Ch.6
Andrew and Sandy walk through the dark streets until they find a large wooden gate surrounding a property. Andrew walks up to the gate and pushes it open. As Andrew and Sandy walk on to the property Sandy is amazed at the level of landscaping of the grounds. There is a garden to the right and a Koi pond to the left, in front of them is a large building with paper sliding doors. As they come to the paper door it slides open. Miu is standing there in the doorway smiling to greet them.
"Please come in you two." In the center of the room there is a low leg table with two pillows on either side of it. Kenichi is sitting on one side of the table. Andrew and Sandy sit on the opposite side of Kenichi. Andrew reaches into his coat pocket. "Here this is for you guys." Andrew holds up a plastic baggie with teabags in it. "It's English tea so it might be a little different than what you're used to. Miu is a little reluctant to take the baggie.
"I was always told to never show up to someone's house empty handed, if you are worried about me trying to poison you guys I will drink first." Andrew said with a slight laugh. Miu takes the bag and walks towards the hallway door. When Miu opens the door she sees all the masters eavesdropping. " Oh my god, I can't believe you guys after all these years you are still doing this."
"Well it's not everyday my disciple is gonna fight one of the best fighters in the world." Sakaki while holding a beer bottle. "Our disciple Sakaki..." Sakaki turns to see Kensei stand behind him. "and over the years he has been training here he has fought several people claiming to be the best in world and beaten them... but this kid is different, the aura he puts off I can't tell if its good or bad yet." Miu hurries back to the table with a pot of tea and pours everyone a cup. Andrew picks up his cup and takes a sip. Kenichi and Miu look at each other in relief. " I told you there would be no point to posioning you."
Kenichi and Miu grab their cups and take a sip. "It's strong, but very good." Kenichi smiles. "It reminds me of when I was young traveling with my grandfather." Miu said with sparkles in her eyes. " So down to business." Andrew said changing the air in the room. "Yeah I think we put it off long enough." Kenichi getting serious. " Have you ever parlayed before?" Andrew questioned. " No, come to think of it I have never had an opponent who wanted to plan a fight." Kenichi said confused.
Andrew gives a little chukle. "Think of it as a battering meeting for the rules and location of the fight." "Makes sense, how do start?" "I challenged you so you get first pick." Andrew said as if he had done for years. Kenichi looks a Miu. " I want Miu and and my masters to witnesses?" "I have no problem with that, as long as Sandy, my masters and friends can be there as well but I request Niijima not be in attendance." Kenichi looks at Andrew confused. "Can I ask why?" "I do not want my power level recorded by him." Sandy sips her tea and looks at Andrew caringly. Miu catches the look Sandy gave. "I understand that and will make sure he is not there." Kenichi said calmly.
"My turn, I want no holds barred, no technique would be off limits." Andrew said in a calm stern tone. "So we would fight until one of us would be knocked out or gave up?" Kenichi sounding hesitant. Kenichi looks over at Miu and smiles. "I agree. So what is next?" "Just time and place." Andrew said while looking a Sandy. "I have midterms this week how is Saturday?" "Fine with me." Andrew sounding a little exticed. "What about midnight? Americans usally like late night fights." Andrew and Sandy share a laugh "We do but we have plans that night, but if you want to stick to an American favorite we can fight at dawn."
" that will work for us." Kenichi holding back a laugh. "Finally I want our fight to be in a cage." Andrew sternly. "You can not have a cage fight in Japan, its illegal." Miu shocked. Andrew gives Miu and scary look. "We could pit fight?" Kenichi said trying to break the tension. "no one gets a good view during a pit fight." Andrew said turning his head towards Kenichi. "What about the tennis courts at your college?" Sandy questioned. Andrew, Kenichi and Miu all look at Sandy. Kenichi turns to Miu and whisper. Kenichi turns back to Andrew. "We agree to that." Andrew stands up and extends his hand. Kenichi stands up and shakes Andrew's hand. Andrew gives Kenichi a death stare "Hope you are ready for a war." "I am counting on it." Kenichi while staring back at Andrew.