After walking for a while Yuya and Tatsuma arrived at their destination which was Yuyas’ home on the outskirts of the western village on Karate Island.  Yuya had small yellow house with a front porch and four columns supporting the roof, a window on either side of the front door, a few windows on either side of the house and an open area in the back with a hut where it seemed he kept his fishing supplies.
 
Upon arriving Yuya put away his things in the shed and proceeded to the kitchen with his haul.  "You can leave the buffalo in the back and I’ll start to prepare it in a minute." Yuya called out and Tatsuma did as he was told.  Yuya began to honor his offer of preparing a meal from the buffalo that was used as a training partner earlier.  Tatsuma stood outside watching as people passed by as he wondered who it was that this person he met for the first time could possibly want him to meet after observing his training but after a few moments he relinquished the thoughts after a few moments "hmmm ... Yuya seems like a nice and honest guy" he thought as he closed his eyes.

The western village was rather lively with the sounds of persons training in dojos not too far away.  There were many martial artists who came to the island to train and improve themselves.  There was no better place to learn and practice your style with an endless number of persons to challenge.
 
A scent entered the air, it was the wonderful aroma of meat which would make your mouth water.  Tatsuma went inside to be greeted with various dishes of curry, hamburgers and more, he took his seat and began to indulge in his meal "Thanks for the grub Yuya" Tatsuma said as he stuffed his mouth with a big grin on his face, he hadn't had a well-cooked meal in a while "You're welcome" Yuya replied "I’ll contact my friend and he shall be here shortly".  In a matter of minutes Tatsuma completed his meal and again thanked Yuya.
 
Tatusya and Yuya went outside to sit on the porch and a man about 100 meters away caught Tatsuya's eye, his instincts from hunting told him something was different about him from everyone else on the street. He looked to be about six feet tall, wore a hat covering about al a scarf around his face and a brownish cloak around his body hiding most of his physical attributes.  As they locked eyes with each other a shiver went down Tatsuya's spine, was it fear or excitement he wasn't sure but the man smirked and charged towards them closing the distance within seconds.  Tatsuma changed his stance shifting his left foot slightly to balance his weight and observing the mysterious man for his intentions he saw a minute shift beneath the cloak and a shimmer of light ... it was a blade.  The mysterious man drew a blade from under his cloak and swung from below, Tatsuma stepped to the left avoiding the blade and saw a change in the man's grip as he swung the sword aiming for Tatsumas' head causing him to lean back to avoid the blade.  Tatsuma was about to retaliate when the mysterious man released his blade grabbing it with his other hand and aimed his strike at Yuya causing Tatsuma to extend his right leg and sweep Yuya off his far him to fall below the blades edge.  Tatsuma recovered his stance and observed to see what his next move would be when the man started to speak "You are talented, glad to see I wasn't called for nothing" looking at Yuya he said "looking good Yuya" as Yuya got up from the ground dusting himself off he replied "You can just greet me like a normal person every now and again, can't you old pal?".  Tatsuma looked around absolutely confused at the two men "Who is this guy?" he asked "this is who I wanted you to meet" Yuya replied "my good friend Kenshin he's a true martial artist and I wanted him to see your talent" as he turned to look at Kenshin "but he has a very unusual way of greeting people" Kenshin grinned and said "You never know talent till you see it naturally respond to circumstance".  
 
After everything settled downed and everything was explained to Tatsuma he was amazed that the two gentlemen were friends and were such since childhood.  Kenshin grew to be a very skilled swordsman under his master and after he disappeared from the eyes of the world Kenshin refused to take anyone as a disciple to teach what he knew for reasons unknown instead keeping to himself and training. Yuya thought Tatsuma might change his mind and take him on because he didn't want his friend to take on everything alone.

"I sense a power in you that is full of potential, I can teach you how to use that power" Kenshin said as he got up, this piqued Tatsumas' interest this could be a great opportunity to train and begin his journey of becoming a weapon master.  "I appreciate your offer and I will take you up on it but I don't intend to become a swordsman I want to become a weapons master" Tatsuma said with a proud smile "I will make them my own, they will not just be tools but an extension of myself"  this statement made Kenshin smile "Meet me here in a few days and then we may depart for your training" he said before walking through the door.  Tatsuya again thanked Yuya for his hospitality of making him food and departed full of excitement to prepare himself for hi next step towards his ideal.