The end of the year 158 of the Sea Calendar.
Shimotsuki Village, Isshin Dojo.
Jellal had been here for over a month, and he had met the Marimo as well as Shimotsuki Kuina.
However, Zoro had only recently arrived at the Isshin Dojo.
This time, Jellal had come specifically for Kuina.
Over the past month, Jellal had become well-acquainted with the Shimotsuki Family.
At this moment, Jellal was drinking tea with Shimotsuki Genzo in the living room, discussing the matter of taking Kuina away.
As for Kuina, she was a high-end combatant Jellal had long since designated for the future.
Regardless of what Genzo thought, Jellal was determined to spirit Kuina away!
Because her understanding of swordsmanship was definitely superior to Zoro’s!
Now that Hancock was reaching the age to set sail, Jellal had to hurry back.
So, early this morning, he sought out Genzo.
Only Jellal, Genzo, and Kuina were present.
After Jellal spoke plainly, Genzo fell silent.
In his heart, although Kuina’s talent for swordsmanship was decent, he still didn’t have high hopes for her future.
He felt that compared to men, women had a natural disadvantage.
Jellal watched Genzo drink his tea with a hesitant look and felt speechless.
He couldn’t help but say, “Mr.
Genzo, I believe your perception is wrong.
On this sea, women do no worse than men!
Among the Three Emperors of the New World, Charlotte Linlin is a woman.
The Navy Great Staff Officer, Vice Admiral Tsuru, is also a woman.
Do you think they are weak?”
Issues of physical constitution can be compensated for later; it’s not a major problem.
In my view, Kuina is very hardworking and talented.
She has her own dream, which is rare.
You shouldn’t bind her dream to her identity as a woman.”
Kuina was very excited at this moment because someone had finally recognized her!
She had always lived under the shadow of her father’s words, even though she had never given up on her dream.
With Jellal’s arrival, she had learned much about the sea from his mouth over the past month.
He let her know that women could also become the strongest!
She had also found the confidence she had when she first started learning swordsmanship!
Kuina looked at her father with hope, wishing he would agree to let her go with Jellal.
Genzo felt Kuina’s gaze, slowly set down his teacup, and said softly, “Kuina, have you really decided?
You must know that the path before you is not a smooth one.
Women have an innate physical disadvantage compared to men, which means if you want to become the strongest, you must put in many times more effort than others.
It will be very hard for you.”
Genzo still didn’t have high hopes for Kuina.
Perhaps out of a father’s selfishness, he didn’t want his daughter to live such an exhausting life in the future. This story is hosted at g.com.
To want to become the strongest, one must shoulder more burdens.
Hearing this, a flash of disappointment appeared in Kuina’s eyes.
She truly hoped to receive her father’s encouragement and recognition.
But her father’s answer had always been that it was impossible for a woman to become the strongest, which was the heaviest burden in her heart.
After spending this month with Jellal, her mind was no longer in this small Shimotsuki Village.
Her will was now firm; she wanted to go to sea!
She wanted to become the strongest!
After taking a deep breath, Kuina’s gaze became resolute as she looked at her father and said seriously, “Father, I have considered it clearly.
I must go with Jellal!
No matter how bitter or tiring the future path is, I am not afraid.
I am determined to become the strongest!
No matter what I have to shoulder in the future, even if it costs my life, I will not regret it!”
Genzo fell silent again.
He understood that now that Jellal had spoken openly, Kuina’s heart was no longer at the Isshin Dojo.
At this point, he had no reason to stop Kuina from going to sea.
He picked up his teacup, took a light sip, and said slowly, “I agree, Kuina.”
Upon hearing these words, Kuina could no longer control her excitement, and a layer of mist instantly filled her eyes.
In just a moment, Kuina raised her hand to wipe away her tears, came before Genzo, and said earnestly, “Thank you, Father.
Thank you for fulfilling Kuina’s dream!
No matter how much effort I have to put in, I will definitely become the strongest!”
Genzo felt Kuina’s determination, and his eyes couldn’t help but moisten a bit.
He suddenly felt that Kuina had grown up.
He lightly wiped the corners of his eyes and then stood up to walk toward the inner room.
Not long after, Genzo came out, still holding a tachi in his hand.
He came to Kuina and sat down on his knees, saying, “Since you want to become the strongest, how can you not have a good sword?
Take the wado ichimonji with you!”
Then he handed the sword to Kuina with both hands.
Kuina straightened her posture and took the wado ichimonji with both hands, stroking the scabbard and feeling the temperature of the wado ichimonji.
Then she looked at her father and said solemnly, “Thank you, Father.
I will carry the wado ichimonji to the peak!”
Genzo smiled slightly, suddenly feeling a sense of relief, and said easily, “Father believes in you and looks forward to you becoming the strongest.”
Kuina was thrilled to hear this!
She felt that her father had finally recognized her!
He had also given her encouragement!
She said happily, “Mhm!
Please wait and see, Father!”
Genzo also felt Kuina’s happiness, and then he looked at Jellal and said seriously, “Young Jellal, I’ll leave Kuina in your hands from now on!”
Genzo!”
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Soon, Kuina finished packing her luggage.
After bidding farewell to Genzo, she walked out of the Isshin Dojo with Jellal and headed toward the seaside.
Jellal pushed the bicycle while Kuina carried her backpack, holding the wado ichimonji in her hand.
She looked back at the Isshin Dojo every few steps, as if she were expecting something.
But as they almost reached the shore, Kuina suddenly felt a bit lost, then quickly caught up with Jellal.
“Wait a moment!”
“Kuina!
Wait for me!”
At that moment, a boy’s immature voice came from behind them.
Hearing this voice, Kuina immediately turned around and saw that Marimo boy running toward her.
He even tripped once during the run, making Kuina cover her mouth and giggle.
Zoro arrived in front of Kuina, exceptionally excited, and asked, “Kuina, why didn’t you tell me you were going to sea!”
Kuina raised her head proudly: “Hmph, why should I tell you?
You’re just my defeated opponent!”
It was clear that Kuina was very happy at this moment.
Zoro indeed became exasperated upon hearing Kuina say that: “You bastard, Kuina!
I won’t give up.
I’ll go to sea in the future too, and when that time comes, I’ll definitely defeat you!
The one who becomes the strongest will definitely be me!”
Kuina composed herself and said seriously to Zoro, “Zoro, I’ll be waiting for you!
I’ll see you on the sea in the future!”
Zoro was stunned for a moment, then also said seriously, “Mhm!
Before I defeat you, don’t you dare lose to anyone else!”
Kuina said proudly, “I won’t lose to anyone, including you!
I’m leaving, goodbye Zoro!”
Then she jogged to the seaside and sat on the back seat of the bicycle.
The corners of Jellal’s mouth curled up, thinking that the relationship between these two kids was quite interesting.
The bicycle wheels slowly began to turn, and an icy path instantly appeared on the sea.
Zoro stood on the shore, watching the departing bicycle and shouting, “Goodbye, Kuina!
Remember, you can’t lose to anyone!”
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