I have the Flame-Flame Fruit, I'm invincible!

That sounds like Dick's voice?

Koushirou smiled.

Dick is far away, how could he possibly be here?

Sigh, it really is true.

It seems I still care about Dick.

Koushirou thought to himself, then looked at a letter on the cabinet.

It's a letter from the red-haired girl.

Before leaving the East Blue, Shanks sent a letter to Koushirou.

The conversation began with pleasantries, followed by a constant boasting about his excellent teaching methods, highlighting how a great teacher produces outstanding students, and how he had cultivated a remarkable disciple, Dick, whom he greatly admired.

Koushirou agrees with this.

Putting everything else aside, Dick was indeed a remarkable man of his generation. Anyone who knew him even slightly believed that Dick was destined for greatness.

Koushirou had to admit that Dick's future achievements would inevitably surpass Zoro's.

That's true. If Kuina were an adult and she and Dick were in love, why would he have to play the villain and make Kuina and Dick hate him for no reason?

Moreover, recalling Shanks' praise, Koushirou felt somewhat pleased.

Koushirou would naturally just laugh off the praise from ordinary people.

However, even Koushirou could not ignore the praise from such an important figure as Shanks.

Everyone likes to hear nice things, and everyone hopes to be recognized.

Koushirou shook his head and continued to calm himself.

However, Dick's voice grew louder and clearer.

Koushirou's mind was filled with Dick.

What's going on? Could it be...?

Koushirou frowned, opened his eyes, and instantly saw that iconic handsome face.

"Dick, you?" Koushirou asked in surprise.

"It's me, teacher, I'm back."

Koushirou's face stiffened.

Once you come back, I'll have to keep a close watch on you.

Will I die if I come back as an adult?

Dick's return this time can truly be described as a triumphant homecoming—although Frostmoon Village is not Dick's hometown.

That warship, a hundred meters long, looked majestic and imposing; in this pond of the East China Sea, it was already considered the most powerful warship.

Not to mention the 500 soldiers Dick brought.

Dick originally wanted to put on a grand display of gunfire and cannon salutes, but considering that we were in the Great Pirate Era, he was afraid of frightening the villagers, so he had to opt for a simpler approach.

A 300-meter-long red carpet was laid from the boat to the shore, forming a long route.

Soldiers stood in formation, while the honor guard played music and sang, highlighting Dick standing in the center.

This scene will surely be etched in the minds of the residents of Shuangyue Village.

A big shot has arrived in Frostmoon Village.

This is the consensus of all the villagers.

Dick gifted two swords to every disciple of the Isshin Dojo. Keep in mind that ordinary swords cost 10 Berries, but Dick bought the best ones. With the unscrupulous shopkeeper's tearful clearance sale, the average price was 15 Berries.

This one person has 30 peles.

There's also Kuina and Zoro, each wielding a fine, sharp sword.

Among them, Kuina's is Fenglan.

Originally, it was gathering dust in the treasure vault of the Goa Kingdom.

Liu Zoro's sword is Yukizoku. Dick also gave him the demon sword Sandai Kitetsu.

"Wind and Storm?" Guina asked in surprise.

She knew Liang Kuai Dao well.

There are only 50 of them in the world.

Not only that, she also has a great sword, Wado Ichimonji, which is the heirloom sword of the Shimotsuki family.

It was cast by her grandfather.

"Thank you," Guina said quietly, gripping Fenglan tightly.

She knew that Dick must have spent a lot of effort finding a good, sharp knife.

Looking closely at Dick's face, Guina couldn't tell if it was psychological, but she felt there was an undeniable weariness in the corners of his eyes. It must be from searching for a satisfactory gift for them.

However, Guina wasn't good at expressing herself. She could only keep her gratitude to herself.

In comparison, Zoro with three swords, who is even more carefree and doesn't use his swords much, oh, he still uses two swords now, is much more carefree.

Zoro doesn't know the specific types of great swords among the "Good Swords" and "Great Swords".

I don't mind knowing.

If Dick gives it to him, he takes it. If he doesn't, he doesn't want it.

It's that simple.

There's no need for such fine distinctions between brothers.

However, having just obtained the Snow Walker and the Sandai Kitetsu, Zoro, as if guided by divine inspiration, began muttering a few words to himself.

"Nine mountains and eight seas, together forming a thousand worlds, become a small world. This world multiplied by three, without any interruption, becomes a great world."

Dick: (ˉ▽ˉ；)

What a beautiful poem! It's truly a beautiful poem.

He's a master at showing off.

Dick punched him.

Bang! A big bag.

"What are you doing?" Zoro scratched his head.

"It's nothing, I just thought you were having a fit of hysteria, so I'm helping you recover. Besides, since you've already said 'three,' you might as well go for the 'Three-Sword Style' from now on."

Zoro: ? ? ?

In addition, Dick bought many gifts.

For example, there's the precious headdress worn by Kuina's mother, and the cherry blossom tree that Dick nurtured with the flame of life.

"So beautiful," said Naoka, Kuina's mother, her eyes glazed over.

Just by looking at this 10-meter-wide cherry blossom tree, you can tell that Dick has put his heart into it.

Cherry blossom trees are extremely rare in Wajiki Province.

"How much did it cost?" Shimotsuki Naoka asked.

"It didn't cost much. Besides, a gift for you is worth any price."

Shimotsuki Naoka became more and more satisfied with Dick the more she looked at him.

Where can you find such a good son-in-law?

Tea room—

“Teacher, your tea room is too simple. Tear it down and rebuild it.” Dick looked it over. “Also, this staircase is too dangerous. I think its destructive power is almost as great as that of a Supreme Grade Sword. Add the railing.”

"The walls need some renovation..."

The more Koushirou listened, the more uneasy he felt.

Does Dick mean to demolish and rebuild the Isshin Dojo?

"You have that much money?" Koushirou asked with a forced smile.

He remembered that he had paid for Dick's boat ticket.

It hasn't been that long.

"Master, our eldest brother is rich now," the others chimed in.

A warship, two swords wielded by one person, Yubashiri, Kaze, Sandai Kitetsu, headdress, cherry blossom tree...

Koushirou was stunned.

Unexpectedly, Dick has become so successful in such a short time.

"Here, this is 5 million Berries," Dick said, pulling out a card.

"The money is for the renovation of the dojo; any extra is a gift for you, teacher."