Chapter 780 Asking for directions
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Wonokuni
The City of Flowers
"Hey, hey, hey! Hurry up, hurry up! If you go too late, there will be no good seats!"
On the streets, countless people were rushing in the same direction.
"Big brother, please stay!"
A foreign businessman reached out to stop a young Mediterranean swordsman.
"Hey, hey, hey! Get out of the way, don't block me... wait..."
The Mediterranean swordsman was halfway through his harsh words when he saw the merchant generously stuffing two silver coins into his hand! His attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees.
"My name is Kou Shirou. Brother, I wonder why you are stopping me? What difficulties have you encountered?"
Kou Shirou was afraid that the other party would make some special requests that he couldn't meet, but he was reluctant to return the money, so he could only hold the two silver coins awkwardly and asked carefully.
The merchant pushed the Mediterranean swordsman's hand back and asked curiously.
"Brother, please take the money. I just want to ask you something. What happened in front? Why are all the people running there?"
"So that's what happened. It seems like you must have just arrived in Wano Country not long ago?"
Only then did Koshiro feel relieved and put the money into his arms.
"Yes, this is my first time in Wano Country too. I just arrived in the Flower Capital today."
"You are so lucky, sir, you came just in time!"
"Oh? How do you say this?"
The businessmen were also interested.
"Hehehe, today happens to be the day of the swordsmanship competition held once a year by the Swordsman Corps in Wano Country. The winner will not only receive generous rewards such as money and famous swords, but will also have the opportunity to join the Swordsman Corps as a cadre! Blah blah blah!"
Kou Shirou said with a beaming expression.
"The Wano Country Swordsmen? Is it the knight group that is one of the Five Emperors of the New World and whose leader is the world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk?"
"That's right! There is only one group of swordsmen in this sea! If you want to watch, just follow the flow of people. I'll take my leave first. I'm a contestant and I can't wait any longer."
"Please go ahead, I'd like to wish you good results, Kou Shirou!"
"Thank you for your kind words!"
The two men bowed to each other and said goodbye. Koshiro held his sword and turned around and hurried away.
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A swordsman with short green hair was walking against the flow of people on a busy street.
"That's a bit troublesome! Should we practice and improve our strength first before continuing the adventure?"
Looking at the letter brought to him by the news bird in his hand, Zoro couldn't help but frown.
For that idiot Captain Luffy to make such a decision, it seems that he must have felt the huge gap in strength in the Marine Headquarters...
"How big is the gap between us now and those powerful people on the sea?"
Zoro couldn't help but think of the admiral Kizaru in the Golden City, who said he was terrible but easily forced them into a desperate situation, and the big bear who was thought to be going to wipe them out but now seemed to have saved them.
"Becoming stronger..."
"boom!"
"Ouch!"
As Zoro lowered his head in thought, he accidentally bumped into someone coming from the opposite direction.
“Oh, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts!”
Koshiro fell to the ground and rubbed his forehead in pain. It felt like he had hit a piece of steel.
"Damn it! You don't look at the road when you walk?"
Koshiro quickly got up from the ground, and there was a big bump on his forehead.
"Ok?"
This slight collision did not make Zoro's well-tempered body feel anything, but it only brought him back to his senses. He looked at the man standing in front of him, touched his chin and asked in confusion.
"What do you want? Do you want to ask for directions?"
Koshiro wanted to curse loudly, but when he saw the other party's aura and sharp eyes, it seemed to tell him that this guy in front of him was a tough guy who should not be provoked!
Especially since the opponent is also a swordsman. According to the rules of Wano Country, if there is a dispute between two swordsmen, as long as both parties agree, they can choose to resolve the dispute by duel!
"Gudong!"
When he thought of this, Koshiro immediately became scared. He swallowed, rubbed his palms, and said with a submissive smile.
"Excuse me, sir. How do I get to the sword fighting competition venue?"
"Huh?"
There was an instant light in Zoro's eyes. He didn't expect that Roronoa Zoro would have this day?
"Although I don't know what venue you are talking about, my intuition tells me that it should be in this direction!"
Zoro pointed slightly with his hand, which was the opposite direction. It was rare for someone to ask him for directions, so in order to appear to be kind and easy to talk to, he smiled crookedly.
really!
He must have pointed me in the opposite direction on purpose! Who the hell walks by intuition? I was right! This guy must be no good!
Kou Shirou cursed inwardly, but spoke politely on the surface.
"Thank you very much, sir! You are really a great help! I wish you a happy life and good luck in the future!"
"Wait a moment!"
After saying this, Koshiro tried to run away, but was grabbed by Zoro and pulled back.
"Hehe, what sword fighting competition did you just mention?"
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The City of Flowers
The Great Sword Competition venue was already packed with people.
"Wow! It's so lively!"
Zoro looked around excitedly, sizing up those swordsmen in the crowd who looked powerful as if he were looking for prey.
"Hoohoo!"
Kou Shirou was sweating and breathing heavily, he was exhausted from trying to get Zoro to the venue the right way.
"Sir Zoro, you cannot participate in the swordsmanship competition if you have not registered in advance!"
Seeing that Zoro was eager to try, Koshiro hurriedly reminded him.
"Tsk, you have to sign up first? Have you signed up?"
Zoro said with an unhappy look on his face.
"Hey, of course I do!"
Kou Shirou proudly pulled out a round number plate.
"Shh!"
Zoro took the number plate and said with a smile.
"Okay, now I'm signed up."
"what?"
Koshiro was stunned and reached out hastily to take back the number plate.
"No! Lord Zoro, it is absolutely not allowed to ask someone to play for you. Besides, we don't look alike at all. If we are discovered, we will be arrested and forced to work in the mines for a few years!"
Zoro looked Koshiro up and down and said seriously.
"It's okay, I have a solution."
As he spoke, he took out a dark green headscarf and covered his hair.
"No? This is the solution you mentioned? Don't be ridiculous, Lord Zoro!"
Kou Shirou's eyes widened in disbelief, feeling that not only his IQ but even his hairstyle was offended.
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