One Piece: King of the World from White Town

But this is also where the downside lies.

Perhaps it was because the progress was too fast, or there was a lack of guidance from a famous swordsman, so that the opponent's swordsmanship had only form but not spirit.

"If the boy named Abel can make up for his shortcomings in swordsmanship and eventually find his own way, he will be qualified to challenge for the world's number one."

Rarely seen in the world... the first in the world...

Kuina bit her lip. It was the first time she heard her father praise someone like this, and it was a stranger at that.

"But didn't father say that the sword is a weapon used to protect the weak? Those who only use it as a killing tool will never understand the true meaning of swordsmanship?"

"That person kept emphasizing that his knife was used to kill people. Is such a person qualified to be the world's number one?"

Koshiro suddenly stopped wiping the blade, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

He recalled what his father, Kosaburo Shimotsuki, had once said to him.

"A knife is a weapon used to kill people!"

“Every knife has its own personality. Only by truly understanding the personality of a knife can you successfully control it.”

"If it's suitable, it's suitable. If it's not suitable, it's not suitable."

"Perhaps one day in the future, you will be able to comprehend the true meaning of swordsmanship, but the essence of a sword will never change."

Koshiro never expected that after so many years, he would suddenly meet a young man here who had the same will as his father.

"That is a road of no return that will turn you into a Shura or a demon. You can either completely sink into killing and become a machine that only knows how to kill. Or you can carve out an unheard-of path and dominate the world."

“And no one has ever walked this path.”

Kuina nodded, not quite understanding, and then said with a firm look: "In the future, I will definitely surpass everyone and become the world's number one swordsman!"

Koshiro had a complicated expression, "I told you before that a female swordsman will never be the best in the world due to her physical limitations."

Kuina's eyes dimmed immediately, but she immediately heard her father continue: "But now I am ready to take back what I said."

"Father!"

Kuina's eyes widened instantly.

Koshiro looked at his daughter with a smile on his face. "Maybe I was too demanding of you in the past. I wanted you to inherit my kendo philosophy and prove something to someone. But because you always failed to meet my expectations, I said those words out of disappointment."

“But now I finally understand that the path that suits me may not be the right path for everyone.”

"You shouldn't live under my shadow. You should find your own path and pursue the true meaning of swordsmanship."

"One day, when you find it, it means you can challenge the world's number one swordsman."

"No, maybe by that time, you will already be number one in the world."

"The world's greatest swordsman can be a man, or of course a woman."

"But I think that doesn't matter anymore, don't you?"

Kuina's eyes suddenly became moist. It was the first time she got her father's understanding.

I felt like all the grievances in my heart burst out at once.

So she threw herself into Koshiro's arms and began to cry loudly.

Koshiro may have always been a good teacher, but he lacks a lot in being a father. This time, because of the appearance of someone, he was able to untie some of his knots. He no longer forced Kuina to do a certain level, but tried to encourage her and understand her.

As he stroked his daughter's hair, Koshiro felt a little guilty.

Over the years, he has indeed ignored his daughter's true feelings.

But fortunately, he woke up not too late.

Don't wait until tragedy strikes before you regret it.

Outside the door, Zoro, who had been squatting here and eavesdropping, was also happy about the "reconciliation" between Kuina and the teacher.

But he won't give up the position of the world's greatest swordsman to anyone!

It would be the same even if this person is Kuina!

In addition, he remembered a name.

Although he is still far from being that guy's opponent, he believes that sooner or later, he will be able to defeat him!

"Then let's set a small goal. First, defeat Kuina, then defeat that guy named Abel, and finally challenge for the position of the world's greatest swordsman!"

At this moment, Zoro's goal has been made clear in his mind, and he will continue to work towards this goal!

Chapter 227: Seemingly a celebration, but actually a memorial service

The next day, Abel arrived as promised with Baby-5 who had finally woken up.

The charm of this cute little girl dressed in a well-behaved maid outfit is something these country boys cannot resist.

So many people were so busy sneaking peeks at Baby-5 that even their movements became distorted.

Because of this, Koshiro got angry a lot and asked them to stay and practice more!

Of course, he did not take his anger out on others, nor did he let Abel and Baby-5 leave.

Because in Koshiro's opinion, this can actually help train his disciples to focus.

When during the training process, there are only knives and no women in your eyes, then you will have succeeded.

Kuina was not jealous at all. Over the years, no one in the dojo treated her as a member of the opposite sex. Over time, even she herself felt that she was a boy.

It was not until her body began to develop that she began to experience the troubles of being a girl.

But he only confided in Zoro.

After all, my father never cared about these things before.

But things are different now. Since the conversation yesterday, the father and daughter have come to understand and communicate with each other. Although Kuina's ideal has not changed at all, she still wants to sprint towards becoming the world's greatest swordsman.

