Chapter 39 - Conclusion

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"Hmph!"

Of course Brisa stopped the stab a few centimeters from Kuina's neck. Because even though this duel only uses a bamboo sword, it will still hurt if it hits.

Kuina was dumbfounded unable to move at the tip of the bamboo sword which was only a few centimeters from her neck.

Koushirou was also quite surprised at the course of this duel. He didn't expect his daughter who was strong enough and proficient in the sword to be defeated so easily by a fellow girl of her age!

Apart from Kuina and Koushirou, the students who were watching were also very shocked!

Zoro was the most surprised to see the course of this duel. Kuina, who had beaten him more than 2000 times, this time could be defeated by others as easily as if her opponent was just toying with her! Moreover, the opponent who defeated her was neither a boy nor an adult, but a fellow girl of the same age!

Before long, the dumbfounded Koushirou finally realized that the fight was over and he had to end it.

"Duel concluded! Brisa, win!"

Hearing Koushirou's decision, Brisa drew her bamboo sword from Kuina's neck.

Kuina who was still quite shocked then fell sit to the ground.

After calming down a bit, Kuina asked Brisa.

"You.... How can you keep dodging my attacks?"

Hearing Kuina's question, Brisa only answered briefly.

".... Onii-sama taught me."

Then Brisa turned and walked over to Lepus and Muret who were sitting on the veranda.

Kuina realized that the 'Onii-sama' that Brisa was refer to was Lepus.

Seeing the outcome of this duel, Lepus and Muret didn't seem surprised as they knew Brisa could handle it.

Lepus then stood up and approached Kuina.

"Kuina, you lost.... You won't be able to reach the top with just your current abilities.... But if you still don't accept this results, you can challenge Brisa again. Or you can even challenge me head-on if you want. You can find us in our house in this village."

Then, Lepus called to Brisa and Muret.

"Brisa, Muret, let's go."

After that, Lepus said goodbye to Koushirou.

"Koushirou-san, we'll excuse ourselves."

Lepus, Brisa, and Muret left the dojo while the others were still quite stunned by Kuina's defeat.

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After that, a month had passed since the duel between Kuina and Brisa.

Kuina, who still doesn't accept her defeat, comes to Lepus's house every day to challenge.

During this month, Kuina had already challenged Brisa hundreds of times. But the result, Kuina always lost.

Kuina had also try challenged Lepus as well. But when the duel had just started, Kuina had already fallen to her knees staring wide-eyed at Lepus who was standing with a sword in front of her face without even realized how Lepus could do that.

And having fought hundreds of times without winning even once, Kuina finally realized how small and weak she was.

And today, she finally went to Lepus and said to him.

".... Alright. I'm coming with you."

Lepus smiled hearing this.

"Good.... From now on you are my crew! Don't worry, I won't treat you badly and I will teach you skills too.... I'll give you two years to finish training at the dojo. You can also practice fighting with us. Two years later, when you're old enough, we'll leave."

"Fine."

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[CREW'S DATA]

#4th Member

Name: Shimotsuki Kuina

Epithet: -

Bounty: -

Position: Swordsmaster

Hometown: East Blue - Shimotsuki Village

Age: 11

DF: -

Haki: -

Skills & Specialities: One-sword-style Swordmastery.

Information: Once almost died from falling from the stairs.

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