East Blue, Shimotsuki Village, Isshin Dojo.
"Hey~"
"Ha~"
Half-grown children in training uniforms held bamboo swords, repeatedly stepping and swinging.
"Snatch!!!"
A boy of about ten years old shouted with great vigor.
Pop!
The bamboo sword landed on the boy's forehead, with just the right amount of force, enough to stun but not injure his brain.
"I told you, that's not a good word. You can't shout it anymore!"
Koushirou, the dojo master, admonished.
"But, but… Senior Brother Zoro said it's an inspiring word, and he relied on that word to persevere countless times!"
The half-grown boy said, covering his forehead.
"Zoro… What did the old man teach him before?!"
Koushirou sighed helplessly, rubbing his forehead.
Just then.
"Koushirou! Koushirou!"
"Good news… they're back…"
Several villagers rushed into the dojo in a hurry.
"What's wrong? What's back?"
Koushirou asked, confused.
"It's your dear daughter, of course... Kuina and her important friends are back!"
A villager exclaimed excitedly.
A few months ago, shortly after the Alabasta incident, Kuina's bounty spread throughout the world.
The villagers of Shimotsuki Village also saw the news, and the entire village was in an uproar.
For a time, almost the entire village came to Isshin Dojo to inquire about the situation.
Out of helplessness, Koushirou had no choice but to briefly explain the situation to everyone.
Upon learning that it was indeed Kuina resurrected, the villagers were not afraid, but instead, extremely happy.
Just like Nami was the beloved princess of everyone in Cocoyasi Village.
In Shimotsuki Village, Kuina, as Koushirou's daughter, was also once the village's little princess.
Coupled with Kuina's always obedient and sensible nature, often helping everyone, she was even more endearing.
Kuina's sudden death ten years ago left the entire village feeling downcast.
Upon suddenly hearing the news of Kuina's resurrection, the villagers felt more regret that they hadn't been able to see Kuina again.
Now, upon hearing the news of Kuina's return home, the entire Shimotsuki Village was instantly in an uproar.
Soon after, led by Koushirou, a large number of villagers and child swordsmen arrived at the coast.
The aunties who had been catching up with Kuina on the shore finally let her go.
"Dad, everyone knows!"
Kuina jogged forward to meet him.
"You've caused such a big stir outside; it would be hard for everyone not to know!"
Koushirou said with a squinting smile.
"I'm sorry!"
Kuina looked down at her toes.
"Don't say you're sorry, Kuina, you are all of our pride!"
Koushirou waved his hands repeatedly, somewhat flustered.
"Yes! Yes!"
"Kuina, you are truly amazing!"
"You are the pride of our Shimotsuki!"
"The name of Shimotsuki will resound throughout the world because of you!"
The villagers all said happily with smiles.
"Hehehe."
Kuina immediately scratched her head, embarrassed.
"Alright, let's not stand here anymore. Since honored guests have arrived, we should treat them well!"
Koushirou spoke, receiving unanimous approval from the villagers.
Just then.
"Oh, right, Dad, there's one more thing!"
Kuina seemed to have remembered something, and quickly unclipped the sword from her waist, handing it to her father.
"This is!!!"
Looking at the Black Blade Shusui that Kuina handed over, Koushirou and the other middle-aged and elderly swordsmen all had their pupils contract sharply.
"Midareba Dagiri Choji!!!"
"A purplish-black blade!!!"
"Red jagged patterns!!!"
"There's no mistake, this sword is indeed the legendary Black Blade Shusui!"
"It's the sword of our Shimotsuki clan's ancestor, Sword God Ryuma!"
"I used to only hear about it from the elders, I never thought..."
"I never thought I would one day be able to see the real Black Blade Shusui!"
The people of the Shimotsuki clan who fled from Wano Country fifty years ago all recognized the Black Blade Shusui, and for a moment, shock and clamor rose and fell.
"This, this, this... Kuina, where did you get this Shusui? Your grandfather said this is a national treasure of Wano Country. Have you already been to Wano Country?"
Koushirou's face also showed undisguised shock.
"No, no, no, Dad, actually, Ancestor Ryuma's remains and this Shusui were stolen by a pirate named Moria more than twenty years ago. This time, during our journey..."
Kuina briefly informed Koushirou and the villagers of everything.
"Besides Shusui, I also brought Ancestor Ryuma's remains back. I can't let our ancestor continue to wander outside!"
"Good, good, good, you did very well, Kuina!"
Koushirou praised her repeatedly.
He then discussed with the respected Shimotsuki elders in the village.
Soon, everyone reached a consensus: let Ancestor Ryuma be buried here in peace.
After receiving Lord Robin's permission, Koushirou personally led people to bring back the crystal coffin containing Ryuma's remains.
"Lord Robin, not only for taking care of my daughter but also for everything else, I truly thank you very much!"
Koushirou bowed ninety degrees solemnly in gratitude.
The villagers also followed suit, expressing their thanks.
"Don't worry about it, it was just a small matter!"
Roland waved his hand casually.
"Lord Robin, you and everyone must please attend tonight's banquet..."
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