But I no longer feel distressed or confused.

Now she is more motivated than ever before!

How could she be jealous of others?

It was only after Koshiro finished his lesson that Abel entered the dojo with him to prepare for another sparring match.

Baby-5 was not interested in this kind of thing, so he just stayed outside.

"How about sparring with wooden swords today?"

"it is good."

This time, Abel did not refuse. Instead of using the wooden sword in the dojo, he took out his [Wooden Sword Toyako].

In addition to being easy to use, doubling learning efficiency during sword training is also important.

Seeing that Abel was "well prepared", Koshiro smiled, and then the two of them fought again with only swordsmanship.

With Koshiro's deliberate letting go, Abel can fully display his swordsmanship and understand the things he doesn't understand through fighting.

Then Koshiro was extremely surprised to find that after just one night, the opponent's swordsmanship had improved a lot, and he had mastered many chaotic moves.

This speed of progress is really terrifying!

He couldn't help but ask, "How long have you been learning swordsmanship?"

Abel hesitated, but said truthfully: "One year."

"It's incredible, but now it all makes sense. Your problem now is that your swordsmanship skills are increasing too fast, and your understanding of swordsmanship has not kept up."

"Yesterday I overestimated your talent as much as possible, but I didn't expect that I still underestimated you."

There was a gleam of surprise in Koshiro's eyes, but at the same time he felt regretful.

How great it would have been if he had met the boy in front of him a year earlier.

But the thought only flashed through his mind and he put it behind him.

Even though the other party had no intention of joining Isshin Dojo to learn swordsmanship, he was not going to hide it.

He really wanted to know what height such a piece of uncut jade could reach after a short period of polishing by him.

Perhaps this is the broad mind of a teacher.

"Don't you want to see the swordsmanship of the Shimotsuki clan? Then watch carefully."

Koshiro suddenly picked up a wooden sword from the side, changing his original one-sword style to a two-sword style? !

Not only that, even his aura has changed completely!

When the sun sets completely and night falls.

The door of the gym opened again.

Just like yesterday, Koshiro and Abel came out one after another.

But the difference is that when Abel walked out yesterday, his expression was more of confusion, while today he had a frown on his face and looked serious.

"Will you come again tomorrow?"

As they were leaving, Koshiro took the initiative to ask.

Abel seemed to be still immersed in the previous battle. He never expected that the same person would have such different skills when using one sword style and two sword styles.

It's like there's another 'Koshiro' hidden beneath that smiling expression!

Even more violent and brutal!

Abel nodded and said that he would come again at the same time tomorrow.

He really wanted to know how many abilities this guy had hidden.

And this lasted for five consecutive days.

Gradually, the villagers in Shimotsuki Village seemed to get used to the Abel brothers and sisters going to Isshin Dojo every day to practice swordsmanship.

Especially after the initial misunderstanding was resolved, many villagers apologized to them.

The only ones who still retained some hostility were probably Koshiro's adult disciples.

They had never seen Abel actually take action, so they naturally didn't understand why the teacher valued an outsider so much.

However, because the traces left by Shura Aurora Slash were still there, they did not foolishly provoke Abel.

They are envious, but they are not stupid.

Koshiro would not accept a disciple with poor character.

While Abel was practicing swordsmanship at Isshin Dojo in the East China Sea, Doflamingo, who had not yet recovered from his injuries, could not wait to launch revenge on the navy!

And ask the Navy to hand over the missing Abel and Baby-5.

In Doflamingo's opinion, Abel and Baby-5 must have been captured by the navy.

Otherwise, why has there been no contact and even the Den Den Mushi can’t get through?

However, the navy believed that this was an excuse for the Don Quixote family to seek revenge.

Because they didn't catch any member of Don Quixote's family.

Even Mahbais and his two companions, who were prepared to sacrifice themselves and intercept the warship alone, managed to escape in the end.

The navy suffered greater losses as they gained nothing from their efforts.

As a result, both sides refused to give in and began to exchange fire in various places in the North Sea.

Today the Don Quixote family attacked a naval branch base, and tomorrow the navy will destroy two underground black markets of the Don Quixote family.

Such a strong response from the Navy made Doflamingo have a bad guess. If Abel and Baby-5 were not captured by the Navy, then there was only one possibility, that they had died at the hands of the Navy.

Where else would people go?

Whoosh, has it flown to the East China Sea?

The latest wanted order issued by the Navy later seemed to confirm Doflamingo's speculation.

Doflamingo’s bounty skyrocketed to 2 million!

The entire Beihai was shocked in an instant!

When this wanted order appears, no one in Beihai will dare to challenge the Don Quixote family anymore.