This... Is This Enough?

"..."

Kuina left, completely bewildered.

Lin Yan stood there with a dark expression.

So, was there something wrong with what you said yesterday?

Why would it be interpreted as something like this?

Even Lin Yan couldn't help but start to have some doubts.

Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long; soon, Kuina appeared wearing a long white dress.

She seemed quite uncomfortable with this outfit.

Kuina looked somewhat awkward.

"Is... is this okay?"

"That's enough, put the sword back."

Lin Yan nodded and said.

"Huh? But..."

Kuina looked hesitant, but before that, Lin Yan had already glared at her.

"You're not listening to me anymore?"

"... I see."

Kuina nodded somewhat aggrievedly, reluctantly putting her sword back in the house, and Lin Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It's alright, at least it's watchable now.

Without offering any explanation to Kuina, Lin Yan gave the girl no chance to speak, grabbed her hand, and turned to leave.

But where the two of them couldn't see.

A glint of light flashed in their eyes.

As usual, Koushirou was hiding behind a tree, secretly observing. When he saw Lin Yan leading his daughter away, a maternal smile immediately appeared on Koushirou's face.

It looks like things are developing very well!

He is a father, and also a swordsman with a somewhat old-fashioned personality.

Koushirou was completely clueless when it came to how to make his daughter happy.

As is widely known.

Father's love is like a mountain pressing down on you...

He hadn't seen such a smile on Kuina's face in a long time since his wife passed away.

He initially thought his daughter was just troubled by her stagnant strength, and Koushirou didn't have any good solutions for it.

But now it seems... that's not the case?

Seeing that Kuina looked confused but was clearly very happy as she left with Lin Yan, even someone like Koushirou couldn't help but feel an urge to burst into tears.

Therefore, he naturally wouldn't try to stop it.

And after what happened before...

He had long since given up on the idea of letting his daughter continue the dream of becoming the World's Greatest Swordsman.

So seeing Kuina happy is what he hopes for most right now.

Koushirou went back to have some tea, completely satisfied.

The other person, hiding in the tree branch, had gleaming eyes.

The opportunity to take on the challenge has arrived!

Seeing Kuina and Lin Yan leave together, Zoro had only one thought on his mind.

Ever since Kuina started training with Lin Yan.

Kuina was rarely seen at the dojo anymore.

Therefore, it is only natural.

Zoro's happy time of daily morning challenges...

It disappeared in a flash!

How can we tolerate this?

After all, for Zoro, the other disciples in the dojo were too weak, and he had no interest in challenging them. Koushirou was too strong, and he couldn't see any chance to advance further.

Therefore, Kuina became the best target for challenge.

Seeing Kuina finally appear and leave with Lin Yan, Zoro could no longer contain himself.

Just go for it!

In Zoro's incredibly simple-minded mind, the concept of human relationships and social niceties simply didn't exist, at least not right now. So, without hesitation, he secretly followed them...

Meanwhile, on the other side, Kuina and Lin Yan were already walking on the street.

Seeing Kuina looking around warily, Lin Yan smiled helplessly.

"Don't be so nervous, we're just ordinary people today."

"..."

Kuina looked incredulous.

Clearly, she still believed that this was a test that Lin Yan had deliberately set for her, and naturally remained vigilant.

Lin Yan didn't bother to explain.

Anyway, he really did bring Kuina out for fun today, and I'm sure the girl will realize that soon... probably.

Lin Yan stated that she is in stable condition.

So, what happened next is pretty self-explanatory.

With a wary expression on her Kuina, Lin Yan arrived at the entrance of the amusement Paradise.

It's probably because today is a day off.

The place is quite lively now.

Many people came with their whole family, with parents taking care of their playful children, creating a harmonious and joyful scene.

"..."

Kuina was clearly seeing such a scene for the first time, and she couldn't help but freeze in place.

This was a very rare situation for her.

After all, it has always been like this.

Kuina's world revolves solely around the art of swordsmanship; Kuina is largely unfamiliar with the joys and sorrows of ordinary people.

There's nothing we can do about it.

After all, expecting a rigid swordsman like Koushirou to teach Kuina what a normal life is is a bit too much to ask, isn't it?

"Let's go, let's buy tickets and go in. Let's relax today."

Looking at the stunned Kuina beside him.

Lin Yan smiled gently.

"... Um."

Looking at Lin Yan's unusually gentle demeanor, even though one couldn't see the adult's face clearly, the warmth she exuded was undeniably real.

For some reason, Kuina didn't want to refuse at all.

Then, just as Kuina nodded, lowered her guard, and prepared to go in with Lin Yan.

A troublemaker has arrived.

"Kuina! I've finally found you!"

Zoro, sporting a Moss Head, suddenly appeared out of nowhere, stood behind the two of them, and shouted at them before charging forward without saying another word.

Now it's my turn to perform!

But some people reacted even faster than him.

The moment Zoro appeared, Lin Yan's expression instantly darkened, and without saying a word, she kicked him out.

Get lost!

"Puff--?!"

It made a rather pathetic sound, and Zoro didn't even see what happened before he was sent flying backward, crashing into a bush and passing out.

By the time Kuina turned her head with some confusion, Lin Yan had already leisurely withdrawn her foot and then rubbed it on the ground with obvious disgust.

"Grown ups?"

"Hmm? Oh, it's nothing. I just stepped on something dirty. Don't worry about it."

Lin Yan gave Kuina a bright smile.

"..."

Kuina paused for a moment.

"But I think I just heard something..."

"You're mistaken!"

"Huh? But I really..."

"I told you it's just your imagination! Okay, let's go inside!"

Kuina narrowed her eyes with some suspicion, but ultimately nodded obediently.

"I see."