29. 98% Success Rate!

After deciding on a name for this sword, Rob sheathed it in the scabbard he had prepared long ago, and then handed over this big sharp sword to Koshiro beside him.

With a serious expression, Rob entrusted Koshiro:

"I will leave Shiraha to you, Mr. Koshiro. Please be sure to hand it over to an outstanding swordsman, so that this sword will shine its own light in this world! Please."

Hearing these words, Koshiro initially planned to decline, but seeing Rob's firm gaze, he finally accepted Shiraha solemnly.

With determination, Koshiro replied:

"Okay! Teacher Rob, don't worry, I will definitely find a swordsman for Shiraha who is worthy of it!"

Hearing Koshiro's words, Rob nodded, thinking of a certain green-haired kid who might not even be born yet.

With a sparkle in his eyes, Rob continued:

"Mr. Koshiro, rather than handing Shiraha to a famous swordsman, I prefer to give it to a young man who is talented and hardworking enough to grow with it, eventually turning it into a black blade!"

This request hinted at Rob's hope that, in 1509 or 1510, the green-haired boy at the Isshin Dojo would receive Shiraha. However, he didn't spell this out clearly, just expressed a hopeful prospect.

Whether the green-haired boy would get Shiraha at that time depended on his own luck.

Honestly, Rob looked forward to the day when this boy would win the title of "World's No. 1 Swordsman", wielding Shiraha all the way, leading up to a decisive battle with him. It should be very interesting!

After a stretch, Rob noticed Koshiro holding Shiraha as if he was holding his own wife, which made Rob speechless.

Then Rob said:

"Mr. Koshiro, go and take a break! Prepare yourself. In three days, I'm going to start forging my own Supreme Grade sword! With my experience, I'm already 98% sure of success!"

Swish—

Koshiro's eyes lit up, his face became extremely serious, and he said loudly:

"Yes! Teacher Rob, don't worry, after three days, I will definitely not hold you back!"

Subsequently, Koshiro left the forging workshop with Shiraha in his arms, eager to share the news with Kozaburo.

At the same time, Koshiro eagerly anticipated the forging process in three days. According to Rob, he was about to forge a sword at the highest level. Not only would this excite him, but also his father, Kozaburo, would be thrilled upon hearing the news.

As for doubting Rob's success?

Over the past six months, Rob had performed many miracles, proving to Kozaburo, Koshiro, and his son that his existence itself was a miracle.

What's the difference between a 98% success rate and 100%?

Absolutely nothing!

...

In a blink of an eye, three days passed.

On this day—

In the forging workshop, all the materials were prepared, and Rob was ready to formally forge his own weapon. This time, not only did Koshiro come to help, but Kozaburo also came to assist.

"Please!"

Rob stood shirtless, his eyes very serious.

"Mr. Kozaburo, Mr. Koshiro!"

After hearing Rob's words, Kosaburo, Koshiro, and his son, all dressed similarly to Rob, nodded with serious expressions.

Kozaburo spoke:

"I have never been able to forge a Supreme Grade sword in my life... Although the Enma I created before, if it can be tempered into a black blade, should also have the quality of a Supreme Grade sword!"

"But I have to say—"

"When Enma was born, it didn't meet my expectations! This time, let me witness the birth of a real Supreme Grade sword! Can it be done, Rob?"

Hearing Kosaburo's words, Rob showed a confident smile, his mouth raised:

"Certainly!"

With that, the three of them started their work, and soon, the steady and rhythmic sound of blacksmithing began to echo!

Ding—

Ding—

Ding—

Outside the forging workshop, Robin held the little girl Kuina in her arms, looking expectantly at the workshop emitting heat. When Rob finished forging his own sword, they should be able to start a new sailing trip.

Recently, after reading a large number of books in Isshin Dojo, Robin recalled the joy of learning ancient characters at the beginning and gradually wanted to study the Poneglyphs!

Robin realized that the real reason Ohara was completely destroyed was because they studied the Poneglyphs. Researching these ancient texts and trying to uncover the blank century of history was the reason the World Government, which is thorough in its eradication, annihilated Ohara.

Although the newspapers did not report it, and the bounties for Olvia and the expedition team members were not issued, Robin understood that, like Ohara, her mother and the historical expedition had been destroyed by the World Government.

Out of a rebellious state of mind and her own curiosity about the Poneglyphs and the blank century of history, Robin began to form the idea of wanting to unravel the historical truth!

And this thought—

It might be dangerous, but she really wanted to pursue it!

So, after Oni-chan's sword was successfully built, she planned to discuss it with him. If Oni-chan supported it, she would pursue her studies. If Oni-chan didn't support it, she would change her dream!

Just as Olvia didn't want to bring danger to her and Rob, Robin didn't want to bring danger to Rob because of her own will!

...

This time, forging the sword took longer than when forging Shiraha!

Twenty days.

Twenty full days—

All the movement in the forging workshop came to a halt!

Now,

Inside the workshop—

A straight demonic sword exuding a dark red aura was embedded in the polished stone platform. Through the blade, one could feel a faint, tingling cold sensation on the skin!

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