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Lin Yi stepped forward, smiled, and asked, "Little friend, do you know where the Yixin Dojo is?"

Zoro looked up at Lin Yi, his eyes full of wariness, but he still pointed in a direction. Lin Yi thanked him and walked in that direction, but after thinking for a moment, he asked a passing resident for directions. Sure enough, his caution was useful; the direction was completely opposite. If he didn't know that Zoro had no sense of direction, he would have really thought that Zoro was pointing randomly.

"Brother, how did you know that child was lying?" Da Pan asked curiously.

"Perhaps they weren't lying," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"How could that be? If he wasn't lying, how could he have pointed in the completely wrong direction?" Da Pan didn't believe it.

"They might just be directionally challenged," Lin Yi said.

However, Da Pan and the others simply did not believe that anyone could be so directionally challenged as to get the direction wrong. Yixin Dojo was very famous in Shuangyue Village, and it was impossible for the people here not to know it, so that green-haired child must have lied.

Lin Yi smiled helplessly, offering no further explanation, and led the group in the correct direction. Soon after, the Isshin Dojo came into view. It was a traditional Japanese building, surrounded by lush, verdant trees.

As soon as he reached the door, he heard the sound of wooden swords clashing coming from inside. Lin Yi gently pushed open the door and saw a group of teenagers practicing swordsmanship. Their movements were synchronized, and their gazes were firm.

At this moment, a man in his thirties with glasses and a gentle smile walked over. He looked Lin Yi and his group up and down and asked, "Who are you? What brings you here?"

Lin Yi respectfully clasped his hands in greeting, "We have heard of the great reputation of the Isshin Dojo and have come to pay our respects. May I ask if you are Mr. Koushirou?"

Koushirou smiled gently and said, "I am Koushirou. You are a guest from afar. Please come in and let us talk."

Lin Yi and the others naturally had no objections and followed him to a living room. They sat cross-legged, and Koushirou gracefully brewed tea for them.

"Please," Koushirou said, pouring a cup of tea for everyone and gesturing with his hand.

Everyone raised their cups and took a sip. Lin Yi praised, "The tea is smooth and warm, like jade, with a refreshing fragrance that soothes the soul. It's truly a fine tea."

"I didn't expect you to be a connoisseur of tea, young friend," Koushirou said with some surprise.

"Haha, I don't know anything, I was just rambling on," Lin Yi laughed.

"I haven't asked your names yet, young friend, or anyone else. May I ask?" Koushirou asked politely.

"My apologies for my rudeness. My name is Lin Yi, and these are my partners: Da Pan, Filina, Fiona, Dota, Simon, Chiyo, and Reiju."

"Oh, could it be that you are the recently famous Dream Exploration and Adventure Group, and you are Venerable Lin Yi?" Koushirou asked in surprise.

"Haha, I didn't expect our reputation to have spread so far," Lin Yi said happily.

"It's hard not to know someone with a 33 billion Berry bounty," Koushirou joked, seeing Lin Yi's easygoing personality.

“I’ve heard that Mr. Koushirou is also a powerful swordsman. I wonder if I would have the honor of sparring with you?” Fiona suddenly said.

Koushirou looked at Fiona, somewhat surprised. This young girl was actually a formidable swordsman.

He pondered for a moment and then agreed, "Okay, let's go to the back mountain to fight."

Everyone stood up and followed Koushirou toward the back mountain. At that moment, a short-haired girl of about eight or nine years old, holding a long sword, followed and said, "Father, please let me watch your battle from the sidelines."

Koushirou instinctively wanted to refuse; he didn't want his daughter to have too much contact with the outside world.

But just as he was about to speak, Lin Yi asked, "Mr. Koushirou, is this your daughter?"

“Yes, her name is Kuina,” Koushirou introduced.

"Let her come along. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"Alright, Kuina, once the battle starts, you need to stand obediently next to Lin Yi and not run around, understand?" Koushirou said sternly.

“Yes, Father,” Kuina said happily, giving Lin Yi a grateful look.

When they reached the back of the mountain, there was one more person watching: Zoro, who had gotten lost and been brought back by someone.

Koushirou and Fiona stood facing each other. In an instant, two soaring sword intents burst forth. Lin Yi was slightly surprised. Although Koushirou had not yet reached the level of a great swordsman, he was not far off.

This battle will likely not be easy for Fiona.

Chapter 62 Guina

Fiona launched the first attack, and six long swords instantly appeared in front of her, attacking Koushirou from different angles.

The sudden appearance of the long sword momentarily threw Koushirou off balance, but he quickly managed to defend against the flying knife attack with his powerful and majestic sword techniques.

But how could Filina's sword control be so simple?

Fiona's fingers flicked rapidly, and the six throwing knives split into six more. These were the knife clones Fiona created based on Doflamingo's technique "Shadow Rider." Although they were clones, they were no different from the original.

Twelve gleaming throwing knives rained down on Koushirou like a storm, the relentless attacks putting him under immense pressure.

Faced with such a fierce attack, Koushirou had no choice but to unleash his full power in swordsmanship. With a flick of his wrist, a surge of powerful internal energy flowed from his arm into the sword. He then swung the sword fiercely, and two streaks of sword light flashed through the air like lightning, accurately striking two of the rapidly approaching throwing knives. With two crisp clangs, the two throwing knives flew off, spinning as they plummeted into the distance.

Taking advantage of the opening, Koushirou darted away like a ghost, swiftly escaping the dense net of throwing knives. His movements were lightning fast, and in the blink of an eye, he was out of range. However, before he could even catch his breath, the remaining knives changed direction again, relentlessly pursuing him like leeches.

Koushirou took a deep breath, his domineering aura surging forth, as if an invisible shield enveloped his entire body. At the same time, the longsword in his hand instantly erupted with a dense black light, like a bright moon in the night, too dazzling to behold. Then, he gripped the sword with both hands and swung it forcefully without hesitation. The blade flashed, creating a sharp gust of wind. The throwing knives that had been pursuing him with such ferocity, upon contact with this terrifying blade light, all seemed to lose control, falling to the ground with a series of crackling sounds.

Just as Koushirou had dealt with the annoying throwing knives, Fiona appeared before him without warning! Holding the Snow Drink sword, its tip gleaming with a cold light, she thrust it straight at Koushirou's chest with lightning speed.

Koushirou was startled, his expression changing drastically, but the combat experience he had accumulated over the years of life-and-death battles allowed him to react swiftly at the critical moment. His body twisted in an extremely strange posture, and at the same time, he quickly withdrew the long sword in his hand, holding it horizontally in front of his chest.

With a crisp metallic clang, the two longswords clashed violently, sending sparks flying. The attack came so suddenly that Koushirou had to react hastily. Although he successfully blocked Fiona's deadly strike, the immense impact traveled through the swords to his arms, numbing his hands. Using the recoil, Koushirou retreated rapidly, trying to create distance between himself and Fiona.

Unfortunately, despite his quick reaction, Fiona was even faster. In the instant he retreated, Fiona's Snow Drinking Blade slashed through him, the sharp blade easily tearing through Koushirou's clothes, leaving a deep gash. Blood instantly stained his garments, a gruesome sight.

Fiona pressed her advantage, swiftly attacking Koushirou, and the thrown knives that had been knocked down flew up again to attack him, making Koushirou's situation extremely dangerous.

Kuina and Zoro, who were watching the battle, were very worried when they saw Koushirou injured and at a disadvantage, but this kind of battle was not something they could participate in.

In the end, half an hour later, Koushirou was defeated.

Fiona controlled the pace of the battle from the very beginning, especially with the Shadow Knight's move that caught Koushirou off guard; otherwise, the outcome would have been uncertain.

Seeing that the two had finished fighting, Kuina rushed to Koushirou's side and asked with concern, "Father, you've lost a lot of blood. Quickly, go and treat your wounds."

Koushirou patted Kuina's head reassuringly, "I'm fine, Kuina, the wound isn't deep."

But judging from his pale face, it was clear that he was seriously injured.

"It's truly remarkable that the young lady possesses such strength at such a young age," Koushirou remarked with some emotion.

"I just happened to get the better of you because of some special abilities of mine that you're not aware of. If we were to fight again, I might not be a match for you, senior," Fiona said humbly.

Koushirou, standing to the side, gently shook his head but remained silent. He wasn't the type to be a sore loser. Perhaps his initial defeat was due to a lack of understanding of his opponent's strength, but he had fought with all his might, yet still lost. Even if he were to fight again, he would still be destined for defeat.

"You're so strong, I want to challenge you," Zoro, the green-haired man, suddenly said seriously.

"You idiot Zoro, wait until you defeat me first," Kuina said sarcastically.

"Damn it, Kuina, I'm going to challenge you for the 599th time. This time I will definitely defeat you!" Zoro roared.

“You still can’t beat me even if I fight you a thousand times. I’m not fighting you today. I need to take my father to get treatment for his injuries,” Kuina refused.

Upon hearing this, Zoro didn't mention the challenge anymore.

After Koushirou was sent for treatment, Kuina suddenly approached Fiona and cautiously asked, "Fiona-senpai, can I become as strong as you someday?"

"As long as you train hard, you will definitely surpass me in the future," Fiona encouraged with a smile.

