Comic series: Starting from Pirates to Cultivate the True Self

"There's nothing wrong with a sword fight. I'm just a little curious. Mr. Mo is obviously a more powerful swordsman than me. You could just follow him and ask him for advice. Why did you come all the way to me for advice?"

"Uh~ Lieutenant General Mo's swordsmanship level is too high. I want to directly feel the gap between me and the great swordsman. I can't feel it from him."

Bogart said slightly embarrassedly.

Koshiro understood. It turned out that he was hit hard by Mo Xingchen, and wanted to find a great swordsman to test the waters and regain some confidence.

Oh, it makes me look like a newbie. I am not the same person I used to be! Boy, you are in big trouble!

"Then let's go to the back mountain. The place here is too small."

Then a group of people came to the open space in the back mountain. The two stood motionless in the middle of the field holding swords, looking for each other's flaws. Mo Xingchen and the two children stood by to watch the fun and act as commentators.

Kuina was the first to speak and asked:

"Mr. Mo, why are the two of them standing still?"

"A duel between swordsmen is extremely dangerous. It's not like you and Zoro fought with bamboo swords. It doesn't matter if you're a little reckless. It just hurts when you get hit. But being hit by a real sword can kill you.

Before you are sure of your opponent's strength and kendo style, any rash behavior could become a flaw, and revealing a flaw often makes it easy to be attacked, so it is important to know who can strike first."

As Mo Xingchen's explanation of Kuina spread into the field, Bogart was distracted in the confrontation. When he blinked, Koshiro seized the opportunity and instantly got close to him with an Iai Slash.

Bogart hastily raised his sword to defend himself. If it were the previous Koshiro, the two swords would probably have fought against each other and entered a wrestling stage, but Koshiro was also trained by Mo Xingchen.

Iai is a slash from bottom to top using the momentum of the sword being unsheathed, so Koshiro did not actually use all his strength in this Iai slash. He just wanted Bogart to defend with all his strength.

Koshiro's Iai Slash was just blocked by Bogart's defensive force. He flipped his wrist along with the rebound force, and the blade rotated 180 degrees in the air before chopping down on Bogart's head. Bogart could only continue to block passively.

At this time, Sauron asked in confusion:

"Why did the master suddenly move just now?"

“It was because my explanation to Kuina just now attracted Bogart’s attention, so when he blinked, your master seized this flaw and took the initiative.

Then it was a game of skills. First, Iai tricked the opponent into defending with all his strength, and then he changed his tactics and continued to attack. In this way, Bogart completely entered the attack rhythm of your master. If he couldn't break free, then the outcome of this match would be determined. "

After hearing this, Zoro and Kuina were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped to the ground. At any time, blinking was considered a flaw. What about the Iai cheating and the sudden attack? They didn't understand anything at all, but were terribly shocked!

Then again, what were their previous duels like? Just children playing house!

As expected, Bogart was unable to find a flaw in Koshiro's continuous attacks and break out of Koshiro's rhythm. He could only passively defend. After more than 30 moves, Koshiro's knife stopped in front of Bogart's face.

"Clap clap clap!"

Mo Xingchen was the first to applaud and said, "What a wonderful match. Koshiro, you have made great progress."

Geng Shilang sheathed his sword, looked at Mo Xingchen with burning eyes and replied, "Thank you for the compliment, sir. Would you like to come down and play?"

"Okay."

Mo Xingchen walked slowly towards the center of the field. When he saw Bogart coming to the sidelines, he tilted his head and asked Koshiro:

"can we start?"

Geng Shilang stared at Mo Xingchen intently, with his lips slightly open, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

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"of course."

Mo Xingchen drew his sword instantly, and three light golden sword auras flew towards Geng Shilang quickly. The horizontal sword aura in the middle was the fastest, while the crossed sword auras on the left and right sides were slightly slower, completely blocking Geng Shilang's escape route and forcing him to take it head-on.

Then Mo Xingchen walked slowly towards Geng Silang, with three sword energies coming out with every step. When Geng Silang received the second wave of sword energy, he realized something was wrong and thought it was all over.

Geng Shilang tried hard to take the first wave of sword energy, but found that although the sword energy was very fast, it was not powerful enough. However, when he took the second wave, the force was so great that it almost knocked his sword away. Before he could think about it, the third and fourth waves of sword energy followed one after another.

