Giving a Sword and Setting Sail—Seeking Recommendations and Collections

Koshiro's room.

"Mu Yu, I'm giving this sword to you!"

As he spoke, Koshiro handed a treasured sword to Mu Yu.

"For me?"

Mu Yu was surprised. Why was his master suddenly giving him a treasured sword?

Koshiro smiled. "Take it. I give a sword to every disciple who earns my recognition. Kuina has Ichimonji, so this one is for you!"

"Yes."

Mu Yu was excited as well. Koshiro was a true master swordsmith; any blade he forged was certainly no ordinary weapon.

Besides, Mu Yu's trump card was Two-Sword Style. He only had White Deer now, so this sword had arrived at exactly the right time.

After accepting the treasured sword with both hands, Mu Yu could not help examining it.

The scabbard was exquisitely made, carved with cherry blossom petals. The handguard was shaped like a ten-petaled flower, equally refined.

As he drew the blade slightly from its scabbard, a flash of cold light reflected in his eyes. With just one look, Mu Yu could sense the blade's sharpness.

A fine sword. It truly was a fine sword!

Once he fully drew it from the scabbard, the Blade Body was completely revealed before Mu Yu's eyes.

Its design was truly exquisite, vastly different from Ichimonji's simplicity. The irregular clove-shaped temper line along the blade was especially beautiful.

In that instant, Mu Yu felt as though he had fallen in love at first sight.

In his mind.

System, help me appraise this sword.

Yes, Master.

Blade length: 88 cm; Type: katana; outer width: 2.1 cm; inner width: 1.9 cm; curvature: 2.9 cm; mekugi hole: one; inscription: Earth Store Bodhisattva's Vow Sutra; grade: Great Grade Swords.

It was actually one of the Great Grade Swords. Impressive—this truly was a treasured sword.

With such an exquisite Blade Body, it was certainly worth more than Wado Ichimonji, probably at least twenty million Beli.

Still, it made sense for Koshiro to give him one of the Great Grade Swords.

After all, he was a master swordsmith. Anything too inferior would be embarrassing to give away!

The only thing that surprised Mu Yu was probably the Blade Inscription.

The Earth Store Bodhisattva's Vow Sutra was one of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's scriptures. Its most famous Buddhist verse was—until hell was empty, he swore not to become a Buddha.

Using the name of that scripture as a Blade Inscription carried profound meaning.

His master was warning him not to slaughter innocents indiscriminately!

Mu Yu slowly sheathed the sword, and his emotions gradually calmed.

"Master, don't worry. I have my own principles. I won't slaughter innocents indiscriminately."

Koshiro nodded in satisfaction. "A sword is a weapon of slaughter. Hold a sharp blade, and the desire to kill naturally arises. I hope you remember your true heart and understand why you draw your sword. Though you stand in hell, keep a Buddha's heart. This is my final teaching to you!"

"Yes."

Mu Yu raised the sword in his hand. "Master, what is this sword called?"

Koshiro said, "This sword was forged jointly by your Martial Uncle Sun Liu and me, using that piece of Meteorite Iron. As for a name, it has not been given one yet. You can name it yourself!"

Mu Yu thought for a moment. "Then let's call it Wisdom King!"

Koshiro said, "With an angry visage but a bodhi heart, sweeping away every obstacle. A good name!"

Mu Yu immediately laughed. Sure enough, nothing could be hidden from his master.

Koshiro said, "All right, it's getting late. Go back and rest."

"Okay."

After thinking for a moment, Mu Yu said, "Master, the world is so vast. I want to go see it. I may be setting sail soon!"

Koshiro said, "For anyone else, I would keep them until they were at least seventeen. But that isn't necessary for you, Mu Yu. If you want to go, then go!"

"Thank you, Master. I'll take my leave first."

"Very well."

Watching Mu Yu's departing back, Koshiro was overwhelmed with emotion.

So fast. It had truly happened too fast. He had only taught Mu Yu for one year, yet Mu Yu had already fully completed his training.

At the time of parting, he truly found it hard to let go!

Seeing Mu Yu about to leave, Koshiro could not help saying, "Before you go, remember to say a proper farewell to Kuina and the others."

Mu Yu turned back and said solemnly, "I will. It's late, so you should go to bed early too, Master!"

"Very well."

Koshiro was still smiling, but Mu Yu could sense his sadness and reluctance.

Sometimes, having Observation Haki that was too strong was not necessarily a good thing!

After leaving Koshiro's small courtyard, Mu Yu felt slightly heavy-hearted.

Honestly, he had already started to think of the dojo as home. He truly did not want to leave.

But Mu Yu also knew that he had no choice but to leave.

The Twist Degree of the plot had already reached forty percent. If he did not leave the One Piece World soon, who knew what chain reaction it might trigger?

When Kuina learned that Mu Yu was leaving the dojo to set sail, she had the strongest reaction. She was extremely emotional and simply could not accept it.

Because of this, she sulked with Mu Yu for an entire day. But in the end, her reluctance to part made her suppress all her displeasure.

The departure date was set for one week later. Each day he remained at the dojo was one day less, and Kuina became increasingly clingy, talking to Mu Yu about countless things.

Of course, most of it was about her hopes for setting sail.

Kuina swore that one day, her name would resound across the entire sea.

Mu Yu encouraged her. If it was Kuina, she could definitely do it.

Because she was a genius!

As for Zoro, he swore that he would train in swordsmanship desperately. Even if they were separated by the sea, even if he did not know how many years it would take, he would still compete with Mu Yu for the title of World's Greatest Swordsman.

Mu Yu simply grinned and encouraged him, just as he always had.

Zoro grew angry, shouting that he was not a child and did not need that sort of tone used to comfort little kids.

Mu Yu readily agreed, then continued comforting him like a child, making Zoro howl in frustration.

The other children in the dojo were also very reluctant to see him go.

Though they had not managed to squeeze into the inseparable trio of Mu Yu, Zoro, and Kuina, Mu Yu had still taken quite good care of them as their senior brother.

Whenever they did not understand something about swordsmanship, they only had to ask Mu Yu, and he would patiently explain it.

This made them respect Mu Yu greatly!

As the days passed, Kuina and Aunt Sharon at the dojo prepared many clothes and foods for Mu Yu.

Even the villagers who had caught wind of it stepped forward one after another, doing everything they could to help Mu Yu set sail.

Uncle Ron provided Mu Yu with a small fishing boat. Aunt Naho and several other aunts helped repair its sails. Uncle Yantang prepared large quantities of fresh water and citrus fruits to replenish vitamins.

The oldest elder in the village even specifically called Mu Yu over and lectured him at length, all to teach him the knowledge of navigation.

All of it deeply Moved Mu Yu.

The villagers of Shimotsuki Village were truly a group of wonderful people!

But no feast lasts forever. Those who had to part would eventually have to part.

The day of setting sail had finally arrived!