Chapter 6 — Two Years of Training
The years passed in a blur of sweat, motion, and magic. The hidden camp became a fortress of discipline, each day pushing the limits of human potential.
León trained relentlessly. His Haki had evolved to an advanced level. Observation Haki let him see a few seconds into the future, anticipating any movement. Armament Haki burned with inner destructive power, capable of crushing stone and bone. Conqueror's Haki radiated outward with such force it could split the sky itself.
Over the years, his techniques had grown, building on his first devastating attack:
* Divine Departure: The first of his signature moves, a single, overwhelming Haki-infused swing with Remolus Nemea, capable of gravely injuring and sending opponents flying.
* Galaxy Impact: A massive, Haki-infused swing that generates concussive shockwaves, shattering the ground and overwhelming multiple opponents at once.
* Sovereign Judgement: A focused, Armament + Conqueror Haki strike capable of piercing the toughest defenses, leaving a permanent mark of his dominance.
But Haki wasn't everything. León pushed his body to its limits, developing raw strength. Daily, he would walk to the nearest mountain and punch its face until his knuckles were bruised and bloodied, shaping his fists to be as hard as iron.
"I've been punching this mountain," he muttered once, sweat dripping down his face, "because I remember watching One Piece. Garp would punch giant warships to make his fists as strong as iron. I want my fists to feel the same."
Even without Haki, he could crush boulders and carve deep dents into the mountainside, the sound echoing like cannonfire across the valley. It was grueling, relentless, and necessary—his body had to match the overwhelming power of his Haki.
Arthur, meanwhile, honed his swordsmanship to near perfection. His signature moves were deadly in combination with his elemental magic:
* Eternal Flaming Slash: Sword strikes that leave arcs of fire, capable of cutting through multiple opponents or magical barriers.
* King's Judgement: A concentrated, magic-enhanced strike that shatters armor and overpowers defenses.
Le Fay trained tirelessly as well, mastering both healing and elemental magic. Her signature moves now rivaled any offensive or defensive technique:
* Celestial Tempest: A storm of lightning, wind, and energy, controllable with precision to devastate enemies or reshape the battlefield.
* Aetherial Restoration: A surge of radiant energy that heals allies while damaging foes in its radius.
Theron, the Spartan descendant, focused on endurance, reflexes, and defense. His signature technique was a testament to his disciplined training:
* King's Ultimate Defence: A perfect defensive maneuver combining instinct, skill, and timing, allowing him to block and counter attacks from even the strongest opponents.
Sparrings became spectacular exhibitions of skill, strategy, and raw power. León would occasionally unleash Divine Departure to test Theron, then follow with Galaxy Impact, leveling parts of the training ground. Arthur's Eternal Flaming Slash cut arcs of fire through the air, while Le Fay's Celestial Tempest combined lightning and wind to test Theron's defence, who countered flawlessly with King's Ultimate Defence. Occasionally, León finished a practice round with Sovereign Judgement, leaving even the strongest among them stunned by the destructive force.
By the end of two years, the group had changed. Each had grown formidable:
León: The standard of power, Haki master with devastating signature moves and fists hardened from punishing mountains, arrogant and untouchable.
Arthur: A swordsman with devastating elemental magic, deadly and precise.
Le Fay: A versatile mage, capable of both devastating elemental attacks and rapid healing.
Theron: A disciplined warrior, strong and skilled, yet still aware of the gulf between him and León.
Occasional sparrings were no longer just practice—they became tests of will, strategy, and raw strength, leaving scars, shattered terrain, and lessons that would last a lifetime.
Through it all, León remained the standard by which all others measured themselves—proud, arrogant, and untouchable.