Apologize and then Repent

[Accepted mission: Subdue Demon Spade. ]

"Completion reward: Flame of Night, Elena's resurrection."

"Condition: 1. Don't let Demon Spade know about the mission reward 2. Demon Spade must not die."

"Failure penalty: Life span reduced by 10086 years."

"Time limit: 15 years."

Suddenly, the system's voice sounded in Giotto's mind, leaving him completely dumbfounded. He was not surprised by the mission itself as he had already predicted it to some extent. Moreover, subduing Demon Spade was also something he had to do to complete the mission of Gathering the Six Guardians. Moreover, according to the mission given by the System, Demon Spade's personality must've twisted now due to Elena's death.

That was why reviving Elena was one of the mission rewards. Hadn't it been for the conditions from the system, things would be much easier. Because Demon Spade would definitely do anything if he could bring back Elena, but the system would not make it that easy.

The other reward was really good too!

The Flame of Night, referred to as "the eighth element", giving its user the ability to leap through space.

What left him dumbfounded was the punishment for failing the mission. Reducing lifespan by 10086 years? Wasn't that the same as saying he'd instantly die? Did the system think he was a turtle that could live for tens of thousands of years?

Fortunately, he was given a long enough time limit. However, if he died in this process, it would also lead to failure. Although he was the strongest at sea, it did not mean he wouldn't fail.

If Demon Spade died before he completed the mission, wouldn't it make him fail?

On that note, it seemed that he had to pray that Demon Spade would be safe and sound before he subdued him.

As for how to subdue Demon Spade...

Let's take one step at a time. In the end, he either had to persuade him... or eat him up!

"But I feel like I forgot something. What exactly did I forget?"

Giotto supported his head with one hand and looked up at the ceiling as he fell into deep thought.

"Primo, have you forgotten the bet between us?" Reborn suddenly said with a smile.

Hearing this, Giotto only replied very casually, "Didn't I win the bet? You can't beat Whitebeard before I arrived, so Aria..."

Speaking of this, the corners of his mouth twitched. He finally remembered what he had forgotten. Before he headed to Wano Country, he told Aria to take good care of Kuina and contact Varia if anything happened.

But...

It had been a while since the war ended, and he actually forgot about Aria and the others!

That's right, he had really forgotten about them!

"I have to go out for a while! Shoichi, I'll leave the paperwork to you!" Giotto immediately opened the door and walked out.

Reborn and G had smiles on their faces, while Shoichi Irie looked at the pile of paperwork and instantly felt a little pain in his stomach.

As for little Robin, he probably had too much lunch today, and his cheeks were like two steamed buns.

East Blue, Isshin Dojo.

Aria sat in the courtyard and watched a green-haired kid relentlessly challenge Kuina. Recently, that green-haired kid would challenge Kuina every day so many times, even though the result was the same every time.

Kuina had never been serious. Every time that green-haired kid came to challenge her, she won effortlessly. But today was a bit different. It took her a whole seven moves before she won.

The green-haired kid was indeed very talented in swordsmanship. Although it was partly because of Koshiro's guidance, it had to be said that his talent and willpower were top-notch.

Aria clearly saw that there would definitely be a place for this little fellow among the swordsmen in the future. However, he would have to put in more effort if he wanted to be a good swordsman.

"You lost again!"

Kuina looked at Zoro, who was knocked down to the ground, and said, "However, you have grown very fast recently. It is just father's style doesn't suit you. Then again, it is indeed very difficult to figure out a suitable style."

The Shimotsuki Isshin-ryu that Koshiro used was a One-Sword Style, and although Roronoa Zoro also learned that style, he was thinking of learning Three-Sword Style that surpassed One-Sword Style and Two-Sword Style!

However, just as Kuina said, it was more difficult to learn a new sword style than the existing ones.

It went without saying that the Shigure Soen Ryu she inherited was also very difficult to succeed. After all, each Shigure Soen Ryu's successor ought to create their own technique before passing it down to others!

Up until now, Kuina couldn't truly call herself a Shigure Soen Ryu's successor because, in her current state, she was not skilled enough to invent a new technique for Shigure Soen Ryu on top of the foundation of the tenth-generation Rain Guardian, Takeshi Yamamoto.

"Sooner or later, I will surpass you!" Little Zoro did not know what it meant to admit defeat. He used a bamboo sword to support his body and stood up. He was clearly a child, but his gaze was determined enough to surpass most people.

"Blu... Blu... Blu..."

At this time, Aria heard her Den Den Mushi ring. She took it out and picked it up. Then Den Den Mushi turned into Giotto. "Uh-huh? If it isn't our busy Vongola Primo? Why! The war is over, and you finally remembered to call me?"

The war was over long ago. Everyone in the world knew about this. After all, the news had spread all over the world. How could Aria not know?

She was obviously being sarcastic and demanded an explanation!

"Well... first of all, I have to admit my mistake. After the war, I was busy making the memorial monument. After returning to Secon Island, there was a lot of paperwork to deal with, and I know that I can't use this as an excuse, but still…"

Giotto himself knew that it was unwise to make an excuse at this time, so he first admitted his mistake. Then, he said, "Aria, do you want to wait for me to pick you up until I'm done with my job here and stay in Shimotsuki Village in the meantime, or should I have someone pick you up?"