Chapter 190: Anatomy Lesson
"Hey! Why aren't you warming up or something?!"
Arthur, calm and composed, turned to William and said, "My body is always kept warm. To adrenalize it requires a certain level of engagement. Me taking off my shirt isn't for show."
William's eyes narrowed with a smile on his face.
"Oh really?" he declared. "Then I'll just have to give you everything I've got!"
He then straightened up, trying to mentally prepare for the challenge.
As they situated themselves into their respective stances, Arthur stood tall with a relaxed posture, exuding an aura of confidence and control.
William, on the other hand, had transformed self-doubt into resolve. He squared his shoulders, feeling the heat of the moment.
Stepping forward, Arthur began his explanation of the next lesson.
"This part of our training is centered around understanding your own body and how to use it effectively in a combat situation. Jada," he addressed her specifically, "you might be strong in many ways, but the truth is that you have limitations in your physical strength. It's affecting your chakra and, consequently, your overall performance."
Shock widened Jada's eyes as she took in this revelation. She wanted to ask how he knew that despite never having seen her fight, but her admiration of him kept her silence and made her undoubtful.
Arthur, sensing her curiosity, answered her unstated question: "It's a fundamental principle—you move, and your body reacts. All shinobi and kunoichi alike share a baseline of physicality, and it's evident from your chakra flow that your physical strength isn't where it should be."