Vol. 04 Ch. 46 – Dojigiri

While Kuina and Zoro suffered a landslide defeat by Law and the others, Arthur arrived in Athena and immediately pull out Komainu want to train his sword techniques. He was very excited about tomorrow's battle. Hancock who could not stand her curiosity immediately asked Arthur before he was too focused on his training.

Hancock: "Arthur, what's wrong with you today? You look different."

Robin: "I feel that way too. Why do you want to force Koushirou to fight with you without caring about the atmosphere while talking? " Robin also has the same thoughts as Hancock.

Arthur: "I feel that my sword technique is a bit more will successful in breakthrough. There aren't many people who can help me in this matter. And we don't know when the World Government will seriously face us. "

Robin: "Isn't the ability of your devil fruit will sufficient to overcome them? Maybe you can even go to Mary Geoise and turn all the people there into works of art now. " Robin expressed her opinion.

Arthur: "Maybe that is so, but that does not mean there is no ability or technique that can deal with my devil fruit so I must prepare for all possibilities."

Hancock: "Remember, you are not alone. I can help you guard your back when you fight, so keep calm and move on to achieve your will. " Hancock hugged Arthur because she felt Arthur would go far if she let him go.

Monet: "We too." Monet joined in the conversation and stood beside Robin and stare right to Arthur's eyes.

Arthur: "I'm sorry." Arthur kissed Hancock's forehead and hugged her after saving Komainu back to the storage ring.

At night, all members of the ART Pirates gather in the lounge. Right now they are celebrating Sabo's recovery and also welcome him to join ART Pirates. Law also said how careless Sabo's actions made him a little embarrassed, but because everything had passed they were partying for happiness today. Arthur also told of his plans to go to the island of Conomi the day after tomorrow.

Hancock: "So you finally get to meet Bellmere?" Hancock's cynical voice came after Arthur finished telling the story.

Monet: "Is that another Arthur woman?"

Robin: "You could say Arthur's ex-woman because she has turned down Arthur's propose." Robin answered Monet's question in a normal tone.

Arthur: "If I said nothing and never met her then maybe this year Bellmere will die." This time Arthur's words silenced everyone and looked at him.

Sabo: "Eto ... Am I the only one who doesn't understand Sen... Captain's words?" Sabo asked because only he did not know about Arthur's abilities.

Law: "Captain knows something about the future. That's why the captain can get ready before your accident happens. " Law answered Sabo's question which surprised him after hearing his question.

Arthur: "I can only see one line of the future, so if I intervene in an event then what I see can be of no use because the future has changed."

While at Isshin Dojo, Kuina who had decided to go with Hancock conveyed her decision to her father. Koushirou could only agree and say to be careful during the trip and not to forget the spirit of the swordsman. Zoro was also surprised when he heard it directly from Kuina.

Zoro: "So you have decided to go sailing to sea with Law and the others. Are you sure?" Although Zoro looked calm, he was a little worried because Kuina stepped ahead of him.

Kuina: "Yes, if I remain in the village of Shimotsuki then I cannot realize my dream."

Zoro: "Can you trust them? They are pirates, right? " Zoro is still a little worried.

Kuina: "You can judge for yourself how Law and others are, right? I'm already quite familiar with Sugar and Koala, though I don't fully trust their captain, Arthur, but I quite trust them both. "

Zoro: "Good for you to be sure of your decision."

Kuina: "Train harder, don't forget our promise. Maybe after we meet again I have become the number one swordsman in the world. Hahaha." Kuina didn't forget to mock Zoro.

Zoro: "I'm the one who should say that. Oi, where are you going? "

Kuina immediately went to the Dojo hall where she saw her father sitting cross-legged and meditating with the red sword on his lap. Because she did not want to bother her father, she went to her room to pack the things she would carry. After seeing her mother's photo for a long time, Kuina put it in her bag and decided to go to sleep.

The quiet night passed, the sun rose as a sign of a new day began. Arthur and Koushirou were ready for today. Arthur had calmed his heart from a rush to search for strength and Koushirou had gotten a feeling he had not felt for a while to be holding his sword. Arthur went to Isshin Dojo with all the members of the ART Pirates crew after breakfast where Koushirou was waiting together with Kuina and Zoro. Koushirou showed the way to a place where they could fight and after a while, they arrived on top of the cliff.

Koushirou: "We can fight there. You all stay here. " Koushirou pointed to the open field in the valley below the cliff and asked the others to stay on top of the cliff.

Arthur: "All right. I'll be gone for a while. " Arthur took out Komainu and jumped down along with Koushirou leaving the others after they said good luck fighting.

Koushirou who had reached the grass field immediately took off his Haori than folded it neatly and put it on the big stone, he also did not forget to put his glasses on top of his Haori. Arthur also prepared Komainu in both hands after seeing Koushirou already prepared with a sword on his waist. Koushirou pulled the sword from its scabbard and saw a reddish-black colored sword blade like the color of Busoshoku Haki.

Arthur: "One of the 12 Saijo O Wazamono's swords?" Arthur asked after taking a position ready with 2 twin Komainu swords.

Koushirou: "Dojigiri, one of Saijo O Wazamono, Oni Slayer - Dojigiri." Koushirou immediately opened his narrow eyes and gave Arthur a sharp stare.

Although Arthur feels Koushirou did not have Haoshoku Haki, it was clear that his burning passion was ready to fight and the reddish-black Dojigiri seemed bloodthirsty and impatient to start the fight. Arthur also got ready with his Haki because he also couldn't wait to fight with a swordmaster. Hancock, Kuina, and others also felt the air getting heavier and their bodies felt crushed for those who were not strong enough. Arthur and Koushirou moved quickly and the first collision with their sword had occurred.

Hancock: "They have started." Hancock uses her Haoshoku Haki to hold back the aura so Kuina and the others feel relieved.