Chapter 16 The Gap! Understanding Yourself!
"ah!"
Kuina swung her sword forward with great momentum, the wind from the sword sharp and fierce.
Lister veered to the left, dodging the sword.
Swish swish swish...
The bamboo sword suddenly transformed into a sword shadow, enveloping Liszt.
Zoro and his friends stared wide-eyed as Lister effortlessly dodged all attacks amidst the sword shadows, as if drawing on paper.
"The Six Styles of the Navy?" Koushirou frowned slightly.
"They don't seem like elites from Naval Headquarters. Those are a bunch of arrogant and annoying guys."
Kuina took a step back, stared coldly at Lister, and said angrily, "Do you look down on me?"
"No."
"Then please be serious and show me your true strength. Don't refuse to fight just because I'm a girl. I don't need your special treatment," Kuina said coldly.
Lister laughed and said, "Feeling inferior because you're a girl?"
"Shut up!"
Kuina suddenly swung her sword, the bamboo blade tearing through the air with a whooshing sound.
Are you angry?
Lister easily jumped aside and said, "The angrier you are, the more you care."
"Shut up!"
Swish swish swish...
Bamboo sword attacks.
Koushirou shook his head slightly.
Zoro clenched his fists and stared intently. Could it be that even Kuina was going to lose?
Kuina has always been a formidable obstacle for Zoro, a challenge he has faced time and again, only to fail each time. Now, however, Kuina is about to be defeated in front of him. Despite being a rival, he can't help but cheer for Kuina, not wanting her to lose to anyone else!
"Whoosh..."
The wooden sword in her hand became unusually heavy, and Kuina was sweating profusely, but Lister seemed unaffected, smiling as he looked at her.
"hateful!"
Kuina held her sword with both hands and slashed diagonally at Liszt.
Lister did not dodge again. He raised his left hand, grabbed the rapidly slashing bamboo sword, and then threw a punch.
call!
A strong wind whipped her face, her short hair flying wildly. When the dust settled, she stared blankly at the fist so close to her.
He opened his fist, curled his fingers, and gently flicked her forehead.
Kuina's eyes gradually turned red, tears streamed down her face, she released the bamboo sword, and ran out of the dojo.
"Kuina?" Zoro shouted and quickly chased after her.
Liszt looked at Koushirou, who still had that smiling expression, and announced Liszt's victory.
The back hill of the village is a flat open space.
"Is Kuina alright?"
Koushirou shook his head and said, "Kuina is an extremely strong-willed child."
"It's clear that she's very concerned about her gender," Lister said.
"Kuina started learning kendo from a young age, hoping to inherit this dojo. Although she is extremely talented in kendo, there is a huge obstacle for female swordsmen." Koushirou's tone was tinged with regret.
How will you know if you don't try?
"Um?"
"If you reject it from the start, you'll never take that first step, right?"
"Knowing the outcome already, why waste your energy?"
Koushirou lifted the outer garment draped over his body and held the sword in one hand.
"bring it on!"
Lister pushed off the ground with his right foot, sending dirt and stones flying. He was launched like a cannonball, his right fist carrying a gust of wind as it slammed towards Koushirou.
Before the fist even arrived, the wind was already blowing in his face. Koushirou seemed unaware until the fist appeared in front of him, at which point his figure suddenly disappeared.
Lister's pupils suddenly contracted. So fast!
Koushirou did not disappear, but rather his speed exploded in an instant, exceeding the limits of what the eye could see.
Lister suddenly turned his head and caught a glimpse of Koushirou's figure appearing to his side, followed by the slash of his bamboo sword.
"Paper drawing!"
He tried to dodge, but the bamboo sword was as fast as lightning. By the time Lister realized something was wrong, the sword was already in place.
With a snap, Lister was struck in the waist by a sword and sent flying.
Sold out instantly!
"The Six Styles of the Navy are indeed very practical techniques, but any technique is based on oneself. To pursue techniques and moves too much and forget the training of the body and mind is tantamount to putting the cart before the horse." Koushirou sheathed his sword.
Lister stood up, his waist throbbing slightly. He recalled the battle just now. Koushirou used the most basic moves, which even the worst student at Isshin Dojo could use. But it was the simplest sword technique that left him powerless to resist.
In short, it's all about speed!
Just as Lister realized he was about to be hit, his body couldn't react!
Taking a deep breath, Lister said, "Again!"
Snap!
One sword!
Snap!
Another sword strike!
...
Ichiro Tsuchiya stood outside the woods and saw Liszt looking disheveled, so he quickly went to greet him.
"How about it?"
"Complete defeat!" Lister exclaimed.
Tsuchimon Ichiro was surprised. He had seen Lister defeat Via of the Chef Pirates and knew that he was strong. He never expected that he would be no match for Koushirou.
"Don't be discouraged, Mr. Koushirou is very strong!" Tsuchimon Ichiro comforted him.
"Who says I'm discouraged? Coleman, I'm planning to stay here for six months. There are mountains, water, and people here. It's a great place for spiritual practice."
Liszt's gaze was resolute.
He thought that after learning "Iron Block" and "Paper Drawing", he would have some strength. However, "Iron Block" and "Paper Drawing" were extremely fragile in front of Koushirou. Putting aside "Paper Drawing", even with "Iron Block", Koushirou would always find an opening and then lightly stab, making it easy for Liszt to defend against.
Koushirou was indeed a good teacher. During the competition, he pointed out many of Liszt's shortcomings, especially his lack of basic knowledge.
Physical skills are based on the body and are the foundation of all techniques and moves. When the body is strong enough, like Kaido, all other techniques and moves are just fancy and useless. One blow is enough!
Old John could not compare to someone like Koushirou, who had spent half his life in education. When he taught Lister the Six Styles of the Navy, his intention was to help Lister make better use of his physical advantages. However, Koushirou felt that at Lister's age, he should lay a solid foundation that would determine his upper limit.
This is also the philosophy of the Isshin Dojo, which focuses on the cultivation of body and mind rather than pursuing fancy moves and techniques.
For this reason, Koushirou believed that Kuina was not suitable to inherit the dojo, even though he acknowledged her talent in kendo.
After reaching adulthood, female swordsmen are inferior to male swordsmen in willpower and focus, and their strength and speed are also inferior. This is an innate difference between men and women.
In short, Isshin Dojo, or rather Koushirou's kendo, is a man's kendo and is not suitable for Kuina!
"No problem, I can stay for six months or even a year," Tsuchien Ichiro readily agreed.
"No, I will build a hut in the mountains and live there. I want you to help me deliver a letter to Shells Town and give it to Politaya. I will give you 100,000 Berries as payment."
Ichiro Tsuchimono knew about that beautiful woman. For a long time, he lamented the injustice of the world, wondering how that guy, Sig, could be so lucky to be chosen by such a beautiful woman.
Ichiro Tsuchiya declined, but offered to go in Liszt's place without payment. Liszt offered to find someone else if Tsuchiya refused payment, and Tsuchiya eventually agreed.
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