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"That guy is a Great Swordsman, and not one who's just crossed the threshold, either. He's considered an expert even among Great Swordsmen."
"For a long time to come, you'll benefit a lot from learning from him and sparring with him."
"Oh, right. The One-Sword Style Swordsmanship Cultivation Method I taught you earlier is Teacher Koshiro's family sword art."
"If there's anything you don't understand, just ask him."
Xunjing paused, then added that last remark.
Sakumo's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly bowed. "Yes! I'll find time over the next couple of days to visit Senior Koshiro on Frostmoon Island!"
He was thrilled.
The memories Xunjing had passed on to him had clearly described just how terrifying the Great Swordsmen of the Pirate World were.
To him, fighters of that caliber represented the pinnacle.
And someone like Koshiro ranked among the very best even in the Pirate World.
More than three years had passed since the contract was first signed.
Koshiro's strength had long since surpassed what it used to be.
The Essence Chakra Refinement Technique had transformed his combat strength completely.
Not to mention the Life-Nourishing Art and the Longevity Manual, which had thoroughly refined his constitution, aptitude, and bloodline.
The Meditation Method had also tempered his mental power, soul power, and comprehension.
Together, all of these had sent his physique, Haki, and swordsmanship realm soaring.
Koshiro now had the confidence to say that sooner or later, he would stand at the very pinnacle of the Pirate World.
"Mm."
Xunjing nodded, then spoke again to remind him of something.
"Oh, right. I built quite a few training bases in the Pirate World."
"They're all on uninhabited Ferocious Beast Islands or Sky Islands where the air is thin."
"If you're interested, you can visit those