While Lin Yuan was instructing Kuina, Koshiro had been watching from the sidelines for a long time, finally appeared.
He ignored Lin Yuan and instead looked at Tesoro and Yuewu, who was shrouded in a huge cloak, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
"Hehe, Lin Yuan, you've finally arrived! Otherwise, I'd be driven crazy by Kuina. She's been asking me several times a day this past year when you're coming."
Kuina, standing next to Lin Yuan, blushed and immediately protested.
"Father, what are you saying? I didn't say that!"
However, everyone present, except Zoro, could tell from Kuina's expression that she was shy, and they all burst into laughter.
This made Kuina even more shy, and she had an urge to run away, but after glancing at Lin Yuan beside her, she ultimately couldn't bear to leave.
Next, Lin Yuan and the others stayed at the Isshin Dojo for two days, mainly because Kuina was reluctant to part with her mother and her friends.
In the past two days, she said goodbye to everyone and then spent the whole day with her mother.
Lin Yuan didn't teach Kuina for the past few days. Instead, he spent two days talking with Koshiro about swordsmanship. Many of his insights made Koshiro's eyes light up and he was greatly inspired.
Although he had already become a great swordsman, Lin Yuan was, after all, a great swordsman just like him or even stronger, so Koshiro gained a lot from him.
Although Lin Yuan has his own path, he might as well listen to Koshiro's insights, since the more the better!
The two had a very pleasant conversation, verifying each other's swordsmanship, and believed that they would soon gain even greater insights.
What Lin Yuan didn't know was that in the near future, someone would challenge Koshiro. Today's exchange had further enhanced Koshiro's strength, causing his opponent a great deal of trouble.
Two days later, Kuina looked at her parents with tears in her eyes. She knew that this departure meant she wouldn't be back for at least several years.
The Koshiro couple were also filled with reluctance. Koshiro even gave the " Wado Ichimonji " to Kuina in advance, hoping to protect Kuina.
Lin Yuan thought for a moment, then took another Famous Sword from his body and handed it to Koshiro.
"Since you've entrusted the Wado Ichimonji to Kuina, I must reciprocate. I think you're a good apprentice; this famous Famous Sword isn't as good as the Wado Ichimonji."
"But after several years of nurturing with my Haki, it's easier to write with than a regular Skillful Grade Swords. I'll pass it on to him when he goes to sea."
" Zoro, this sword may not be anything special, but it's been used in battles against several powerful opponents. However, you need to be careful not to let anyone know about this sword for the time being."
Koshiro carefully accepted the Famous Sword handed to him by Lin Yuan, then glanced at Zoro. He was naturally very satisfied with his apprentice, whose talent was even better than Kuina's.
"Thank you very much. I'll leave my daughter in your care from now on. If possible, once she's stronger, please have her come back to see my wife."
"Yes, no problem. I will send someone to bring Kuina back to reunite with you within two years."
As he spoke, Flame Clouds rose beneath Lin Yuan's feet, carrying Tesoro, Yuewu, and Kuina, and slowly propelling them towards the Grand Line.
Watching Kuina leave, her mother burst into tears, and Zoro waved his hands vigorously, shouting loudly.
" Kuina, when I go to sea, I'll come find you to spar with your sword. I'll definitely win next time."
"Hmph, I'll be the winner next time!"
Although still heartbroken about leaving her hometown, Kuina couldn't help but accept Zoro's challenge.
Watching Kuina and the others disappear into the clouds, Koshiro muttered to himself.
"I hope you can achieve your dream; after all, that kid is a prodigy."
"And he's incredibly audacious. I don't know if entrusting Kuina to him was the right or wrong decision, considering this kid even dared to kill Celestial Dragons!"
Floating in the sky, Kuina was initially saddened by the separation, quickly recovered and looked curiously at the islands below.
Several more days passed, and Lin Yuan finally returned to the Gourmet Island with the three of them. Robin and the others, who had received the news in advance, were already waiting for them at their residence.
No one asked any questions about the sudden appearance of Yuewu and Kuina; they were just happy that Lin Yuan would return safely.
Time flies, and eight years have passed in the blink of an eye.
At this time, Lin Yuan was twenty-three years old. He wasn't particularly tall, but he was still about 2.8 meters tall. He was much shorter than the three Marine Admiral, but a little taller than the Pirate King Roger.
However, height doesn't matter to him, since the world of One Piece is too bizarre, with people reaching tens of meters in height.
Not only Lin Yuan, but everyone else has grown up too. Robin is already twenty years old, and because she didn't hide everywhere like in the original story, her skin is very fair and smooth.
Kuina has also grown up, and her figure is even larger than Robin's, but she doesn't care and even finds it a bit of a hindrance.
Kuina is already very strong. In the past eight years, she has returned to the mainland once a year on average, but she only fought Zoro twice.
Later, Kuina attempted to fight Shimotsuki Koshiro. Yes, it was a fight, not with a wooden sword, but with a sharpened, Famous Sword.
Shimotsuki Koshiro was also startled by his daughter's transformation. He hadn't noticed it in the first few years, but when Kuina challenged him, Koshiro was shocked to discover that Kuina had already reached the level of a swordsman.
Nojiko and Nami have grown up. Nojiko is about the same age as Kuina, but her strength is not as good as Kuina's.
The main reason is that Nojiko doesn't like fighting and killing; instead, she prefers to learn from the business guild. However, it would be a mistake for anyone to underestimate her.
Although Nojiko's overall strength is not as good as Kuina's, she is still a master of both types of Haki.
Even in the New World, with Nojiko's strength, there is not much danger.
Nami is only ten years old and has gradually started to get involved in training. However, she now prefers drawing sea charts. Over the years, she has drawn many sea charts for the first half of the Grand Line.
As for the others, they have all changed quite a bit, especially in terms of strength. Robin and Kuina, whom I just mentioned, are actually the weakest in terms of strength.
At this moment, in the City Lord's Mansion of the Gourmet City, Lin Yuan sat in the main seat, and the others sat down one by one in order.
Enel, Tesoro, Stella Genzo, Erza, Emile, Olvia, Yuewu, Robin, Kuina, Nojiko, Bellemere Nami, who was auditing the class for the first time.
Besides these people, there were several unfamiliar faces. These were all people who had joined the Abyss in recent years and were absolutely key members.
One of them, upon closer inspection, turned out to be Pain, Fish-Man who had once escaped from the Red Line. Lin Yuan had specifically asked Pain to come over when he heard that he was coming.
"Boss, now that Red-Haired Shanks has ascended to the position of Four Emperors in the New World, the territory of the New World has been completely divided up and is slowly starting to stabilize."
Listening to Tesoro's report, Lin Yuan tapped the table lightly and then smiled and said after a long while.
"In that case, let's begin!"