Their swords were crossed, and they found themselves encircled by absolute tranquility. A gentle, sweet breeze is blowing through the surrounding area, rustling the leaves of the trees and creating a calming, refreshing atmosphere.
"I haven't used magic to fight you during these three years of training, have I?" said Junichi.
"Well, you didn't tell me, but I've figured out the secret to your magic stone. I was about to tell you the secret, but I've wanted to fight you for a long time. I needed a hint or clue to defeat you because you refuse to reveal how your magic stone works", said Gin.
Are you aware of the reasons behind people's desire to win? The explanation is straightforward: the winner creates history, while the loser merely follows. The winner embodies both the past and the future, whereas the loser remains trapped in the present, consumed by the weight of the past and the anticipation of the future. The most infuriating question of all is asking your own heart to conform to your mind's way of controlling your inner feelings. It's utterly unreasonable and frustrating. Your way of thinking can advance beyond your current understanding. While it may seem unreasonable, your relentless desire to win will not guarantee victory. The true path to success lies in achieving it without confrontation. Embrace a natural mindset and go beyond limits. (enlightening Junichi)
So, you're explaining these things to help me manage my anger, correct? For a moment, I believed you to be an authentic teacher. Where did you come across this kind of line? Did you create it yourself, or did you lift it from a book or some other source? (dubious Gin)
Sometimes, when I say something good in front of him, he doesn't want to believe it's my own creation. It's as if he doubts my originality or struggles to accept that I'm capable of producing something impressive on my own. This hesitation can be frustrating because I put genuine effort into my talk, and I wish he would acknowledge that rather than dismissing it outright. (Ratty Junichi)
Do you know about "The Pride of HIJIMA", Junichi asked.
"Nah, I don't really know about this. What's it all about?", replied Gin.
HIJIMA can't accept defeat; losing risks his well-being and damages his pride. This is what they call "the pride of HIJIMA."