The Musafir
Training for Kana
“If so, do I have to study literature and swordsmanship even though it is on the way?’
COAT NODDED SLOWLY. “If you can, then it is very good. But often travel gives us lessons that are not in the book.”
Kana was silent for a long time. “Tell me one of the lessons Kaka Man learned while on the road.”
Smiling coat. Little does he remember his long journey in searching for the existence of Kembangmas. “I learned a lesson, that hope is a reason for a human being to move on.” Then he saw the woman who had lost hope some distance in front of him. “Look at the guy, Kana. She did not lose her husband or child, but she lost hope. He no longer has any reason to go on living.”
“That's desperate, Kaka Man?”
Again the mantan nodded. “As long as you still want to live, Kana, you should always have hope to be realized someday.”
How the Mantingan returned to consciousness thanks to his own words. Kenanga not only gave him a very heavy task, but also a very great hope. Suppose that at that time his encounter with Kenanga never happened, or he rejected the presence of Kenanga on the hill, then Mantingan can not be sure whether he is still alive until now or not.
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MENTARI POPULATES between the eastern hills. His high rays hit the trees, creating a long shadow on the ground. As the sun rises, the birds fly from their nests. The paddy herons went towards the swamp area, looking for water as well as the remaining food. Downstream black crows searched for the carcass rumored by their comrade, but now they found only a pile of burnt ash without a single carcass in sight.
Mantingan's entourage has continued this morning's journey. Leaving the almost uninhabited village. The North River Angel must leave the woman. He had tried his best by persuading her all night. Even the girl presented lucrative offers even though they were ultimately rejected outright.
After passing through several rice fields, they re-entered the forestry area. Leaving behind all signs of human civilization except the path itself. How many of these streets are tracked by human feet, chariots, buffalo carts, and everything that signifies a human civilization? Only that path split the virgin forests, as if showing off human intelligence to the animals in the forest.
Kana drew closer to Mantingan before saying excitedly, “Kaka Man! Teach me sword science now!”
The mantel raised his eyebrows. “You can't swallow my words last night.”
“Sooth, Kaka Man! I've reviewed it several times, and I'm sure it would be great to practice all the time. Didn't Kaka Man ever say that talent can be defeated by hard work? Even if I am not talented, I can work hard!”
“Alright, but keep my words in mind, do not complain if you are exhausted.”
“Duhai, Kaka really doubted my strength. But let it be, I promise not to issue any complaints as long as Kaka Man is willing to train me.”
“Good! Take out your sword now!”
Kana drew the wooden sword and unsheathed it while walking. The corner of his lips was retracted, showing a defiant face. The wide smiling coat.
“Ah!”
It was so easy that the wooden sword was smashed into Cana's forehead. Creating pain that is not small in the child. The mantant only needs to raise its legs and kick the sword.
Cana had promised not to complain, so he kept that promise. Threshed by the North River which clenched fists. Encourage. The boy had never felt pain before. He raised his sword again, this time a little higher than the one before.
The coat showed a big smile. Stretched his feet to the side until he hit the feet of Cana who did not form horses at all. The boy fell. His face smelled dry earth.
“Two errors, Kana.” The mantle clucked a few times. “First, you did not form horses. Second, you are off guard at the bottom of your body.”
The mantan left Kana just like that which was still slumped on the ground. No one wants to help him. But the boy did not wait or expect help, he got back up. Unlike before, Kana attacked Mantingan directly, not wearing any shuffles at all.
The mantan did not shy away from the boy's attack. Kana's wooden sword managed to hit Mantingan's back even though it wasn't too hard. It had no impact on the young man at all.
“Such power will not be able to hurt anyone.” Back Mantingan says.
Kana obviously did not accept, she said loudly in a cursing tone, “This is just a wooden sword, Kaka Man! Obviously no pain. Most importantly, I've managed to hit your back!”
“So you think?” The mantle looked back, smiling widely. Kana straightened her saliva, feeling that something would happen that was not good. “Try to give me your sword. Daku want to check if the quality is declining.”
Actually Kana was a bit doubtful. But he has no right to oppose the Mantingan order. While still under her training, Kana was obliged to obey her orders. Then he handed him the sword.
The sword looked at the sword from all sides. Kana kept paying attention. Unexpectedly, Mantingan's hand made a quick movement by carrying the sword. It went very quickly, Mantingan returned to his place, as if he had just done nothing.
When buying eyes, it takes a few eye shock until he realizes the heat in the thigh. The heat spread to her bones, causing Kana to scream in pain while holding her thigh.
“Kaka Man! What have you done?!”
“I only checked the quality of this sword which in fact did not change. Here, I return.” Mantingan threw the sword towards Kana at the back. “The wooden sword can be the most dangerous killing tool if you know how to use it, Cana. Do not reason that wooden swords cannot be used for fighting.”
However Mantingan did not see Kana's astonished face. The boy knew that Mantingan was not examining the quality of his sword, but rather teaching him a lesson.
“In addition to how to fight, you must also increase your strength. Your muscles are too small to just swing a wooden sword properly, what if you had to lift a metal sword?”
Not only Kana's thighs were hot, but also her ears.
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