Everyday Life: Kaku vs. Vista the Flower Sword / Everyday Life: Enel vs. Diamond Jozu

Compared with a slash, a thrust had more power behind it.

And for thrusting, the shorter the sword, the greater the advantage.

Kaku's reflexes and strength were better than most people's, too. Vista blocked the strike, but the force of it sent a violent tremor through his blade and into both his hands, leaving them numb for half a second.

Kaku's full-force attack had even pushed Vista back a few centimeters.

Anyone who wasn't watching closely would never have noticed.

"Not bad. Your skill, strength, and reflexes are all among the best of the younger generation," Vista said appreciatively. "But your attacks still lack polish. You don't usually have any decent opponents to spar with, do you?"

Kaku kept attacking as he replied, "That's right. No one ever taught this old man swordsmanship. Everything I've learned over the years, I taught myself."

"Self-taught?" Vista effortlessly blocked every attack. "You got this far figuring things out on your own? You've certainly got talent. But improving your swordsmanship has a lot to do with the battles you fight over time. If you never meet an opponent who can push you to grow, you'll stay in your comfort zone forever. You've got real potential, Kaku. Since you've chosen the path of a swordsman, here's a suggestion. Lin Mo managed to withstand a strike from Pops, so he really is strong. He's your captain. Ask him to help you with your swordsmanship more often. I doubt he'd refuse."

Kaku: "..."

Lin Mo usually used Armament Haki-coated fists to beat up him and Enel. The thought gave Kaku a headache. He didn't get hit that often, but sometimes he got caught up in it anyway.

"Mr. Vista, we're still in the middle of a match." After countless exchanges so fast onlookers couldn't follow them, Kaku