Daily Life: The Friendly Match Begins / Daily Life

This was Vista the Flower Sword, Fifth Division Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Vista smiled. "Pops seems happier than usual today."

"Of course he is," Marco said. "Pops has always thought highly of Lin Mo. Ever since they parted ways at Water 7, he's kept an eye on the kid. Sure enough, Lin Mo hasn't disappointed him."

"Anyone who gives the World Government a headache must be strong." Vista's gaze fell on the two swords at Lin Mo's waist. "Looks like he's a swordsman too. He even carries two swords, just like me. Is he a Two-Sword Style swordsman?"

"I don't know about that." Marco shrugged. "But back then, he blocked one of Pops's attacks with a single sword."

Vista hadn't been aboard the Moby Dick when Lin Mo faced Whitebeard at Water 7. His crewmates had told him what happened, but he hadn't seen it himself. He still found it hard to believe Lin Mo had withstood a blow from Pops, the strongest among them.

"You all said he blocked Pops's attack with a wooden sword." Vista focused on Toyako. "But no matter how I look at it, that's just an ordinary wooden sword. An ordinary wooden sword couldn't possibly withstand an attack from Murakumogiri, one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Blades."

Marco turned to him. "You're right. An ordinary wooden sword couldn't withstand Murakumogiri. But that sword felt different to me. I can't explain exactly how. Maybe you could figure it out."

"Mm. It's still bothering me. I want to challenge Lin Mo to a match. Just a friendly spar. Pops shouldn't be angry."

"Sounds good to me." Marco smiled, eager to watch. "Go on. You have my support."

Vista nodded and strode toward Whitebeard and Lin Mo, who were drinking together.

"Pops, there's something I'd like your