After listening to Gion's words, Gawain smiled and shook his head.
"Rather than being pure, it's better to say he's indifferent. He's too lazy to devote even half of his energy to paying attention to people and news that are not within his scope of concern..."
After saying that, Gawain suddenly couldn't help but think, is this the reason why Sauron has been lost?
Because he was too lazy to pay attention to things that had nothing to do with the sword, Zoro had no intention of looking at the road, the road signs, the environment, etc...?
If there was a great swordsman on an island who was worth challenging, Zoro could travel hundreds of kilometers to find that person just by smelling it.
For example, when he was beaten away by a big bear in the future, he got lost on the island where Hawkeye lived and found Hawkeye's castle?
…
Thinking of this, Gawain narrowed his eyes in a funny way, then picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
At the same time, Sauron was still asking Gawain in a daze.
"Hey, what's going on? Do I know anyone? Does it have anything to do with my swordsmanship?
I don't care whether he is just ignorant or ignorant, as long as he doesn't delay my sword practice.
By the way, Uncle Gawain, there is something I want to ask you, but I never had the chance to ask you before."
Sauron paused for a moment, and after thinking about it for a while, he asked Gawain slightly nervously.
"Uncle, you...you defeated me in just one moment, and I didn't even have the strength to fight back!
I...I am very unwilling!!!
I want to know the difference between you and Hawkeye Mihawk!"
Having said this, Sauron frowned and stared into Gawain's eyes.
As for Gawain, facing Sauron's gaze, he smiled and said.
"Want to know the gap between me and Mihawk...can we use this to judge Mihawk's strength?
If you think so, then you are overthinking it, because Mihawk and I are not the same type of swordsmen.
As for the specific strength difference between me and him..."
Gawain thought for a moment, then nodded affirmatively and continued.
"Mihawk and I have never met, and we have never competed.
But I am sure of one thing, that is, if I don’t want to, he will never be able to defeat me.”
After finishing his words, Gawain gave Sauron a mysterious smile. He has the Thunder Fruit!
As long as he doesn't want to, no one can defeat him, because no one can catch up with him!!!
At the same time, in the seat next to him, after hearing Gawain's words, Koushiro was slightly surprised for a moment, and then immediately showed a look of understanding.
Immediately afterwards, Koushiro whispered to the shocked Zoro.
"Although Zoro and Mihawk are the best swordsmen in the world, the best swordsman in the world may not necessarily be the best strong man in the world.
As for Gao Wensheng, this gentleman not long ago officially defeated the legendary naval hero Iron Fist Garp who had been hunting Roger the Pirate King for decades!
I think that if we really want to rank all the strong men in this world, then Saint Gao Wen, who defeated Mr. Garp, must be ranked several higher than Mr. Mihawk!"
Having said this, Koushiro couldn't help but glance at Gawain again. If his disciple hadn't reminded him, Koushiro would have really forgotten Gawain's strength.
Thinking about it now, Koushiro couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Even though this Tianlong man had the most noble status in the world, he still maintained arduous training and gained impressive strength.
This is really rare for a big shot...
As for Sauron, he had no time to think about all the things that were and was not. When he heard Gawain say with great certainty that Mihawk would not be his opponent...
Well, at least that's what Zoro thought after hearing those words...
In short, Sauron's eyes turned green instantly, and his eyeballs were greener than his hair. He quickly rushed to Gawain and said with great anticipation.
"Let's have a fight, I...!!!"
"Go aside..."
Before Sauron could finish speaking, Gawain directly pressed Sauron's head.
"Kid, you'd better train your physical fitness to the extreme first. Even I haven't reached the extreme yet, and you're even worse.
As for the competition, it is meaningless at all. In a battle that does not determine life or death, no matter how many fights you fight, it will have no practical effect, because you can never imagine what moves your opponent will use at a critical moment of life and death!"
After the words fell, Gao Wen looked at the other cadres with a smile.
"This is something I have experienced after playing with everyone so many times. No wonder everyone except me has rarely had frequent battles with each other before.
Of course, except Hancock and Gion..."
On the side, when Gawain said this, Gion rolled his eyes in time, while Hancock curled his lips in disdain.
At the same time, Gawain continued.
"After reaching a certain stage, that is, after we are familiar with and determine our own route, the competition will not be of much value.
In a battle that is not aimed at killing people, no matter how many fights are fought, it can only make the two sides of the battle more familiar with each other's fighting ideas.
There is great terror between life and death. I finally realized it in the scene between me and Garp. Any moves or routines may not be as good as a body and instinct that have been polished to the extreme.
