Synopsis: Kenji teaches Shinra physical endurance and the value of a mortal life.
Meanwhile, Kenji took Shinra into the deeper parts of the forest šļø, teaching him a different kind of control.
"Your magic is mighty, son," Kenji told him. "But your body... it's still human. Vulnerable." šŖ
He taught Shinra how to move silently, how to read tracks, how to identify edible plants š± and poisonous berries š.
"The forest doesn't care about your power, Shinra," Kenji explained. "A hungry wolf šŗ, a twisted ankle... these things will kill you, magic or no. You must respect the world, respect its dangers. Your strength isn't just in what you can do, but in what you can endure." ā°ļø
Shinra learned to climb trees, to swim through icy rivers š, to endure hunger and thirst. He learned to appreciate the simple warmth of a fire š„ and the companionship of his parents. This physical training instilled in him a humility š that his innate power threatened to eclipse. It grounded him, connecting him to the earth.
He was a paradox: a child of immense power š¤Æ, painstakingly learning the limits of a mortal body, and the infinite boundaries of his own soul.