"Really?" Kuina was initially excited, but then said with a hint of disbelief, "But Father said that girls can't become great swordsmen."

"Haha, Kuina, tell me, is Koushirou-senpai more powerful, or am I?" Fiona said.

“Of course you are better. After all, even my father was defeated by you,” Kuina said without hesitation.

“That’s it, Kuina. No one can define a person’s future, not even your father. Although girls are naturally less physically capable than men, that’s not something that can’t be made up for. You’re still young. At your age, you should focus on building a solid foundation. Becoming a great swordsman is still a long way off,” Felina said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Kuina's eyes hardened. She was determined to prove to her father that women could also become great swordsmen.

She then said, "Sister Fiona, may I learn swordsmanship from you?"

“Well, although I’m willing to teach you, my swordsmanship is related to the Devil Fruit power I ate, so it’s not really suitable for you. Actually, my captain is more suitable to teach you swordsmanship. He’s a genuine master swordsman.” Fiona laughed.

"Ah, but Brother Lin Yi doesn't look that old. How could he possibly be a great swordsman?" Kuina said, somewhat incredulously.

“Haha, Kuina, you’re mistaken. The captain is not only a master swordsman, but he’s also one of the world’s top swordsmen, you know? The world’s greatest swordsman, right?” Fiona asked.

Kuina nodded. Of course she knew about the world's greatest swordsman. As someone obsessed with swordsmanship, she knew a little about Hawkeye, the world's greatest swordsman.

"Do you know that he recently lost to a teenager?" Fiona asked again.

"Could it be that Hawkeye lost to Brother Lin Yi?" Kuina said in shock.

Fiona nodded with a hint of pride in her expression.

"I didn't know Brother Lin Yi was so amazing," Guina said with some admiration.

"Haha, Kuina, why don't you go and ask Lin Yi? Maybe he'll agree to teach you kendo," Fiona suggested.

"Sister Fiona, will Brother Lin Yi agree?" Guina asked somewhat nervously.

“How will you know if you don’t try? Even if you are rejected, it doesn’t matter. I can still guide you in your cultivation, it’s just that the effect won’t be as good as Lin Yi’s,” Fiona said.

“Okay, I’ll go find Brother Lin Yi. I’ll definitely ask him to teach me,” Guina said with a determined look in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Zoro found Lin Yi and said directly, "Lin Yi, I challenge you, even if it costs me my life."

Looking at this miniature, green-haired Zoro, Lin Yi said with a smile, "Oh, why did you come to challenge me? I'm not some kind of strongman."

"Hmph, you don't need to lie to me. I read about you in the newspaper when I was working at the docks. You're a powerful swordsman." Little Zoro looked at him with an expression that said, "You can't fool me."

Lin Yi couldn't help but pinch Zoro's cheek and say, "Since you know I'm a great swordsman, you still dare to challenge me. Aren't you afraid of dying, you little green-haired devil?"

"Damn it, I'm not a child anymore, don't pinch my cheeks, and don't call me 'green algae head'!" Zoro angrily slapped Lin Yi's arm that was pinching his cheek and said angrily.

"Alright, little green algae head, since you're so eager to challenge me, then I'll grant your wish," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"Really? That's great! I'll show you how powerful I am!" Zoro said happily, not even caring that Lin Yi called him "Little Green Moss Head".

Zoro took out three wooden swords, biting one into the hilt with his teeth and holding the other two in his hands. His expression was serious.

Lin Yi stood opposite Zoro, his playful expression vanishing, and his aura suddenly exploded. Instantly, Zoro felt as if he had entered hell, and Lin Yi was the demon of hell.

Lin Yi didn't use his sword; with a flick of his finger, sword energy cleaved a deep trench several meters long behind Zoro.

Zoro stood there, stunned, his back soaked with sweat.

"Too...too strong." Zoro had lost all desire to continue fighting. The gap in strength was too great. His opponent was already so powerful that it was despair-inducing without even drawing his sword.

Lin Yi placed his large hand on Zoro's head and said, "Zoro, the world is vast. Don't rush. Challenge me when you've witnessed true power. I'll be waiting for you at the top of the world."

After saying that, he turned and left, his back view looking quite pretentious.

Zoro gazed at the young man's retreating figure and murmured to himself, "I, Roronoa Zoro, will definitely defeat you someday. I will definitely become the strongest swordsman."

Lin Yi returned to his temporary residence in Shimotsuki Village, which was arranged by Koushirou. At Koushirou's request, Lin Yi would be responsible for teaching the students of Isshin Dojo during Koushirou's recovery period. Fiona had also been invited to teach, but she refused and made Lin Yi her scapegoat.

He wasn't the one who injured the person, nor was he the one who invited them, yet the task fell to him. Who can he complain to?