Pirate Journey of "Tsugikuni Yoriichi" (4K)

"In other words, the most important thing to do right now is to travel the Pirate World of Tsugikuni Yoriichi, and then gradually learn the cultivation methods of this world. As for what happens after that, it's hard to say right now."

The Third Shinobi World War in the Naruto World isn't over yet, and you never know when you might have to go back to the battlefield.

Minato and Jiraiya have just recovered from their injuries, and the latter will probably have to go back to the front lines soon.

As for himself and Minato, they were assigned by the Third Hokage to Genin.

Meikyō could guess some of what the Third Hokage was thinking.

One reason is that the combination of the Sannin Dan Katō is sufficient to handle the current situation. Another reason is that the Third Hokage has probably already developed the idea of pushing Minato Namikaze into power.

The Third Hokage was already over fifty years old.

The First Hokage passed on the position to the Second Hokage Hokage around the same age and then passed away. The Second Hokage died in battle around the age of sixty.

After this age, one's strength and energy will decline significantly, unless there is no other suitable candidate and it is no longer appropriate to sit in this position.

Hiruzen Sarutobi preferred to elect a Hokage who would listen to him and govern according to his requirements.

Because no one wants the power they've held for decades to vanish into thin air, and the interest group formed by the high-ranking members behind Hiruzen Sarutobi and some Ninja Clan would not allow their interests to be harmed.

However, if a capable, middle-aged Hokage with his own faction and years of experience within the village were to take office, then the older generation of interest groups would inevitably lose their interests during the power transition between the old and new Hokage.

This is what is meant by "a new emperor, a new court".

Of course, this was just a thought in Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind, provided that Minato Namikaze was good enough to be on par with the legendary Sannin and Dan Katō in terms of prestige.

As for Uchiha Meikyō, a peer whose abilities and strength were no less than those of Minato Namikaze, the Third Hokage naturally did not want Meikyō to emerge and compete with Minato Namikaze.

If even one of Dan Katō's disciples becomes on par with Minato Namikaze, then what will Minato Namikaze use to compete with Dan Katō?

What if Uchiha Meikyō even outshone Minato Namikaze?

However, at least this gave Meikyō some time to explore the pirate world and refine his future development path.

If one day I could have the strength of Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju, then the position of Hokage would be something I could easily take, provided there were no equally strong competitors.

"What kind of animal is this meat? It tastes really good! And with my appetite, I'm almost full after only twenty-four dishes. Could it be that this food is very high in calories?"

Meikyō looked at the twenty-fifth dish that had been served on the table and couldn't help but pat her stomach as she spoke.

"Is this your first time dining at our restaurant? To be honest, this is the meat of Sea King hunted by skilled seafarers hired by the caravan, and then purchased by a high-end restaurant like ours. It's then cooked over a long period of time by the top chefs in the Sabaody Archipelago..."

The waitress, dressed in high heels and black stockings, served the dishes while explaining them at length, clearly having received relevant training.

Customers with large appetites, like the red-haired gentleman in front of you, are quite common on this vast sea.

Almost every powerful creature on the high seas is a glutton.

"So it's Sea King flesh?"

Meikyō cut off a piece of marbled pork chop and put it in her mouth. The texture was tender yet chewy, and the sea salt and pepper, along with some other spices, brought out the aroma of the meat.

"It's really delicious. This is how high-quality food should be, using perfect cooking techniques to perfectly bring out the original flavor of the food."

Even though she had already eaten quite a lot, Meikyō still couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

What amazed him most was not just the taste of the food, but the difference between the food here and the food in the Naruto World.

In order to extract more Chakra from their body cells, ninjas need to eat a lot of nutritious food, including some medicinal herbs.

However, Meikyō felt that even the most precious medicinal herbs of the Nara Clan could not compare to the abundant energy contained in the Sea King here.

"No wonder the people in this world are so physically strong. The food here is rich in energy. If the body can withstand extremely rigorous and scientific training methods and get timely energy replenishment through this food, it will definitely help improve the physical body!"

