After exchanging several more combinations and discussing various techniques, the conversation naturally drifted toward the dōjō's history.
Noah found himself genuinely curious about the lineage behind such exceptional instruction.
"Your technique," Noah said, wiping sweat from his forehead.
"Where did you learn it? Is it really from the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi?"
The master's expression carried pride mixed with reverence for tradition before he gave a soft nod.
"My family has preserved these methods for sixteen generations. We are direct descendants of Miyamoto Musashi."
Wait. What.
Noah's practice sword nearly slipped from his fingers.
The legendary swordsman who'd revolutionised Japanese martial arts, whose techniques had influenced combat philosophy for centuries, this man standing before him carried that bloodline.
Miyamoto Musashi. The actual legend. His descendant is teaching martial arts in a dojo in the US.
