Vol. 04 Ch. 49 – Kuina's dream

Every time Kuina asked Koushirou about her mother but she never got an answer. Kuina did not remember at all about her mother since she was still a baby when her mother dies, whether her mother died when she gave birth to Kuina or she died when Kuina was still a baby that she did not know at all. And this time, Koushirou himself started telling about her mother. Kuina was surprised when she heard the name of the village Shimotsuki was taken from the name of her grandfather who came from Wano Country but she was even more surprised when she heard that her mother also had the same dream as her. Even her mother and father fought with the famous pirate king, Gol D Roger, even though they lost.

Koushirou: "When we found out that she was pregnant with a sick body condition, we decided to return to Shimotsuki Village and forget our dream so we can raise you for the rest of your mother's life." Koushirou continued his story and Kuina listened carefully.

Kuina: "So it's because of me ..." Kuina tried to ask but before she finished her sentence she saw Koushirou shaking his head.

Koushirou: "No, it is precisely with your presence that makes our lives more beautiful. That's when we met with Roger and although we lost, Roger treated us well because one of his crew members, Enma user, Kozuki Oden asked Roger to ask the doctor on his crew to check on your mother's health. Finally, we learned about your mother's illness from the diagnosis of the pirate king's crew doctor at the time, she had the same illness as Roger, the doctor did not know the type of illness and how to cure your mother, but the doctor knew that your mother's age was not long. That's when we decided to go home and spend our time with you. " Koushirou paused and looked at the sky full of stars.

Kuina: "Kozuki Oden ..." Kuina tried to remember the name of the person who defeated her parents and the name of the person who helped them too.

Koushirou: "And finally you were born and our family life was very happy until you were 2 years old, your mother did not wake up again from her sleep, she died very peacefully. We gave you the name Kuina (flightless bird's name) in the hope that you will not stop dreaming and continue to have hope, even if you cannot fly does not mean that it is impossible. "

Kuina: "Mother ..." Kuina could no longer hold back her tears and began to sob.

Koushirou: "But on New Year's Eve, when you were 1 year old, your mother drank sake until she was drunk and she cried regretfully that she could not reach her dreams and could not see you growing up. She said if we don't go on an adventure then she can be with you longer. That's when she asked me to distance the Samurai life that was left by your two grandfathers but fate said otherwise. I don't want to see you cry like your mother who regrets for failing to reach her dreams. So go, reach your dreams, I always support you. But when you need a break, don't forget that you still have a home to go back, I will always wait for you. " Koushirou immediately hugged his daughter and Kuina cried louder on her father's chest.

Kuina continued to cry in her father's arms until she fell asleep in her father's arms too. Koushirou who saw his daughter asleep, he carried her home and put her to sleep in her room. Tonight's event will never be forgotten by Kuina and she dreams about her mother when she sleep in her father's arm even though she forgot about it after waking up. But Kuina knew that she had a beautiful dream and today was the day she would go to the sea as a member of the ART Pirates crew. That morning, before sunrise, Zoro was waiting in front of Kuina's house. When Kuina opened the door, she saw Zoro standing nearby and walked toward him.

Zoro: "I will not lose to you and will continue to learn from Sensei until I am ready to go to the sea to challenge you again." Zoro made his promise when he reached Kuina.

Kuina: "This is for you." Kuina gave Wado Ichimonji in her right hand to Zoro who looked confused.

Zoro: "This is your sword, right? How can a swordsman give his sword to his opponent? " Zoro did not accept Wado Ichimonji because he did not know what Kuina meant.

Kuina: "Opponent? I will use Dojigiri, my mother's sword. And with father's permission, I give you this Wado Ichimonji to make you not forget our promise. " Kuina smiled slightly at Zoro's words.

Zoro: "Kuina ..." Zoro was slightly touched and pleased with what Kuina was doing.

Kuina: "And with this Wado Ichimonji you will also remember that you lost 2001 time to me." Kuina's smile changed to Zoro's slight mockery.

Zoro: "Ugh ..." Zoro felt something stab in his heart when he heard Kuina's words.

Kuina: "Hahaha, practice hard."

Koushirou smiled at the behavior of the two children in front of him. After waking up this morning, Kuina went straight to Koushirou to ask about the sword her mother had used when they went to the sea long ago in the hope of using it in reaching her dreams of becoming the number one swordsman in the world. Koushirou gladly gave Dojigiri to Kuina, but he was a little surprised when he heard Kuina wanted to give Woro Ichimonji to Zoro even though he finally nodded and smiled in agreement with his daughter's request.

After receiving the Wado Ichimonji with mixed feelings, Zoro tied the sword to his back and walked towards the harbor to take Kuina to Athena. Arthur and the others were waiting for Kuina on Athena's deck for while and finally, they saw Kuina walking closer together with Koushirou and Zoro. Once again, Kuina gave her farewell and boarded the ship with Arthur and the others.

Koushirou: "I hope you will not forget your promise, Arthur."

Arthur: "Don't worry and thanks again for all your help. And, hey, green hair boy !? " After saying thanks to Koushirou, Arthur turned his gaze towards Zoro.

Zoro: "Ha ...?" Zoro was a little surprised when Arthur called out to him.

Arthur: "Train hard if you want to defeat Kuina and the number one swordsman in the world, The Hawk Eyes, Dracule Mihawk."

Zoro: "The Hawk Eyes, Dracule Mihawk ..." Zoro tried to remember the name of his target to get the number one swordsman in the world.

Finally, Athena sailed back to the open sea and the crew member of the ART Pirates increased to twelve people. Arthur the captain and shipbuilder, Robin the First Mate and archaeologist, Hancock the Navigator, Baby-5 the chef and doctor, Monet the financial officer and information gatherer, Sugar the sniper, Koala the user of Fishman Karate, Law the doctor and swordsman, Bepo the mascot, Ikaros the Angeloid, and now added by Sabo the pole user, and Kuina the swordsman.

Arthur: "Lift the anchor, remove the mooring rope, direct the ship to our next destination, Conomi Island." Arthur gave his orders and immediately carried out his crew.

Everyone: "Yes, Captain!" Everyone answered firmly and excitedly.

Hancock: "Tch." Except for Hancock.