Meikyō's eyes lit up, and he made a slight change to his plans for the future in the Pirate World.

While traversing the Pirate World, try to learn as many techniques and training methods as possible, such as the Six Powers, to improve your physical abilities. While learning Haki, also try to eat as much of the world's delicious food as possible!

As for what to do in the first step...

Meikyō's gaze shifted to a recruitment advertisement in the newspaper.

[Motto Sword Dojo is now accepting applications for its fifth term. Address: Commoner Street, Area 31 Sabaody Archipelago...]

Many of the world's top masters are skilled swordsmen. If I were to follow this path, I should have no problem, right?

"Master... Master! Something terrible has happened! That challenger has defeated Senior Brother Baluo too!"

A disciple dressed in a white dojo uniform rushed into the back hall of the Motto Sword Dojo from outside the door and spoke to Motto, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground.

"Still, one sword strike?"

"He knocked Baluo's sword away with a single strike!"

"Sigh, it seems I have no choice but to take action!"

Motto stood up and picked up the giant sword, which was more than two meters long, hanging on the wall.

The reason the sword was so long was because he was originally a giant man who was nearly three meters tall.

"You're Tsugikuni Yoriichi?"

Motto, carrying his greatsword, looked solemnly at the short man in front of him who was only about 1.7 meters tall.

"It is I."

Meikyō looked at the giant in front of him, secretly sizing him up, and nodded slightly inwardly.

The previous people were all too weak, but this guy looks pretty good. I hope he won't get killed in one hit.

"Judging from your attire and your name, you must be a samurai from Wano Country. That's quite rare."

Motto was also sizing up the person in front of him named Tsugikuni Yoriichi.

He used to be someone who roamed the high seas, and even tried to venture into the New World. However, there were too many monsters there, and he lost his spirit after a short time. He slunk back to the Grand Line, changed his name, and opened a kendo dojo in the Sabaody Archipelago to make a living.

Therefore, he still has some knowledge and experience.

"A samurai from Wano Country? Ah, yes, I didn't expect you to see through that."

Meikyō raised an eyebrow slightly, decisively acknowledging the identity that Motto had imagined, and even creating a persona for himself.

"I am a samurai from Wano Country. I left Wano Country and came to the sea to challenge every powerful swordsman I see."

"So that's how it is!"

Motto took off his clothes, revealing his thick chest hair, and stood at attention, holding his greatsword and looking at Meikyō.

Let's begin!

"Motto said."

"Please go first."

Meikyō nodded slightly.

"Snort!"

Motto was somewhat displeased by Meikyō's underestimation and raised his hand to unleash a Flying Slash.

Meikyō also unleashed a Sword Leap Flame, Flying Slash.

"Clang!~"

The giant sword, as large as a door panel, was blocked by Motto, who blocked the fiery sword energy that Flying Slash.

"Not bad! He's actually a pretty skilled swordsman!"

Meikyō's eyes lit up.

The person opposite me is clearly skilled in kendo; I hope to learn something useful from him.

Motto's heart sank, and his hand holding the sword trembled slightly from the force of the sword energy.

This guy's attacks are even stronger than the monsters he encountered in the New World!

But before he could think any further, Uchiha Meikyō's figure had already appeared in front of him in an instant.

"Sun Breathing, Second Form: Azure Sky!"

Meikyō turned sideways and slashed the knife upwards at an angle, cutting out a perfect arc. Although he was much shorter than Motto, he gave him an indescribable sense of oppression.

Motto once again swung his greatsword to block, his figure retreating rapidly, his two sturdy legs carving two very obvious tracks in the ground.

"Why would such a monster appear in the first half of the Grand Line?!"

Motto was horrified. He swung his hands like a giant sword, twisted his body to gain momentum, and unleashed a full-force downward slash.

A deep slash immediately appeared on the ground of the dojo.

"Not bad power."

