One Piece: Burning the Prison Clothes in the Setting Sun, Mihawk is dumbfounded.

"Perhaps then, I can live freely in this world."

A crisp sound rang out in the room.

Clearly, Dunn's answer surprised Shimotsuki Koshiro, a surprise that was evident on his face.

"Living freely in this world is not an easy thing."

Shimotsuki Koshiro seemed to understand the meaning behind Dunn's words and said with some emotion.

"Therefore, you must learn swordsmanship, become stronger, and possess the power to protect yourself."

Dunn continued calmly, "So, dojo master, are you satisfied with my answer?"

"Satisfied. Actually, no matter what answer you give, I will teach you. After all, when you wield a sword, you must have your own beliefs."

Only a sword like this can possess greater power.

Shimotsuki Koshiro began to speak, a warm smile on his face.

Dunn, of course, did not take Shimotsuki Koshiro's words as a sermon.

After all, he only had a superficial understanding of swordsmanship, while Shimotsuki Koushirou in front of him was a top-tier swordsman. At least for now, his understanding of swordsmanship far surpassed his own.

Moreover, it seems that becoming a true swordsman requires the support of a certain belief.

This also includes domineering.

"Since you've come here to learn swordsmanship, let's talk about the fees."

As Dunn was thinking this, Shimotsuki Koshiro, who was kneeling opposite him, spoke again.

"Okay!" Dunn nodded, although he remembered that Zoro hadn't been charged any fees for learning swordsmanship and had even been allowed to eat and stay at the dojo for free.

However, Zoro, or rather the entire Shimotsuki Village, should all be related by blood.

Moreover, this is for the best.

"500,000 peles a year."

Seeing Dunn nod, Shimotsuki Koshiro thought for a moment and offered a price.

Upon hearing this, Dunn shook his head immediately.

Seeing his action, Shimotsuki Koshiro assumed that Dunn was going to bargain, so he waited for Dunn to continue speaking.

"One million Berries, for a year!" Dunn then stated his price, leaving Shimotsuki Koshiro momentarily stunned.

He thought he had guessed wrong.

"One million Berries, I want you to teach me everything without reservation."

Dunn stated his requirements.

"Yes, but I will only teach you more once your swordsmanship has reached a certain level."

Shimotsuki Koshiro looked directly into Dunn's eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded.

Seeing that Shimotsuki Koshiro agreed, Dunn breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled and was about to speak when two children poked their heads in from outside the door.

"Kuina, go give..." Shimotsuki Koshiro was about to speak when he realized he hadn't asked Dunn's name.

"Dunne".

"Okay, Kuina, go arrange a place for Dunn to stay. He'll be learning swordsmanship at the dojo from now on."

"oh!"

Guina looked at Dunn curiously and nodded.

On the other side of the door, Zoro, whose face was even more bruised and swollen than before, stared at Dunn as he stood up.

"Come along too, we'll need you to help carry things later."

Kuina spoke directly to Zoro and then led the way.

Dunn bowed to Shimotsuki Koshiro and then followed behind Kuina.

After the three left, Shimotsuki Koshiro did not get up, looking somewhat puzzled.

He could tell what Dunn's actions meant, but the actions seemed standard, like some kind of etiquette.

"Could my guess be true?"

Shimotsuki Koushirou muttered to himself.

Although they had just met and for a short time, Shimotsuki Koshiro saw arrogance, or rather pride, in Dunn.

wrong!

Shimotsuki Koushirou frowned and shook his head.

Although it may seem like arrogance and pride, it is actually a kind of condescending attitude.

Although he seemed very polite, that's how he felt.

Are they nobles?

Shimotsuki Koshiro felt that there were many contradictions in Dunn.

Dunn, on the other hand, didn't think that much about it.

At this moment, he was holding Zoro by the back of his neck, carrying the kid as he followed Kuina forward.

"So, even in a place as big as a dojo, he could get lost?"

Dunn's voice was full of curiosity.

He knew Zoro was an absolute terrible navigator, but the dojo wasn't that big. Zoro must have been here for a long time, how could he still get lost?

"Yes!" Kuina answered crisply without turning around.

"Impossible, how could I be lost?"

Zoro struggled desperately, but the hand holding him by the back of the neck remained steady without even trembling.

"If I hadn't stopped you, you would have turned around and gone somewhere."

Dunn's words brought Zoro, who was struggling desperately, to a standstill.

He then slumped down, looking somewhat dejected.

"Speaking of which, you lost again."

Seeing Zoro give up struggling, Dunn suddenly provoked him.

Zoro, who had just given up struggling, instantly snapped back to his senses and began to struggle again.

"Aaaaaah, what did you say?"

Zoro looked furious.

"So, you won?" Dunn asked with a strange expression as he saw the furious Zoro.

Upon hearing this, Zoro's expression froze.

"I didn't win yet, but I'll win next time!"

Zoro muttered to himself with his head down.

"Tch!" Kuina didn't even turn around.

"This is your room. I'll have Zoro bring you what you need later... never mind, I'll bring it over myself."

Kuina pushed open the door to one of the rooms in the Taoist temple and stepped back, saying...

Dunn tossed Zoro to the ground, stepped into the room, looked around, and nodded.

"To join the dojo and learn swordsmanship, you must first learn from me. Only after you have mastered the basic sword techniques will my father teach you."

After Kuina finished speaking, she looked at Dunn, who was much taller than her, and then turned to look at Zoro.

"Come with me to get something."

Zoro followed Kuina with his head down and a dejected look on his face. Clearly, Dunn's words had still affected him and he was not yet recovered.

After watching the two leave, Dunn turned around and looked at the small room in front of him.

He didn't have many requirements for his living environment; although it wasn't big, it was still clean.

Dunn walked to the small table in the middle of the room and sat down cross-legged.

"The first step is complete. Now it's time to see how much we can learn."

Dunn rested his face on his arm, lost in thought.

Dunn is quite looking forward to his studies.

Although he had already eaten the Devil Fruit, what followed was truly the beginning of his contact with the power of this world.

Kuina and Zoro returned quickly.

Zoro carried a large bag full of simple daily necessities.

"Hey!"

After watching Zoro put down a large bag, Dunn placed a small bag on the table in front of him.

Kuina and Zoro both cast puzzled glances at them.

"This is?"

Guina was somewhat curious.

"Tuition fees and living expenses thereafter."

As soon as Dunn spoke, Guina became even more confused. She walked over, opened the bag, and her eyes widened in surprise.

"So much money!"

Zoro was taken aback, walked over and peeked in, then swallowed hard.

"Does it cost this much to learn swordsmanship at a dojo?"

Zoro is numb.

He didn't pay!