Chapter 19

*Boom!*

"Nani! What has happened?!"

"Was there an earthquake?!"

"Hurry! Get out of the house!"

The collision between the two sword energies produced an impact sound and vibration so intense that even people far away from the hill felt the vibrations!

At the place where the explosion occurred, the previously intact ground had now become a large, stretched-out pit!

A strong attack like that is certainly not an attack that Zoro and Kuina can withstand. Therefore Vermillion decided to block the sword energy that was heading toward them. Otherwise, Zoro and Kuina would be seriously injured.

Villagers who previously panicked immediately came out of their houses.

When they were outside, they were surprised by what they saw in the distant hills.

"W-what is that light?!"

"Look!"

The villagers saw the light stretching up into the sky from the back of the mountain.

"What?!" Koushirou, who saw this, was equally surprised.

After the clash of sword energies just now, he initially thought this battle would just end there, but he was wrong!

Even after the energy collision, he didn't expect the colossal monster standing behind Musashi to be firm.

What shocked him more was when Musashi clenched her fist, the giant disappeared and was replaced by hundreds of meters of silvery white sword energy that soared into the sky.

"My attack isn't over yet." Musashi smiled confidently, "The attack I launched just now was only a prelude."

"This is my ultimate attack, this thing is proof that I have reached the emptiness realm!"

Grasping the hilt with both hands, Musashi swung it vertically downwards.

The sword light rushed straight at Koushirou.

Koushirou was no longer able to swing his sword against the attack. The previous strike had exhausted all of his energy; he knew he would not withstand Musashi's slash even if he could still fight back.

Staring blankly at the sword strike, Koushirou just stood there accepting his fate.

*Slashes!*

*Boom!*

The energy attack rushed past Koushirou and finally cut into the mountain behind him.

"?!"

When Koushirou looked back, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. The sturdy mountain just now had been split in two!

"Th-the mountain split open?!" Kuina widened her eyes when she saw the shocking scene.

Staring at the mountain that was being split apart, Kuina clenched her fists as excitement filled her heart.

Even though her father had lost, she did not grieve. Apart from that, her father was not injured.

"So-so strong!" Zoro's mouth opened wide.

"It turns out that Master Koushirou is very strong, and the big sister is even stronger!!!"

"I admit defeat." Koushirou said while shaking his head.

After sheathing his sword again, Koushirou glanced at Musashi. "With such slashing power, I'm afraid that you are no weaker than Dracule Mihawk."

"Before, I believed that women would never be stronger than men thanks to their physical strength. Even though women can become great swordsmen, they can never become number one in the world..."

"But now I know how wrong I was. With your strength and sword skills, I believe you can become the number one female swordsman in the world..."

Gazing up at the sky, Koushirou whispered. "In fact, I'm sure that it won't be long before I hear the news of you defeating Dracule Miwahk."

"Master Musashi, thank you for proving me wrong. From now on I will train Kuina wholeheartedly." Koushirou bowed to Musashi with all his heart, showing his profound gratitude.

"Father!" Kuina stared at her father in disbelief. Kuina shed tears from her sense of joy.

"Kuina, prepare yourself physically and mentally. My training will be tough!"

"Yes, father!" Kuina replied excitedly.

"Damn, I will also work harder!" Zoro didn't want to lose to Kuina.

For Zoro, the battle just now really motivated him. In his heart, he vowed that one day he would surpass Musashi!

"Kuina, I'll beat you first, after that big sister Musashi!"

"Work harder, Zoro." Kuina looked at Zoro with a smile.

"Okay, the battle is over." Vermillion clapped.

"Mr. Koushirou, it's getting late, if you don't mind, could you let my friend stay for the night?"

"Of course, Sir Vermillion." Koushirou nodded with a smile.

"It is my honor to receive the Benefactor as well as master Musashi as guests of the Dojo."

"Follow me."

Vermillion nodded, then followed Koushirou with the others.

"Big brother, you said earlier that you are a swordsman too...so, are you also a great swordsman?"

Following Vermillion's lead, Kuina asked excitedly. "Are you also able to use big sister Musashi's sword techniques?"

Hearing Kuina's question, Vermillion couldn't help but chuckle. Then he answered with strange words.

"I am the bone of my sword.

Steel is my body, and fire is my blood.

I have created thousands of swords.

Unknown to Death,

Nor known to Life.

I have transcended pain to create countless weapons.

Yet, those hands will never hold anything.

So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works."

"???" Kuina, Zoro, and Koushirou were confused when they heard Vermillion's reply.

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