Welcome Back to Reality, Shimotsuki Kuina

Inside the secluded dojo, Roronoa Zoro sat cross-legged with his sword sheathed, facing the wall in a corner with fury written all over his face.

"My apologies. Zoro is a little too impulsive. I would be deeply grateful if you would not hold it against him."

Though he said so, a trace of shock flashed through Koushirou's eyes.

No Haki, no abilities—he had merely used a single finger and his bare flesh to catch Wado Ichimonji, one of the 21 Great Grade swords. What terrifying physical strength!

"It's fine. Such fierce swordsmanship at such a young age... his future is boundless."

"Speaking of which, I heard there was also a talented female swordsman here who surpassed this little fellow. Where is she?"

The moment those words left his mouth, the indignant Zoro wilted like an eggplant struck by frost. Koushirou lowered his gaze as well, his expression filled with deep longing.

"As for my daughter, Kuina, the so-called talented female swordsman... she unfortunately fell down the stairs some days ago and has already been buried in the village..."

"That child had finally overcome the weakness of being a female swordsman, but in the end... sigh!"

At this moment, Roronoa Zoro could no longer suppress the impulse in his heart. He grabbed Wado Ichimonji and roared at Uchiha Hanazuki before him.

"Hey! You're a swordsman too, right? I saw the sword hanging at your waist earlier. I challenge you!"

"You're strong, aren't you? Whether it's strength, speed, technique, or whatever else—I want to become stronger! I want my name to resound through heaven and become the world's strongest swordsman!"

Yet Hanazuki ignored Zoro's provocation and instead said something that left everyone present dumbfounded.

"She merely died. Do you need me to revive this talented female swordsman?"

"Revive?! Revive Kuina? How is