One Piece: Starting with just a sword, the crew relies entirely on slashing.

As the fog gradually dissipated, the figure became clearer.

The newcomer was dressed in a simple samurai robe, which seemed out of place with the crimson longsword hanging at his waist.

A cryptic smile graced her fair face, but what was most striking were her squinting eyes beneath round-framed glasses, as if something bad would happen if she opened them.

Seeing that the visitor's hands were empty, Oda shouted angrily, "Shimotsuki Koushirou! You bastard, where's the sake I asked you to bring?"

Faced with Oda's questioning, Shimotsuki Koshiro's expression remained unchanged, and he said with a smile, "Mr. Oda, first of all, I did not agree to your request, and secondly, I am here to teach, after all, this is not a good place."

"It seems the young man beside you is the Wang Zhe you mentioned. Are you sure he still needs my guidance?"

As he spoke, Shimotsuki Koushirou looked at Wang Zhe and examined him carefully. But when he saw the famous sword Siming in Wang Zhe's hand, his narrowed eyes suddenly opened and his breathing became rapid.

"Wang Zhe, could you please let me see the knife in your hand...?"

"Of course you can."

Before Shimotsuki Koushirou could continue speaking, Wang Zhe smiled and handed the famous sword Siming to Shimotsuki Koushirou.

Shimotsuki Koushirou was very excited as he received the famous sword, Simagi, and kept examining the blade of the sword.

As a master swordsman and blacksmith, he could recognize almost all types of swords in the world, but Wang Zhe's famous sword, Siming, was a weapon he had never seen before.

The design of the Famous Blade of Fate is quite peculiar. Strictly speaking, it is a short double-edged sword with a forked tip. The silver-white blade emits a deep blue luster, and the main body of the blade is blue with beautiful patterns. A golden blade-shaped area extends from the top of the hilt, inlaid with three gems that shimmer with blue light.

Shimotsuki Koshiro became increasingly engrossed in watching, not only attracted by the unique appearance of the famous sword Shimei, but also sensing the protective power emanating from it.

As an important figure in the Shimotsuki family, he wields the strongest swordsmanship in Wano Country—the Great Sword!

The Great Sword encompasses two sword techniques: one is a killing technique that can cut through anything, and the other is a protective technique that, if you don't want to cut, can't even cut through paper.

The two are closely intertwined, each containing the other. Only by combining the two can one comprehend the strongest swordsmanship, and only then can it truly be called the art of the mighty sword!

The Shimotsuki family specializes in the defensive techniques of the Great Sword, so no one has ever truly mastered the Great Sword.

However, they were not discouraged by this, because putting aside their swordsmanship, they preferred their identity as blacksmiths and were therefore more skilled in the protective techniques of great swords.

No weapon is more suitable for this kind of swordsmanship than the famous sword, Shiki Koshiro. Even a person with a calm temperament like Shimotsuki Koshiro could not hide his excitement at this moment.

He certainly didn't want to possess the famous sword Siming, but rather to pass on all his life's knowledge to Wang Zhe, including the sword-wielding techniques that Wang Zhe had never mastered!

He believed that with the assistance of the renowned sword master and his guidance, Wang Zhe would definitely be able to grasp the ultimate essence of the Sword Guardian Technique!

Shimotsuki Koushirou shifted his gaze from the famous sword Siming to Wang Zhe, becoming more and more satisfied with the look. Thinking of the crimson longsword hanging at his waist, he felt that Wang Zhe might have a chance to complement this sword!

Perhaps Wang Zhe will be able to fulfill his father Shimotsuki Kozaburo's last wish! And perhaps Wang Zhe will also be able to use this crimson longsword to comprehend the ultimate meaning of the great sword's killing technique!

Shimotsuki Koshiro became more and more excited as he thought about it. Perhaps he could teach a disciple who could combine the ultimate skills of protection and the ultimate skills of killing, and truly master the great sword!

He had originally placed his hopes on his apprentice, Roronoa Zoro, but compared to Wang Zhe, Roronoa Zoro's path was clearly longer and more difficult.

Putting aside the weaponry aspect, Wang Zhe's greatest advantage, as Oda has described it, lies in the power and potential he has shown so far.

Thinking of this, Shimotsuki Koshiro tried his best to calm himself down, staring intently at Wang Zhe.

"Are you willing to become my disciple? I mean in the truest sense!" Shimotsuki Koshiro's tone was serious and earnest.

Seeing Shimotsuki Koushirou's solemn expression, Wang Zhe didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately bowed to Shimotsuki Koushirou as if he were his disciple.

There was nothing to hesitate about. Wang Zhe didn't think that having the system store made him the boss. He was second only to Long Aotian. "Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me." A true master always has the heart of an apprentice.

Wang Zhe did not kneel down, but solemnly straightened his clothes and bowed three times to show respect.

It wasn't that Wang Zhe felt Shimotsuki Koushirou was unworthy of his kneeling; it was just that he always felt that the great man's words, "The Chinese people have stood up!" were very true.

