Why Do You Think They Built Bridges?

On the deck, Kuina curiously looked around as she wandered about the ship with Baby 5.

Yamato rested his cheek in his hand and asked casually.

"Big Brother, how did you lure someone else's daughter onto the ship? Did you use some kind of trick?"

"A trick? Hey, hey, hey, what kind of person do you take me for? I didn't do anything at all. I just defeated her three thousand times in an instant..."

The corners of his lips curled up. When dealing with someone strong-willed and utterly unwilling to admit defeat, one had to take the high ground, guide them, and explain where they currently fell short.

Kuina, who longed to become the world's greatest swordsman, naturally made her own choice when faced with more profound swordsmanship and the insurmountable distance separating her from the strongest in the world.

She wanted to grow stronger. She wanted to become the world's strongest. That alone meant she was never going to remain in Shimotsuki Village.

"Defeated three thousand times in an instant... Big Brother's willpower training, huh? It's impressive that she could endure it..."

As she spoke, Yamato could not help breaking into a cold sweat. Fighting another version of himself in that terrifying world had already been unbearable; he had never expected Kuina's opponent to be Big Brother.

"This kid's willpower is truly impressive. Once she learns Armament Haki and Observation Haki, she'll probably have the strength of a naval officer. Amazing!"

The sails rose, and the massive ship sailed into the distance, vanishing beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Half a day later, a huge ship arrived from afar. It did not stop after passing Foosha Village, but instead sped up.

"Move, move, move! What are you all dawdling for? Who would've thought that even