"Father, what do you think?" After speaking, Kuina directly sought her father's opinion, seemingly wanting Koshiro's confirmation.
However, while asking, her hand gripping the newspaper was clearly tense.
"That's for sure." Before Koshiro could speak, Zoro stood up from the side. "Although Cyrus always hits me, he would definitely not do such a thing. Someone must be framing him."
After giving Zoro an approving look, Kuina turned back to her father.
"Indeed, based on Cyrus's character, he wouldn't do such a thing. Something must have happened."
When Koshiro first saw the report in the newspaper, he was startled, but he soon sensed something was wrong.
Cyrus had lived here for quite some time, so Koshiro understood his character well, unless Cyrus had been perfectly hiding his true self during his entire stay in Shimotsuki Village.
But that seemed highly unlikely, as there was no need for it.
Therefore, this news must be incorrect.
Although he understood this in his heart, Koshiro still frowned slightly.
Behind this newspaper, there might be many complicated matters, likely closely related to the Mary Geoise incident.
"Someone must be framing Cyrus. Father, can you help him?" After receiving Koshiro's agreement, Kuina asked immediately.
"Help?" Koshiro looked at his daughter with a helpless expression. "Right now, we can't help him. Not interfering recklessly is already a form of help."
Koshiro sighed and looked seriously at his daughter and disciple before him. "What Cyrus is involved in now concerns too many things. I can't intervene, or rather, there's nothing I can do."
"But Father..." Kuina became anxious upon hearing this.
"Enough!" Koshiro smiled and raised his hand to stop Kuina from continuing. "With his current strength, he can handle anything. Instead, you two need to work harder from now on! Kuina, you need to master your Devil Fruit ability as soon as possible and discover more ways to use it. Only by becoming strong enough can you help Cyrus in the future."
Hearing Koshiro's words, Kuina calmed down and nodded gently. "Alright, Father, I understand. I will work twice as hard from now on."
"Me too! I'm going to become the world's Greatest Swordsman! By the way, the newspaper said before that Cyrus knows Hawkeye and they sailed together on the sea." Zoro was getting excited when he suddenly remembered what he'd read in the newspaper not long ago.
"Hawkeye, the Marine Hunter, one of the Warlords, the World's Greatest Swordsman," Koshiro smiled as he looked at Zoro.
He knew that Zoro was training with the sole goal of becoming the absolute best, however, the current Zoro was still far from achieving this goal.
"So, you need to work even harder. After all, if you don't hurry, the title might be snatched away by Cyrus."
As soon as Koshiro said this, Zoro turned and ran outside, grabbing three wooden swords by the door as he went.
"I'm going too!" As Kuina's voice fell, her figure, accompanied by flickering blue flames, had already dashed out.
Seeing the two like this, Koshiro smiled with satisfaction, his gaze falling on the newspaper Kuina had left behind.
The edges of the paper were crumpled from the force Kuina had exerted earlier.
Koshiro reached out, picked up the paper, and carefully read through it.
"It should be the World Government and the Marines." Koshiro murmured softly, making his guess, but confirming it wouldn't be difficult.
Thinking this, Koshiro pulled out his Den Den Mushi.
As the distinctive Buru Buru sound of the snail rang out, Dragon's voice came from its mouth.
"What's the situation with Cyrus this time?" Koshiro skipped the pleasantries and directly asked upon hearing Dragon's voice.
"It seems you haven't received the other newspaper yet." Just from Koshiro's question, Dragon guessed the situation.
"The other newspaper will explain everything clearly. In short, the news you received now was deliberately released by the World Government, with the aim of portraying Cyrus as a great villain or something similar."
"So that's how it is." Koshiro nodded, as it aligned perfectly with his speculation.
"But for now, don't let it be known that you're acquainted with Cyrus," Dragon reminded him.
"That shouldn't be a problem. Although I haven't fought much lately, my swordsmanship hasn't deteriorated too much," Koshiro replied confidently.
"Hmm, for now, Cyrus and the World Government seem to have reached an unspoken balance. Due to their fear of Cyrus, the World Government won't take any rash actions for the time being. As for Cyrus, he probably won't act recklessly either."
Dragon's words surprised Koshiro.
"Has Cyrus reached a level where the World Government fears him to this extent?" Koshiro found it hard to believe.
"Yes, though it's difficult to believe, that's the current situation. However, I'm not entirely clear on Cyrus's specific plans this time."
This time, Dragon's words left Koshiro silent, clearly lost in thought.
"It seems our earlier idea of having Cyrus join the Revolutionary Army is no longer feasible," Koshiro sighed.
"It's truly a pity, but the current situation is good, at least for the Revolutionary Army. Cyrus has already drawn a lot of attention from the World Government and the Marines." As he spoke, Dragon suddenly changed the subject.
"There's news from the Marines—they plan to launch a massive, large-scale recruitment."
"Why are you telling me this?" Koshiro sounded puzzled.
"If you can contact him, you can inform him about this."
"Cyrus should already know, right? If the Marines are really going to do this, they'll surely spread the news and start taking action. With such a big commotion, Cyrus couldn't possibly be unaware." As he said this, Koshiro grew even more confused.
"Let's keep in touch. After all, Cyrus trained in Shimotsuki Village for quite some time. If we don't contact each other for too long, won't our relationship grow distant?"
"This doesn't sound like something you'd say, but I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you—I can't contact Cyrus right now either."
Although they both possessed Den Den Mushis, Cyrus hadn't left any direct method of contact when he departed.
"Alright, is there anything else? I've been busy recently with matters related to cooperating with the Hunter Guild."
Dragon fell silent for a moment before speaking.
"Nothing else." After Koshiro's response, he hung up the Den Den Mushi.
"What exactly is Cyrus planning? Still, the fact that this news is false is actually good news."
Resting his hand on the newspaper before him, Koshiro murmured softly.
Outside, the clattering sound of wooden swords clashing could be heard. The two children were sparring again.
...
"Boiling a frog in warm water!" Cyrus explained with a smile as he looked at Issho sitting across from him.
After returning from the banquet and resting, Issho had come to inquire about Cyrus's specific plans moving forward.
After all, Cyrus had essentially raised his flag in direct opposition to the World Government now.
But how to actually resist was a major question.
Then, Cyrus provided his answer.
...
Boiling a frog in warm water, It is a powerful metaphor used to describe how people or organizations can fail to react to significant threats because they arise gradually rather than suddenly.
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