Konoha: I have a clone in One Piece.

Chapter 79 The Breath of All Things

Suzuki looked somewhat surprised, as did Shanks and Hawkeye.

They hadn't expected the curator to be so meticulous and considerate, noticing even such a small thing.

However, Koushirou soon began to teach him.

He first introduced his kendo dojo, and then began to explain the basic techniques of swordsmanship:

"There aren't many ways to use a sword; they can be broadly categorized into thrusting, slashing, and parrying."

Suzuki listened attentively, but Shanks and Hawkeye, having already learned the material, didn't pay much attention. However, they didn't disturb the two of them, but quietly stayed to the side and watched.

After a short while, Koushirou finished explaining the basic uses of the sword and said with a smile:

"Of course, knowing these things is just a prerequisite. The most important thing is to learn how to use them flexibly, in actual combat, and with consistent practice."

"Now, let's do some basic swinging drills."

With that, Koushirou led Suzuki and the other two to the wooden stakes in the kendo dojo. He looked at them and said with a smile:

"Suzuki, you'll start practicing here."

"You need to swing the wooden sword at these stakes, preferably at least a thousand times a day, and each time you should use your full strength."

"Don't worry about the wooden stakes being damaged. These are all carefully selected hardwoods that are as hard as steel. Also, it's okay if your wooden sword is broken. You can come to me, and I can make you a new one anytime."

"And Shanks and Mihawk, you can practice here too, don't worry about them getting damaged."

"Next, I'll demonstrate the various ways to swing a sword."

Then, Koushirou began his demonstration.

He took a wooden sword from a nearby barrel, posed at the wooden stake, and swung it down forcefully.

The sounds of wooden swords clashing against wooden stakes rang out one after another, startling the other students who were learning in the kendo dojo, and many of them gathered around.

"Look! The master is practicing his swordsmanship again!"

"Let's go take a look!"

"Wow! That's amazing, Koushirou-sensei!"

The students looked on with admiration as they watched Koushirou carve several deep sword marks into the wooden stake.

However, Koushirou remained as gentle as ever. He ignored the children's admiration in the kendo dojo and calmly looked at Suzuki:

"That was a fairly standard sword swing. Suzuki, you can try practicing those poses from now on. Of course, you should also pay attention to adjustments. In short, use whatever swings you feel can generate more power."

As he spoke, he glanced at Hawkeye and Shanks with a smile, knowing that the two of them didn't need to learn these basics, and continued:

"Of course, swordsmanship is not limited to these. A sword can cut through anything, and it can also cut through nothing."

"If you understand the breath of all things, then even a wooden sword can cut through steel!"

As he spoke, Koushirou's eyes deepened, and then he lightly slashed at a wooden stake with his wooden sword.

Both were made of wood, and the wooden sword was clearly far inferior in quality to the specially made wooden stake, which was as hard as iron, yet...

Such a sturdy wooden stake was easily and effortlessly cut down with Koushirou's wooden sword!

"Wow! That's amazing, Koushirou-sensei!"

"How amazing! They're all wood, so how could they be cut in half?"

"Yes, yes, and look, Mr. Koushirou's wooden sword isn't even broken!"

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The students watched with excitement as Koushirou displayed swordsmanship that was beyond their comprehension, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Meanwhile, Suzuki was still watching intently, Shanks' face showed excitement and admiration, and Hawkeye's expression showed interest.

This is cutting through iron, or you could say it's the breath of all things.

All three of them knew this.

Because this is the most crucial step for a swordsman to become a master swordsman!

Koushirou smiled gently at the three Suzukis and continued:

"Suzuki, Shanks, and Mihawk, you guys should give it a try too."

Hearing Koushirou's signal, Suzuki did not hesitate, even in front of a large audience, even though he was just a beginner and might not do well.

But he still picked up the wooden sword made to resemble the Thunder Fang, looked calmly at the wooden stake, took a deep breath, and then swung it at the stake with his most basic power, without using any special abilities.

"Bang!"

The wooden sword broke.

"Wow! This person actually broke a sword in two. How much strength must they have?"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Koushirou's wooden sword is made of very hard wood!"

"Look at that wooden stake, it seems to have deeper marks than the ones Master Koushirou made at the beginning!"

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Suzuki looked at the broken wooden sword in his hand with a speechless expression. He seemed to have underestimated his original strength.

Koushirou looked somewhat surprised, after all, Suzuki's physique wasn't particularly robust.

However, he quickly regained his composure; this level of strength was quite impressive for a swordsman who wielded his sword year-round.

However, it's still a bit lacking for a swordsman.

Koushirou smiled gently at Suzuki and said with a hint of admiration:

"Suzuki, your strength is good, and the strength in your arms and waist is also excellent. Once you learn some swordsmanship, becoming an excellent swordsman will be a very simple thing for you."

"It's okay that the wooden sword broke. I'll make you another one later, using the kind of wood that's used for wooden stakes."

Suzuki nodded earnestly and expressed his gratitude to Koushirou.

Then, Koushirou said to Shanks:

"Shanks, why don't you give it a try?"

Shanks nodded. Although his swordsmanship was inherited from Roger, he still agreed with Koushirou's teachings.

Soon, Shanks arrived at the wooden stake, holding the wooden sword that Koushirou had made for him. With a sharp look in his eyes, he swung it fiercely at the stake.

"That's amazing!"

"That red-haired guy actually managed to carve such a deep mark on the wooden stake!"

Suzuki also looked over at this moment and saw that the wooden stake had been cut with a deep sword mark by the wooden sword, which was almost as deep as the wooden sword Suzuki had broken to make the cut.

Moreover, Shanks' wooden sword was not broken.

Koushirou's face also showed astonishment. He did not expect that this red-haired young man's swordsmanship was so good.

Although he looks only in his teens, he seems to be on the verge of comprehending the essence of all things.

Such talent is truly remarkable!

Koushirou was even somewhat delighted, but after regaining his composure, he felt a little regretful.

It's really lucky that such a young person can come to his kendo dojo to learn. It's a pity, judging from his swordsmanship, he has obviously already inherited the skills.

Koushirou sighed inwardly. The Shimotsuki family's legacy needed a suitable young person to carry it on.

Then, Koushirou also put aside his thoughts and looked at the last Hawkeye Mihawk.

(End of this chapter)