With Koushirou's announcement, the battle began.
Accompanied by the sound of ghostly wails, a sword light slashed through the air.
In the blink of an eye, the battle was over.
The gleaming blade was pressed against Kuina's neck, almost bringing the stubborn girl to tears.
"You have lost." After saying this, Zhang Bairen sheathed his demonic sword.
Kuina gripped the Wado Ichimonji, having just drawn half of the blade.
Unexpectedly, it turned out the same way again.
The defeat was even more decisive and swift than in the previous battles!
Is this simply a difference between men and women?
Do men's advantages in various aspects become more and more obvious as they get older?
The more Guina thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, and finally, her eyes reddened.
The stubborn girl turned and ran outside.
As she passed her father, she finally couldn't hold back her tears.
Zhang Bairen looked towards the doorway, then at Koushirou in front of him.
"Go ahead and comfort her. Kuina has such a strong personality; it's understandable that she might be having some serious thoughts," Koushirou urged.
"Yes, Master!" Zhang Bairen said, and then chased after Guina.
The meaning is clear: Koushirou knows about his daughter's situation and is also willing to bring the couple together.
However, the prejudice in his heart was like a mountain.
In his eyes, his daughter was certainly hardworking, but there was no doubt that women were not as good as men, especially in kendo.
Therefore, Koushirou knew his daughter's thoughts, but he never offered any advice or comfort.
Zhang Bairen followed Guina until they reached the seaside.
"Why did you follow me? Are you here to laugh at me?" Guina asked between sobs.
Standing behind, Zhang Bairen calmly replied, "In my opinion, you're not the kind of girl who can't accept defeat."
Therefore, the main reason you are crying is probably not because of the defeat.
If you don't mind, please tell me about your inner thoughts.
Girls are naturally weaker than men.
I have never beaten you in swordsmanship since I was a child.
My father once told me that girls can't become the world's greatest swordsman.
Even Zoro, though not my match now, will still surpass me when he grows up.
I really envy you guys, because you're boys, so you have the qualifications to become the world's greatest swordsman.
"I...I want to become the world's greatest swordsman too!!" Kuina said, then lowered her head and started crying.
"Now... my breasts are starting to develop too. If... if I were a boy, that would be so great!" Kuina said, her voice trembling with tears, as she reached out and pressed her soft, slightly swollen breasts.
"I see, I understand what you're thinking."
Kuina, you are such a coward!
Do I need others' approval to walk my own path?
Is your gender the obstacle preventing you from becoming the world's greatest swordsman?
No! That's not it!
The real obstacle is your belief!
You possess exceptional swordsmanship talent, you have an excellent swordsmanship lineage, and you have a sufficiently diligent attitude.
The only thing lacking was a firm belief!
Yes, my talent is slightly greater than yours.
However, talent has nothing to do with gender!
Charlotte Linlin, the Pirate Emperor of the New World, was able to kill a giant elder when she was a child and was known as the "Born Destroyer".
This pirate emperor, one of the world's strongest, is actually a woman.
Within the Navy, there are also powerful women. Tsuru, the Navy's chief of staff during the same era as Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Garp, is also a Vice Admiral and possesses immense strength.
These examples all prove that gender does not affect ability!
As long as you have faith, you will have a chance to overcome any difficulty!
Since you believe that women's bodies are inherently at a disadvantage, then cultivate domineering aura, consume Devil Fruits, and pursue higher levels of skill.
The ocean is boundless; there will always be a solution.
My biggest fear is that you might not be able to convince yourself, and thus develop thoughts of giving up on yourself!
Kuina, my talent is something I was born with.
But you can't deny my efforts, can you?
You are fully aware of my training time and how hard I work!
My strength comes not only from talent, but also from undeniable hard work!
Since you want to surpass me, since you want to become the world's greatest swordsman, then put in more sweat and train harder!
If you want to take a shortcut, you can ask your mentor to give you special lessons and teach you powerful techniques.
Or, go after the treasures of the sea—the Devil Fruit!
"Giving up on yourself and wallowing in self-pity will only make me despise you!" Zhang Bairen looked at Guina and said a lot of things.
Although Zhang Bairen wanted to comfort Guina, the words that came out of his mouth turned into a scolding that expressed his disappointment in her.
Kuina looked at Zhang Bairen with a surprised expression.
Her tears had disappeared without her even realizing it.
"Can women also become the world's strongest?"
"And Devil Fruits, and Haki, can compensate for gender differences?" Kuina murmured to herself.
"I once asked my teacher, 'Domineering spirit is a potential power that all humans possess, and it is also the substantial manifestation of will. The strength of domineering spirit has nothing to do with gender, but is related to belief.'"
As for Devil Fruits, they are the most wondrous existence on the sea.
In short, eating it grants you certain superpowers.
Devil Fruits can be divided into three main categories: Paramecia, Logia, and Zoan.
If you believe that women are physically weak, then you can choose a Zoan-type Devil Fruit. This is the most common type of Devil Fruit, but it has the effect of enhancing a person's strength, speed, stamina, and recovery ability.
Paramecia-type fruits grant various abilities, including the Momo-Momo Fruit, which instantly boosts all attributes, and the Power Fruit, which maximizes strength.
Logia-type Devil Fruits are the most powerful of all.
Among them, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit grants the user the power and speed of lightning, the Glint-Glint Fruit grants the user the speed of light, and the Magma-Magma Fruit grants the user extreme destructive power and explosive force.
These Devil Fruits can all make up for what you perceive as physical defects and deficiencies.
"As long as you have a firm belief, no difficulty can stop you from pursuing your ideals and goals!" Zhang Bairen explained.
Guina stared at Zhang Bairen, lost in a daze.
"So, you must not be discouraged!"
Let us challenge and charge towards becoming the world's greatest swordsman!
"I firmly believe that you have the potential to become the world's greatest swordsman!" Zhang Bairen said, then added.
"Of course, because of my existence, your hopes will be very slim."
"Guina, I won't go easy on you on purpose." Zhang Bairen extended his palm, revealing a confident smile.
Kuina was silent for a moment, then finally extended her palm.
Snap!
With their hands clasped together, the two boys made a promise on the beach.
"Hmph, who needs your help? I'll work twice as hard and defeat you head-on!"
"I am the world's greatest swordsman!" Kuina replied proudly.
“Really? I’m looking forward to your performance,” Zhang Bairen replied without backing down.
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