Chapter 8 It smells so good
"It seems that Dick's flame is more magical than I thought." Koshiro was surprised.

"Perhaps, Kuina's dream can really come true."

Koshiro felt mixed emotions.

He is the one who knows best about Kuina's desire to become the world's strongest swordsman.

Therefore, as he watched Dick and Kuina hugging in front of him with misleading expressions on their faces, Koshiro's resistance was also decreasing.

Especially when compared with the performance of a certain green-headed person who is bad at finding his way.

"Ha, ha," Zoro seized every minute of training, not wanting to fall too far behind.

He will never admit defeat.

Koshiro shook his head and sighed.

Sauron, you've already lost.

No, with Zoro's slow nerves, he didn't even know that a battle had ended before it even began.

"Hey, Kuina, be aware of your identity." Koshiro shouted.

"Oh," Kuina lowered her legs from Dick's waist.

Her face was flushed and she was breathing slightly.

The feeling of improving my qualifications is so good, 10 times better than taking a hot spring bath, I can't help myself.

Koshiro: (ˉ▽ˉ；)
So he always felt dangerous.

Koshiro was gritting his teeth when he suddenly thought of something.

He felt his right hand carefully and snorted coldly again.

Dick, this evil little devil, really ate something extraordinary.

Dick looked at Koshiro, whose face was ashen, and slowly approached him.

"teacher."

"No, I don't deserve it." Koshiro said indifferently.

"Teacher, my flame has some effect on the body. I see that you are feeling a little unwell. How about I help you clear the blockage?"

Improve qualifications.

Koshiro almost agreed.

No swordsman can stop the improvement of his own talent, just as no swordsman does not desire the position of the world's strongest swordsman.

By improving your qualifications and increasing your strength, you will be qualified to continue to challenge for the title of the world's strongest swordsman.

This is a great temptation for swordsmen.

In particular, Koshiro's strength had already reached its peak and could not improve any further.

However, Koshiro understood that if he agreed, he would have no position or right to object to Kuina and Dick's relationship.

Koshiro's face turned blue, then white, and then turned liver color.

There is none of the calm and steady demeanor of a master as usual.

Koshiro also encountered a natural enemy.

A good master character, when he meets Dick, his mentality is easily broken.

Dick stepped forward, flames igniting in his hands, and began to burn fiercely.

(No, my Kuina is the most important, Dick, don’t try to defile me.)
Just as Koshiro was about to say this, he suddenly realized that he was kneeling on the ground, quietly bathing in the flames.

No, how could he accept it? How could he accept it?

Koshiro was overwhelmed with shame.

Koshiro, oh Koshiro, is improving your strength more important than your daughter's happiness?

Where is your dignity as a samurai, your honor as a swordsman, and your responsibility as a father?
Endless satisfaction followed, and as the flames expanded and deepened, Koshiro found that the bottleneck that had troubled him for many years had loosened. He had a new understanding of kendo.

After a few more times, Koshiro is confident that he can go further.

Well, if Kuina is willing, it’s about Dick.

Maybe, probably, perhaps, it's not impossible.

But if Kuina disagrees, he will definitely stop her even if it means committing suicide.

Well, that's it.

One and a half years later.

In the spacious courtyard, two agile figures kept fighting.

The wooden sword in his hand performs various movements with skillful techniques.

Ding-dang-dang sound, so fast that ordinary people can't see it.

collapse.

Even with a wooden sword, Kuina easily cut down the small tree, and Dick was not to be outdone.

With a hard chop, the 30-centimeter-thick stone broke.

The two's movements were fast, sharp, simple and neat, and each move hit the opponent's weaknesses. Even though both of them were wearing training clothes, Kuina's physical fitness was already completely different.

Otherwise, before the change, Kuina would have died if she had been stabbed by a random knife.

Boom.

The wooden swords collided and sparks flew.

The wooden sword pierced through the wooden sword barrier with lightning speed and accurately hit the chest.

"You win, Nana." Dick congratulated.

Even when using the Flame of Evolution, he is still restricted by his own talents.

There is no doubt that Dick's talent in kendo cannot compare to Kuina's.

"It's just swordplay. If we really have to fight to the death, I will definitely be the one to die." Kuina said calmly.

Swordsmanship is just a form of strength in Dick's hands.

Dick also needs to practice his fruit abilities, and sometimes he also practices physical skills.

Does Dick need to be proud of winning the fight when his energy was distracted and he only used swordsmanship?

Kuina felt even more ashamed.

Because she couldn't hurt Dick at all.

Even if she used all her strength, she could only defeat Dick partially.

"One day, I will truly defeat you."

"Okay, I look forward to it."

On the side, Roronoa Zoro, who would later become famous across the sea, looked on with envy.

He also wants to have such strong strength.

The two people in front of me.

Dick, Dick who just came to the dojo, without that special ability, just in terms of swordsmanship, he, Zoro, can beat 10 of them.

Okay, that’s an exaggeration, 3 is about the same.

But within 12 days, Zoro began to feel threatened by Dick's swordsmanship.

After one month, both sides can fight with swords.

Hell, Dick is still working on the basics.

How did your swordsmanship improve so quickly?
Two months later, Dick's swordsmanship had completely surpassed Zoro and he could defeat him with one hand.

At that time, although he was mentally prepared, Zoro still found it difficult to accept.

He has been a member of the dojo for 5 years and has been practicing swordsmanship for more than 3 years.

I have been practicing for 3 years but cannot beat someone who has practiced for 2 months?

Is my talent so useless?

Sauron was confused.

"Zoro, don't be discouraged, you have done well enough." Dick comforted.

"Look, even among the younger generation who are four years older than you, who can be your opponent except me and Kuina?"

"You are a genius too."

Sauron felt much better, but still unwilling.

"But I still lost."

"That's natural. There are different levels of genius. A peerless genius like me is not something that mortals like you can pursue."

"Look up and watch me standing on the throne of emptiness. That is the only thing you can do."

Sauron: (>﹏<)
Zoro suddenly wanted to beat Dick up, but unfortunately he couldn't.

"By the way, Zoro, call me boss from now on."

"Why? I entered the dojo first, I am the senior brother."

"First, I'm older than you. Second, I'm better at swordsmanship than you are. In the way of swordsmanship, the one who is more proficient is the teacher. Third, you can't even beat one of my hands."

"So, what's wrong with you calling me boss?"

That’s the reason.

"Boss." Zoro called out with conviction.

Three months later, when Zoro challenged Dick again.

Forget it, I can’t take any of your moves.

In other words, Zoro is used to being beaten by Kuina and has a strong character.

Otherwise, I would have been depressed a long time ago.

(End of this chapter)