Chapter 4-Brutal training

I swallowed nervously," so what are we going to be doing sensei?"

"You're overthinking it Yamaji. It's going to be normal training. It's just that I'm going to be finding your limits. For starters were going to be doing basics. For Example, we're going to be testing how fast you can run and move. How much weight you can lift and control swinging. Then we will test your reflexes while you spar with me we will be doing it for a week straight to determine how well you do under pressure."

That more normal then what I had been told. Although, Sensei might just be making it sound nicer than it is. The training lasted about 3 hours seems my dad got worried and came to pick me up. He hadn't known how long the classes lasted. I was laying on the floor taking deep breaths covered in sweat hurting everywhere. It wasn't as bad as I thought as I was used to doing workouts in my old world, so the muscle pains didn't bother me, but I was mentally fatigued from sparring Shima-sensei.

He was going slow enough so I could keep up. He also wasn't going overboard using movements that I couldn't follow, while they were still challenging to do so. He did indeed strike me a lot, but it's not like he hit with full force as I could tell he could do so much worse if he wanted. The problem though was that every time I figured out the pattern of his attacks he would change it so I would once again struggle to figure out how to defend myself. The battle was extremely fast paced so I had to try and figure it out quick or I would continue to get hit because even if he not using full force, It still hurt a lot and it also stung.

After catching my breath, I got up so I could put my sword away Ogami and Izumo came up to me asking if I was alright with worried looks on there faces.

"I'm fine. The way you guys explained it, I was expecting his training to be ridiculous, but this was a lot more normal than I expected" I said smiling.

"Are you sure all of us were worried I don't know what got into grandpa today it looked like he worked you harder than normal," said Ogami.

"Ya as much as I love fighting. It looked Like Grandpa was giving you a real beating and that's not something I would enjoy."

"It's fine he was testing my ability to adapt. I think... he was constantly changing the way he attacked so I was constantly forced to change how to defend myself."

"Well hang in there man if grandpa gets too out of line let us know. We can tell grandma, and she will set him straight," he said with a smile.

