"Okay, from now on, you are my apprentice. I will accompany you step by step to the pinnacle of swordsmanship."

Kuina's cheeks instantly became hot.

Busujima Saeko watched this scene from the side, a smile flashing in her eyes. She said softly, "It seems that my mission has been successfully completed."

"Ye Jun, Kuina is in your hands. I'll be leaving now."

Bai Ye nodded slightly and said, "Leave it to me, Saeko."

Busujima Saeko nodded slightly, then her figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

At this time, only Bai Ye and Kuina were left in the woods.

Kuina's heartbeat was still very fast. She struggled to break free from Bai Ye's hand a little embarrassedly and said:

"Master, when do we start?"

Since she is now Bai Ye's apprentice, she must change her words.

When Bai Ye heard Kuina calling him "Master", a special feeling surged in his heart.

He looked at Kuina's shy yet serious expression, and couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch her cheek, saying with a smile:

"We can start now. Let's start by correcting the most basic knife-holding posture."

As he spoke, he picked up the wooden sword beside him, walked behind Kuina, covered her hands with both hands, and adjusted her sword-holding posture.

Although Kuina's foundation is already very good, how could he let go of such a legitimate opportunity to stick to her.

Kuina felt Bai Ye's warm body close to her, and her breathing became rapid.

Her cheeks grew hotter and her heart beat wildly in her chest.

Bai Ye seemed to notice her nervousness and chuckled.

"Don't be nervous, just relax. This is just to help you exert more force."

Kuina blushed and nodded slightly, trying to calm herself down and focus on Bai Ye's teachings.

Just as the two were immersed in this slightly ambiguous teaching atmosphere, a chaotic sound of footsteps was heard outside the woods.

Then a man with a green algae head appeared in front of them. It was Zoro.

In his search for a duel with Kuina, he got lost in the woods and finally found his way here after many twists and turns.

As soon as he stepped into the woods, he heard Kuina calling "Master" and was slightly stunned.

Zoro frowned and quickened his pace towards the source of the sound.

When he saw Bai Ye and Kuina standing together, with Bai Ye teaching Kuina how to hold a knife step by step, a complex emotion surged in his heart.

He has always regarded Kuina as his rival in kendo and the object of his secret competition in his heart.

Now that he saw that Kuina actually had a new master, he felt a little uncomfortable.

"Kuina!"

Zoro shouted loudly, with a hint of urgency and dissatisfaction in his tone.

Kuina and Baiye heard the sound and turned their heads at the same time.

Kuina was slightly surprised when she saw Zoro and said, "Zoro, why are you here?"

Zoro did not answer Kuina's question, but looked straight at Bai Ye and asked:

"Who are you? Why are you here teaching Kuina the way of the sword?"

Bai Ye raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar green algae-haired man in front of him, and said with a smile:

"My name is Bai Ye, and as you can see, I am now Kuina's master."

When Zoro heard this, his dissatisfaction intensified. He tightened his grip on the wooden sword and said:

"I don't recognize you as my master! Kuina, how can you so casually accept a stranger as your master?"

"Also, you won't forget our duel today, right?"

Kuina looked at Zoro's high-spirited appearance, sighed helplessly, and said:

"Zoro, I'm currently learning the way of the sword from Master Bai Ye, so I don't want to fight you for the time being."

But Zoro refused to give in. He looked at Bai Ye and said provocatively:

"Since you are her master, do you dare to compete with me? If you win, I will acknowledge you as my master."

Bai Ye looked at Zoro with a smile in his eyes.

He let go of Kuina's hand, picked up a branch at random, and said, "Okay, then I'll use this to play with you."

When Zoro saw Bai Ye actually picked up a branch, anger suddenly surged on his face and he shouted loudly:

"What do you mean? You're trying to compete with me with just a stick. You're clearly looking down on me!"

"If you're really capable, switch to a wooden sword!"

Zoro gripped the wooden sword tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the force, and he felt greatly looked down upon.

Bai Ye looked at Zoro's appearance and smiled slowly.

Then he turned to look at Kuina, his eyes full of gentleness and patience, and said:

"Kuina, you have to remember that for a swordsman, a good sword can greatly enhance the swordsman's strength."

"But for a truly powerful swordsman, even falling leaves and flying flowers are weapons."

"Next, I will demonstrate it to you."

Chapter 179: Master...Master, I feel my body is so hot...

Kuina nodded slightly, staring at Bai Ye without blinking, listening carefully to every word he said.

She felt that these words were like a ray of light, opening a whole new door to kendo for her and allowing her to think more deeply about kendo.

However, Long sneered at Bai Ye's words. He waved the wooden sword in his hand impatiently, making a whistling sound.

"Stop spouting those big words! If you can't beat me today, I don't think you'll have the nerve to teach Kuina anymore!"

Zoro only wants to defeat Bai Ye and is eager to expose Bai Ye's true strength.

"Fight with you? I'm not the type to bully the weak."

After saying this, Bai Ye turned around and looked at Kuina.

"From now on, I will control you to fight against this green algae-headed guy."

"Who are you calling Green Algae Head?"

When Zoro heard Bai Ye calling him "Green Algae Head", he became angry instantly.