Meikyō Body Flicker Technique teleported behind Motto, looked at the mark left by the slash and nodded slightly. At the same time, the Mangekyō Sharingan hidden under her beautiful eyes began to operate.

The Mangekyō Sharingan's powerful perception, combined with the Transparent World, allows Meikyō to see through every subtle change in Motto's entire body, making it perfect for learning from others.

The two exchanged blows for more than a dozen rounds, and each time Motto had to use all his strength to barely block Meikyō's attack.

To outsiders, the battle was extremely fierce. Motto was locked in a fierce battle with Tsugikuni Yoriichi who had come from Wano Country. Although he was slightly at a disadvantage, he was not entirely without the ability to fight back.

But only the two people fighting on the field knew the truth: Uchiha Meikyō had held back.

How can anyone perfectly control every move to their limit?

If it weren't for Meikyō's desire to see more and gain a deeper understanding of the sword system in this world, Motto would have had no chance to fight back at all.

"This feeling of being completely seen through! Yes, it's the same feeling I had with those monsters I encountered in the New World back then!"

Motto's face flushed red as he struggled to defend against Meikyō's attacks.

After exchanging blows for more than ten rounds, Meikyō realized that Motto had started to use the same moves he had used before several times. He then used a clever technique to knock the greatsword out of Motto's hand.

"Someone like you is better suited to the New World. The Paradise in the first half of the Grand Line is probably no challenge for you anymore."

Motto, panting heavily, looked at Meikyō, who was standing in front of him without blushing or panting, and said.

Meikyō simply shook her head.

"It's not time yet."

After a brief exchange with Kizaru, Meikyō realized the gap between his strength and that of the world's top fighters.

Observation Haki is very strong, but the Transparent World is not bad either; in fact, the two are extremely similar in some respects.

The only difference is that the upper limit of Observation Haki is higher and more special. Some people can even foresee the Future Sight briefly, while others, like Roger, can Voice of All Things, or their perception range is so large that it can cover an entire island.

But in essence, Meikyō still believes that both are the same application of Mental Power, leading to the same goal, only the former has a broader prospect for development and a higher upper limit due to the world level.

This was also a crucial factor in his previous escape from Kizaru.

If one can learn Observation Haki, with the foundation of the Meikyō in this area, the speed of progress will be extremely fast.

Only by learning Armament Haki and mastering it to a certain degree can one be qualified to face the world's top powerhouses head-on.

After their exchange, Meikyō and Motto shared their insights on swordsmanship.

Some things you can't understand just by looking; it's best to have someone teach you.

Motto was also aware that the swordsmanship of this samurai named Tsugikuni Yoriichi was far superior to his own, and he hoped to receive guidance from him.

The two sides had a very pleasant conversation.

"So that's how it is. This is the so-called swordsman's realm of cutting through iron. It's about transferring your beliefs to the sword, making it an extension of your body, and with the belief that nothing can be cut through it, you can cut through steel. When you don't want to cause any damage, you can also slice through paper without hurting it at all, thus initially achieving the state of oneness between man and sword."

After exchanging ideas with Motto, Meikyō had gained a certain understanding of the sword system in this world.

He had actually reached the point where he could cut through steel a long time ago.

In all the worlds, many things are actually quite similar. This was true for Observation Haki and the Transparent World, and it's even more true for skills like swordsmanship.

The top swordsmen in the Naruto World, whether it's himself, Hanzo, or the former Konoha White Fang, can easily cut through most steel.

However, starting with the Flying Slash, the sword systems of the two worlds took different paths.

In the Naruto World, sword-like techniques, such as Sword Leap Flame or Vacuum Wave, combine Ninjutsu with swordsmanship to achieve long-range slashing effects.

However, the average physical strength of people in the Pirate World is much stronger. Many swordsmen rely solely on their physical strength and swordsmanship to unleash Flying Slash.

Only after digging deeper will we encounter applications of Haki and the like.

"A flying slash..."