After Kuina finished speaking, she was stunned for a moment, not knowing why she wanted to speak her mind to a person she had just met.
It seemed very relieving, blurted out.
Is it because of strangers?
However, Leno last night hadn't given her this kind of undefended trust.
Really weird.
Is it [Gluttony King], the fusion effect of [Smart Tongue]?
Leno also felt Kuina's closeness and affection. He smiled and said, "Women, there are great swordsmen!"
"Ok?"
Kuina stared at him in astonishment: "Really?"
"Really, the world is so big, full of wonders, female swordsmen are just rare, not non-existent."
"For example, there are female swordsmen in the Marines, and there must be other places."
Kuina's eyes glowed.
Her previous thoughts and doubts, like a fog shrouding her, were now being lifted.
Now, she saw a ray of hope penetrating from outside the fog, and she was full of confidence again.
"Thank you, Leno!"
She couldn't be happier.
Not far away, Saka poked Zoro and said, "Hey, look, is Kuina smiling?"
"Eh?!"
Concentrating on cooking, Zoro's eyes widened.
...
"The sword is not limited to skills, but also the heart. The unity of the heart and the sword is the flow of the heart!"
Sword theory class.
Koushirou personally explained the kendo philosophy of dojo to his disciples.
It's boring.
Most people don't like to listen to the theory of clouds and mountains and mists.
The disciples behind the seats had different expressions.
Some were in a daze, some dozed off.
Some scratched their heads and felt like sitting on pins and needles.
Koushirou did not insist on this.
Everyone's perception is different.
The theoretical knowledge he taught was something that most swordsmen would never use in their lifetime.
Leno, Kuina, Zoro, and Saka listened most carefully.
It had been three months since Leno came to dojo.
He practices self-discipline every day and trains without distraction.
Powerful talent transformed into immediate combat power.
His kendo has made terrifying progress.
Koushirou felt incredible.
Thinking of his evaluation of Leno at that time.
Koushirou admits that he got it wrong the first time around.
As Leno solidified his foundation, he was exposed to sword theory extensively.
The advantage of systematic training is that from basics to theory, there is a complete set of advanced directions for reference.
It sounds very mysterious, but it is the light that points the way.
Kendo does not overly pursue the improvement of "skills", but pays more attention to the cultivation of the "spiritual" level.
The moves are external.
The strength of the mind is the real strength.
Every self-transcendence of Zoro is the awakening of the heart and the improvement of the will, which is the embodiment of "one-hearted flow".
Leno has the idea of another world, and the sword theory, they verify each other, and they have a different comprehension.
After the sword theory class, the afternoon is free practice.
Everyone adjusts the training method according to their own situation, or find someone to practice in pairs, or practice alone.
There are also children who have to help the family with farm work in the afternoon.
When Leno got along with them, he learned that most of the people who came to learn kendo were just to practice a few moves for self-defense.
More than fifty years ago, the villagers here were often harassed by bandits.
Some passing warriors rescued them and built Isshin Dojo to teach villagers how to defend themselves with swordsmanship.
This is how Shimotsuki Village became famous.
Everyone in the village knows the story.
In the free practice in the afternoon, there is a repertoire, the duel between Zoro and Kuina.
Every time I watch their duel.
Leno is increasingly disbelieving that Kuina fell down the stairs and died.
Outrageous!
A swordsman trained since childhood, even if he falls from a ten-meter-high cliff, can easily land on the ground.
Leno took a special look at it. The highest staircase in the dojo is three meters above the ground, which is equivalent to the height of a floor.
Fall from this height.
Ordinary people who know a little bit about protecting themselves will not die, right?
Kuina's swordsmanship and gymnastics can win against adults, but will she fall to her death?
Leno fell into deep doubt.
"For the 1970th time, Zoro lost again!"
Everyone is used to Zoro losing, and when Zoro wins, it will be big news.
"There are 31 more times!"
Leno thought to himself.
Kuina died shortly after the 2001st time, according to the schedule, in the next month, what happened that day?
Boom!
Suddenly, there was a thunder, and Leno raised his head, and at some point in the sky on the coast, dark clouds floated.
"It's thundering, is a storm coming?" Saka asked.
The wind from the sea shook the leaves and brushed against Leno's face.
He faintly felt that there was a monster in the dark cloud.
Sea reef.
An old man sat on a rock and looked into the distance. Under the black clouds, a huge sea ship was slowly approaching.
The strong wind mixed with the torrential rain covered the afterglow of the setting sun.
Call!
A gust of hurricane swept by, blowing the old man's clothes to pieces.
"Koushirou, long time no see."
The thick voice is still clearly audible in the waves and strong winds.
On the reef.
A tall figure in a hood stood abruptly.
He comes with the hurricane.
He comes with the waves.
He appeared with lightning.
A ray of lightning illuminated his face under the hood, which was cold and solemn, and the red square tattoo was even more ferocious.
"Hee hee hee, Dragon!"
Shimotsuki Koushirou smiled and said, "Every time you appear, you bring a storm."
"The CP department of the World Government has been looking for trouble for us. For the safety of our partners, this is the only way."
Monkey D. Dragon said apologetically.
"Your ability is really useful."
"Come on, come to the old man, what are you doing?"
Dragon looked at the lighthouse not far away, and said: "It's nothing, it's a rare trip back to East Blue, to meet old friends."
"Oh?"
"We came back to investigate the Goa Kingdom, and it seems that something big happened there, even the Celestial Dragons were alarmed."
"Celestial Dragons coming to East Blue?"
Shimotsuki Koushirou scratched his head and said: "The big thing is not good, wait, you don't want to assassinate Celestial Dragons, do you?"
"Now is not the time to fight the Celestial Dragons, we need more, more freedom fighters!" Dragon said.
"The Celestial Dragons are coming, and CP0 will follow, your warriors, be careful."
"Ok!"
Shimotsuki Koushirou looked serious.
He watched the black clouds, and then sailed into the deep sea, heading towards the Kingdom of Goa.
Dragon received information that the Kingdom of Goa planned to burn down the slums of the kingdom in order to welcome the Celestial Dragons.
He is from the Kingdom of Goa.
It is clear that if this is true, hundreds of thousands of people must die.
He wants to stop it!
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I'm thinking about continuing the translation. I stopped because someone else also started translating this fanfic and he did it faster. Now I can't find it. Should I continue?