Meanwhile, the original shamed master is also preparing his skills and, in between drinking bouts, sharpens up his swordplay skills. With each of the four now galvanized by this period of teaching, they are now ready to meet their tormentor.
At the same time, the original embarrassed instructor is also honing his expertise and, during intervals of heavy drinking, improves his sword fighting prowess. As a result of this instructional period, each of the four individuals has become more confident and is now ready to face their adversary.