The Strong Must Learn to Enjoy Life Too

Although I am still very suspicious.

But seeing Lin Yan's unwavering expression, Kuina ultimately didn't ask any more questions.

It must be my imagination...

The girl thought to herself.

So what happened next is nothing special. After easily getting rid of Zoro who came to provoke them, Lin Yan took Kuina into the amusement park.

Although it's a little different from what I remembered, it's still a great place to relax overall.

These are the entertainment facilities...

ummmmm

Lin Yan said it wasn't easy to say.

After all, watching a group of children sitting in chairs flying around dozens of meters in the air, Lin Yan really couldn't help but want to complain.

It's truly worthy of being the Pirate World.

However, Kuina didn't seem to be very interested in any of this.

Ever since entering the amusement park, Kuina had been observing her surroundings very cautiously. If her sword hadn't been at home, Lin Yan had no doubt that she would have already picked it up.

Could it be that she still thinks this is training?

Lin Yan thought this with a rather strange expression.

After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but speak to Kuina.

"Is there anything you'd like to do?"

"No!"

The girl's answer was resolute.

"Where's the food?"

"Junk food will affect your spiritual practice!"

"..."

There's no point in arguing with this clueless guy!

Seeing Kuina's serious expression, Lin Yan quickly gave up, and then, under the girl's surprised gaze, practically dragged Kuina into the restaurant.

"Bring one of each of the recommended desserts."

Without giving Kuina a chance to speak, Lin Yan addressed the waiter as soon as she sat down.

"Etc..."

Kuina was about to retort when Lin Yan glared at her with narrowed eyes, leaving her with no choice but to remain pitifully silent.

At the same time, I was also filled with doubts.

After all, under Koushirou's strict tutelage, Kuina had never experienced anything like this, especially desserts, which were said to easily cause weight gain, were completely out of her reach.

It's understandable that he would feel helpless after being suddenly dragged here by Lin Yan.

Even as the dessert was served, Kuina maintained the same expression.

Looking at the table full of desserts in front of me.

After hesitating for a long time, Kuina finally asked cautiously.

"That..."

"Kuina, do you know that on this vast ocean, there lives a fat woman... cough, a top-tier powerhouse who loves sweets?"

However, Lin Yan seemed to have known what Kuina was going to say all along, and waved her hand to interrupt her.

"Hmm? I've never heard of it."

Although she didn't know why Lin Yan suddenly brought this up, Kuina still answered honestly.

"That guy ate desserts Tenten since he was born, and later on..."

Lin Yan began to tell Kuina about Charlotte Linlin. As the emperor of the sea, Charlotte Linlin's strength was evident to all.

For Kuina, who was seeking power, such a story was undoubtedly enough to pique her interest.

So Lin Yan began her deception.

First, she briefly recounted Charlotte Linlin's experiences, then described her strength. When Kuina couldn't help but feel envious, she finally revealed her true intentions.

"So do you understand now? Desserts have nothing to do with becoming stronger. A true strong person knows how to enjoy life!"

Lin Yan tried to persuade Kuina.

"I see, I understand now."

Kuina Satori understanding. Although she wasn't quite sure what Lin Yan meant by "enjoying life," she was willing to give it a try.

So Kuina carefully scooped a spoonful of dessert and put it in her mouth.

"..."

The girl's expression froze slightly for a moment.

After all, it's common knowledge that no young girl can resist delicious desserts, especially someone like Kuina who has never tried them before.

The girl quickly fell for him.

Without Lin Yan needing to guide her at all, Kuina quickly devoured the dessert in front of her.

This child is teachable.

Lin Yan glanced at the still-satisfied Kuina with satisfaction, then stood up.

"Alright, next place."

"But..."

"This is also part of the training!"

"I see!"

And so, realizing that she couldn't persuade Kuina using conventional methods, Lin Yan decided to go all out and deceive her.

Under the guise of training, he started taking Kuina on sightseeing trips.

Fortunately, Kuina was indeed a very obedient student, and she did not resist Lin Yan's various strange requests in the slightest.

And in this process.

Whether or not Kuina herself noticed, a hearty smile gradually began to appear on her face.

Their outing didn't end until nightfall.

Looking at Kuina, who seemed to still have some lingering interest, Lin Yan smiled gently.

Let's go somewhere else on our next day off.

"... Um."

This time, Kuina didn't object; she simply nodded slightly, her eyes shining with anticipation and excitement.

At this moment, Kuina finally looked like a young girl should.

Regarding Lin Yan's strange 'cultivation method' today.

Kuina didn't ask any further questions.

We don't ask whether it's effective, nor do we ask why.

Kuina isn't stupid.

The answer was already clear in my heart.

She simply didn't want to refuse, just like the seafood feast Lin Yan had brought her before; the girl decided to hold onto this kindness tightly.

Looking at Lin Yan's slightly smiling profile beside her, Kuina paused for a moment for no apparent reason.

Then, when Lin Yan turned her head to look at her, she quickly looked away guiltily.

Bathed in moonlight.

The two shadows met on the ground, stretching longer and longer...

Time flew by, and a week later, it was the morning.

That day.

As usual, Lin Yan watched Kuina's horse stance in the courtyard, and then suddenly nodded.

It must be said that Kuina's talent is quite remarkable.

He is definitely a promising talent for swordsmanship.

No wonder Koushirou pinned his dream of becoming the World's Greatest Swordsman on Kuina.

After just over a week of training, the results are already evident.

Since that's the case...

"Alright, Kuina, that's enough horse stance for today. Take a break."

Lin Yan said to Kuina.

Then, under the girl's somewhat puzzled gaze, he flashed a bright smile.

"It's time to start teaching you some sword skills."