Training hall.
Isshin dojo.
" Ashborn , why do you think most people prefer swords over different weapons? "
Koushiro asked as he gazed down at his new disciple
"Because they are ...flashy ? And. They are cool ....? "
Ash replied uncertain
"Hahaha - ....they are flashy and cool indeed "
Koushiro chuckled softly
" But that's not it all ! It is because A sword is versatile then any other weapon !"
" You can learn spearmanship which is easy to learn and provides better range then a sword but it's not versatile enough ! "
" Meanwhile a sword is short ranged - however with clear technique and good skills one can do almost every thing a spear can and can not !"
"Ooooo... So that's why people use swords more ! then using different weapons out there ..."
A look of understanding came on his face .
" Indeed ! And considering your goals....you will need to be a great swordsman to achieve your dream-"
Koushiro paused and then said .
" Do you know there are people in this world who can cleave mountain peaks in half with a single swing of their sword "
" Really ? " Ash asked pretending to be innocent .
"Indeed ! For example , you can take the strongest swordsman of this era *Dracula mihawk*! "
" Although he is newly claimed title does not sound convincing to few people . Alas ! The real swordsman out there know he is the real deal with his 1 of 12supreme Grade sword *YORU* and the skills to weild it ! "
Koushiro said that with awe and respect as a fellow sowrdsman.
" So , to achieve your dream you have to get atleast as strong as him ! Only then can your dream might get fulfilled."
Koushiro paused and looked into Ash's eyes and asked -
" Are you willing to put work and walk on the path of a swordsman !? "
Ash smiled and said in a confident tone.
" I am Master ! "
Koushiro smiled and continued teaching with satisfaction.
" I will provide you a wooden swords and training method - you will continue to practise these basic swordsmanship methods until you are fluent with them with correct posture ! "
He paused for a breath to let his words sink into his disciple and continued
" Ofcourse there will be punishment too if you mess up with your training and I saw you slacking "
He continued
" The dojo will provide you food , clothes , and shelter. "
" Now get up, I'll teach you basics and review your results everyday before dinner "
With that the teacher student duo began their training untill-
Ding.
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- system notification -
Mission: learn basic swordsmanship.
Time limit: 3 months .
Reward: information regarding water
breathing [ all forms].
Penalty: none .
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'Yess !! Finally something worth working for ! '
Ash mused in his thoughts.
With the mission from system and the daily teaching of his master the hellish training of Ash began.
Everyday ash would wake up in early morning before sunrise and run around the village for 10 Km. Then his everyday 100 push ups with 100 pull-ups and 100 squats with added weight for his Saitama training !
He would have his breakfast and start doing basic swordsmanship with a wooden swords till evening and then surprisingly there was a duel with 'zoro' with his 3 sword style !
As zoro was somehow impressed by Ash's hardwork and decided to make him his rival...??
Then at night before dinner koushiro would review the progress of training and further instruct them both.
3 months later .
' clank ' ..... 'clang' ...'clank'
'Clank' ...' Swoosh' ...'thwakk'
" Ahh.....dammmittt.!! .....haaaaa..."
" It's...my ... Loss ! "
~sigh~
Zoro sighed and picked up his 3 swords and picked from ground.
" Aeii.....I was ....just. .. lucky ! "
Ash said as he helped him pick up his swords.
" Besides - it's 37 loses and 42 wins for me, you can still catch up ! "
Ash said this with an smirk !
Seeing this zoro clicked his tongue and said .
" Yeah , yeah ! Wait for me you pretty bastard !
I'll definitely get your ass next time !"
Ash chuckled.
With their sparring come to an end they moved towards the dojo room used by koushiro for teaching and sparring.
" Master , I have come ! "
Zoro raised an eyebrow at his friends .....uhh
...strange behaviour but decided to ignore his sheningans as his master does .
"Mmhnm"
Koushiro noded
" Alright then , let's check your progress -"
They sparred for 30 minutes, then koushiro took a step back and said with a smile.
" You have mastered all the basics with great mastery ! It's time you move forward. "
Ding.
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System notification
Mission: learn basic swordsmanship.
Time limit: 3 months.
Remaining time: 2 days.
Progress : completed .
Reward: information regarding water
breathing [all 10 forms]
~ Reward received ~
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A rush of memories regarding water breathing settled into his mind.
Seeing this Ash smiled and said
" It's all your teachings master. "
Koushiro smiled and said
"Now you have two choices -
1. You can learn the traditional swordsmanship
of dojo by me.
2. Or you can create your own sword
techniques like zoro.- and I can help you
master and improve it by sparring ! "
Hearing this Ash pondered his options- 'though the kendo style of Isshin dojo was good . It was not enough for him to join the ranks of top powerhouse of seas! Even zoro invented his own swordsmanship. And I have water breathing too.....though , I still have to master it'
After thinking for a while ash said
" I will create my own path master ! Please help me to walk on it ."
Koushiro nodded with a smile as he expected this outcome before hand as he kept observing the personality of his disciple.
" Alright . If that's what you want, I will help you. However remember if you feel the need you can always come to me to learn the traditional swordsmanship of Isshin dojo! "
Ash gave a grateful nod and a kind smile.
" I will master , Thankyou ! "
Koushiro nodded as he said
" Good lad ! Go eat and have some rest . "
Ash stood up and bowed in respect before leaving
" Good night master "
At bed .
' alright , let's check the progress !'
'Status'
With an mental command a translucent screen appeared infront of him with shimmering runes of numbers and letters only he could see.
____________to be continued ____________