Chapter 159: Confrontation, Swordsman and Warrior!
"The twenty-one great swords, the famous sword - Yan Mo, and the famous sword Tian Yu Han Zhan?!"
"Mr. Lieutenant General, what are these two swords on your waist?"
Shimotsuki Koshiro stared intently at the two swords on Tsugakuni Yoriichi's waist, his body trembling slightly, and asked in a deep voice.
Both of these swords are products of Wano Country. Among them, the "famous sword Enma" is very familiar to Shimotsuki Koshiro. The person who forged that sword is his father, Shimotsuki Kozaburo!
However, the two famous swords that should have been in Wano Country now appeared in the hands of the young vice admiral in front of him. At this moment, Shimotsuki Koshiro had a lot of thoughts in his mind.
The founders of Shimotsuki Village are actually the Shimotsuki family, a samurai family from Wano Country!
Looking at the long sword on Tsugumi Kuniyoshi's waist, Shimotsuki Koshiro was secretly guessing in his heart.
"Could it be that the country has been founded?!"
But the next second, he denied this conjecture because in Wano Country, these two famous swords were both controlled by the Daimyo of Wano Country, the Kozuki clan.
Even if Wano Country was founded, the Kozuki Clan would not have been able to send two famous swords to the navy in a row. Even if the navy in front of them really had a relationship with the Kozuki Clan of Wano Country, sending one famous sword should have been the limit.
Impossible. Both swords are in Tsugikuni Yoriichi's hands.
"Oh Yanma and Ame-no-Habezan!"
"The spoils obtained by an elder during a battle with the warriors of Wano Country!"
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi noticed Shimotsuki Koshiro's gaze and lowered his head slightly, looking at the two swords at his waist, and said with a smile. He deliberately didn't say it clearly, also wanting to see how much friendship Shimotsuki Koshiro still had for Wano Country.
If Shimotsuki Koshiro was as loyal to the Kozuki clan as the "Nine Scabbards" who came out of Wano Country, then Tsugumi Yoriichi would have given up the idea of asking him to join the navy.
If Shimotsuki Koshiro was used to thinking of himself as an ordinary "Eastern Sea person", then Yoriichi would find a way to lure him onto the ship.
Yoshiichi Tsugikuni could feel that Koshiro Shimotsuki was very strong!
"Wano Country Samurai? Trophies?!"
Sure enough, when he heard what Tsugikuni Yoshiichi said, Shimotsuki Koshiro was also shocked and couldn't help but repeat it.
Raising his head slightly, Shimotsuki Koshiro looked towards Tsugikoku Yoshiichi's face and suddenly asked, "Can you show me these two swords?"
"Oh? You don't know me, but you want to see a swordsman's sword?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Guoyuan raised his eyebrows slightly and suddenly said, the rejection in his tone was not strong, but rather more surprising.
"Uh" Hearing this, Shimotsuki Koshiro choked and didn't know what to say for a moment.
This request was indeed a bit excessive. If the two of them had a close relationship, it would be fine, but it was the first time he met the navy in front of him, and it was really unreasonable to rashly make such a request.
“You can see it.”
"But you have to compete with my subordinates first."
"This subordinate of mine has heard that the Isshin Gym Leader of Shimotsuki Village in the East Sea is very powerful, and has always wanted to compete with you."
"Right? Cyrus!"
Tsugikuni Yoriichi suddenly pulled Cyrus in front of him and said to Shimotsuki Koshiro. Cyrus looked confused and didn't understand what was happening until Yoriichi pulled him in front of him.
Hearing Yunyi's words at this time, he nodded subconsciously and responded with some uncertainty: "It should be, right?!"
Patting Cyrus's lower back vigorously, Yunyi continued:
"As long as you agree to this condition, regardless of whether we win or lose, I will show you these two famous swords."
Looking at Cyrus's expression, Shimotsuki Koshiro knew that this was not his own idea. Perhaps the lieutenant general in front of him was curious about his own strength.
Nodding slightly, Shimotsuki Koshiro didn't refuse and agreed, "Okay!"
"I really want to see the legendary sword."
"I agree to your request."
"Everyone, please come in."
Under the guidance of Shimotsuki Koshiro, Tsugumi Yoshiichi and others entered his Isshin Dojo.
