"Master Koshiro, long time no see."
Noah naturally took off his disguise and revealed his true face.
“So it’s you. Long told me about your story last night. I didn’t expect that you would end up completing that terrible task together. It’s really fate.
I just didn't expect you to come to the gym so early. Now even if you sit in front of me, I can't control your breath."
As he spoke, Koshiro's mood was depressed for a moment. As a swordsman, he stood still, which was his regret. But his mood returned to calm immediately. It was a blessing to see his disciple reach such a height.
"Thank you for your teachings, Master. By the way, when I was in the South Sea, I split the book "Detailed Explanation of the Way of the Sword" into three parts. It is easier to get on the right track by dividing it into three stages. These are the three books."
As he said this, he handed it over, and Koshiro naturally took it.
"By the way, is that little girl your daughter? She has a sharp aura that is very obvious. It can be seen that she will have a place on the road to becoming a swordsman in the future."
"Yes, Kuina, you met her a few years ago. It's a pity that she is a girl. Shimotsuki swordsmanship may seem cool and gorgeous, but it actually requires extremely high physical fitness. Otherwise, our ancestors would not have been able to slay that dragon. This child has already clearly reached the limit in swordsmanship. Alas~"
As a disciple, it is his duty to share the worries of his master. He couldn't bear to see Koshiro sigh. Since he was worried about Kuina's safety in the future, he might as well smash the fate line to pieces. He has always done this.
"Master, if Kuina is determined to reach the pinnacle of kendo, what do you think of letting her go out to sea with me? There are so many miracles on the sea, I believe there will be many ways to solve this problem."
"it is good."
Hmm? Is it that simple? Seeing Koshiro drinking tea happily, he knew that Koshiro had this idea in advance, so he sighed in front of him. What a deep fatherly love.
"Then, the final decision will be left to the child. During this period, I will come here often to guide her. If she is determined and willing to go out to sea with me, then let her do it."
"Well, that's great, but I believe in my daughter. She is much more devoted to kendo than you are, hahahaha."
It was rare to see Master Koshiro look so proud, and Noah was very happy. After eating at the gym, he went home and prepared some tricks to show his future disciples.
Back then, he was shocked by Koshiro's sword energy that cut through a forest. This time, he wanted to show his disciples what a top swordsman is!
Chapter 122 Splitting Life and Death
The next day, at the beach of Shimotsuki Village.
Koshiro brought Kuina here, which was the place they had agreed to meet yesterday. There was also a green algae-headed creature following them blatantly, because if they followed them secretly, he would disappear first.
"Father, is the master you want to introduce to me the same person from yesterday?"
After glaring at the green-haired guy not far behind her, Kuina asked Koshiro with some confusion.
"Yes, you have seen it before. Remember you asked me about Ichimonji? You can see it today."
"The one in the Shimotsuki family's collection of books? So that person is the mysterious senior brother you told me about before?"
"Yes. He is also a person who is about to reach the top of Kendo. If you follow him, you will see a different scenery."
Kuina fell silent. She was very curious about this senior brother because as far as she knew, he had two appearances.
One is a great writer in the eyes of the old man in the gym. His kendo skills are mysterious and he is quite aloof. He settled in Shimotsuki Village with his sister many years ago, and later went to the Grand Line. He is a frequent guest in newspapers.
The other one is what his father said, a man of extraordinary talent and great ideals, who took the family heirloom sword away, but later returned 'Autumn Water'. He is a man that Koshiro is proud of.
I wonder what level this senior brother has reached, and whether he can help her...
In fact, she had always kept something in her heart. One day, she accidentally heard her father's evaluation of her, that because she was an ordinary girl, her physical disadvantages would become greater and greater, and she would be surpassed by a true genius in kendo.
She loved kendo so much that she was full of hope every day when she practiced swordplay. She longed to see the highest scenery. But in the end, because she was a girl, her father did not approve of her future path. It was too cruel.
Noah at the beach started posing after sensing the arrival of someone with his observation Haki. Of course, he was not posing in a jojo pose, because he was afraid that Koshiro would turn around and leave when he saw him, and he didn't want his daughter to follow such a weirdo. Instead, he was posing in a traditional master pose, with his arms folded, facing the sea, the sea breeze blowing his hair, and his temperament was spontaneous. Wado Ichimonji stood quietly beside him, just as ordinary as before.
