But that was compared to before crossing over.
For this world, perhaps it's just catching up to normal levels.
And Dunn was very clear about this.
Fortunately, the prompt of rapid transformation hadn't disappeared, meaning his body was still continuously strengthening.
It was likely because of that Devil Fruit, as the fruit's description mentioned it would continuously enhance the body.
As for swordsmanship, he knew very well that he didn't possess any specific swordsmanship, but the basic actions like chopping, slashing, and thrusting, as well as the refinement and practice of strength, had also elevated his rating by one level.
And for the next period of time, he would be improving his strength in Shimotsuki Village.
Of course, he wouldn't bite off more than he could chew.
As for physique, being able to continuously improve was already sufficient.
Controlling the Devil Fruit and awakening it was something he naturally wouldn't hope for now, but his training wouldn't stop.
Therefore, the purpose of coming to Shimotsuki Village was to improve his Swordsmanship to the level of cutting steel, becoming a true Swordsman. As for Haki, he would at least comprehend two colors of Haki. Regarding Conqueror's Haki, he wasn't sure if he had the aptitude for it.
But the confidence brought by the digitized panel meant that even without Conqueror's Haki, he would definitely not be weaker than anyone on this Sea.
Being able to master two colors of Haki was already enough.
As the ship docked, Dunn stepped onto the gunwale, turned his head, and looked at the group of people on the deck behind him.
"The employment is over, everyone!"
After speaking, Dunn leaped from the ship and landed on the small pier of Shimotsuki Village.
There were some people on the pier, not many, and they didn't pay too much attention to the arrival of a merchant ship, each busy with their own affairs.
Dunn inquired about the location of the Dojo and headed straight for it.
On the merchant ship, looking at Dunn's disappearing back, the group of people exchanged glances.
"What are you looking at? We're not like that lord. Hurry up and get ready, purchase some supplies, and also see if I can transport some goods."
The Captain's shout made the crew members busy.
...
"Smack!"
The bamboo sword struck a head, producing a hollow echo.
Zoro, with a large bump on his head, covered the spot where the bamboo sword had hit him with both hands, but his face was full of defiance.
"This is the 1959th time, you lost!"
The girl around ten years old held the bamboo sword and said with a calm expression.
This kind of thing had happened almost 2000 times since Zoro entered the Dojo, and she was already used to it, or rather, numb to it.
"You wait, I will definitely defeat you."
Releasing the hand covering his head, Zoro picked up the bamboo sword he had just thrown down, staring intently at Kuina, looking quite passionate.
However, his bruised and swollen face, with a large bump on his head, looked quite comical.
So comical that laughter came from the entrance of the Dojo.
Then, the laughter drew Zoro's angry gaze.
Hearing the laughter, Zoro turned his head and looked at the entrance of the Dojo with annoyance, and then saw a boy of fourteen or fifteen standing by the door, leaning against the Dojo's gate and watching the two of them.
The boy wore loose white clothes, his black hair looked a bit long, his features were very soft and proper, and he didn't look sharp at all. Judging by his appearance alone, he should be an easy-going person.
However, the smile on his face now made Zoro feel that he was being mocked, naturally making him feel defiant.
"Who are you?"
Zoro sized up Dunn at the entrance and asked directly.
"I came to learn swordsmanship."
Hearing the question, Dunn stepped in, his eyes sweeping across the spacious courtyard of the Dojo, finally stopping on Kuina and Zoro.
"Learn swordsmanship? Wait a moment, I'll go tell my father!"
Kuina wasn't surprised, after all, quite a few people came to the Dojo to learn swordsmanship, but from the looks of it, he didn't seem to be a local.
After Kuina left, Zoro walked up to Dunn, looked up at him with a defiant expression.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Dunn looked down at Zoro in front of him, comparing this green-haired brat in front of him to the First Mate in his memory who had endured the combined attack of the Four Emperors on Onigashima and cut down the Great Calamity, King, and couldn't help but laugh out loud again.
If he didn't have a camera Telephone Bug, he would definitely take a picture of Zoro's current appearance.
This would definitely become Zoro's dark history.
"You're still laughing? I will defeat Kuina someday."
Zoro raised his hand to wipe the blood flowing from his nose and said with a look of defiance.
Dunn shook his head at the words. Defeating her was impossible, but since Kuina wasn't dead yet, saving her in passing wasn't impossible either.
As for whether it would change Zoro's fate, who cared.
"If you're going to join the Dojo to learn swordsmanship, then I'll be your senior brother."
Seeing Dunn deep in thought, Zoro's mind turned to the matter of senior and junior brothers, and he immediately said.
"Since we're both here to learn swordsmanship, naturally the one who is stronger is the boss."
Hearing this, Dunn directly shook his head.
"So that's how it is. Does that mean if I defeat Kuina, she'll have to call me senior brother?"
Zoro's eyes suddenly widened, staring at Dunn in disbelief.
"Impossible, you will never defeat me!"
Dunn hadn't even responded yet when Kuina's voice rang out.
Then, Koshiro Shimotsuki and Kuina walked out together, Kuina still looking annoyed.
"I challenge you!"
Zoro was furious at the words, raising his bamboo sword and pointing it at Kuina.
Kuina, who was pointed at by the bamboo sword, glanced at Dunn and her father before walking directly out of the Dojo. Zoro followed suit immediately.
It seemed that a swordsmanship match was about to begin again.
"Please excuse the display, my daughter and this disciple of mine just like to roughhouse."
Koshiro Shimotsuki didn't stop Kuina and Zoro's match. Instead, he smiled and said to Dunn. As he spoke, his eyes scanned Dunn, and when he saw Dunn's eyes, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes behind his glasses.
"It's alright, after all, they are learning swordsmanship. There always has to be a winner or one side has to concede for it to end. These two, I see, are not easily swayed."
Dunn said with a light chuckle.
"You see things clearly, sir."
Koshiro Shimotsuki nodded slightly at the words, then made an inviting gesture, which Dunn naturally didn't refuse.
After entering a room within the Dojo, Koshiro Shimotsuki knelt down and invited Dunn to sit. Dunn sat down casually with a relaxed expression, his eyes observing Koshiro Shimotsuki.
【Top Swordsman (Extremely Dangerous)】
Koshiro Shimotsuki's head was topped with a blood-red marker. Considering the markers on the heads of the pirates and others before, the Koshiro in front of him was the most dangerous person he had encountered so far.
"Sir, you are not from Shimotsuki Village?"
Koshiro was puzzled by Dunn's gaze, but he didn't lose his courtesy and asked.
"Yes, I came by merchant ship today. I heard in other places that there is a Dojo here that teaches swordsmanship, so I came over."
Dunn nodded slightly and answered with a calm expression.
"Then, why do you want to learn swordsmanship?" Koshiro asked again.
"Is it important?"
Dunn raised an eyebrow, asking in surprise.
"Sort of."
Koshiro nodded. His attitude, however, made Dunn ponder. He lowered his head slightly in thought, and after a moment, he slowly raised his head and gave his answer.