I, a Celestial Dragon!

"You don't look like a child anymore, and you have a big sharp sword, the Twenty-One Skill, on your waist. A swordsman like you should have gone to sea a long time ago, right?"

"Hey!"

Zoro snorted in displeasure.

"Does this have anything to do with my problem? And you're still calling me a little devil!

I am Roronoa Zoro, destined to become the world's number one swordsman!

As for my age, I will be seventeen in a month and a half, and I can go to sea soon!!!"

After saying that, Zoro rubbed his turban depressedly. At this time, he was not without a turban like he would five years later.

On the side, Gawain laughed when he heard what Sauron said.

"So you're only sixteen, because you're not yet seventeen, so it's not time to go out to sea, right?

So I am eleven years older than you. Well, I am not quite twelve years older, so it is not right to call you a kid. "

As soon as he finished speaking, before Zoro could say anything else, Gawain reached out and stopped him.

Gawain laughed as he stopped Zoro.

“We’ll talk about your business later. Since you look so silly, come have dinner with me tonight, kid.

As for now, I have to make arrangements for the villagers in your village. I can’t let them wait here forever.”

After saying that, Gawain waved to Kalifa.

"Kalifa."

"I'm here, my lord!"

Kalifa instantly stepped out of the line and stood in front of Gawain. He saluted and glared at Zoro fiercely.

Of course, Zoro would not indulge Kalifa, he quickly glared back, while Gawain whispered instructions on the side.

"Kalifa, follow the old rules to appease the villagers. We have purchased a lot of supplies in Xiluobu Village. Give some of them to the local people.

In addition, we sent someone to prepare for Uta's concert. We will hold a small banquet in the evening and invite the villagers to listen to the extraordinary voice of the world's number one singer.

That's it, go ahead and get busy."

After saying that, Gawain waved his hand gently, and Kalifa nodded gracefully.

As soon as Kalifa left, Gawain grabbed Zoro's shoulder.

Pulling the green-haired brat, Gawain spoke to the villagers around him.

“Everyone has seen me, so you don’t have to go through the formalities anymore.

As for now, everyone should disperse quickly so as not to affect your work and life.

There is a banquet in the evening. I hope everyone will arrive on time. I will treat everyone to a good drink.

By the way, when I was in this village, I stayed at the Shimotsuki Dojo, Mr. Koshiro, is that okay?"

"Of course not. Please feel free to stay here, Master Celestial Dragon."

Koshiro nodded to Gao Wen politely.

Hearing what Koshiro said, Gao Wen nodded, then picked up Zoro and left.

“Hey, kid, you heard me, take me to your dojo. You don’t respect my account, so we need to have a good talk!

Let me teach you how to use a sword."

“Ha, I need you to teach me, but you yourself are not a pure swordsman. You have the power of lightning, so what qualifications do you have to teach me…ah!

It hurts, be gentle!!!

Please stop carrying me like a doll!!!"

Accompanied by Zoro's depressed shouts, Gawain and Zoro walked farther and farther away, and soon disappeared from the sight of the cadres and villagers.

After Gawain left, Kalifa immediately arranged for the logistics department to persuade and evacuate the villagers.

At the same time, Rayleigh and the cadres came to the front of Koshiro.

Looking at Koshiro, who was wearing glasses... and didn't look dangerous at all, Rayleigh nodded in admiration.

"You are Kokoshiro, right? I've heard Oden mention your father many times before.

Oden really loves the two swords, Ame-no-Habezan and Enma."

“Indeed, those two knives are also the painstaking works that father often mentioned.

If my father knew that his name is still on your lips today.

My father’s spirit in heaven will also feel comforted.”

Koshiro responded with a smile and then saluted Rayleigh. As Oden's vice-captain, Koshiro needed to show due respect to Rayleigh.

After all, Oden is a general recognized by Wano Country and Kosaburo, and Rayleigh is a vice-captain recognized by the general, so of course he has to treat him with courtesy.

On the side, after Koshiro saluted, Rayleigh chuckled and patted Koshiro on the shoulder.

“Well, I don’t want to waste my time on etiquette. The etiquette of your Wano Country is too complicated, cumbersome and boring.

Let’s go straight to your house and have a couple of drinks. Daxiong has a lot to talk to you about.

By the way, Shiro, it sounds like you didn't inherit the forging skills of your father, Master Saburo, but instead became a very good swordsman!

Even though I only have a wooden sword on my waist, I can smell the scent of cutting gold and jade from this wooden sword!"

After saying that, Rayleigh nodded appreciatively, and the group of swordsmen behind him all showed interested expressions.

Looking at the eager eyes of Gion, Shiryu and others, a few drops of sweat immediately flowed down Koshiro's forehead.

This pressure is really different...

Fortunately, Daxiong rescued Koshiro. He came to Rayleigh and whispered.

"Everyone, please give me and Koshiro some time to chat.

As for the communication between the swordsmen, it won’t be too late to do it after everything is discussed and the banquet is over.”

Having said that, Okuma nodded slightly to Koshiro and continued.

"Long time no see, Shiro!"

"Long time no see, Mr. Barthomiro Bear."

Koshiro chuckled and greeted, then he led a group of cadres towards his dojo.

When they arrived at the entrance of the dojo, Koshiro paused and told the disciples to rest for a day.