"You are here."
She naturally changed from crossing her arms to putting her hands behind her back, and the painting style was steady. She turned around slowly and showed a restrained smile.
At this time, Koshiro saluted very solemnly, which immediately broke Noah's master demeanor, and he hurried forward to stop him.
With a swish, he appeared in front of Koshiro and stopped him.
"Master, there is no need for this between you and me. I have not yet repaid you for teaching me the way of the Shimokatsuki sword."
Kuina next to him and Zoro behind the tree in the back watched Noah suddenly disappear and reappear, and they rubbed their eyes in shock. Are they dazzled? How could a living person teleport here?
Because Koshiro has never shown his true strength in his daily life, the two children have never seen how high the level of the real masters on the sea is.
"I am very happy that you are willing to teach Kuina. When I sent you the Wado Ichimonji, I knew that your future would bring different changes to the world. In just a few years, I saw the news. I know that your path is the same as in the book that I showed you that year, straight, grand, vast, and incredible.
With your current status and strength, giving Kuina a chance is a great favor. I believe she will not let you down."
Seeing her father's actions and words, Kuina knew that this master was more terrifying than she had imagined. Is even his status considered a favor? She quietly tightened her grip on the wooden sword.
After helping Koshiro up, Noah turned his head and looked at Kuina. For some reason, those plain eyes brought a huge pressure, as high as the sky and as deep as the sea. It made people want to look away unconsciously. But the girl was showing her edge and refused to retreat.
Looking at the young swordsman who was tense but never took a step back, although Noah had no expression on his face at the moment, he gave him a good evaluation in his heart, thinking that he was brave enough.
When a swordsman fights, he must look at his opponent even if he is dying.
Swish!
Noah moved to a huge rock by the sea, drew out the Wado Ichimonji, and challenged the girl loudly.
"Come and fight!"
Now that he had the courage, he wanted to see the girl's determination and swordsmanship.
Kuina looked at her father, who had an expressionless face but eyes full of expectation, dropped the wooden sword, and stretched out her hands to Koshiro.
There was a moment of silence before a smile spread across his face.
Koshiro handed his current sword to Kuina, which was an ordinary good sword that had been sharpened and seen blood.
"click"
Pulling out this good and sharp sword, the sword light flashed in everyone's eyes. Zoro had unconsciously walked to Koshiro's side, looking at this woman who had defeated him countless times, the dangerous atmosphere at this time was getting heavier and heavier.
Kuina walked towards the boulder calmly. She calmed her breath, knowing that she had little chance, maybe only one chance with one sword. She wanted to show Noah her determination and her sword!
She approached slowly, and the closer she got, the more she felt the incredible pressure. The sword in her hand became heavier and heavier, and the slightly exposed edge of the swordsman on the boulder was already pressing against her body.
Cold sweat appeared on her forehead, and she didn't dare to wipe it off. Although this flaw was meaningless to the man in front of her, she just didn't want to show it.
Finally, she arrived in front of Noah. What she didn't know was that these few steps took 5 minutes. Zoro in the back only saw Kuina's effort and slow pace, as if she was carrying a huge rock. He was about to shout but was stopped by Koshiro. This was also a test. Now it depends on whether Kuina can draw her sword.
Standing in front of Noah within a distance where she could draw her sword, and looking at his helpless posture, Kuina couldn't find a way to draw her sword for a moment. All the things her father had taught her before were of no use at this moment.
Unprepared, without any flaws. Only overwhelming pressure came. She could vaguely see herself being beheaded in an instant after she drew her sword. Is she about to reach the pinnacle of kendo? Then I'll show you my sword!
Under pressure, Kuina's heart was forged and broke through! No matter what flaws, no matter what defenses, no matter what happened, she slashed with a sword.
After one sword strike, life or death is at stake.
"Ding!"
The Ryokai sword was knocked away, and the Wado Ichimonji stopped at Kuina's neck.
"it is good!"
Koshiro let out a loud shout, "As expected of his daughter! This sword is beautiful!"
"it is good!"
Noah was also happy because he saw a new swordsman appear.
Chapter 123 The Name of Noah
Lost.
