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"But" Dumbfounded, Ronin could only stare at the man "How do I know that’s what he wants? He didn’t say a damn word"
Yasuji draped Daichi’s belt over Ronin’s shoulder "He didn’t have to He left this for you because it belongs to you now" He gave Ronin a deep bow "Wear it with pride, Hachidan You’ve earned it"
Although Ronin was stunned by this turn of events, he bowed back, reot a better grip on his emotions Then he tied the belt around his waist "So I’ood-bye to hi what--or who--lies ahead in ood-byes"
"I realize that" Ronin also realized further arguing was pointless He took his ti Maybe for the first time he understood why Master Daichi only used the most basic equipment; it was easier for his students to make a quick exit
As Ronin rolled up his hand protection, he knew Yasuji had so on his mind "This may be your last chance to ask the question since you’re kicking th, Ronin-san It will serve you well"
He esture
"Does it bother you that Amery presented me with a print of her bound by your rope work?"
He slad you have proof that your years of instruction have foriven it to you, knowing you’d likely display it in a place for all to enjoy it My wife is modest in public"
"So was aze "But Rikya" Was naked or half-naked in iven, as well as in the dozen photo alburew into her place as my rope model," he said with a s less than a robe during a demonstration I pushed her to bare all before she was ready But it was out of male pride; she was beautiful naked, bound in my ropes, and I wanted to show her off I’ll also adns I created on her weren’t when she was naked in body So trust in Amery to know her own mind She will be what you need"
"She already is" Ronin zipped up his duffel "Thank you, Master Yasuji"
"We will see each other again"
As Ronin walked through the training center, he glanced around, trying to et the torturous devices that’d tested his physical and mental resolve When he reached the door he turned back one last tie of the practice mat In the same place he’d always stood these last twenty years
Ronin faced hi, and waited
Then his sensei did the oddest thing He s-of-better-ways-to-torture-you grin that set Ronin’s senses on high alert Then Daichi offered a deep, forain, his forone