Chapter 107
Victor looked at the smiling Koushirou in front of him—he appeared very gentle.
"Koushirou, I know you. Right now you have a good daughter, but her father is not a good mentor."
Victor directly started criticizing him on the spot.
"Lord Victor, I won't allow you to speak about my father like that." Kuina immediately stepped forward, defending her father.
"Kuina, actually Lord Victor isn't wrong. I really haven't been a good mentor." "I've lacked guidance in many ways, which has led to your current mindset."
Koushirou calmly admitted it.
"Hm, you're quite frank—that's something you do well." Victor nodded in acknowledgment upon seeing this.
Kuina was stunned to see her father admit it so openly—she didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Lord Victor, please come in." Koushirou didn't mind and invited Victor into the Isshin Dojo.
Kuina and Zoro followed in a daze.
Victor looked at the limited food on the table—he knew he had arrived suddenly.
"Lord Victor, please forgive us. We didn't have time to prepare much food." "You'll have to make do." Koushirou said apologetically.
"It's a small matter—I came abruptly." With that, Victor directly took out a large amount of food.
Instantly, Kuina and Zoro were shocked, then filled with joy and excitement. Koushirou was also surprised by Victor's ability.
"So much food—when will we finish eating?" Zoro looked at the mountain of food and started drooling.
Kuina was also eager to dig in.
"Alright, everyone eat up." Victor led the way and began eating.
Seeing this, Kuina and Zoro also started eating boldly. Koushirou smiled as he watched the two little ones devour the food.
"Koushirou, I've taken notice of Kuina's talent. I plan to take her with me and personally train her." "I also want to invite Kuina to join the Plant Scholars."
Victor directly stated his purpose.
These words stunned everyone present. Especially Kuina—she never imagined Victor had come for her.
"Huh? Me?" Kuina pointed at herself in confusion—she didn't quite understand. She was a girl—she didn't believe she could do it.
Zoro didn't have much reaction—he actually thought Kuina was very strong. He glanced at Kuina and continued eating his meat.
"Lord Victor, are you serious?" Koushirou was also somewhat incredulous. After all, Victor was a world-shaking figure. To catch the attention of such a person was like having one's ancestors' graves emit green smoke.
But Koushirou was conflicted—he feared offending Victor. If that happened, Victor wouldn't be so easy to talk to anymore. Moreover, he really wasn't suited to guide Kuina.
"Of course I'm serious." Victor said while eating.
"Very well—then I entrust Kuina to you, Lord Victor." Koushirou gritted his teeth and agreed.
"No need to feel troubled. Kuina will be one of my crew from now on—my crew gets along very well." "Of course, if you're worried, you can also join our pirate crew."
Victor continued.
"No, I no longer have that kind of ambition." Koushirou shook his head.
"Father—you just agreed like that? Without even asking my opinion?" Kuina immediately became unhappy.
"Then do you agree?" Koushirou asked.
Victor also turned to look at Kuina—waiting for her answer.
"Uh… I agree." Kuina felt uneasy under their gazes.
In truth, she deeply desired Victor's guidance. After all, Victor was the world's greatest swordsman.
Koushirou smiled knowingly upon hearing Kuina's answer. This made Kuina feel embarrassed.
For the next half day, Victor guided Kuina and Zoro's swordsmanship. At the same time, he emphasized that physique was extremely important—regardless of gender. He also told Kuina that a girl's body was no weaker than a boy's—she could achieve the same levels as boys. The prerequisite was firm will and fearless courage.
"Yes, we understand!" ×2
The two shouted in unison.
As for Zoro, Victor didn't plan to take him—he had his own path.
"Zoro, you have to work hard. Otherwise next time we meet, you still won't beat me." Kuina said to Zoro with a smile.
"Kuina, don't worry—I'll surpass you and defeat Victor to become the world's greatest swordsman." Zoro shouted loudly.
"But you have spirit. I'm rooting for you." Victor ruffled Zoro's hair.
"Father, take care. I'll come back to visit you." Kuina hugged Koushirou and said softly.
"Alright—we'll meet again. This Wado Ichimonji is one of the 21 Great Grade Blades—forged by a master craftsman from Wano Country." "Now I entrust it to you. I hope next time we meet, you've become a swordmaster."
Koushirou solemnly handed Wado Ichimonji to Kuina as encouragement.
"Yes, Father—I will." Kuina solemnly accepted Wado Ichimonji with both hands.
Victor couldn't help but nod—Koushirou really had some substance. At the same time, he admired Kuina even more.
"Before parting, let me show you the true power of a grandmaster swordsman." "Zoro, Kuina—watch carefully."
Victor thought for a moment—he wanted to inspire these two kids.
"Yes!" ×2
Kuina and Zoro nodded heavily and opened their eyes wide. Koushirou was also very curious.
Polaris automatically unsheathed and came to Victor's hand. Holding the long blade, Victor's aura suddenly changed—he became sharp and imposing.
Victor walked toward the seaside and suddenly swung his blade toward the ocean. A massive sword energy slash shot out. Wherever the sword energy passed, the sea parted into a huge trench.
Immediately after, the sword energy struck deep into the sea, causing a tremendous explosion. A hundred-meter tsunami rose, and a massive fish was split in two and floated to the surface.
Koushirou saw the sword energy Victor unleashed and felt deep respect. The two kids were already dumbfounded. They never imagined Victor's swordsmanship was so powerful—truly worthy of being the world's greatest swordsman.
"I will also become the world's greatest swordsman—one day I'll surpass Victor." Zoro shouted excitedly.
"Zoro, beat me first before talking about that." Kuina was also extremely excited.
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