Path Of War

"You've endured the critical points that every true fighter should know," he said, looking at Jada. "Each of what was learned here will help you dictate the flow of a battle... only if you apply it correctly."

Then he asked her what she had observed.

Gazing down at her notes, she lifted her head with excitement and answered, "Every area you targeted has substantial implications in combat! It's incredible how much understanding goes into a single engagement! I need to cross-reference this with my physical exercises!"

Arthur nodded, somewhat pleased with her observations.

Left dazed on the ground, William was still feeling the effects of that tsunami of blows he had experienced. His eyes were still trying to make things out.

"You guys talk about combat like we're in a science class," he muttered, trying to push himself back up to a seated position. "No more beating me up, okay!"

"That's all part of the lesson," Arthur stated. "Almost every teacher was once a novice laying the groundwork..."

William simply shook his head in disbelief before collapsing back onto the ground, unable to fully comprehend the knowledge and pain he had just endured.

The sight made Jada giggle.

Approaching the man, Arthur brought him back to a seating position and began treatment.

'Healing jutsu...'