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Therefore, they used all their strength from the very beginning.

But I didn't expect to win so easily, it was as easy as bullying Zoro at home.

"Haven't you studied kendo?"

"Of course I've studied! I'm registered at the martial arts school in town and often go to sit in on classes."

Is that all? What is your dream?

"I want to collect as many famous swords as possible; this is something I've always dreamed of."

Kuina looked at her with a puzzled expression, seemingly confused:

"Why? One knife is enough, why do you need so many?"

“This… I don’t want to see famous swords used for evil by bad people, nor do I want to see them lying in some unknown corner gathering dust. So, I want to collect as many famous swords as possible.”

"I see. Good luck."

Kuina was somewhat disappointed. There were very few girls who liked swordsmanship. She had thought she had met a girl who also aimed to become the world's greatest swordsman, but it turned out that this was not the case.

"My name is Tashigi. May I ask what your name is?"

"Guina".

"Hey, Kuina, your swordsmanship is amazing. Where did you learn it?"

“Simmo Chiki Village, the Dojo of One Heart.”

"The dojo master must be incredibly skilled to be able to train such a powerful disciple as Kuina, right?"

If I have the chance in the future, I must go to that dojo to become an apprentice and learn kendo.

"Hmm... I'm alright."

Kuina smiled awkwardly, then turned to Shirou and asked:

"Are there other people who want to challenge me?"

"It's gone."

"Shall we continue looking at the knife?"

"it is good."

As they were talking, Shirou noticed that Tashigi was looking at Kuina with longing eyes. A thought flashed through his mind, and he quickly came up with an idea.

Perhaps, we could send Tashigi to Isshin Dojo.

She kidnapped Koushirou's daughter and gave him Tashigi, who looks exactly like his daughter. I wonder what he will think.

Thinking of this, Shirou greeted the CP0 captain who was hiding in the shadows, and he immediately ran out.

"Please give your instructions."

Shirou gestured for him to come closer, then whispered:

"Find a way to send Tashigi, the girl who looks just like Kuina, to Isshin Dojo as a disciple. Don't force it, just guide her secretly."

"Yes, I'll arrange it."

With a single shave, the CP0 captain vanished from the spot.

Inside the weapons shop.

"Boss, Shiyu is perfectly fine, here you go."

Tashigi reluctantly placed the borrowed Yoru Shigure on the counter and returned it to the shop owner.

"It's perfectly intact. Do you want this knife?"

"Uh-huh……"

"Then let's work hard to save money. Until then, I'll keep it for you."

"Thank you so much!"

Shirou, who had intended to buy Shigure and give it to Tashigi, swallowed back the words he was about to say upon seeing this scene.

It's best not to ruin the atmosphere. Besides, we're strangers, and she might not even accept the gift I give her.

"Boss, do you have any good-quality swords here?" Shirou asked, turning to ask.

"Excuse my bluntness, but you don't seem like a swordsman?"

"I may not be a swordsman, but that doesn't stop me from using a sword. Besides, how customers dispose of the weapons they buy shouldn't be any of the shopkeeper's business."

"That's true, but as someone who loves knives, I really don't want to watch a famous knife fall into the hands of someone who doesn't understand its value, thus wasting a precious gem."

That's not wrong. Shirou didn't buy the swords for his own use; he mainly bought them to enrich his collection.

"From what you're saying, this shop must have some top-quality swords, like the 'Fine-Blade Sword'? I'm willing to pay ten million."

"This is not about money."

"Twenty million."

"..." The shop owner hesitated for a few seconds, then shook his head again, "You don't need to say anything. Although I am just the owner of a small shop, I also have the dignity of a knife enthusiast."

Thirty million.

"If it were Miss Kuina buying the sword, two million would be no problem. But you are not a swordsman, and that would only be a waste of its potential. So, I'm sorry, please don't raise the price any further."

"Fifty million."

"Do not…"

Boom!

A burly woman suddenly emerged from the inner room, punched the boss on the head, and angrily said:

“Sell it to him! It’s already worth dozens of times more than the original price. If you still insist on those pointless dignity claims, I’ll divorce you.”

"Wife...?"

"Hurry! Sell it to him!! Immediately, right now! What if he changes his mind?"

When the proprietress turned to look at Shirou, she had already put on a smiling face:

"Dear guest, please wait a moment while I have Ippon-matsu fetch the knife."

The shop owner, with a mournful face, cautiously entered the inner room, carrying a knife completely coated in black lacquer, and slowly emerged.

"This...this is our shop's most precious treasure, the Snow Walk, one of the fifty finest swords. Please...accept it."

Even though it was something sold at a premium of several times, he acted as if it had been sold cheaply.

"Well... I'll definitely find it a good owner in the future."

At the very least, it won't be destroyed by a Rust-Rust Fruit user like Zoro did.

After paying, Shirou sent Yuki into the white mist space and then strolled around the store again.

Thirteen years later, when Zoro came here, he took Sandai Kitetsu with him, in addition to Yubashiri.

However, after looking around, Shirou didn't find any weapon that resembled the Sandai Kitetsu.

The shop owner watched Shirou's retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh.

It's a waste of talent. I hope he can find a good owner for Xue Zou.

"Miss Kuina, may I take a look at your knife?"

Chapter 113 Luffy Curses the Pirate King

Chapter 113, Section 114: Luffy Curses the Pirate King

"can."

Kuina placed the knife on the counter and looked at the shop owner curiously, not understanding what he was going to do.

"What a fine sword! If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Red Snow, one of the fifty finest swords. It must have seen quite a few battles..."

Can you tell?

Kuina looked at Hongxue in surprise; no matter which angle she looked at it from, it was completely unharmed.

"Even the finest sword needs regular maintenance." The shop owner shook his head slightly. "I can see you cherish it, but you're not doing enough. So... I'll give you a whetstone."

Upon hearing the word "whetstone," Shirou, who was wandering around, subconsciously stopped and turned to look at Kuina.

One or two years in the future, Kuina will fall off a ladder while getting a whetstone and die.

This way of dying is simply ridiculous.

Shirou focused his magic on his eyes and carefully examined Kuina.

Although she had only recently awakened the magic of the Fairy Tail world, a considerable amount of magic had already gathered within her, automatically strengthening her body.

Magic is a versatile ability; even without any magic, it can passively enhance the body, improving physical fitness and resilience.

With this level of magical protection, she shouldn't die from simple trifles anymore.

While I was deep in thought, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the shop.

What happened outside?

Shirou looked surprised and glanced at the pedestrians who were hurrying past in front of the store.

At that moment, the CP0 captain suddenly appeared, leaned down and whispered in Shirou's ear:

"Sir, Luffy is confronting the townspeople in front of the Pirate King's execution platform, causing some disturbance."

"I see."

Shirou thought to himself, somewhat speechless:

I knew it; this younger brother of mine likes to cause trouble and always makes a fuss wherever he goes.

"Weren't any CP0 members with him?"

"I'm very sorry, I couldn't stop them."

"That's true, how could you possibly stop Luffy?"

Even if he didn't have a straw hat or a rubber fruit, and was just a lively little kid.