Tonbokiri meets Arisato's eyes and nods back. He is a little surprised, but pleased, that he decided so quickly. Smiling broadly he gives the boy a strong clap on the shoulder.

"Very well, then. That is your decision, and I shall support you."

Now it comes to it. Time to teach him some technique.

"You will have to work very hard, Arisato-dono! Mm. Let's start with some drills then. Physical strength is important as well!"

Laying down his spear, he then takes up a particular posture that he has observed many times, but does not often do himself- right hand over the left as if holding a sword hilt, one foot in front of the other as if ready to step forward*.

"Show me this stance with your sword. And just stay like that for a moment."

Because even holding a wooden sword, it can be surprisingly tiring to hold that posture. How will Arisato-dono do holding his own sword?