Chapter 9
Unfortunately, before the commander could press the button, a strong hand clamped tightly around his wrist.
Feeling a sharp sting, he quickly opened his eyes to a startling sight: Leon, who had been surrounded by soldiers just moments ago, was now standing directly in front of him. The high spotlight behind Leon cast a shadow over his face, making it appear slightly blurred, but his golden eyes shone through with an intense, almost divine, gaze that made the commander feel insignificant.
For a moment, the commander was frozen in shock, his left wrist still held in Leon's grip. He quickly regained his composure and reached for his gun with his free hand. But before he could draw it, Leon's knee slammed into his abdomen, leaving him gasping for breath.
Bang!
The bullet was shot but didn't hit anything. And the impact of the Leon's knee sent the commander twitching to the ground. As he collapsed, the other Hydra soldiers snapped out of their brief disorientation. They turned to launch an attack, but Leon's eyes suddenly sharpened.
Boom!
In an instant, it was as if time itself had frozen. A powerful, domineering will surged from Leon, sweeping across the entire base like the resurrection of ancient gods. A red halo, visible to the naked eye, spread out in all directions.
The overwhelming force was almost tangible, crushing the spirits of everyone in the base. The soldiers' eyes dulled, losing their light as they collapsed unconscious to the ground. The walls and sentry towers of the base cracked under the pressure of Leon's aura.
This was why Leon, even knowing that the Hydra base had a self-destruction system, dared to break in alone. A year ago, he had mastered the Conqueror's Haki, a skill perfect for overwhelming large groups.