The power of each wave was different, or two waves were the same and then different, there was no pattern to grasp. If it continued like this, we could only passively defend until a fatal flaw was revealed.

So Koshiro decided to give it a try and break Mo Xingchen's attack rhythm. He used all his strength to swing a few sword energies and rushed forward without waiting for the result.

He thought that his sword energy could clear out Mo Xingchen's endless sword energy, and then he could seize the opportunity to attack at close range, but what he didn't expect was that

When he swung out the sword energy with all his strength, Mo Xingchen also moved towards him quickly, and even calculated the approximate trajectory of the sword energy just by his swinging of the sword. Then, with his great skill and courage, he used the sword energy to cover his body, and finally he even flashed the sword energy right next to his nose.

When Mo Xingchen's figure appeared in Koshiro's sight again, Mo Xingchen's sword was already on his neck, and his charge came to an abrupt halt.

The scene freezes, Koshiro says with a hint of grievance,

"Sir, don't you dislike sword energy?"

"I just despise the slow sword energy, not that I don't need it. I can practice it faster and add more changes. Besides, how can you have a fixed mindset towards your enemy?"

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"I am grateful for your advice!"

Koshiro sheathed his sword, bowed his head and expressed his gratitude sincerely.

Mo Xingchen hooked his hand around Geng Shilang's shoulders and said with a grin:

"Let's go, it's time for dinner right after we finish our exercise. Do you mind treating me to a meal?"

"Hahahaha, sir, what are you talking about? I will definitely make room for you."

On the way back, Bogart and Koshiro were both absorbed in digesting the previous sparring. They summed up their own shortcomings, learned from the other party's strengths, and thought about how to integrate them into their own sword skills.

The two children were so excited that they pulled Mo Xingchen to ask questions. They had never seen such a battle before. Even in the daily actual combat drills, Koshiro was very casual, without the kind of pressure he showed today.

Mo Xingchen also explained patiently, simplifying his words as much as possible so that people of their age could understand.

After lunch, Mo Xingchen planned some physical exercises for the two little ones, and then let them exercise on their own.

Gengshiro, Mo Xingchen and Bogart sat at the entrance of the corridor, sipping tea and watching the apprentices in the courtyard sweating their youth. Gengshiro suddenly sighed:

"Vice Admiral Garp must be an expert in education, as he was able to train people like you and Dragon. It's a pity that such heroes have never met. What a pity!"

"Hahahahaha~ That's good too. At least you won't be disappointed if we don't meet."

Mo Xingchen almost spit out the tea in his mouth from laughing, while Bogart nodded his head in agreement like a chicken pecking at rice. Looking at the expressions of the two men, Koshiro was also confused.

"When did you meet Doragg?"

When Koshiro was about to add more tea for the two of them, his hand trembled when he heard this, and the hot water spilled onto the table.

Only then did he remember that although Dorag admired Mr. Mo very much, the two people in front of him were navy men, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Mo Xingchen was just looking at the courtyard and asked casually. After a long time without hearing a response, he turned to look at Koshiro and found that his forehead had begun to sweat and he was silent with his lips pursed. So he smiled and said:

"Don't worry, the senior members of the navy are all aware of his identity. Besides, he was a navy officer before.

I just wanted to ask how he was doing, since I haven’t seen him in years.”

Seeing that Mo Xingchen was very casual and Bogart also looked as if it had nothing to do with him, Koshiro let out a long sigh, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and continued to add hot water for the two of them.

"In fact, Dorag and I have known each other for many years, but the last time I saw him was about two years ago. At that time, he said he had some things to do in the East China Sea and wanted to visit his son. We chatted for a while afterwards, but his words were full of admiration for you."

"Well, his son is indeed in the East China Sea. This time I am accompanying Vice Admiral Garp to see his grandson. By the way, you are also a member of the Revolutionary Army, right?"

This shocked Koshiro so much that his hand, which was about to drink tea, was shaking as he held the cup. Mo Xingchen laughed at this.

"Hahahaha, your reaction is really too big. You really need to practice more. As his friend, you can't be so panicked."

Mo Xingchen smiled and took a sip of hot tea, then said with a teasing expression:

"No kidding, when Kuina grows up a little, why not make her a new sword."

"Oh! Why is this?"

"It depends on how tall Kuina can grow by then. After all, your Wado Ichimonji is a long sword. If your arm span and height are not enough, it will definitely not be easy to use.