As for Zoro, you little brat, instead of fighting a teaching round with me, why not find some people of the right age to compete with, clarify your own route in a suitable battle, and then seize the time to exercise.
There’s no point in fighting me, so let me arrange an opponent for you!”
After the words fell, Gawain gently raised his right hand, and Kalifa immediately came behind Gawain.
"Kalifa, take this boy Sauron to Dasqi and let her have a good fight with this boy.
By the way, Zoro is injured, so let Dusqi hold back some of his strength.
After all, among the young people on the ship, Usopp's ability is too low, and only Dusky is only one or two levels stronger than Zoro.
After others have gone through Mr. Yixiao's gravity training, their strength is at least around the standard of 50 million bounty, and Ace's ability has even touched the threshold of the Shichibukai.
This kind of strength is beyond the range of this brat!"
After the words fell, Gawain turned his head and looked at Sauron who was looking forward to it.
Facing Gawain's eyes, Sauron took a breath of displeasure, and then nodded desperately.
"You look down on me, huh, I want to see what kind of opponent you recommend to me!
After I defeat those young people you just mentioned, I will be qualified to challenge you again, uncle!!!"
After the words fell, Sauron picked up his sword and left. He followed Kalifa's footsteps and came to the deck.
So, when he saw who Gawain arranged for Dasqi.
Especially when Dasqi walked away with the famous sword in his hand, holding the sword in both hands to show Zoro that he was ready...
Zoro's heart was in confusion!!!
…
Just when Zoro was being beaten mercilessly on the playground by Dasqi, who had experienced Zephyr's special training, in the house.
Koushiro drank many cups of tea in silence, and then finally couldn't help it and said to Gawain.
"Sheng Gao Wen, the opponent you arranged for Sauron..."
Having said this, Koushiro fell silent. He looked across the courtyard and saw the slim girl on the training ground.
The child looks about the same age as Zoro, but that's not the key. The key is... the child has a face exactly like his own daughter!
Seeing Dasqi holding the sword seriously, Gawain didn't know what kind of earthquake Sauron was experiencing in his heart.
But Gawain knew that Koushiro in front of him could not even hold the cup firmly!
While drinking tea tremblingly, Koushiro took a deep look at Gawain.
"I really don't know what value I have and what special meaning it has in Gao Wensheng's heart.
So much so that you not only investigated my past, but also found someone...who is exactly like my daughter to perform in front of me!"
Having said this, Koushiro's hand stopped shaking. He gently placed the tea cup on the table, and then looked at Gawain coldly.
Facing Koushiro's slightly dissatisfied eyes, Gawain was silent for a moment, then shook his head.
"You misunderstood, Mr. Koushiro, I have no special interest in you.
As for the reason for staying in Shuangyue Village now, maybe inviting you on board is an option, but I don't demand that this option becomes a reality.
As for Dasqi, don’t think too much. I have no intention of using her to influence you. Dasqi may be similar to your daughter, but she is an independent individual after all.
She is a second lieutenant in the navy and Smoker's adjutant. Before I knew you existed, Daschi had been working in the navy for a long time, Mr. Koushiro."
After speaking, Gawain lit a cigarette, and when the smoke drifted into the living room, Koushiro sighed leisurely.
"Is that so... Then all this is really a bad taste of fate, hey..."
After a long sigh, Koushiro forced a smile and then said to Gawain.
"When I think of things related to my daughter, sadness always spreads uncontrollably. If it hadn't been for that accident, then Kuina... would have been as good a female swordsman as the ensign.
Or maybe, she will be even better than that ensign?
After all, Zoro's swordsmanship talent is quite superior, but even Zoro, who has been training in the dojo for several years, has never defeated my daughter.
I really miss it when I think about it. How many times did Zoro and Kuina compete at that time?
It seems like... exactly two thousand and one times!
As you just said, a life-or-death competition is purely a matter of the two sides getting familiar with each other's tactics and coming up with ways to deal with them.
But after two thousand attempts, that child Sauron was completely unable to cope with my daughter.
It’s a pity... ugh..."
Having said this, Koushiro shook his head melancholy, and then fell completely silent.
On the side, looking at Koushiro's silent expression, Gawain slowly smoked a cigarette. It wasn't until half of the cigarette was smoked that Gawain said softly to Koushiro.
"But as far as I know, Mr. Koushiro back then was not so satisfied with the fact that Kuina was a girl..."
"oh?"
Hearing Gawain's words, Koushiro's brows slowly frowned, and he looked at Gawain helplessly.
You even investigated this kind of thing, but you still dare to say that you are not interested in me and my dojo?
Only a few people knew about this back then, and they were all old people in the dojo, including his wife who was still alive at the time.
