[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever":3,"chapter-one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-24":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","One Piece: Starting with Shanks' Severed Arm",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2215524,3907,"Chapter 24","one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Koshiro say this, a vein pulsed on Kuina’s forehead. \"How could you just say everything out loud?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koshiro said with a smile, \"Suddenly feeling shy in front of your idol? Yet you’re still holding onto his arm, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina looked down subconsciously, her cheeks instantly burning like fire, turning red all the way to her ears. She hurriedly released his arm and bowed, \"I am truly sorry! My apologies, Mr. Siano!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, it's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano waved his hand. He certainly wouldn't take it to heart, and he definitely wouldn't mistake this for any kind of romantic admiration between a man and a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina was only eleven this year, one year older than Zoro, and the same age as Nojiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young girl who had just entered puberty had a personality that changed by the day, making her hard to guess. It was quite common for her to suddenly become someone's fan and then just as suddenly lose interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Siano.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Kuina sat down, she couldn't help but ask, \"Are you just passing through? You aren't leaving tomorrow, are you? Why not stay for a few more days? This is a rare opportunity, and I’d like to ask for your guidance on swordsmanship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really was a case of \"speak of the devil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano gave a dry laugh, rubbed his empty stomach, and cast a pleading look at Koshiro, \"How about we start dinner first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner was held in a spacious side room on the west side of the dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long, low table stretched across the middle, and everyone sat along the tatami mats on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Isshin Dojo was not small, and there were about a dozen people sharing dinner together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Koshiro and Kuina, there were two assistant instructors from the dojo, the elderly woman who cooked, and several children who lived and ate there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro was among them; the kid hadn't finished his extra training tasks and had been dragged back halfway by Kuina, still looking unwilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dinner was simple: rice as the staple, a few types of stir-fried seasonal vegetables, accompanied by grilled eel and miso soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance, aroma, and taste were all ordinary, but Siano’s stomach was so empty it felt like his front was touching his back, so everything looked like a gourmet feast to him right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they started eating, Siano keenly noticed that a gaze was occasionally peeking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked up, Kuina would quickly withdraw her gaze, acting as if nothing had happened while holding her bowl and chewing her rice in small, ladylike bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano had initially thought about maintaining his image and eating with restraint, but later, being stared at by Kuina made him impatient, and he stopped caring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This troublesome kid, peeking once or twice is fine, why is it never-ending?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply stopped pretending, rolled up his sleeves, and started shoveling food in. In an instant, the pile of plates grew taller than his head, which actually helped block the young girl’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy, he eats so much...\" Zoro, who happened to be sitting opposite, watched in a daze, \"And his table manners are even worse than mine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Less talk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina immediately looked displeased and glared at him fiercely, \"It’s only natural for a powerful swordsman to have a big appetite. As for you, a guy who can't even beat a girl, how do you have the nerve to serve yourself a fifth bowl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro was furious. Why was this stuck-up girl being so hypocritical today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to retort, but couldn't find a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he thought about how he had just lost to her for the 1,950th time that afternoon, he felt even more frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only gloomily lower his head and stuff his face. When he got up to serve his sixth bowl, he quietly sized Siano up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Brother Junichi said this guy was strong, and Kuina also said this guy was strong. Where exactly was he strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro narrowed his eyes. How about... he find a chance to test him later?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, the night grew darker, and a light, drizzling rain began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Japanese-style courtyard, the primitive bamboo water fountain made a \"clack\" sound from time to time, startling the fish in the pond to scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano stood under the eaves, watching the rain in silence, when Junichi suddenly walked in, looking hurried. \"Boss, the medical clinic is all set up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is the situation?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kid named Sanji is fine. After taking the medicine, his complexion has improved a lot. After resting for the night, he should be back on his feet by tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junichi sighed, \"As for that Uncle Zeff, his wound is infected and festering, which is a bit troublesome to treat. Granny Ziran didn't have enough strength, so she just called Master Koshiro over. With the two of them working on it together, they should be able to resolve it properly tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano nodded, and just as he was about to say something, his shoulder was suddenly tapped from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, the green-haired kid was struggling to stand on his tiptoes, trying his best to look him in the eye, but due to the significant height difference, he ended up looking up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Mr. Siano!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's have a spar! How about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro grinned, raising the two bamboo swords in his hands and shaking them, \"The sword you're carrying on your back looks very impressive. I’d like to see if you, as a swordsman, are worthy of that sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano glanced back at his Masamune, his eyebrows raised slightly, but he didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zoro.\" Junichi frowned slightly, \"Boss Siano is very tired; he doesn't have time to play around with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Senior Brother, I trained all day too, and I'm tired too! Doesn't that make it fair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro kept his eyes fixed on Siano, \"Scared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano couldn't be bothered to take this kid seriously. He shook his head and was about to walk away, but after his gaze swept over the kid's bamboo sword, he suddenly changed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn't get out of it, he might as well get the troublesome matter over with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, let's have a spar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano reached out to take a bamboo sword, but was pushed away by Zoro, who glared at him, \"What are you doing! Did you think I was going to share one with you? I'm a two-sword style swordsman; I need both of these!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really had forgotten. Siano smiled, signaled for Junichi to help him get one, and then suddenly turned his head to look at the end of the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young lady of Mr. Koshiro's house, why don't you come along too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dim light, Kuina, hiding behind a pillar, widened her eyes, her hands nervously clutching the corner of her clothes. When did he discover she was hiding here peeking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backyard of the dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The open space here was covered by a thatched roof, so if the weather was bad, the dojo's outdoor activities would be moved here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Are you serious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro was so angry his hair was practically standing on end, pointing his bamboo sword at Siano opposite him, \"We agreed on a spar, so it should be one-on-one! How did it turn into the two of us fighting you alone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zoro!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina scolded, \"Mind your manners! Mr. Siano is a renowned swordsman in the East Blue. It’s already rare that he’s willing to give us a chance to spar. We should both do our best and go all out to be worthy of this honor. Why are you shouting here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of love potion did you drink? Why are you always speaking for an outsider!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro was even more annoyed, \"Fine! Then let's do this match. Anyway, I'm attacking on my own; consider it a solo fight. I won't cooperate with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who needs you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina scoffed, gripped her bamboo sword, and said solemnly to Siano, \"We are going to start our attack. Be careful, Mr. Siano!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, who had been shy and timid in front of her idol just a moment ago, now that she was in a serious state, had her spine straightened like green bamboo, and her entire temperament suddenly became sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano smiled and weighed the bamboo sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the eaves behind them, Junichi supported his forehead with one hand and sighed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was all too familiar; he could guess what would happen next with his eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1468,"2026-06-17T09:04:16.852Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","52e6609ce17b336e635281d582785207aa2358ae060e9ab48d5d682f8cc1d550","one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-25","one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-23",139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-starting-with-shanks-severed-arm-cover.jpg"]