After all the disciples had obediently left, he led the cadres into the dojo.

Looking at the classic Japanese-style courtyard around him, Rayleigh's eyes were filled with nostalgia.

"The scenery here is very similar to Oden's cabin back then, with tatami mats, weapon racks, the occasional armor or two, as well as bamboo swords and cherry blossoms."

As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh's eyes flashed, he pursed his lips and sneered softly.

“Seeing this, I suddenly felt like I was reminded of someone. I want to go to Wano Country for a visit!

That bastard Oden must have died a very unpeaceful death, right?

I had no way to deal with this back then. I found out too late, and it was impossible for me, as the vice-captain, to make the decision to assemble the crew and lead them to fight Kaido for Oden without Oden asking for help.

But now, since the captain is determined to rectify the world, I have a chance to talk to Kaido about what happened in the past!"

After saying that, Rayleigh let out a long breath, then he left the courtyard with a knife slung over his shoulder.

"I won't live in a place that brings back sad memories. The forest is more suitable for me.

You guys take your rest, I'm going to take a walk in the forest and do some hunting.

"Zhepu, what kind of game are you good at cooking?"

"I'm good at all of them, just catch them!" Zeff responded to Rayleigh with a big laugh.

Hearing this, Rayleigh nodded, then turned and left.

Jinbei chased after Rayleigh, jogging and shouting.

"You have to take me with you when you go hunting, haha!!!"

……

In the yard, looking at Rayleigh leaving, Koshiro shook his head regretfully.

"Mr. Rayleigh doesn't look purely sad. I think he seems to be dissatisfied with Mr. Oden..."

After he finished speaking, Koshiro looked at Daxiong with a puzzled look.

Big Bear shook his head and responded.

"It's not dissatisfaction, after all, Oden was one of them who arrived at Raftel.

However, Oden would rather die than seek help from his old friends. This may be Mr. Kozuki Oden's own responsibility, but it also feels like... he doesn't consider Rayleigh and others as friends.

Even when Rayleigh and others saw the news of Oden's death in the newspaper, Oden had already died alone for a long time...

Rayleigh once said that after Roger's death, their pirate group would be disbanded.

Oden was the first crew member to die...

His death completely turned Roger's pirate group into a mess. No one would trouble their old friends with the difficulties they were facing without Oden seeking help.

If that's the case, wouldn't it seem that they are inferior to Oden?

In short, Oden seems to have set a bad precedent among the members of Roger's pirate group."

Chapter 343: Fighting Suo Da as Early as Possible

After hearing what Daxiong said, Koshiro sighed slowly.

Koshiro didn't know much about Oden. After all, he was only about 40 years old. When Oden was at his peak, he was still a child.

However, Shiro had heard many stories about Oden from his father Kosaburo.

Kosaburo particularly admired Oden, otherwise he would not have devoted his entire life to creating two great swords, Enma and Ame-no-Habezan, for him.

At the same time, as an old man who was born and raised in Wano Land, somehow, Kosaburo is full of mysterious admiration and respect for Oden's life and deeds.

Koshiro and Kozaburo had disagreements on this issue more than once.

After all, thirty years ago, Kozaburo secretly left Wano Country with Shiro. Wano Country did not have much influence on Shiro, and Shiro's values ​​were closer to those of a normal East China Sea person.

In particular, Shiro has the gentle and elegant demeanor of a wise man, and his personality is very similar to Kaya's father.

So, do you think someone like Shiro would have any good impression of Oden's behavior?

Burn the bones of friends to cook oden, and eat it in big mouthfuls to mourn the dead friends.

Although he was the heir to the shogun, his ideal was to go out to sea as a pirate. In the end, he gave up his country and became a member of the Whitebeard Pirates.

He has joined the Whitebeard Pirates and was appointed captain of the Second Division. In addition, Oden is the only person in the Whitebeard Pirates whom Whitebeard calls a brother, which shows Whitebeard Newgate's appreciation and cultivation of him.

But he eventually left Whitebeard, accepted Roger's invitation, and joined Roger's pirate group.

When the Roger Pirates were disbanded, he did not return to join the Whitebeard Pirates to repay Newgate's kindness.

On the contrary, after seeing Raftel, he no longer had any desire to be a pirate, and finally betrayed Whitebeard and returned to his hometown.

No one knows why he returned to his hometown. Maybe he was really tired and wanted to return to his roots.

Or maybe, he really wants to take on the responsibilities that he should have taken on and become a good general of Wano Country in the future...

In short, in Shilang's opinion, his various choices were just like abandoning his partners before starting a business and returning home to inherit his family's billions of wealth...

After returning home, he found that his father had died, his former servant had become a general, and the country was controlled by Kaido behind the scenes.

As the son of the general and the legitimate heir to the general, Oden not only failed to regain the position of general, but was also threatened, so that he pretended to be crazy and danced naked for seven years in Wano Country...

Seven years later, Oden changed his mind again and decided to take back the position of Shogun.

As a result, this time, he failed to defeat Kaido and take back his position for various reasons.

If a person is indomitable and keeps fighting despite repeated failures, such a person is always worthy of respect.

But every time he fails, it’s because he’s threatened or he can’t make up his mind. Isn’t that a bit too much?