One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

Unexpectedly, Zoro became more and more engrossed in listening.

"Can humans really achieve this level? I must see it with my own eyes! No, I must reach this level myself!"

hiss!

Or maybe we should just beat him up.

Why is this brat so stubborn?

Shimotsuki Koushirou's face darkened.

But looking into Zoro's fearless eyes, he sighed after a long while.

"Zoro, I want to tell you this. Once you join the Beasts Pirates, you have to be prepared to die at any moment. The waves on the high seas are no joke."

"I understand, teacher."

Zoro's gaze was clear and resolute as he solemnly declared, "I will die on the path to becoming stronger. This is my resolve!"

In that case, what else can Shimotsuki Koshiro say?

He endured the pain in his chest and slowly stood up: "Perhaps you cannot fully understand it now, but this is the last thing I can teach you."

Shimotsuki Koshiro walked to the corner of the room, found a solid iron bar about the thickness of an arm, and stood it upright on the ground.

"Everything has its own rhythm of breathing. When you can sense and master their breathing, you can cut down anything!"

Swah——

A flash of dazzling light appeared like a startled swan.

The next second, the upper half of the iron rod slowly slid off and fell to the ground with a "clang," the broken edge as smooth as a mirror.

"This is the realm of cutting through iron."

He sheathed his sword, then took out a thin, soft piece of white paper and gently suspended it in the air.

"A swordsman can cut through steel, but he can't cut a piece of paper."

Swah——

Another swift flash of blade light appeared.

Zoro's eyes were fixed on the blade that sliced ​​through the paper.

The thin sheet of white paper danced and fluttered in the air along with the blade.

In the end, it fell back into Shimotsuki Koshiro's hands intact.

"This is the swordsman."

Shimotsuki Koushirou sheathed his sword again and let out a soft breath.

Looking at the dumbfounded Zoro, he felt the anger in his heart dissipate a lot.

"Next, it's time to forge your own black blade."

Shimotsuki Koshiro's face showed a hint of longing: "That's not something I can teach you. You can learn from others, like Hawkeye, whose sword Yoru is a black blade."

"Alright, that's all I can teach you."

Shimotsuki Koshiro slowly sat down, clutching his chest. The demonstration had aggravated his wound, causing him to wince in pain.

"Thank you, Mr. Koushirou! I will remember this forever."

Zoro performed a very solemn ceremony to express his gratitude to his teacher.

As Zoro stood up, about to open the door and leave, Shimotsuki Koshiro couldn't help but say, "You must live, Zoro."

"Don't worry, teacher. I will never fall before I become the world's greatest swordsman."

Zoro raised the Wado Ichimonji high: "I'll work hard for Kuina's sake too!"

At the same time.

The Kingdom of Sorbe.

A church far from the city.

"Waaaaah!"

"Run!"

"I'm going to be eaten by vampires!"

Three little boys ran towards the gate, crying and wailing.

A pink-haired little girl wearing patched overalls chased after them aggressively.

The little girl stopped at the door.

She raised the internationally recognized friendly gesture and shouted, "Goodbye, you brats, don't ever come in again!"

The three little boys arrived at the door, and their expressions immediately changed: "Hehehe, so this is the only way you can chase someone, Bonnie!"

"asshole!"

Bonnie was furious and went up to give them a flying kick.

But before she could take off completely, a large hand with a fleshy ball in the palm gently grabbed her.

A man of unusually tall stature, with curly black hair and black-rimmed glasses, spoke in a gentle voice that seemed completely out of place with his size:

"Bonnie, can we not go outside?"

"Don't worry, Dad, I won't go out because I don't want to see you sad."

Bonnie took Big Bear's hand in return and said obediently.

The three little boys scattered and fled the moment the bear appeared.

"Bonnie~" Big Bear hugged his well-behaved daughter tightly, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Oh, you're such a crybaby."

Bonnie looked disgusted, but she didn't push away the big bear's embrace.

Just then, the Den Den Mushi on the bear's body rang.

"Hey?"

“It’s me, Dragon.”

Chapter 69 Windmill Village

"Really? He really, really said that?"

Big Bear stared at the Den Den Mushi that looked like Dragon again and again, and two streams of tears couldn't help but slide down his cheeks.

This was the first time since Bonnie fell ill that someone had so confidently assured him that they could cure her.

With a click, the phone call ended.

Bonnie put her hands on her hips, tilted her head, and asked, "Daddy, why are you crying again?"

"Mr. Dragon has found us another doctor. Perhaps he can help you recover faster."

Big Bear thought for a moment and decided not to make any definitive statements.

What if Kane can't heal Bonney either?

He didn't want Bonnie to fall into despair after being filled with hope; that would be too cruel for a five-year-old girl.

……

Shimotsuki Village, the port.

The sea breeze carries a salty, fishy smell.

Shimotsuki Koshiro held Zoro's hand and gave him countless instructions, regardless of whether Zoro could understand them, and imparted all his survival experience overseas to him.

"I will take good care of myself, teacher."

Zoro nodded emphatically, his eyes red-rimmed.

Then, Shimotsuki Koshiro bowed to Kane and said, "Please take care of this child."

"Don't worry, Zoro is my partner now too," Kane replied earnestly.

Kane made no promises, but Shimotsuki Koshiro felt somewhat relieved.

He could tell that Kane truly considered Zoro one of his own, not a pawn that could be discarded at will.

fair enough.

It's better than Zoro going to sea alone.

The Liekong steer sets sail.

This time, however, Hawkeye did not appear on the deck. He chose to stay in Frostmoon Village and wait for the villagers to finish building the new ship for him.

In his words, he enjoys traveling alone more.

On the ship, Kane designated the next destination.

"Target: Goa Kingdom, advance!"

The Windmill Village is a must-try attraction in the East China Sea.

The Liekong hadn't been sailing on the East China Sea for long when a gentle breeze suddenly swept by.

A piece of paper appeared out of thin air, swaying gently, and landed precisely in Kane's arms.

Kane unfolded the note and a smile instantly appeared on his lips.

The bear is about to fall into my trap.

Kane certainly wanted to get the bear.

Putting aside the incredible Paw-Paw Fruit, Kuma's gentle and loyal personality makes him an excellent choice for a partner.

One sentence is the perfect way to describe him.

"The world has kissed me with pain, but I will repay it with a song."

Born a slave to a Celestial Dragon, and whose beloved was violated and killed by a Celestial Dragon, she finally gained family affection, only to have it vanish because of the Celestial Dragon's sins.