The next morning, Tory-Sensei waited as the student entered the dojo for weapons training. Seeing that all of them were there, he asked the last student that entered to close the door.

"Since you joined us yesterday, why don't we start with you Jesse," Tory said.

"Yes, Sensei," Jesse replied as he stepped forward.

"Take whatever weapon you feel comfortable with. And let's have Richard spar with you. He is the best with weaponry in this class."

Jesse chose a weapon resembling a basic katana while Richard chose one that looked like a broadsword. After choosing their weapons, both of them went to stand in the center of the dojo and prepared to face each other. Jesse was already thinking about the various ways he would attack and possibly defend. At Tory's command, the fight between them began. However, Jesse had his weapon at Richard's throat almost immediately. Everyone was stunned at how fast Jesse got past Richard's defense.

"I thought we couldn't use magic at all in the dojos?" one of the students asked.

"We can't, not even me. Remember, the dojos were constructed this way to prevent students from harming each other in frustration," Tory answered. "I can see why you were advanced based on weaponry Jesse."

After Jesse returned to his starting position, Richard prepared for a second round against him, this time taking a defensive stance. Again, Tory gave the command for them to begin. Just like the previous round, Jesse had a deathblow in only a few seconds. When Jesse and Richard returned to their starting positions, Jesse looked lost in thought.

"Sensei, would it be alright if I switched weapons?" Jesse asked after a few moments.

"That's fine," Tory replied with a confused look on his face.

Jesse went over the weapons rack and replaced the sword he was wielding before grabbing a staff. After swinging it a few times to check the weight of it, Jesse returned to his spot. Richard started to wonder how good Jesse was with a staff in hand versus a sword. He knew he was about to find out. Both of them took their stances and waited for Tory to give them their cue to begin. When Tory gave the command, they started their fight. Although it took a few more seconds, the end result was the same, with Jesse claiming what would be a deathblow.

"It seems that you're equally skilled with a sword or staff in hand, Jesse" Tory commented. "It also seems that the best in weaponry title goes to you. Richard you may return to your place in line."

"Yes, Sensei," Richard replied.

After replacing his weapon, Richard returned to his spot while Tory decided who would spar next. Tory decided to test Jesse against multiple opponents. This time Tory called Cassandra and Rachel forward.

"Jesse, you will be facing both of them" he explained as the girls chose their weapons. "Feel free to switch weapons again if you want."

Jesse waited until the girls were ready before taking his stance. When the girls took their stances, he could tell this wasn't the first time they had fought together as a team. Shifting into a more defensive position, Jesse waited for Tory to give the command. When he did, the girls attack simultaneously. Jesse reacted quickly enough to defend against all their attacks, but from the way they were attacking he didn't have a chance to retaliate. It wasn't long before Jesse saw his chance to retaliate. As he blocked an attack from Rachel, he was able to use the momentum to deflect Cassandra's attack and throw both of them off balance. In that instantance, Jesse landed a deathblow on both of them.

"I must say that I'm impressed, Jesse," Tory said.

"Thank you," Jesse replied.

"I want you to use a sword this time," Tory said as the girls prepared to fight again.

"Yes, sensei," Jesse replied and went to replace the staff he was using and grab a sword.

Returning to his spot and taking his stance, Jesse and the girls waited to start the next match. When Tory gave the signal, Cassandra and Rachel attacked first. Like their previous match, Jesse was left with no chance to retaliate, but he soon went on an offensive. Though it was a two on one fight, it soon became clear that Jesse was the better fighter. Not long after the fight began, Jesse scored a deathblow on Rachel. She moved to the side as Jesse and Cassandra continued the fight. Though Jesse tried to go for a quick victory, he found Cassandra to be a much tougher opponent than he initially expected. She was able to defend against Jesse's attacks and able to retaliate and counter as well. The two of them went back and forth for a while before finally ending with Jesse's sword at her throat and Cassandra's at his chest.

"Looks like I win," Jesse said with a smile.

"Don't you mean a draw?" Cassandra asked.

"The wound you would inflict, while serious, isn't lethal."

"He is right, Cassandra. Jesse claims victory," Tory said.

"How is my attack not lethal?" Cassandra asked as they separated.

"You blade would have passed between the heart and lungs without hitting either one. Which, like he said, is a serious but not lethal injury," Tory explained.

"But with a simple twist I could damage both of them," Cassandra argued.

"True, however, you wouldn't have a chance to since his attack would have beheaded you," Tory said.

Cassandra knew that he was right, but still looked upset over it.

"For what it's worth, you fought better than I expected. You might be better than even you think in weaponry," Jesse said.

"Thank you," Cassandra said smiling.

After Jesse, Cassandra and Rachel returned to their spots, Tory paired everyone up for their sparring session, with Jesse and Cassandra paired because of their match.