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As Yamada gets drawn into the unfolding events, he grapples with questions of identity and allegiance. His commitment to Auta deepens with each passing day, as he gains friends who treat him as family, reinforcing his resolve to defend this newfound home.
Training and Transformation
The character development of Yamada accelerates as he trains vigorously to enhance his fighting skills. He challenges local warriors and ultimately seeks out the monk for martial arts training, despite initial reluctance from the monk to teach a foreigner. Yamada shows genuine commitment, vowing to honor Auta as his place of rest, prompting the monk to accept him as a student.