"Before it seemingly dissolved in place of the next 'batch' of members, the same Central 46 who ordered the deaths made sure as much knowledge as possible was suppressed.
You've shown growth as both a person and a swordsman, Kazuma-san. YOu strike me as a most excellent candidate.
As for hearing Akira's story, that is...No, that is good of you. I am admittedly biased. It would do you good to hear her side."
'Why does it still pain me? Is it because her reappearance in my life is so fresh? Is that why it feels like a dozen old wounds are open anew? Why is there still...No. Not the time.'
Masaru shakes his head and continues.
"I...cannot fully tell you. I will say that...well, Akira is skilled in two of the style for which I possess a more basic level of skill. If you decide to pursue them, she would undoubtedly be the best teacher for you. And ultimately, the choice of teacher is yours.
That said, strictly speaking, the way of the Dai-jieikai did not insist on a strict one-to-one ratio. Consider that I know six styles. That required six teachers. The Dai-jieikai believed...No, they believe that growing your skills and bettering yourself is more important that some strict tradition of one and only one master. Cross training isn't just allowed, it's practically encouraged.
So it may not be a case of taking only one or the other of us as a teacher."