Taking a Master

Seeing that his daughter had brought a child over, Koushirou glanced at Ye Feng. The other children, noticing a boy about their age standing outside the door, also looked at the unfamiliar person before them.

When Koushirou met Ye Feng's gaze with sharp eyes, he saw a sword in Ye Feng's eyes—a sword capable of piercing through everything.

Koushirou thought to himself, This child is definitely no ordinary person.

Just as Ye Feng was starting to feel unnerved under Koushirou's stare and was beginning to suspect that his master might be "into men," Kuina noticed the awkward atmosphere between them. She walked over to her father, Koushirou, pointed at Ye Feng, and said, "Father, his name is Ye Feng. He came here to become your disciple."

After hearing Kuina's words, Koushirou was somewhat puzzled. Such a young child wanted to learn swordsmanship from him—could he already have a master?

Koushirou fixed his gaze on Ye Feng again, sizing him up before asking, "Ye Feng, have you studied swordsmanship before?"

After hearing Koushirou's question, Ye Feng recalled that he had already practiced for three years since being reborn. He replied, "Yes, for three years. I probably started when I was two."

Koushirou frowned slightly upon hearing that. He started practicing swordsmanship at two? That means he has a master. Then why did he come looking for me?

Slightly displeased, Koushirou asked, "You started practicing swordsmanship at two. Who is your master?"

Ye Feng stared at Koushirou and answered firmly, "I don't have a master. Since I was two, I've read many books about swordsmanship, so I began practicing on my own. But without anyone to guide me, it's been difficult to improve. I heard there was a swordsmanship master in Frost Moon Village, so I came here to study under you."

After hearing Ye Feng's words, Koushirou was delighted. No master? If I take in such a talented disciple, my school will surely be passed down.

He then said to Ye Feng, "What is your purpose in learning swordsmanship?"

Hearing Koushirou's question, Ye Feng answered boldly, "To protect the people I want to protect."

A trace of surprise appeared on Koushirou's face. He then asked, "Do you know what is most important on the path of swordsmanship?"

Ye Feng immediately replied, "The heart and mindset of a strong person."

Koushirou nodded in satisfaction again and asked, "Then do you know what the will of the sword is?"

Ye Feng answered, "To use the sword in my hand to cut through everything before me."

Koushirou stared at Ye Feng and burst into laughter. "Hahaha... Good... good. From today onward, you will stay here."

Thus, Ye Feng practiced swordsmanship beneath the crashing waves every day! Two days after Ye Feng joined, a green-haired child also entered the dojo—Zoro from One Piece.

At that moment, unwilling to be outdone, Zoro picked up a wooden sword and walked over to the wooden posts, striking the dummy before him. He even had a dumbbell weighing dozens of pounds clenched between his teeth, making Ye Feng think, Good thing this is One Piece. In my world, an ordinary person's teeth would have broken long ago.

While Ye Feng was still practicing swordsmanship, Kuina ran over from the shore with a small bundle in her hand. Panting heavily, she stopped before Ye Feng and said, "Here, you forgot your lunch again."

Ye Feng took the bundle Kuina handed him and said, "Nana, you really know how to care for people. Once we get married, you'll definitely be a good wife."

Hearing Ye Feng tease her, Kuina's face turned red as she stammered, "Y-you... what are you saying? There are still several years to go! How embarrassing!"

Just as Kuina was about to say something else, Ye Feng reached out and hugged her. Kuina wanted to struggle, but she closed her eyes instead. Ye Feng's face slowly drew closer to Kuina's, and just as he was about to kiss her, Zoro ran over from the side and asked, "Ye Feng? Kuina? What are you doing?"

Hearing the voice beside her, Kuina immediately pushed Ye Feng away and ran toward the dojo.

As for why their relationship had grown so close, it was all thanks to Ye Feng constantly instilling in Kuina over the past year the idea that women could also rule the seas.

And so, their relationship gradually developed into the kind that "you know."

Ye Feng stepped forward and delivered an annoyed punch to the head of Zoro, the third wheel. Zoro was extremely displeased after being hit and shouted, "Ah! That hurt! Ye Feng, what are you doing? Did I provoke you? Hey, Ye Feng, I challenge you."

Ye Feng had yet to vent his anger when he heard Zoro challenge him.

So he casually raised one finger, looked at Zoro beside him holding a bamboo sword in both hands, and said, "I'll compete with you using just one finger. Give it everything you've got, or you won't get another chance."

As he spoke, Ye Feng extended the index finger of his right hand, facing Zoro!