One Piece: New Century Hextech Warriors

After a quick dinner, Sith went out to stroll around the Isshin Dojo.

The wedding is tomorrow, so he'll stay in Shimotsuki Village for the night.

"Next time I follow the old man to cultivate, I must practice returning life to the point where I can change my five senses."

Sith adjusted his mask and muttered something under his breath.

Just then, he suddenly heard a soft shout from not far away:

"Hey! Ha!"

Sith followed the sound to the indoor dojo next door and saw Kuina training alone.

The girl was dressed in a pure black kendo uniform, which, combined with her tanned skin that had a healthy glow from daily training, gave her a strangely cool look.

Sweat soaked her black hair, and her handsome, spirited features were filled with seriousness. Her wide kendo uniform floated gently with her agile and swift movements, like a dancing butterfly.

"When this girl grows up, she'll probably be one of the most beautiful women on the sea."

Sis silently commented.

Of course, this is all on the premise that she still has the opportunity to grow up.

If all goes as expected, Kuina will fall to her death from the second floor this year, thus propelling Zoro onto the path of becoming the "world's greatest swordsman."

He couldn't even be bothered to comment on this purely plot-driven death. A dignified swordsmanship genius fell to his death from the second floor, like a superb elevator, huh?

Fortunately, because of his presence, this kind of thing is impossible to happen.

"Um?"

Kuina noticed someone behind her and turned around.

"Mr. Bucky."

She gripped the bamboo sword in reverse and performed a standard kendo etiquette.

Sith walked over slowly, casually picked up a bamboo knife, and laughed:

"Speaking of which, I've only just learned a little bit of kendo, but unfortunately I haven't found anyone to spar with. Could Kuina help me out while I'm at it?"

Guina was taken aback by his sudden request and said awkwardly:

"Eh? It's an honor to hear you say that, but it might hurt your feelings."

She wasn't being modest; her swordsmanship was enough to defeat most swordsmen, let alone novices.

The problem is that once she starts swinging her sword, she unconsciously becomes completely absorbed in the action, and then accidentally injures her opponent. Only Zoro, with his thick skin, can barely withstand it.

She was criticized by her father several times because of this, which made her afraid to spar with others.

Sith shook his head and laughed:

"It's okay, I'll take care of it if you get hurt."

As he spoke, he brandished the bamboo knife in his hand, causing Kuina to frown involuntarily.

That posture is so amateurish, you can tell he's never even held a knife before!

However, since the other party was a distinguished guest, she couldn't refuse. Moreover, after witnessing him teasing Zoro, Kuina's curiosity was piqued, and she wanted to see just how strong this guy was.

"Well then, I'm sorry to offend you."

As Kuina bowed, her aura changed completely when she looked up again, transforming from a pure and lovely girl into a fearsome assassin.

Swah——

She swung her bamboo knife, about to hit Bucky's arm, when suddenly there was a "clang".

Bucky moved with lightning speed, easily blocking her blade.

"Kuina, you don't need to hold back. Please use your full strength."

Sith smiled slightly and readjusted his stance.

【Draw your sword: When you hold a sword, you automatically master swordsmanship at the level of a sword master】

He may have never held a sword before, but that doesn't stop him from possessing the strength of a sword master!

Just like how Bin never won the World Championship, it doesn't stop him from being the best in the world.

At this moment, Sith felt as if his body was being manipulated by an invisible force. Although his posture and movements were all wrong, he was able to use exquisite sword techniques naturally.

This is the level of prismatic hexagonal gradation.

Kuina stared at him, feeling like this guy was toying with her. Was his parrying speed really just that of a beginner?

But looking at Sith's terrible knife-wielding technique, he certainly didn't seem like a veteran.

"Was that just a newbie's lucky break?"

Kuina comforted herself in this way, took a light breath, and said:

"Okay, please be careful, you can call a halt at any time."

After saying that, she moved swiftly, brandishing her sword as she charged toward Sith.

The sound of bamboo swords clashing suddenly rang out and then quickly stopped, because Kuina had already lost.

"How could that be?"

She lowered her head, staring blankly at the bamboo knife that had pierced her chest.

"Again!"

She was still a young and impetuous girl, and at this moment, it was as if Sith had flipped a switch in her body, making it impossible for her to stop.

So the sounds of bodies clashing against bamboo swords and the labored breathing of a young girl could be heard from time to time in the dojo, continuing until late at night.

thump—

Kuina finally couldn't take it anymore and collapsed to the ground in a duck-like position.

After sparring for a long time, she never managed to exchange five moves with Bucky and was quickly defeated every time!

"Sorry, I think I used a bit too much force."

Sith handed her a towel to wipe her sweat, and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

I think I beat Kuina too badly. Will this break her Dao heart?

He didn't do it on purpose. The Hextech of the Prismatic Rank was too powerful. He hadn't fully mastered the power of this swordsman yet, and couldn't even hold back.

To everyone's surprise, Kuina's body trembled slightly, and her eyes gleamed with a strange light:

"That's fantastic, absolutely fantastic! You should have pushed a little harder!"

The girl burst into loud laughter.

Kuina hadn't had such a satisfying sparring session in a long time. Her father was usually too busy, and although Zoro was tough, he was her friend and wouldn't go all out against her. Others were no match for her either.

Only with Bucky did she find complete release for her body and soul.

Fighting Buggy for three hours was more fun than fighting Zoro for three years!

Seeing Kuina's excited expression, Sith felt a pang in his heart.

Could this guy have developed some kind of unusual fetish?

However, he still clapped lightly and politely praised:

"As expected of Mr. Koushirou's daughter, Kuina's swordsmanship is already better than many adults. It's probably only a matter of time before she becomes a great swordsman."

Kuina slightly raised her chin, a confident glint in her eyes.

"Thank you for the compliment. Becoming a great swordsman is indeed my goal!"

Sith raised an eyebrow and asked deliberately:

"And what about the world's greatest swordsman?"

Kuina answered without hesitation:

"Of course... I think so."

When she said the last word, her voice became much softer.

A year ago, she would have answered "of course" without hesitation, but now Kuina is less confident.

Because his father had already told him that women are naturally much weaker physically and could not possibly become the world's number one!

For the past year, Kuina has been very resentful, practicing diligently every day in an attempt to prove herself and refute her father's words.

But the more she practiced, the more desperately she realized that her father was right. Her swordsmanship improved by leaps and bounds, but her physical strength was improving more and more slowly.

One force can overcome ten techniques. No matter how exquisite your swordsmanship is, if the other person is strong enough to kill you instantly, then what's the point of competing for first place?

Seeing Kuina's dejected expression, Sith toyed with the bamboo sword in his hand and slowly said:

"Kuina, I spoke with Mr. Koushirou. He said he thinks you have a good chance of becoming a great swordsman, but because you are a woman, your physical strength is not good enough, so it is unlikely that you will become the world's number one."

His voice wasn't loud, but it felt like needles pricking at Guina.

"Mr. Bucky, do you think so too?"

Guina mustered up her courage and asked the question.

She could tell that this older brother's strength was unfathomable, and he might even be stronger than her father.

If the other party approves of her, then it means she still has a chance, right?

Sith nodded solemnly:

"Yes, I think so too."

Upon hearing this, Guina's face immediately fell.

As expected, I had no chance at all.

"Just kidding."

Sith suddenly burst into laughter.