I think swordsmen don't necessarily have to pursue famous swords, it is more important to have a sword that suits you. You can ask Mr. Kozaburo to make a good sword for Kuina based on her height, strength, sword-drawing habits, etc.

Just like my Junjun, I think this will definitely help her make better progress in kendo."

"Thank you, sir, for thinking so much about my daughter."

Geng Shilang knelt upright facing Mo Xingchen and bowed.

"Nothing, I like this girl too. Let these two kids do their best, I hope they can keep going. Then I won't bother you any more."

Mo Xingchen stood up, waved to Geng Shilang, turned around and left gracefully. Bogart also stood up, nodded, and followed him.

When Mo Xingchen and Bogart were about to arrive at Windmill Town the next afternoon, they saw from the warship from afar that flames were frequently heard on the beach of the port, followed by "booming" explosions.

Bogart immediately ordered the warship to advance at full speed, as he thought that some blind pirates were bombarding Windmill Town.

Mo Xingchen looked at Bogart's anxious face, but he seemed to be very calm. He even patted Bogart's arm, signaling him to relax.

"With Vice Admiral Garp in town, what are you worried about? Bogart, how about we make a bet?"

When Bogart heard the name of Vice Admiral Garp, he felt a little relieved. He was so panicked that he didn't think of it for a while.

"Lieutenant General Mo, what do you want to bet on?"

"I bet 100 Baileys that this noise was definitely made by Garp himself. What do you think? Take it?"

"No way, why would Vice Admiral Garp drop artillery shells on the coastline?"

"Hahahahaha, let's wait and see!"

As the warship got closer to the port, Mo Xingchen and Bogart stood at the bow and finally saw the situation on the shore clearly.

Garp stood on the shore and laughed loudly, shouting something like "Run, get out of the way", and then he kept throwing shells at Ace and Luffy with both hands.

Ace and Luffy were dodging desperately, but they were not really injured by the shells. They were just blown away by the shock waves from the exploding shells occasionally.

At this time, Ace's sharp eyes spotted the warships approaching on the sea, and he waved his two little hands and shouted loudly:

"Uncle Mo! Help! Grandpa is going to kill us~"

Mo Xingchen grinned at Bogart, raised his eyebrows, stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers, and hooked his index and middle fingers together.

Bogart looked at the scene on the shore with his lips pursed, exhaled sharply through his nose, reached into his chest lining pocket, took out 100 Baileys, and put them in Mo Xingchen's hand.

Then he used the Moon Step to quickly reach the coastline, slashed the shells thrown by Garp with his sword, protected Ace and Luffy behind him, and said angrily:

"Vice Admiral Garp! You are really going too far!"

Mo Xingchen also landed on the shore from the air shortly after. Ace seemed to have found his backbone. He pulled Luffy and trotted to Mo Xingchen to complain, angrily accusing Garp of all the evil things he had done to them.

"Yohahahahaha, you guys are back!"

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Mo Xingchen squatted down with a smile on his face, gently scratched Ace's nose, and said softly:

"Then uncle will help you get revenge, okay?"

"Ok!"

Ace and Luffy nodded with conviction.

Mo Xingchen stood up and looked at Garp. The suicidal spirit in his heart made him want to say: I am the dignified god of the navy, and you, an old man, dare to let my nephew sleep in a doghouse! Where are the 100,000 troops! Kill them!

But he didn't dare and could only boast in his heart. However, he thought that he had to fight him anyway, so he couldn't show any weakness.

"Hey, old man, you're the one bullying my nephew, right? Shall we practice?"

When Ace and Luffy heard their uncle's tough words, their eyes sparkled. This was the hero in their minds! He was their god!

"Yohahahaha, kid, later I hope your head is as hard as your mouth."

After Karp finished speaking, he quickly rushed towards Mo Xingchen. Seeing this, Mo Xingchen quickly raised one hand and waved it continuously, saying:

"Hey, hey, hey! Uncle, wait a minute!"

Garp did not stop his actions, and he said as he charged forward.

"Humph! It's too late to beg for mercy now!"

"No! The two kids are still here! Besides, this isn't the place to spar!"

Garp's movements came to an abrupt halt. He blinked and looked at Ace and Luffy beside Mo Xingchen, and the houses on the shore not far away, and said while picking his nose:

"Then go to the mountains!"

"Ok!"

So Cap took the lead and headed towards the forest. Mo Xingchen looked at Cap's back and shook his head, then said to Bogart: