Yamamoto led the group of practitioners toward the imposing traditional building, his presence ensuring everyone stayed organised during the check-in process.
The registration area was elegantly designed with polished wooden surfaces and traditional Japanese decorative elements that created an atmosphere of respect and formality befitting a serious martial arts competition.
Noah approached the reception desk with some uncertainty about potential costs, but discovered to his pleasant surprise that everything had been pre-arranged. No payment was required; the tournament organisers had covered all accommodation expenses for registered participants.
Even if payment had been necessary, his current financial situation would have made any reasonable fee a minor inconvenience rather than a burden. The transformation from his previous poverty to comfortable wealth helped in moments like these.
