Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 209: I Suspect They're Here for Revenge!

The man responsible for training the children in swordsmanship was none other than Koshiro Shimotsuki, the dojo master.

Behind his round glasses, he wore a constant smile, exuding a calm and approachable demeanor.

Upon seeing Uchiha Yi's arrival, Koshiro didn't react much—his confidence was evident, as if he could handle anything that came his way.

"Hello, I'm Uchiha Yi, from Cocoyasi Village."

"I've come in search of strength."

Uchiha Yi didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

"I see," Koshiro responded with his usual gentle smile.

"And what kind of strength are you seeking?"

"Haki—All Three Types of Haki!"

Uchiha Yi answered directly.

As for swordsmanship, he wouldn't mind learning it, but he wouldn't prioritize it.

"This, I can teach you," Koshiro nodded.

"However…"

"There's a tuition fee."

He didn't bother asking where Uchiha Yi had learned that he could teach Haki.

As long as he wasn't here with bad intentions, Koshiro wasn't concerned.

Suddenly—

"Master Koshiro!"

A panicked voice echoed from outside.

A moment later, a flash of bright green bolted into the dojo.

"Zoro! What's all the commotion about?!"

Koshiro's expression remained gentle, but his tone was strict.

He greatly valued Zoro's swordsmanship talent, but the boy was always reckless and impulsive, which often gave him headaches.

"Just now—just now!"

"I saw a huge group of outsiders coming toward the dojo!"

"I think they're here for revenge!"

"Master, you have to think of a way to handle this!"

Zoro looked completely flustered, urging Koshiro to act immediately.

He hadn't even noticed that the very people he was warning about were standing right next to him, smiling in amusement.

"Idiot."

A young girl beside Koshiro sighed, facepalming in embarrassment.

"What did you say, Kuina?!"

"Just because you beat me doesn't mean you're all that!"

"I swear, one day, I'll defeat you!"

Zoro immediately turned red with anger, snapping back at his greatest rival.

"Enough, Zoro!"

"Stop worrying about things that don't concern you and focus on your training!"

Koshiro sighed.

"Not only is he reckless and bad with directions, but he's also a bit of an idiot…"

"Did I misjudge him? Is he really capable of carrying on the Shimotsuki swordsmanship legacy?"

"Follow me."

Since the dojo wasn't suitable for Haki demonstrations, Koshiro led Uchiha Yi and his group to the courtyard.

"Huh?!"

Only now did Zoro realize that Uchiha Yi and his group were standing right next to him.

He had just called them potential enemies… right in front of them.

He froze in place, his face turning beet red with embarrassment.

"Idiot."

Kuina sighed again before ignoring him completely.

Instead, she followed Koshiro to the courtyard, curious about the Haki demonstration.

Her father had never mentioned Haki before, and she wanted to learn more.

"Damn it…!"

Zoro, having embarrassed himself in front of so many people, wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.

But when he saw Koshiro leading the group somewhere secretive, his curiosity got the better of him.

So, he stealthily followed them.

Of course, Koshiro—with his mastery of Observation Haki—noticed both Kuina and Zoro sneaking behind them.

But he pretended not to see them.

Letting them witness Haki firsthand might ignite their desire to reach greater heights.

Haki Demonstration

Reaching an open courtyard, Koshiro turned to face Uchiha Yi.

"How much do you know about Haki?"

Since he had agreed to teach Haki, Koshiro took it seriously and started from the fundamentals.

However, he wanted to gauge their knowledge first.

"Please explain in detail."

Uchiha Yi replied honestly.

He didn't want to pretend he knew more than he did—it was better to learn properly.

"Understood."

Koshiro then began a detailed explanation of the three types of Haki, confirming what Uchiha Yi already knew.

Once he finished explaining, Uchiha Yi made a request.

"Can I experience them firsthand?"

Understanding Haki in theory wasn't enough—he needed to feel it directly to aid in his own awakening.

"Of course."

"However, I don't possess Conqueror's Haki, so I can't demonstrate that one."

"Let's start with Armament Haki."

Koshiro grabbed a katana, gripping it firmly.

Under the watchful eyes of Uchiha Yi and the others, his entire arm and sword were covered in a dense black coating.

It looked incredibly solid—as if his flesh and the blade had transformed into steel.

Uchiha Yi reached out to touch it, and Koshiro allowed him to do so.

It felt like an extremely tough but flexible metal—a bizarre yet impressive sensation.

"Now for Observation Haki."

"You may attack me."

Closing his eyes, Koshiro stood still.

Uchiha Yi didn't hesitate—he swung his blade toward Koshiro.

Yet, every strike missed.

Even with his eyes shut, Koshiro evaded each attack effortlessly.

"Amazing!"

Nami, Nojiko, Zoro, and Kuina all watched in awe.

Only Uchiha Yi remained calm.

"What do you think?"

Koshiro turned to him, gauging his level of comprehension.

"I understand the basics."

"By the way, I have a talented swordsman with me—his name is Purple-Sword."

"Would you mind teaching him as well?"

"Of course, I'll pay extra."

Uchiha Yi spoke casually.

Though he was currently weak, he was still the ruler of an entire world.

For him, learning Haki wasn't difficult—he just needed a strong enough body, and he would naturally master it.

But he was curious to test the Purple-Rare Attribute on his AI-created swordsman.

"That's fine."

Koshiro didn't refuse.

After all, he was already teaching Haki, so adding swordsmanship training was no big deal.

Besides, swordsmanship wasn't something anyone could master—without innate talent, even trained swordsmen would only be second-rate at best.

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