Then he stepped hard and rushed towards Bai Ye like an arrow.

He raised the wooden sword high in his hand, and with the sound of whistling wind, he chopped it down towards Bai Ye's head, as if he wanted to split him in half.

Bai Ye was not in a hurry, with a faint smile still on his lips, just when Zoro's wooden sword was about to fall.

He gently held Kuina's hand and said softly, "Don't be afraid, follow my rhythm."

Kuina's cheeks instantly flushed, and her heart began to beat uncontrollably.

She bit her lower lip lightly, nodded slightly, and let Bai Ye lead her hand to pick up the branch.

Seeing this scene, Zoro became even more furious. He roared, and the attack of the wooden sword in his hand became more and more fierce, and every blow was aimed at Bai Ye's vital points.

However, Bai Ye seemed to be strolling in the garden, and he easily avoided Zoro's attacks with Kuina.

Every time Zoro's attack was about to hit, Bai Ye could just move Kuina sideways and away at the right time, making Zoro's attack miss again and again.

"See how long you can hide!"

Zoro said with gritted teeth, dancing the wooden sword in his hand tightly, like a huge sword net, covering Bai Ye and Kuina.

Bai Ye led Kuina to dodge the attack while whispering in her ear:

"Feel the flow of the wind, listen to the whistling of the sword, and use your heart to sense your opponent's intentions."

Kuina's breathing became rapid. She could clearly feel Bai Ye's breath, which was so close to her, making her cheeks even hotter.

But she still tried to concentrate and do what Bai Ye said.

Gradually, she seemed to really feel everything around her, as if she had become one with the world.

Just when there was a flaw in Zoro's attack, Bai Ye took Kuina's hand and gently waved the branch.

The branch seemed to be swung lightly, but it hit the acupuncture point on Zoro's wrist accurately.

Zoro felt his wrist go numb, and the wooden sword in his hand flew out uncontrollably.

"This...how is this possible!"

Zoro looked at his empty hands in disbelief, then looked at Bai Ye who looked indifferent and Kuina whose face was flushed but could not hide her admiration.

Kuina looked at Bai Ye, her eyes full of stars. She had never thought that the way of the sword could be so profound and mysterious.

And the man in front of him defeated Zoro so easily just by holding his hand.

An indescribable emotion surged in her heart.

She has a deep admiration for Bai Ye's swordsmanship, but also feels shy and sweet because of such close contact with Bai Ye.

"Master Bai... Master Bai Ye, your swordsmanship is truly amazing."

Kuina stammered, her voice still trembling slightly.

Bai Ye looked at Kuina with a smile, gently touched her head, and said: "This is just the beginning, I will teach you more in the future."

Kuina's face turned even redder. She lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Bai Ye's eyes, but her heart was full of anticipation.

Zoro watched this scene with a feeling of resentment in his heart, but he still suppressed his emotions, walked up to Bai Ye, and said seriously:

"I lost today, but don't worry, I won't be defeated so easily next time."

After saying that, Zoro ran away in disgrace.

In the following days, Ina devoted herself to Bai Ye's kendo teaching.

Every day at dawn, before the sunlight completely penetrates the mist, Kuina is already waiting quietly in the grove with anticipation and nervousness.

Bai Ye always appeared on time. He walked behind Kuina, gently held her wrist, and adjusted her knife-holding posture.

"Relax your fingers a little more, feel the fit of the handle against your palm, and let the knife become an extension of your body."

His voice was low and gentle, and his warm breath brushed gently against Kuina's ears, causing her cheeks to blush and her heartbeat to go out of control.

Kuina nodded slightly and tried to do as he said, but her mind couldn't help but drift to the man who was so close behind her.

When practicing basic steps, Bai Ye's hands would naturally rest on Kuina's waist, guiding her to move and turn.

"Your steps should be light, as if you are gliding on the water, and you should pay attention to the rhythm."

Kuina was so nervous that she almost suffocated, and every touch made her breathing quicken.

She secretly looked up at Bai Ye, only to see that his focused expression was full of concern, and that look made her heart even more flustered.

During a sparring session, Kuina was too nervous and her steps were unsteady. She was about to fall, but Bai Ye was quick to pull her into his arms.

When their eyes met, time seemed to stand still. Kuina could clearly hear her own violent heartbeat and feel Bai Ye's strong heartbeat.

"Don't panic, I'm here."

Bai Ye said softly, his voice filled with unquestionable tenderness and determination.

Kuina's cheeks were burning hot. She nodded gently and stood up from his arms, but she was still immersed in that short and beautiful moment and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.

During her subsequent kendo practice, this subtle feeling followed her like a shadow, making Kuina look forward to every teaching session.

One night, in the steamy bathroom, Guina lazily soaked in a wooden tub.

The warm water wrapped around her, relieving her fatigue from a day of training.

Her hair fell casually on her shoulders, a few wet strands stuck to her blushing cheeks, and her eyes were full of contentment.

Recalling today's practice with Bai Ye, those unintentional touches and gentle guidance.

The corners of Kuina's mouth rose unconsciously, and her face flushed again.

At that moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Kuina froze, her heart pounding.

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