Uchiha Shin hurriedly channeled his mana, sending a burst of power forward before rapidly retreating. Only then did he neutralize the attack.
He stared at the Fourth Princess before him in astonishment, finding it hard to believe.
He had taught the Fourth Princess swordsmanship for less than a day, yet she had already grasped it to such an extent. It was truly unbelievable.
Had he not reacted quickly to that move just now, he really might have been injured by this little girl.
Seeing Uchiha Shin retreat, the Fourth Princess sheathed her sword and asked joyfully, "Well, Little Shrimp Soldier? Not bad, right?"
"The Fourth Princess is indeed extraordinary. I am impressed."
The Fourth Princess could not help laughing again.
"I've learned this almost well enough. Teach me something else."
Uchiha Shin taught her some other sword techniques, and she learned all of them very quickly.
The old Dragon King was searching for armor for the monkey, but he could not find any despite his efforts. Thus, over the next two days, Uchiha Shin remained at the Dragon Palace and taught the Fourth Princess swordsmanship.
"Little Shrimp Soldier, I should thank you for teaching me these sword techniques. What reward would you like?" After finishing her sword practice that day, the princess asked Uchiha Shin.
Uchiha Shin said, "Your Highness need not stand on ceremony. I taught you swordsmanship because I wished to, not because I wanted anything in return."
The Fourth Princess looked at Uchiha Shin in puzzlement. This Little Shrimp Soldier was rather strange, very different from the others.
"How could that do? I do not take advantage of others for nothing. You taught me such powerful swordsmanship, so naturally I must repay you," the Fourth Princess insisted.
Uchiha Shin said, "If Your Highness truly wishes to repay