"I will, but I can handle it, after all, if I don't endure this how can I how to beat anyone stronger than me in the future," I said as I walk back over to dad.

~~~~~~~~Izumo's Pov~~~~~~~~~~

Man, my new friend really something. I was on the verge of tears after my first day of training… grandpa got really angry about that saying that men don't cry, however despite what Yamaji thinks. I still think grandpa went too far. I've never seen him take a sparring match that serious before.

Grandpa already left and went back to the house. So we were left to clean up the dojo. We usually all divide the work between all the student and finish before we are allowed to leave. However, we let Yamaji go today as It would feel unfair to have him help after the day he's had. We finished up quickly as it was routine for us. We said goodbye to Remi and Kaiba and also gave a mean look at Kuno and his gang those guys are always looking for trouble with us. Although they've been a bit passive lately which has me worried as it means his next outburst probably it's too far off. After locking up the dojo, we went back home which is right next to the dojo, so it isn't any trouble for us.

I walked in the front door and saw mom cooking food. I felt a need to rat on grandpa.

"Mom you need to talk to grandpa he went too far today!" I said.

"Hmm? What do you mean, he always like that isn't he?"

"No! I mean today was different. Our new friend that we told you about joined the dojo, so grandpa was giving him the test run like normal. However, Grandpa was constantly hitting him unlike when he normally goes easy in his spars and stops his attacks before they hit."

"Oh my? Are you sure? That indeed doesn't sound like dad. Then we'll talk about it during dinner. Ogami can you help me set the table and Izumo go tell everyone dinners done."

We both agreed and followed moms instructions. When I told grandpa dinner was ready. I held back from asking so he wouldn't have to explain it twice as I know how much he hates doing that. We started eating dinner and as everyone including me finished dad stood up getting ready to leave that's when mom spoke up.

"Honey sit back down we need to have a talk with dad." said mom

"Wait at the dinner table?" he said looking confused.

"Yes, this is a family matter, not a business one."

Dad just nodded and sat back down.

"Dad Izumo told me what happened in the dojo today I know how harsh you can be during training sometimes but don't you think you went too far? After, all this is Izumo's and Ogami first friend from school."

Grandpa just nodded and said"I figured this was about that... At first, I was doing It like normal. Holding back my attacks but then I realized how fast he was adapting. He was even able to find a few openings to attack from that's when I tried landing a few blows to see if that would interfere and cause him to lose focus. However, I found myself shocked that not only did it not bother him much he seemed to have taken the fight more serious, making him adapt even faster. I'm was so shocked by the level of talent he displayed that I couldn't hold myself back and started seriously trying to push him as hard as I could. Although I admit, I may have gone a bit too far. Afterall he is still a child."

Mom and dad had stern looks on their faces after they finished listening to grandpa. In fact, I was a bit shocked as well. Grandpa seldom praises anyone, that could only mean he was sincerely shocked by Yamajis talent.

"Dad do you think he could be someone from the other side?" said mom.

"No, he had no idea how to use the sword. He was a total novice at using it. I can tell if someone trying to hide their skills and he really didn't know what he was doing. Also, his father has zero magic in him, and I can sense no martial art from him in his movements. Although the boy seems to have magic in him, he doesn't seem to be aware of it so it could be from his mother side as he didn't seem to resemble his father."

"Then do you think we can have him join our side?" said dad

"I wouldn't be so hasty if I were you, he's a normal human that's never known of the supernatural. Izumo and Ogami have only been friends with him for two days now that's not enough time to build a lasting trust. I suggest we wait for their friendship to develop for a few years and then tell him about us when we get on better term with him, and he trusts us."

"Yes, your right dad I was a bit hasty." Dad sighed then turned to us.

Ogami, Izumo what do you think of this boy, Yamaji?

I answered first.

"Well, he was surprisingly calm which is why I approached him. Compared to the other kids in class he's much more mature for his age like us. When I went to meet him, I felt very familiar around him like I knew we would get along and he was someone I could trust."

Dad nodded at my answer then said "and you Ogami? What do you think about him?"

"Well, I was extremely nervous. In class, so I couldn't focus as I'm not used to being around so many strangers. Izumo introduced us, and I found him to be very cha-, Calming! To be around." she said with a blush or her face.

"I see," said dad with a smile on his face.

"Well, he sounds like a nice young man. I hope you two can continue to be his friends in the future. I wish for him to join us and although he might only be a human, there have been many cases of humans working with us in the past. There are even cases of us marrying humans" dad said as he grinned at Ogami which who was blushing.

"Yes dad I intended to continue our friendship in the first place, but grandpa you need to go easier on him!" Yelled Izumo

"Yes I wouldn't want him leaving because I pushed him too far I'll try to keep the training normal and not go too far," said grandpa.

That made me happier to here grandpa confirm it.

~~~~~~~~~Issei's Pov~~~~~~~~~~~
After I got home I was looking for Yamaji to see how his day went and maybe tease him a bit as I know he doesn't like me acting perverted but it so funny seeing him have that exhausted face like an old man. Although it's not like I'm completely acting. I really do think Boobs are amazing, the absolute best, but I know when to present my love and when I shouldn't. For instance in front of Yamaji is a great place to let it be known, that I love Boobs. However, nobody seemed to be home, so I just headed to my room to play the new game I bought with Matsuda, and Motohama.

A little bit later I got called down for dinner. It seems Yamaji had only just got home. I didn't know, but apparently, dad signed him up to go to the dojo. It also seems dad didn't realize the classes were 3 hours long which is why no one was here.

"Hey, Yamaji how was the Class? Was it fun?" I asked rather curious.

He had a thoughtful look and answered"It was a lot easier than I expected. Everyone in the class told me that the Sensei was an extremely harsh teacher and while it was hard training It was fun sparing the sensei even if he did hit me a lot and it still stings."

That doesn't sound fun at all how can you enjoy getting hit so much... wait.
"Wait are you doing this so you can get the girls! Haha, I always knew you had it in you Yamaji you always act like you don't care about it, but you really did want to be a harem king all along!"I yelled with a satisfied and knowing look on my face.