"I will definitely surpass you!"
It was unknown how many times these words had echoed throughout Isshin Dojo. Zoro would say these words every day in the past two years.
During Kuina's stay in Shimotsuki Village in the past two years, little Zoro had already challenged Kuina three hundred times and of course lost every single time!
However, there was one thing worth mentioning. The current little Zoro was much stronger than in the manga. Since Kuina was stronger than the manga, he also doubled his efforts to catch up with Kuina. During his spar with Kuina, Zoro had found his own style. He wanted to learn the strongest One-Sword and Two-Sword Style, and then create the strongest Three-Sword Style!
Although it was unknown how his Three-Sword style came about, his determination was worthappreciating.
And now, the One-Sword Style he learned was Koshiro's Shimotsuki Isshin Style, but he hadn't found the right Two-Sword Style he should learn...
Of course, he'd have to create the style himself if he didn't find any suitable style to learn. Although Zoro was young, he was confident he could do it even though no one knew where this confidence came from as he had already lost more than 300 times in a row.
"Oh? You're back already, Primo? I thought it would still take some time for you to catch up with your friends."
At this time, Koshiro saw Giotto and Aria coming to Shimotsuki Village when he came out of the dojo with long sword in his hand.
"Koshiro, are you going out or something?" Giotto was stunned for a moment.
Since Koshiro was carrying his sword. It was obviously an important matter and it involved fighting. Otherwise, he might not leave his dojo considering his personality. However, because he had already gifted Wado Ichimonji to Kuina, Koshiro now only had an ordinary sword.
"Wait, Issho-san said that the one who gave Tesoro a mission was you. He was worried about Tesoro's safety, so he asked me to watch over him. However, he did say I don't have to step in if it's not necessary. I thought you already know."
Koshiro thought that Giotto knew where he was going, but his reaction clearly said otherwise: "And I also think that Tesoro can't handle this matter alone. After all, the opponent is that Heavenly Yaksha!"
Donquixote Family was indeed quite formidable. Doflamingo also has some skilled men under his leader ship. Tesoro was strong, but it was dangerous for him to go alone. So, Koshiro could be considered as insurance. After all, with Koshiro's strength, everyone in Donquixote Family aside from Doflamingo was nothing to worry about.
"Then I'll have to trouble you to take care of Tesoro." Giotto nodded, thinking that there was no problem with Issho's decision.
After saying goodbye, Koshiro went straight to the ship he had prepared and sailed toward Grand Line.
As for Giotto and Aria, they decided to rest in the dojo. Since the master of the dojo had left to carry out Family's mission, they could at least look after the dojo. Then again, he didn't need to worry about the dojo as the students in the dojo were training normally. Only Zoro would challenge Kuina every day.
Grand Line, Kage Island.
The island was famous for its diamonds. To be honest, the people on this island were rich, and now most of the island was under Doflamingo's rule. As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he could plunder legally, so the wealthy people of Kage Island were basically working for the Donquixote Family to mine diamonds.
No matter how much money they could make, it would eventually go into Doflamingo's pocket in the end, and they still had to make money on top of that. After all, if they had no money to offer, they would have to pay with their lives.
"Doffy, we've spread the news about the auction of Gold-Gold Fruit. I'm sure there will be a lot of influential figure from Grand Line and Underworld." Trebol said to Doflamingo with a snot dripping from his nose.
They held the auction to attract guests, and they planned to buy back the Gold- Gold Fruit at the end of it. They wouldn't lose money considering how much money they'd get from this auction.
The reason why the auction was held on Kage island was because Marine's G-8 was not far from this island. Although the commander of the base, Jonathan, was a Vice-Admiral, but he was quite skilled.
Doflamingo was worried that Whitebeard Pirates or Vongola Family would stir up trouble during the auction, so he chose to hold the auction near G-8, so that the Marines could send backup at any time. After all, he was now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, so he was on the same side as the Marine, and if his auction did attract Whitebeard Pirates or Vongola Family to the first half of Grand Line, wouldn't it also be beneficial for the Marine?
"Heh heh heh, let's proceed according to the plan since there is no irregularities so far." Doflamingo laughed and then added, "The auction will start in three days. Diamante and Pica card will be responsible for security. If anyone dares to stir up trouble in our territory, just kill them!"
Although he chose Kage Island because he was cautious of Vongola Family and Whitebeard Pirates, he didn't think the two greatest force in New World would come all the way there because of such a small auction. After all, they were not that stupid!
They would have to travel through Fish-Man Island if they wanted to cross all the way to Paradise from New World, and doing so would expose their whereabouts.
Of course, Vongola could travel to the four seas through Calm Belt, and then enter the paradise through Reverse Mountain, that was if they didn't mind going through all the trouble.
When Doflamingo was arranging the auction, Tesoro, who was wearing a leather jacket disembarked on the island with cold eyes.