Waiting Samurai is the 2nd episode of Shaman King the anime series.
Summary
As Yoh and Manta hang out at the hill, Yoh tells Manta that he came to Tokyo to find himself a powerful guardian ghost. As Yoh asks Amidamaru to join him, he refuses and tells him that he has no intention of leaving the hill. Afterward Manta tells Yoh about Amidamaru's legend. It is said that Amidamaru killed thousands of people and was nicknamed "the monster". But Yoh is determined to make Amidamaru his guardian ghost because it's only a legend and when Yoh used Hyoi Gattai with Amidamaru it felt "warm" inside. Meanwhile at night at the hill, a spirit asks Amidamaru about why he refused to join Yoh. Amidamaru tells him that he is waiting for someone. meanwhile at downtown, Ryu is seen made fun of because of his bad hair cut, caused by Yoh's attack.
Later on, in order to get to know more about Amidamaru's past, Yoh and Manta visit the Funbari Local Museum where Amidamaru's old sword, rusted Harusame, is being displayed there.