The Car drove up to the entrance of a Building with a very classical architectural style. Azuma appeared very excited. Jin found a spot and parked the Car.
The sounds of training shouts could be heard from inside the Dojo even while they were still in the Car. As soon as Azuma parked, he jumped out and hurried to knock on the Door.
"Knock, knock!"
"Open up! I'm back!"
A few seconds later, the large Door opened, revealing a young boy with a short buzz cut, approximately eleven or twelve years old.
The boy exclaimed happily, "Senior Brother Azuma, you're back!"
Azuma laughed heartily. "That's right, I'm back, Takuya."
Then Takuya looked behind Azuma and was equally delighted. "Senior Brother Jin is back too! Hey, Senior Brother, who is this next to you?"
"We'll talk about him later," Azuma replied. "Let's go inside first."
"Oh, right," Takuya said. "Everyone, please come in," and he led his two Senior Brothers inside.
Eichi followed behind them. Upon entering, there was a large Open Area where Pokémon were using various pieces of Equipment for Training. Among them were Graveler, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Machamp, among other Pokémon.
Eichi kept his eyes fixed on them while the three in front began chatting. Azuma looked around and asked, "Takuya, where's Master?"
"Teacher went into the Forest again to look for a Trainer," Takuya answered. "He won't be back until Noon."
"Master is the same as always," Azuma said. "Let's put our stuff down first."
As they walked past, those who were training greeted Azuma and Jin. These Individuals were generally around fourteen or fifteen years old, still Teenagers. They were all curious about Eichi and secretly tried to guess his identity.
The entire Building was designed in a classical Japanese style. The four of them walked along the veranda next to the Open Area and stopped at a Room. Azuma opened the Door. Inside, there was a Table and several Tatami Mats. "Eichi, please wait here for a moment," Azuma told Eichi. "Master won't be back for a while."
"I understand," Eichi said. "You two go ahead and take care of your business."
Azuma nodded, closed the Door, and went off to attend to his tasks. After a short while, Takuya came back, carrying a teapot. He poured Eichi a cup of hot tea and then went out again to bring Eichi some dessert. "Eichi, please have some tea," Takuya offered.
"Thank you," Eichi said. "You don't need to be so formal."
Takuya sat down opposite Eichi. "Senior Brother Azuma just told me everything. You came to find Master to study under him, is that right?"
"That is correct," Eichi confirmed.
"Senior Brother Azuma said you're a Student at Silver Academy, and that your Pokémon are very strong. But if you have teachers there, why did you come to our Dojo?" Takuya asked.
"Because Mr. Muramasa's Scizor is very strong," Eichi explained. "None of the Teachers at our School have a Scizor as strong as Mr. Muramasa's, which is why I came."
"That's true," Takuya said. "Master's Scizor is the strongest."
Takuya proceeded to ask many more questions. Eichi answered the ones he knew and remained silent on the ones he did not. Time passed quickly. After a round of conversation, the two of them were no longer strangers.
Their conversation was winding down when a voice was suddenly heard from outside. "Master!"
Takuya's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. "Master is back!"
With that, he got up, opened the door, and went out to find his master. Eichi also rose and followed him.
Everyone gathered in the Main Hall. They saw a Middle-Aged Man, appearing to be in his thirties or forties, walking toward them. The man was somewhat unkempt, his hair loosely combed, and his beard unshaven. He was wearing a Japanese-Style Kimono and looked very stern.
Those who had watched the Anime knew that Muramasa was not actually very old; his son was only around twelve years old. The man Eichi saw now was probably only a year or two older than Eichi's own father. He only looked stern; in private, he was quite easygoing.
Following behind Muramasa was a Scizor. Eichi activated his Eye of the Bug Emperor. In his sight, the size of the Azure Flame within this Scizor was roughly the same size as Beedrill's. However, the Energy Density within its body was countless times greater than Beedrill's.
Eichi now had a concept of this Scizor's power. The Scizor's Talent Grade was Outstanding, and its Trainer Rank was Elite Four. That's right, Muramasa's Scizor was Elite Four Level, which was quite difficult to imagine.
At this moment, Azuma and Jin also came out. Seeing their Master, they quickly greeted him. "Master, we're back."
Muramasa glanced at Azuma and Jin and nodded, then told the others, "Continue Training."
Everyone responded in unison, "Yes!"
Eichi then stepped forward to greet him. "Mr. Muramasa, hello."
Muramasa looked at Eichi with some confusion. "And you are...?"
Azuma stepped in to introduce him. "Master, this is Eichi. He specifically came from Silver Academy to see you."
"I see," Muramasa said. "Follow me."
They went to the Reception Room, the same room Eichi had been waiting in. Muramasa sat opposite Eichi, while Azuma, Jin, and Takuya sat with Eichi. Muramasa was currently reading the letter that Director Yanagi had asked Eichi to deliver to him.
A few minutes later, Muramasa finished reading. "Director Yanagi has explained everything in the Letter," he said. "The Tuition is the same as everyone else's. You will study here for one Month, and the Tuition is 3,000p. During this Month, I will teach you to the best of my ability. How much you learn will depend on you."
"I understand," Eichi replied. "Thank you very much, Mr. Muramasa."
Muramasa maintained his serious expression. "It's fine. By the way, you can call me Teacher from now on. Takuya, arrange an Empty Room for Eichi, and remember to clean it thoroughly."
Takuya stood up. "Understood, Master." Then he turned to Eichi. "Eichi, follow me."
After saying goodbye to Muramasa and the others, Eichi followed Takuya out. Takuya led Eichi to a Room in the back, opened the Door, and revealed a very simple interior. Aside from a few necessary pieces of Furniture, there was nothing, and there was no Bed.
"This is the room," Takuya told Eichi. "If you need bedding, just let me know."
"Thank you for your trouble," Eichi said. "By the way, take this."
He took a stack of money from his backpack and handed it to Takuya. "This is my tuition. Please give it to Teacher Muramasa."
Takuya took the Money. "Alright, I won't disturb you anymore. Please rest for a while."
After Takuya left, Eichi inspected the Room. It was very similar to Nobita's Room in Doraemon that he had seen in his past life. There was no Bed; at night, one simply lay on a Sleeping Mat on the Floor. Eichi didn't mind; after all, he was here to learn, not to enjoy luxuries.
That evening, Takuya brought Eichi a sleeping Mat, a pillow, and a quilt.