Looking at the Wado Ichimonji on his neck, with the beautiful sword against his neck, he unexpectedly did not feel fear of death, only reluctance.
He struck out with such a satisfying sword strike, but still lost.
Kuina was a little unwilling to give up, even though her opponent was so formidable, she just didn't want to lose, she wanted to win. The sharpness in her eyes was so high.
"You win, Kuina."
"Ok?"
"To conquer one's own life and death is to win."
The Wado Ichimonji was taken back.
Feeling the sword tip moving away from her neck, Kuina relaxed and gasped for breath. She had been subconsciously holding her breath for a long time just now, and now that she had returned to normal, she had a violent reaction.
As soon as I relaxed, I felt dizzy and a little unsteady. This was the feeling of excessive energy consumption. When I was about to fall, a hand held me up.
I looked up and saw it was Noah.
"I recognize you, Kuina, please be my disciple."
Such a good disciple cannot be missed. There are many solutions to the problem of physical fitness. You can eat devil fruits, ask Kuleha to develop drugs, or use the recipes of the Shemale Kingdom. These external conditions are not a problem for Noah.
Only a firm heart in kendo is the most crucial, irreplaceable and irreparable thing.
Looking at the most powerful swordsman she had ever seen, she did not hesitate, and just as direct as her sword, she saluted on the spot.
"Meet the master."
Is this what it feels like to have a disciple? It's quite strange. My seniority has risen.
"Ahem, I don't know if Master Koshiro has told me about me in detail. Let me introduce myself. My real name is Noah, and Adam is my alias."
"Okay, Master Noah."
Kuina answered quite straightforwardly.
Yes, this little disciple has a really good mental quality. He remained calm after knowing my real name. Many famous people were shocked after knowing my real name.
After putting the Wado Ichimonji back into the scabbard, Noah walked back with Kuina.
Seeing his daughter's success in becoming a disciple, Koshiro was indescribably happy. Although the order of seniority was a bit strange, the master was the one who was more accomplished. The resources and prospects of following Noah were far better than on this small island.
“Kuina, are you okay? I didn’t expect that someone like you would lose sometimes, hahahaha.”
Only Zoro could say such stupid things.
"Humph, I lose, but Master Noah is a swordsman that even my father admires."
"Oh~ That guy's called Noah, right? I will defeat you and Master in the future. I, Roronoa Zoro, will be the most powerful swordsman in the world in the future.
However, the name Noah sounds familiar. "
Zoro felt as if he had seen this name somewhere before. He scratched his head and thought that he had indeed seen this name before.
After hearing Zoro, the big idiot, mention the name, Kuina also felt that she had seen this name before. Where had she seen it...? In a newspaper? It couldn't be a wanted poster, haha.
Wanted! Big story in the newspaper!
"Master Noah...are you that Noah?"
? I am confused. Which Noah?
"Is that the one... the world's enemy, the one who offered a reward of 50 billion berries and went to Mary Geoise to free the slaves?"
Noah smiled brightly.
"It's me."
“Ah~~~~~!”
Even the thick-skinned Zoro was stunned. This... this... is it so powerful?
After giving the two children some time to relax, Noah and Koshiro discussed the next arrangements.
"Robin and I will stay in Shimotsuki Village for a while to give Kuina some time to prepare. We will take her away from here later. We will go to the South China Sea first, and then we will take a trip to the Grand Line. Remember you said before that swordsmen all become heroes by killing. I will also arrange such a path for her. I wonder if you will regret letting your daughter take such a path."
"It is Kuina's honor to be on this path. Her love for the way of the sword is genuine. No one in the Shimotsuki family will ever regret becoming a swordsman."
Well, this old father's love for his daughter is really restrained. When I drew my sword just now, the sword intent rising from your body was not fake.
By this time, Kuina had recovered from her shock, and she looked at Noah with more admiration than respect. In fact, Noah underestimated the child's admiration for the strong. When one's horizons are not yet broadened, one can tell whether a person is strong or not by looking at the wanted poster. 50 billion Baileys is extremely rare in the Grand Line, not to mention the East China Sea.
"Master Noah."
"Ok?"
"Can I see your true strength?"
The little apprentice's admiring eyes were really hard to resist. Although Zoro next to him didn't say anything, his eyes also revealed a hint of desire. Then, satisfy them.
