"Student Noah, your talent is truly impressive," Yamamoto said simply, pausing for a second to evaluate Noah before continuing. "Your student shows remarkable development, Tanaka-san."
"He's exceeded my every expectation, which brings us to why you're here today," Tanaka replied with obvious pride.
Master Yamamoto studied Noah with a calculating gaze. "Tell me, young man. How do you feel about testing your abilities against opponents beyond this dojo's walls?"
Noah raised an eyebrow, sensing something significant approaching. "What kind of testing?"
"A tournament, but not the public competitions you might expect," Tanaka explained.
Master Yamamoto stepped forward, his expression growing more serious. "We're talking about a private tournament. Invitation only. The kind of event where extraordinary talent meets extraordinary people."