As a result, you were able to investigate such secretive matters?!
How meticulous are you!!!
While thinking about it, Koushiro pursed his lips helplessly. The adult in front of him was moving here and there, and the words in his mouth could not be distinguished from the truth at all. The castle was extremely deep.
So much so that I don’t know how to continue talking to him!
I always feel like whatever I say may reveal something!
So Koushiro had no choice but to explain helplessly.
“I didn’t expect you to even hear about this, hey….
Back then... I did have a period of time when I was very disappointed with Kuina's gender.
I was born in Wano. Although I lived there for a short time, my father was a native of Wano.
According to the tradition of Wano, the status of women is not as high as that of men, which also made my father deeply disappointed with Kuina's status.
At that time, my spiritual practice had not reached the level it is today, and I was indeed influenced by my father on weekdays. I talked to my wife more than once about my daughter's regrets.
At that time... I was as stupid as my stubborn father. I really thought that my daughter who was destined to get married would not be able to inherit my dojo..."
After finishing his words, Koushiro sadly took off his glasses and wiped them gently.
While wiping, he showed an apologetic smile to Gawain.
"I'm really sorry that I made you laugh. I was too narrow-minded back then.
However, I would like to defend myself a few words.
Although there was a time when I was very concerned about Kuina's gender, but after a while, I put aside that concern.
Sir, you are not yet married and have children, and as you have never been a father, you may not understand how much a father likes his daughter.
A father's love for his daughter can be ten thousand times more than his love for his son!
By that time, I no longer mind Guina's gender issue. On the contrary, I deeply love my daughter.
However, my daughter is just like me, she has a considerable talent for swordsmanship, and she also has a deep love for swordsmanship.
At this time, I really can't act like a loving father, because I know how much Kuina loves kendo now, and how much kendo will hurt Kuina in the future!"
After finishing his words, Koushiro turned to look at Gion, who nodded to Koushiro after thinking about it.
At the same time, Koushiro continued.
"Miss Gion may understand that the growth period of girls and boys is different, especially the physical growth period.
Until the age of seventeen, a girl's physique can easily overpower boys of the same age and with the same talent. However, once she passes the age of seventeen, the rate of improvement of a girl's physique in the seven years until the age of twenty-four,
It will be countless times slower than boys of the same age!
I am particularly worried. If Kuina, who loves kendo deeply, is constantly chased and surpassed by the boys she once easily left behind when she reaches adulthood...
How disappointed Kuina would be at that time...
So, I picked up the previous statement again, and foolishly planned to use the statement that girls are not as talented as boys to strengthen Kuina's persistence in kendo."
At this moment, Koushiro's movements of wiping his glasses changed slightly. He wiped them, and then he wiped them on his own eyes.
At the same time, he continued to speak.
"I think that if Kuina can't keep her heart of swordsmanship under that kind of blow, then I will let my daughter become an ordinary girl, have a happy family, and live a beautiful life together.
And if Kuina perseveres in the face of blows, her path to swordsmanship will naturally go smoothly. Even if her progress slows down a bit in the five or six years after adulthood, she will still have the opportunity to hit the threshold of a swordsman in middle age, and even become a swordsman.
The second Lieutenant General Gion may not be known either.
But I really didn’t expect that before my daughter reaches adulthood, or in other words, my daughter is only ten years old, she will... just...
Just died on a stupid staircase!!!"
Having said this in great pain, Koushiro shook his head sadly, indicating that he did not want to continue with his questions.
At the same time, on the training ground...
Facing Duschi's ferocious attack, Zoro's movements were very stiff. Within five minutes, he was slashed in the chest by Daschi!
Just as blood surged from his chest and he fell to the ground in pain, memories of the past appeared in Zoro's mind.
That night, it was he who had the two thousand and first battle with Kuina.
That night, he and Kuina tried their best, so much so that Kuina was even slightly exhausted.
That night, Kuina lost her mind because of her physical constitution as a boy, and it also made her suffer from the fact that she was a girl!
That night, her request to use a real sword also added a little more trace to Kuina's word "Wado".
Added together, countless figures of Guina walked up the stairs.
After use, the Wandao Yizi character needs a whetstone for maintenance. The whetstone is on the third floor.
So the lost Kuina dragged her exhausted body to get the whetstone...
This is all my fault, everything!!!
Thinking of this, Zoro looked painfully at Dasqi who rushed towards him in a panic and kept calling Chopper.
Seeing Dasqi's panicked look, Zoro laughed in a daze.
"If this is your shadow, then if you cut me off with a knife, you will be far from repaying the debt I owe...