18 A little fight never hurt nobody
March, 1513
It is the day after Sabo and I arrived in Shimotsuki Village.
We are currently walking around the streets in search of a certain Dojo. At least I am searching for it, Sabo doesn't know that it exists yet. The village isn't too big and resembles old japanese towns seen in dramas or action movies. Despite the village being on the smaller side we still couldn't find the dojo until I asked some villagers for guidance. Surprisingly it wasn't far from our current location.
"Jackson-nii why are you looking for a dojo? I don't think a normal dojo will be able to train you."
"Really? Didn't know that. Thanks little genius."
"Jackson-nii if you use any more sarcasm than there won't be any left for the rest of the world."
"Doesn't matter. By the way just letting you know that we will stay a little while and that your training will be managed by me during that time. Also prepare yourself for weekly sparring.
Although I said that his training will be managed by me, I'm not much of a trainer. The only training I can give him is explaining a technique and pressure him in a sparr till he learns to execute said technique on his own. After that he just needs to battle it out with different kind of opponents. Basically it's just simulating his talent to help him grow faster.
Besides that I could try to drill train him to strengthen his physique.
"Every week?! How long are we going to stay? Also who is going to sparr with me? I am already strong compared to the pirates we have met."
'True that. I haven't met any as of yet, but I think he could even beat a fishman right now.'
"1. Yes, every week. 2. Until you learn everything I want you to learn. My guess would be 2-3 months but ultimately it's up to you. 3. That we shall find out in a bit but if they are too weak to be a challenge for you, then I will be your sparring partner."
"…God, please help me."
'Wow, no need to look so devastated!'
In the middle of our conversation, we noticed a building looking like a dojo. It was standing on the further outskirts of the village. The sign says that this is the Isshin Dojo so we both walked towards it, when we suddenly sensed something.
"Jackson-nii… Just now…"
"Yeah I felt it as well. Aren't you happy about it?The chances of me becoming your sparring partner for the near future just became smaller."
"? I don't follow?"
"Yes you do, stop pretending!"
Now both of us are standing in front of the dojo.
"Hey, anybody there?"
A tall man in a grey kimono walked out. He wore round glasses, had long black hair bound together and a gentle smile on his lips. He is the presence we sensed just now.
'If Sabo could beat a fishman he could behead a whole group of them at once!'
That was the feeling I got, when comparing the presence of them. Sadly he is still way too weak to sparr with me. The 40% are just way too over the top for East Blue. Adding to that the coating with conqueror's haki and the rokushiki…
Behind him was the class he is teaching led by a girl with short blue hair wearing a stoic expression.
"Are you the master of this dojo?"
"Yes, that would be me. But who are you?"
"Greetings. We came here to challenge your Dojo."
?!
"First of all, you should state your names before you challenge a dojo."
"I am Jackson. A pirate."
"I am Sabo. Also a pirate"
"…"
' Wow it's been a while since I received that 'Are you an idiot?' Look. Honestly I just couldn't be bothered to hide it. What can they do? Call the navy because kids introduced themselves as pirates?'
Now the only thing missing is what the winning side will get. There is no way he would agree if I asked for the Wado Ichimonji, considering it's a family heirloom. In all honesty I probably don't even need it but who would say no to a treasure appearing near you. Especially one as rare as this.
Stealing it would be an option for a pirate like me but I don't really feel like stealing precious heirlooms just to not use it later on.
'I could try to recruit Kuina, who then might take it along but how do I convince her to join? *Sigh* again with my useless thoughts. One step at a time I guess.'
"If we win, you will have to sparr with my little brother over here, once every week!"
He was surprised by my request but sensing his level of strength gave me an idea to how much I want to train Sabo. It should be possible for him to equally fight with or even beat Koushirou after training for 2-3 months with me. Furthermore he might adapt and improve his techniques during the sparring matches like I did when fighting Shanks.
Sparring with me won't do him much good at this point since it would all be useless against me.
Like I mentioned earlier I could train him physically and stimulate his talent so he would learn faster, for example by giving him a beating only a certain technique could stop but he should also face stronger opponents whom he has a real chance to beat.
"And if we win?"
"Same offer. You can ask us to do sparring matches with your students."
"Ok, I will accept. Kuina, get ready."
'Damn I hoped he would be the one fighting. He might not be my match but I'd still like to have a bit of action. You know a little fight never hurt nobody.'
"Hey! Don't look down on her because she is a girl! She is strong and she will beat you!"
'Ahh. That greenhead must be Zoro. But sadly he misunderstood me.'
"You are wrong."
"Why you…"
Zoro got angry and wanted to argue but Koushirou held him back.
"Why does it matter whether she is a girl or not, Jackson-nii?"
'Nice timing Sabo!'
"I am not looking down on her because she is a girl…"
My words seem to have surprised them
"In fact I believe… no… I know that women can reach the top just like men can. There are women out there who could totally beat all of us instantly ('Big Mom'). Also I am not looking down on her specifically . I am looking down on you all simply because you are weak."
?!
My words seem to have both shocked and irked the most of them, especially Zoro and Kuina. If Koushirou wasn't holding him he would probably rush up and fight. Whatever.
"Sabo get ready. You will fight her."
"Ok!"
