Chapter 9 Isn't it natural that the little cotton jacket leaks air?

And there is Kuina.

Although Kuina was stronger than himself before, Zoro could still roughly know the gap.

Now, Kuina has completely left herself behind, and she can't even see her taillights.

This made Zoro extremely discouraged.

It is not scary to have a gap. What is scary is that the gap not only does not narrow, but continues to widen.

"I am a man who will become the world's strongest swordsman." Zoro shouted.

He also joined the duo Screaming from the Mountaintop.

The two formed a trio.

"Haha, then you have to work hard. After all, Kuina won't give up."

"Humph."

"..." Kuina glanced at Zoro and ignored him.

A defeated general who has been defeated time and time again, he poses no threat.

Her real rival——

Kuina turned her gaze towards Dick.

This is the strongest opponent she has ever faced.

He is also a powerful enemy that she must defeat.

"Don't look at me. I'm not interested in the strongest swordsman." Dick spread his hands.

"That will also defeat you."

"True," Zoro agreed.

The loss was so bad that Zoro felt he had to win once.

"I am a woman who will become the world's strongest swordsman." Kuina shouted.

"I am a man who is determined to become the world's strongest swordsman." Zoro's voice was higher.

Kuina: (=.=)
“I want to…” Kuina raised her voice.

Zoro's voice was so high that his throat broke, and Dick found it hard to hear.

Kuina was not to be outdone. It was impossible to make out what the voice said.

Dick was helpless. What was there to earn from such a thing? It wasn't about who had the loudest voice and who was the strongest swordsman.

Dick walked away silently.

"Come, Zoro, I will improve your qualifications." Flames ignited in Dick's hands.

Since there is the magical flame of Evolution, Dick will certainly make use of it.

Not only Zoro, but others, Dick will also help when he has time.

On the one hand, it is to win over, and on the other hand, it is to improve the favorability of the cheap father-in-law;

Finally, Dick targeted all the apprentices of Isshin Dojo.

You can totally make them your own team.

Of course, the stronger your own team is, the better.

Of course, no one, including Zoro, could enjoy Dick's hug.

Even in order to cover up his lie, Dick had to use his hands to slowly improve the talents of Zoro and others.

"Okay, boss." Zoro said happily.

Dick has been promoted to the boss of Isshin Dojo and the boss of all the underage disciples.

Because Dick is strong and has a good personality, he uses fire from time to time to improve everyone's qualifications; in recent times, he has also guided his fellow disciples in their training.

If there is a chance, I will treat everyone to a feast.

Kuina, the only one who can compete with Dick, follows his orders.

So, a few days ago, Dick was awarded the title of "Big Brother".

The underage group.

Even though Dick started late and is young.

Everyone is convinced.

What? Not convinced?

Look at Dick's sword, look at the person behind Dick, and then think about it.

"It's about time." Dick counted the days.

"Brother, this is the boat ticket to the Kingdom of Goa." Kuina handed over the ticket in her hand.

During the Great Pirate Era, there were still shipping companies.

Especially the four seas.

Of course, the price is very expensive.

Measured in millions of Baileys.

The interval between each passenger ship is also long. On the route from Shimotsuki Village to the Kingdom of Goa, there is basically only one ship a week.

If you don’t want to spend the money, you can go out to sea by yourself.

Dick didn't expect his luck, nor did he want to just make a raft and go out to sea. He was not King Luffy, so he could only pay.

This money still belongs to Guina.

Or strictly speaking, it belongs to Koshiro.

"Brother, why are you going to the Kingdom of Goa?" Kuina asked curiously. "To become stronger."

"I'll go too." Kuina's eyes lit up.

"No," the cold voice left no room for negotiation.

Just kidding, the two of them were flirting with each other in front of me, but when they are not around me, it’s hard to say what Kuina will become.

If someone died, Koshiro would go crazy.

"But I can become stronger," Kuina was tempted.

"Father, please promise me."

Kuina bowed.

"No."

"Okay, Kuina, don't make it difficult for the teacher. A boat ticket is very expensive, and I will be away for a long time this time, probably for several years. You can't go for several years without seeing the teacher, right?"

Kuina bit her lip.

"Actually, it's not impossible."

Koshiro: ???

"Okay, don't be so mad. Even if you haven't seen the master for a few years, you can't miss the master's wife for a few years, right? You are only 9 years old. How sad will the master's wife be if she hasn't seen you for a few years?"

"Don't worry, after I become stronger this time, I will definitely give you everything."

Kuina hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

"OK then."

Koshiro was so angry that his face turned green.

Am I your father or is Dick your father?
You don't listen to me, you listen to Dick?
We haven't even started yet and you're already turning your elbow outward?

Anyway, Dick felt a chill from the squinting gaze.

Full of murderous intent.

Then, Koshiro became discouraged again.

I don't seem to be qualified to object.

Zoro patted his head.

I don’t know why, but the usually easy-going master always has a bad temper in front of Dick.

Don't know what's going on.

"Then Dick, improve my qualifications for me."

"The flame of evolution has no use to you."

Any miracle drug has its limits.

The same is certainly true of Dick's Evolution Flame.

For more than a year, Kuina has been pestering him every day, and improving his talent is no longer of any use.

Unless Dick makes another breakthrough in the development of the Flame of Evolution.

Or maybe Dick has made great progress in his strength.

"I know, but your flame can help me recover my strength faster, giving me more time to practice." Kuina said, ignoring Koshiro's slightly opened eyes and just leaning on Dick.

Dick was helpless.

Koshiro made up his mind.

Pay more money, and send a passenger ship tomorrow to send Dick away quickly. Anyway, it was Dick who took the initiative.

As an adult, I have nothing to say.

But now, Kuina is not even 10 years old, and she must not do anything that would bring disgrace to the family.

The next afternoon, with Koshiro's redoubled financial offensive, the ship of Kaya Company arrived one day ahead of schedule.

Koshiro breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dick, now that we meet again, let's compete again." Kuina.

"Hmph, next time, I will definitely defeat you." Zoro arrived in time.

"Boss, we will miss you." This is what ordinary disciples of the dojo say.

"Dick-kun, be careful," Kuina's mother said gently.

Unlike Koshiro, Kuina's mother is still very optimistic about Dick.

Handsome, talented, steady, sweet-talking and capable.

The key is to be good to Kuina. Isn't this better than Zoro who is obsessed with kendo all day long?

Women, you still have to find someone who is good to you.

Koshiro regained his gentle expression and smiled at everyone he looked at.

Finally, the passenger ship left.

Koshiro's smile never stopped.

The sun is shining, the air is fresh, and the trees are waving. It is a beautiful scene.

Finally, we don’t have to worry about anyone dying.

"Kuina, Zoro, I will be back as soon as possible." A voice came from afar.

Koshiro's face froze and his mood became bad again.

(End of this chapter)