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After receiving the two skills, Mu Yu immediately felt that something had appeared in his mind, as though it had been there since birth.

There was nothing much to say about [Complete Concentration]; it meant exactly what it sounded like.

But that did not mean this skill was of little value. On the contrary, its value was practically impossible to measure.

Complete Concentration was a state countless people tirelessly sought!

Anyone who had gone to school knew how important it was to focus, let alone achieve complete concentration.

As for the skill [Write], it was equivalent to giving Mu Yu a partially datafied body.

That was because [Write] consumed Mental Power. As long as his mental strength was sufficient, he could repeatedly activate [Write].

It made Mu Yu nearly immune to injury and gave him the means to trade his life for an enemy's!

Because of this, Mu Yu gained the faintest understanding of the Singer God Clan's power, though it was still like a blind man feeling an elephant.

It was like how, despite living in the same global village, Africans could never understand the social welfare of a developed country like Sweden.

The Divine Tree "Hidden World" seed and energy are ready. Would you like to plant it?

Mu Yu looked around and asked doubtfully, "Now? There may be no one nearby, but it's better to be cautious. I don't want to develop bad habits!"

Please rest assured, Master. The key to planting a tree is the seed and energy, not personally handling every unnecessary detail. With an order from you, I, your assistant, can help you complete the entire planting and watering process.

Fine!

"Yes."

Mu Yu gave the command in his mind, and the seed called "Hidden World" was soon buried beneath the rolling yellow sands.

As its exclusive energy continuously watered it, the Divine Tree "Hidden World" broke through the soil and sprouted. It rapidly grew from a tender shoot into a sapling, then a small tree, then a ten-meter-tall tree.

And this was only the beginning. The energy in a single pot far exceeded Mu Yu's expectations.

The trunk continued rising, while the branches continually split and extended. By the end, Mu Yu had begun to feel numb.

Once the pot of energy had been fully used, the Divine Tree named "Hidden World" had already grown over a hundred meters tall, its trunk thick enough that several people would need to join hands to wrap around it.

The moment it fully became a towering tree, Mu Yu's perception changed completely.

The yellow sand within roughly a hundred meters of the Divine Tree "Hidden World" vanished and was completely transformed into fertile soil.

Strands of special energy dispersed from the Divine Tree. Though it could not be seen with the naked eye, Mu Yu sensed it clearly.

The energy's dispersal was an ongoing process. Before long, the Hidden World energy throughout the entire Courtyard World would surely become abundant.

"System, why is the Divine Tree Hidden World releasing energy outward?"

Master, the Divine Tree Hidden World is a type of energy tree. Before reaching one hundred meters, it is in its growth stage and requires a continuous supply of energy. After reaching one hundred meters, it becomes mature and gains the ability to absorb and convert energy. The Hidden World energy consumed when Master uses the skill [Write] is supplied by the Divine Tree Hidden World.

Fine!

He really was a country bumpkin. Once again, he was shocked by the Singer God Clan's methods.

He had to work even harder, or he really would end up living like a beggar.

There was nothing shameful about admitting weakness and backwardness. Arrogance was what was shameful!

He would go to Isshin Dojo!

Having made up his mind, Mu Yu immediately started walking toward Isshin Dojo.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You have taken your first step toward learning. Reward: 1,000 energy points.

Without accumulating small steps, one cannot travel a thousand miles. You have taken your second step toward mastering a craft. Reward: 100 energy points.

The road ahead is long and arduous; you will search high and low. You have taken your third step toward mastering a craft. Reward: 10 energy points.

A profusion of flowers can dazzle the eye. You have successfully resisted a small temptation on the path of cultivation. Reward: 10 energy points.

Where there is a will, there is a way. You have successfully taken one hundred steps. Reward: 1,000 energy points.

"..."

As he listened to the incessant announcements of energy rewards in his ear, Mu Yu felt like his mindset was collapsing.

Was getting energy really this easy?

Then what had been the point of all that mental preparation and self-encouragement before entering the One Piece World?

Mu Yu took a deep breath, intending to discuss it with the system. There was no need to announce every tiny scrap of energy.

It was annoying to listen to!

You are somewhat tired from walking. You took a deep breath and decided to keep going. Reward: 100 energy points.

Mu Yu was dumbfounded.

I wasn't! I didn't! Don't make things up!

But as the master of the system, how could the system possibly guess his thoughts so easily?

"System."

