- Everyone has their own path, my friend, perhaps you'll face less competition in this field. Whether that will make you happy is another question, time will tell. And I might write a book someday, why not? I have plenty of witty sayings and grand plans. They'll be studying me in textbooks, mark my words.
- Dyaaa, how could anyone even come up with such a thing, it's like sandpaper in my mouth, - Zibaba snaps his fingers and nods. - But you know what our sensei told me once, a long time ago? He said that a katana is the perfect weapon, super sharp, super durable, but the entry barrier and skill ceiling are higher than with anything else, so it only submits to absolute masters. And yet, it's just one of many tools, existing for a very specific purpose, which you might lose, or you might have other tasks. So you should always be prepared for that, and you should have a "second blade." And what could be better, I say, a scimitar? And he said - you have to find that answer yourself. I realized later what he meant, it was that... well, he meant that it's not worth neglecting such things in the interest of the cause. Although, you probably have a different approach?
It was hard to tell from the guy's cheerful smile whether he was joking or not.
- Alright, we'll sort out the language issue, we won't be lost. What will you have? - he nods towards the menu. - And we haven't been given any deadlines, except for the event itself, which is today, the third one, right? Considering the travel time, back and forth... I think I'll have time to go somewhere, take care of a couple of things. Maybe even somewhere else.
- We all have such different tastes. - The samurai remarked, looking at the completely different dishes on the table. - Jack, you should spare your stomach before the trip, otherwise something unpleasant might happen on the road. Zibaba, yes, you'll have time, there are only six hours until Shina.