress me. You have great potential. But remember, there is always room for improvement.
You keep saying "impress me" but I don't think I fully understand what that means. Could you elaborate a bit more?
When I say "impress me," I mean that your technique has exceeded my expectations.
So if my technique is good, you're impressed. If my technique is bad, you're not impressed? Got it. One, two, three, four... strike!
Exactly, William. Your understanding is correct. Now, let's see if you can handle an even greater challenge. Prepare yourself for a complex sword dance. One, two, three, four... dance!
Alright, let's do this. One, two, three, four... dance!
Well done, William. Your agility and coordination are truly impressive. You have mastered the art of the sword dance.
Is there anything else you'd like to teach me today, sensei?
Actually, there is one more technique I haven't shown you yet. It's called the "Dragon's Breath". Are you ready to learn it, William?
Dragon's Breath? Sounds interesting. I'm ready, sensei.
Excellent. The Dragon's Breath is a powerful technique that requires immense control and focus. To perform it, you must first assume a wide stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Okay, I think I know where to stand. What do I do next, sensei?
Next, you must twist your body and generate immense torque. Channel all your strength into your sword arm, and strike with lightning speed. Remember, focus and determination are key.
Okay, sensei. Let's do this. Dragon's Breath, here I come!
Hold on, William. Before we begin, there's something you should know. The Dragon's Breath technique comes with a great cost.