This was a courtyard with distinctly Wano Country characteristics. The open space in front of the dojo was simple, paved with white gravel. A dozen bluestone slabs formed a path leading to the dojo. Within the courtyard, there were also some large gray-brown stones.
These scenes constitute the so-called "karesansui".
At the foot of the wall not far away, a frightened deer was knocking on the stone slabs, making a crisp sound, and a trickle of water was gurgling.
Cyrus followed behind Shimotsuki Koshiro and Tsugakuni Yoriichi, and after entering the courtyard, he looked around curiously. He had never seen the architectural style here before.
Under the guidance of Shimotsuki Koshiro, Tsugumi Kuniichi and others entered the dojo.
After entering the dojo, Shimotsuki Koshiro raised his hand and pointed at the bamboo sword on the wooden rack, saying, "Sir, please take it as you please."
After saying this, Shimotsuki Koshiro walked to the center of the dojo.
Cyrus was still in a daze when Shimotsuki Koshiro entered the dojo. Seeing this, Yoriichi patted Cyrus's stomach and hooked his finger at him. After Cyrus leaned forward slightly, Yoriichi whispered in Cyrus' ear, "Test his strength. Be careful not to hurt him."
Upon hearing this, Cyrus nodded slightly, took off the giant sword from his back and placed it on the ground, then picked up a bamboo sword from the knife rack beside him and walked into the dojo.
After Cyrus walked into the venue, Shimotsuki Koshiro nodded slightly, said "Please give me your advice", and then held the bamboo sword in both hands and placed it in front of him.
Cyrus nodded slightly and also took a stance, holding the bamboo sword in his right hand with the tip pointing to the ground.
Just by looking at the postures of the two men, one can tell that Cyrus is a "wild man".
And Shimotsuki Koshiro was obviously well trained.
"Let's get started right away if you're ready. You two shouldn't need a referee."
Yunyi casually untied the long sword at his waist and sat down at the edge of the field, while Yixiao leaned slightly against the wall, raising his head to "watch" the field.
"careful!"
Cyrus gave a reminder, bent his knees slightly and leaned forward, pointing the tip of the bamboo sword in his hand at Shimotsuki Koshiro. He kicked his legs and rushed directly towards Shimotsuki Koshiro. After a low shout, the bamboo sword stabbed directly at Shimotsuki Koshiro's heart.
The speed is far beyond that of ordinary people.
"clatter!!!"
As the tip of the sword approached, Shimotsuki Koshiro quickly raised his sword to block, accurately blocking Cyrus' attack. Then he took a step forward and the tip of the sword quickly stabbed into Cyrus' chest. The counterattack was so fast and the movement was so smooth that even Tsugikuni Yoshiichi who was standing next to him was a little surprised.
"Very strong!" When the attack came, Cyrus actually rolled sideways quickly to avoid the opponent's attack, then stood up quickly, looked intently at Shimotsuki Koshiro, and couldn't help but murmured.
"This naval action"
"He doesn't look like a swordsman at all. He looks more like a warrior who has experienced countless actual battles and grown up through hard work."
"Is this the navy?!"
Shimotsuki Koshiro thought to himself as he watched Cyrus rolling and dodging.
In just one round of fighting, the two men's fighting habits were exposed. Cyrus was surprised by the opponent's outstanding strength, while Shimotsuki Koshiro was amazed by Cyrus's superb combat skills.
Tsugikoku Yoshiichi looked at Shimotsuki Koshiro, who was holding his sword in a defensive position, stroked his hairless chin, and assessed his opponent's strength:
"Judging from his posture, he must be a warrior. This movement definitely shows that he has undergone very good training."
"To be able to teach someone like Zoro, he must be at least a swordsman at the level of Iron Slashing."
"I wonder if he has mastered what Wano Country calls 'Ryu-o'. Judging from his physical abilities alone, he's not as good as Cyrus."
In the transparent world of Tsugikuni Yoriichi, the battle between Shimotsuki Koshiro and Cyrus was just one round, and Yoriichi already knew clearly who was stronger and who was weaker.
He wanted to see if Shimotsuki Koshiro, at this age, had mastered Haki. If he had mastered Haki, he would be able to defeat Cyrus!
(End of this chapter)
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