Yes, Master. What are your orders?

"From now on, don't report energy rewards below 10,000 points."

Understood.

Choices determine destiny, while vision determines the future. Your horizons have greatly broadened. Reward: 10,000 energy points.

Mu Yu: "..."

"Swing!" "Retract!" "Swing!" "Retract!"

"Ha-hey!" "Ha-hey!"

As soon as he approached the dojo, Mu Yu heard a series of shouts.

Judging from the sounds, an Instructor was guiding the students through drills.

However, the outer gate of the dojo was closed, so Mu Yu could not see what was happening inside.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Mu Yu knocked on the gate, and it soon opened.

To Mu Yu's surprise, the one who opened it was Kuina, Koshiro's daughter and Zoro's childhood friend.

There were even glistening beads of sweat on Kuina's forehead. She had clearly just gone through intense training.

While Mu Yu was examining Kuina, Kuina was also examining him.

Kuina was instantly surprised!

Mu Yu was simply too handsome. He was completely different from the crooked-looking, filthy little brats inside the dojo.

"Who are you?"

Mu Yu smiled. "I heard that Isshin Dojo is the best dojo in the area. I want to join the dojo and learn swordsmanship!"

Upon hearing Mu Yu's words, Kuina immediately smiled.

She puffed out her still-undeveloped little chest and said proudly, "You came to the right place if you want to learn swordsmanship. Father is a great swordsman who has never been defeated on this island. Come with me!"

Led by Kuina, the two passed through the entrance hall and entered the inner courtyard.

In the courtyard, an Instructor in uniform was leading the students through sword-swinging exercises in rhythm.

The little brats were also dressed in uniforms, practicing with great seriousness.

But their looks...

Mu Yu suddenly felt like spitting!

The students standing in two rows varied wildly in height, build, and appearance. Calling them a motley bunch would not be an exaggeration.

The first one on the right in the front row wore thick, bottle-bottom glasses. His eyes were completely obscured; it almost seemed like the glasses were his actual body.

The first one in the second row was a bald little boy. Snot dripped down, nearly reaching his mouth. With a slurp, he sucked it back up, only for it to drip down again before he slurped it back once more.

Mu Yu could not help breaking into a cold sweat. No wonder Kuina would fall for Zoro.

Her fellow disciples really made him stand out!

Main hall.

Under Kuina's guidance, Mu Yu successfully met the owner of Isshin Dojo—Koshiro, the Squinty Eyes man with round glasses.

Mu Yu immediately bowed to Koshiro and said politely, "I've heard that Isshin Dojo is the best dojo nearby. Master, please accept me as your disciple. I'll help you make Isshin Dojo flourish!"

Kuina was stunned.

The several Instructors kneeling nearby were also utterly taken aback.

Koshiro was amused as well, smiling with narrowed eyes. "Haha, all right. You can study at the dojo from now on!"

He had succeeded!

Mu Yu was thrilled. He had not expected things to go so smoothly.

"Master, I have nowhere to go right now. Can I stay at the dojo? I'm willing to work to repay the cost of food, lodging, and tuition!"

Kuina's beautiful eyes widened. It was one thing not to pay tuition, but he even wanted the dojo to provide food and lodging? That was far too shameless!

Koshiro continued smiling. "You may. Have you studied swordsmanship before?"

"No. I'm a beginner!"

Koshiro nodded. "In that case, you should first learn some swordsmanship basics from Kuina!"

"Yes."

Naturally, Mu Yu had no objection to Koshiro's arrangement.

Although Kuina was young, she was still quite strong.

Mu Yu bowed to Kuina. "Senior Disciple Sister Kuina, I'll be in your care!"

Kuina had been fuming, but when she saw Mu Yu bow to her, she was immediately somewhat stunned.

She had seen this sort of thing far too often!

Koshiro rarely turned away children who came to study, and he usually had her teach those with no foundation for a while.

But those little brats' first reaction was always, "She's teaching me?" or, "Master Koshiro, you're not going to teach me yourself?"

Kuina had grown thoroughly sick of it!

Mu Yu was the first child to bow to her and sincerely ask her to teach him!

This...

At that moment, the system's voice sounded in Mu Yu's ear.

Congratulations. You have successfully joined Isshin Dojo. You have obtained 10,000 energy points.

Congratulations. Your polite gesture has successfully earned the favor of Kuina and the dojo Instructors. You have obtained 10,000 energy points.