Raavan One Piece - Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Teaching!
A day later, Raavan and Nami arrived at Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue Sea, and after Raavan was put ashore, Nami left in a hurry.
Her time is also very precious. Although she learns the complexity of the specific situation of Arlong and Jimbei, there is still a little hope in her heart. In case, in case Arlongreally fulfills as his promise?
And, besides that, in the face of Raavan’s bet, Nami didn’t want to give up!
Raavan waved goodbye to Nami, carrying the backpack which Nojiko prepared for him, and inquired about the location of the dojo.
Isshin Dojo is very famous in Shimotsuki Village. Villagers in Shimotsuki often see young people who come to Isshin Dojo to learn swordsmanship, and more of them are children in their village.
Under the enthusiasm of an uncle who claimed to be “my son is studying there and I am familiar there,” Raavan came to the gate of Isshin Dojo, and then, with his help, he directly reached to the location without problem.
Raavan thanked him and gave him a few pounds of oranges.
Raavan told all his condition to Koushirou that he wants to be the empty hand opponent for dojo members. In this way, student able to learn faster, and he is also got the experience to fight a swordsman.
Koushirou was really interested in his proposal, and accepted him as a member.
And finally returned to the single dormitory allocated by the dojo alone.
The dormitory is simple. There is only one bed and a low bedside table beside the bed. Besides that, there is no such thing as bedding.
However, Nojiko prepared a set of quilts for him when he left. Although they are all thin, it is enough to surround the East Blue Sea with a warm and spring-like climate for a long time.
Raavan organized the hygiene of the dormitory, and put the other trivial things in the backpack properly. Then he changed his new uniform and walked out of the dormitory door.
Concentrated on the Dojo, Raavan also had a general understanding of the surrounding environment when he went through the admission procedures.
Basically, it is divided into four places. First, the dojo is where Koushirou explains daily swordsmanship, and is also a place where apprentices learn from each other.
Second, the training ground, as the name suggests, is the place where apprentices train daily, with the most basic training props.
Third, the rest area is the dormitory where Raavan lives temporarily, but there are actually not many people who come to learn swordsmanship from the sea. Raavan living in the dormitory may only have three or four people.
Fourth, the restaurant is a place where all the children who do not return home at noon and people who learn swordsmanship come from far away eat.
Bypassing the wooden building of the dormitory, Raavan came to the dojo. At about 9 o’clock in the morning, Master Koushirou would come here to give a lecture on sword theory.
At this time, there are most apprentices in the dojo, and the dojo is also the quietest. The students may not be able to understand Koushirou’s Kendo theory, but writing down a few “Kinshiro quotations” is a good response to their parents to prove that they are seriously studying in the dojo.
Raavan took off his shoes and walked lightly behind the sitting fellows. He found a clean place close to Koushirou and sat cross-legged. He also carefully listened to Koushirou’s lecture with the other fellows.
After all, with this method, he can also get some information to increase his fighting experience to tackle swordsman.
Sitting in the middle of the crowd, Koushirou, wearing a taupe robe, squinted his eyes, and said, “There are many students asking me, teacher, what is the strongest sword?”
Is it like the world’s strongest, Hawkeye Mihawk, that sword art is ranked at the top of the world?
I actually answered this question before. Of course, the Hawkeye Mihawk at the apex of all swordsmen is certainly the strongest sword!
But is the strongest sword alone? No!
In this world, there are swordsmen who cut off constantly, but that swordsman can cut off steel and anything!
The so-called strongest sword is actually the power to protect what you want to protect and to cut off what you want to cut off!
Swords that will hurt what you encounter are not swords in my opinion! Can you understand”
The apprentices sitting around are not very old,
They came to the sword school to study swordsmanship. In fact, they are more like parents who let their children learn an artistic hobby such as “dance” and “painting.” Maybe they also have the intention to enable them to protect themselves when facing pirates.
However, hoping that children up to the age of fourteen or fifteen can learn advanced swordsmanship with this attitude, Raavan can only smile.
If you look at the three strong men who once appeared in the Dojo, you can understand that even if the teacher teaches them everything, they can really achieve something. In fact, there are only three who have lofty ideals and goals since childhood.
The goal of Zoro and Kuina is to become the world’s strongest swordsman with the consciousness of giving up life and even dignity!
Saga, a theatrical role, aims to be the strongest navy, to execute justice, and later on this road, he went astray for power and lost himself.
What about the rest?
Raavan’s eyes glanced at all the apprentices present, looking at their faces or blank or unconscious or excited expressions, and shook his head in his heart.
A quiet life without bumps cannot make a person strong.
Suddenly, Raavan’s gaze was fixed in one place and he froze.
However, when he shook his head, something went wrong, and Koushirou just asked, “Can you understand?” Raavan just shook his head. Doesn’t it mean he doesn’t understand?
Koushirou looked at Raavan shaking his head among the apprentices, and quickly recognized that he was the guy who proposed himself for punching bag. He squinted and asked, “This student shaking his head? Do you have any questions?”
Raavan froze for a moment. He stared blankly at the narrow-eyed Koushirou, and then replied after a while: “Well, teacher … I want to ask, talent really required in sword practice?”
Koushirou shook his head slightly. He helped his glasses and did not directly answer Raavan’s question. Instead, he dropped the question back and asked, “You should have an answer in your heart. Do you think talent has a great influence on sword practice?”
Raavan shook his head and said: “I believe that Practice can make up for everything.”
“Okay,” Koushirou nodded, and then said, “Talent is definitely influential in sword practice, but, as you said, diligence can make up for everything!
In this world, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be rewarded!
Don’t be affected by worldly vision and prejudice. As long as you stick to yourself and stick to your goals, you will be able to achieve them!”
Raavan stood up and bowed solemnly to Koushirou, saying in a deep voice: “Thank you for your advice, I will stick to it.”
Of the Kendo students present, perhaps only Raavan understood that Koushirou’s words were in fact nostalgia and blame.
“Don’t be affected by worldly eyes and prejudices.” In fact, he is talking about his daughter, Kuina!