Seeing the puzzled look in Shimotsuki Koushirou's eyes, Wang Zhe explained to avoid any misunderstanding: "Mr. Koushirou, in my hometown, we can only kneel and bow to our parents and deceased elders. If you mind, I..."

Before Wang Zhe could finish speaking, Shimotsuki Koshiro interrupted with a smile, "I can feel your respect for me. There's no need for those complicated formalities. You just need to be willing to learn from me seriously."

Wang Zhe, who had initially thought he had no chance, quickly and excitedly changed his tune, replying, "Master, I will definitely study the swordsmanship you teach me diligently!"

After Wang Zhe became an apprentice of Shimotsuki Koushirou, his training journey began. Every day thereafter, he would learn swordsmanship from Shimotsuki Koushirou in the morning and learn the three types of Haki from Oda in the afternoon.

During this period, nightfall was the most painful time for Wang Zhe. At first, Oda and Shimotsuki Koshiro took turns sparring with Wang Zhe, but Wang Zhe's attack power was too strong, and they couldn't handle it.

Although they would seize the opportunity to beat Wang Zhe up every time he was exhausted, Wang Zhe's progress was just too fast.

As his injuries multiplied, Oda's arms were now wrapped in bandages. While Shimotsuki Koshiro was in better condition, he was also starting to feel the strain.

In the days that followed, Shimotsuki Koushirou and Oda refused to fight Wang Zhe again. Helpless, Wang Zhe's opponents became Sikong Zhen and Meng Tian. Although the two were summoned by Wang Zhe, they had their own thoughts. Knowing that Wang Zhe possessed the famous sword Siming, they fought against Wang Zhe with all their might without holding back. Sometimes, even Shimotsuki Koushirou and Oda were a little shocked, and they both sighed in their hearts, "As expected of monsters, they really have a mindset that is hard to understand!"

Wang Zhe, Sikong Zhen, and Meng Tian also visibly grew stronger in these constant battles. Not only did they awaken all three types of domineering aura, but they also became more and more proficient in using them.

Time passed day by day, and Wang Zhe's three types of Haki and swordsmanship improved rapidly. Sikong Zhen was more skilled in Observation Haki. Although he liked elbow strikes, he positioned himself as an extreme output attacker. As for Meng Tian, ​​he was more skilled in Armament Haki. Although his attack was not weak, he obviously preferred to defend. Compared to the three, Jia, Yi, Bing, and Ding were not as outstanding, but they had also made great progress. At least they had awakened Armament Haki and Observation Haki.

As night fell, on a deserted battlefield, thunder roared, swords flashed, and three figures clashed repeatedly.

Meng Tian held Wang Zhe back head-on, while Si Kongzhen unleashed his full power under Meng Tian's protection. He dared not get close enough to elbow Wang Zhe, as that would be no different from a marksman rushing in to attack an assassin.

The two's tactical arrangements gave Wang Zhe a headache. Feeling his stamina rapidly draining away, after another collision, Wang Zhe distanced himself from the two. He tried to control his breathing, and with lightning flashing around him, Wang Zhe rushed out once again. The powerful strike effect of the Grandmaster's Power was triggered, and the famous sword Siming in his hand shone with a scorching light as he slashed towards Sikong Zhen and Meng Tian.

"Gods, beware!"

Under the tutelage of Shimotsuki Koushirou and Oda, Wang Zhe has begun to master the divine avoidance technique that suits him.

Sikong Zhen remained unfazed by this move, knowing that Meng Tian was there to tank the attack.

Meng Tian, ​​on the other hand, stood ready with a solemn expression, his Armament Haki instantly covering the shield in his left hand.

With a loud bang, Meng Tian was blasted back a distance, but with the protection of Armament Haki and the Blood Demon Shield, he was not seriously injured. However, his stamina was completely exhausted, and he was unable to fight any longer. It was not that Meng Tian was weak; on the contrary, he was very strong. Although he had the support of the Six Divine Armor, he was only at level one. In addition to having less stamina compared to Wang Zhe and Sikong Zhen, he was currently unable to use many skills and techniques.

As the clash between Wang Zhe and Meng Tian ended, Sikong Zhen, who had been gathering his strength, seized the opportunity and unleashed a powerful lightning strike at Wang Zhe.

Wang Zhe narrowed his eyes and quickly used the swordsmanship taught by Shimotsuki Koushirou to defend himself.

"One-Sword Style - Guardian Blade!"

On the battlefield not far away, Oda and the others were watching the battle from a distance.

Recalling Wang Zhe's miraculous evasion, Oda's expression was somewhat regretful. "Wang Zhe is clearly very skilled in using Armament Haki, so why is he still like this? What could be the reason?"

Shimotsuki Koshiro stroked the crimson longsword at his waist and calmly said, "It's not a problem with the person. Perhaps it's time to hand this sword over to him."