Chapter 106
Law knew that only the big shot in front of him could save Corazon.
"I agree—I'll agree to anything. Just please save Corazon." Law agreed without a second thought.
"Law, don't worry about me."
At this point, Corazon finally snapped back to reality. Thinking Victor was also after the Op-Op Fruit, he panicked.
"Hm, very good. Welcome, Law, as our newest member." "In that case, let's leave this place first."
With that, Victor swept up the three of them and vanished into the snow.
Only Doflamingo and the others were left standing there, dumbfounded. It took a long while before they came back to their senses and silently left.
After bringing Corazon and the others back to the Baron Omatsuri, Victor began treating Corazon. Although Crocus had returned to Drum Island, the twin medic girls were still here. Corazon's injuries were only superficial—he had just lost too much blood.
So after Corazon was bandaged, Victor used the Devour-Devour Fruit to speed up his recovery. Still, the twin medics prescribed him some medicine.
Watching from the side, Victor suddenly burst into happy laughter.
"Hey, why is the Captain so happy?" Law looked at the laughing Victor in confusion and asked Robin nearby.
"Hahaha, because Victor hates drinking medicine. Every time he has to drink it, he acts extremely pained." "It's harder for him than fighting. So seeing someone else drink medicine makes him very happy."
Robin laughed as she explained.
"Ah? Is medicine that bad? I've drunk plenty—no big deal." Law said, puzzled.
Robin laughed even harder.
At the same time, Victor invited Baby-5 to join the Plant Scholars.
"Heracles, this little girl Baby-5 is in your hands now." "Teach her well—best if she can return to being a normal person."
Victor decisively handed Baby-5 over to Heracles.
"Sigh, Victor's giving me more trouble—another kid." "Fine, leave it to us."
Heracles said helplessly. But seeing the two children, his heart softened.
"Alright—how about we just build a school here?" Heracles said loudly.
"Not a bad idea—you can be the principal." Victor left them on the Baron Omatsuri to recover first.
Then Victor disappeared again. Robin, seeing this, felt helpless once more. But all the crew had grown used to it.
East Blue, Shimotsuki Village.
Kuina and Zoro were sparring with swords. The clacking sounds rang out nonstop—Zoro's body took another hit from Kuina's wooden sword.
"Zoro, 2001st time—you lose again."
Kuina won the duel but felt no joy at all.
"Kuina, I will definitely beat you one day. I'll become the world's greatest swordsman."
Zoro felt no discouragement—instead, he grew even more determined. But he also noticed Kuina wasn't happy.
"Kuina, you won the duel—why aren't you happy?" Zoro asked, confused.
"I also want to become the world's greatest swordsman, but I'm a girl. My physique is naturally weaker than a boy's." "Maybe I'll never be able to become the greatest swordsman."
Kuina looked at the wooden sword in her hand and said dejectedly.
"But you already beat me, didn't you?" Zoro didn't understand—he thought Kuina was clearly strong.
"Is that so? You both want to become the world's greatest swordsman?" "I'm standing right here—you can challenge me now." "If either of you defeats me, one of you will become the world's greatest swordsman."
Victor suddenly appeared not far away.
Kuina and Zoro were startled by the sudden voice.
"Who are you?" Zoro immediately stepped in front of Kuina and shouted.
But when Kuina clearly saw Victor's face, she froze in shock.
"Zoro, he's the current world's greatest swordsman—Lord Victor." Kuina stared blankly at Victor and murmured.
"Hm? You're the world's greatest swordsman?" "I challenge you! I'm going to become the world's greatest swordsman!"
Zoro immediately got excited and shouted, ready to challenge Victor.
"Fine, I accept your challenge. Come on." Victor smiled at the still-naive Zoro and agreed.
At that moment, Kuina snapped out of it and rushed forward, covering Zoro's mouth.
"Lord Victor, he's joking—don't take him seriously." Kuina was scared by Zoro's recklessness.
"But I've already accepted his challenge. A man keeps his word."
With that, Polaris automatically flew into Victor's hand. But it remained sheathed.
This scene stunned both Kuina and Zoro.
"There's a sword like this in the world?" Kuina was lost in awe again.
"Fine—I challenge you!" Zoro shouted loudly. Then he broke free of Kuina's hand, raised his wooden sword, and swung at Victor.
Victor used no abilities—only pure swordsmanship to respond. But every time, Polaris's scabbard pressed against Zoro's throat.
Even after Zoro tried more than a dozen times, Victor didn't mind. At this point, Zoro also realized how far he was from being the world's greatest swordsman.
"I lost. But I won't give up—one day I'll challenge you again." Zoro admitted defeat, but his courage and will remained firm.
"Hm, not bad. Keep working hard." Victor patted Zoro's head and said softly.
"Alright—take me to see your father, Koushirou." Victor looked at Kuina and said.
"Oh—yes, Lord Victor." Kuina quickly agreed.
Then she led Zoro and Victor back to the Isshin Dojo.
"Father, I'm back." Kuina shouted loudly as she entered the door.
"Oh, Kuina's back." Koushirou walked out with a smile.
But when he saw Victor behind Kuina, his eyes widened—his expression froze in utter disbelief.
"Father, I brought a guest." Kuina reminded Koushirou.
"Lord Victor… how did you come here?" "Such a great figure appearing on our little island—it's truly unbelievable."
Koushirou was genuinely stunned and couldn't process it for a moment.
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