Chapter 12
During the meal, everyone chatted occasionally. They had no strict rules about eating, talking, or sleeping. After finishing, a few people took turns clearing the table and washing the dishes, while others moved to the living room sofa with their desserts, waiting for the rest to join.
Once everyone was there, Leon took out the remote control, paused the TV, and began discussing business. He first looked at Wanda, who nodded in response.
"In the past two months, we've gone to the city to replenish supplies. There were intense gang fights, and several gangs we'd robbed before have been eliminated. While this initially had nothing to do with us, they somehow noticed us, and then Hydra found us. I suspect Hydra is connected to these gangs and has been keeping an eye on us."
The reason is straightforward. Despite their efforts to stay hidden, their increasing need for supplies has attracted unwanted attention—something unavoidable. Fortunately, most of these groups are minor threats. Over two years, their strength has grown, so they can largely be ignored.
However, Hydra is different. Although Baron Strucker's faction is weaker than others in Hydra, their foundations are strong, and they have ties to various countries, oligarchs, and governments in Eastern Europe. They don't have to operate in the shadows, but once they're exposed, trouble follows.
Leon took a sip of coffee and placed the cup back on the table. "Don't worry about them for now. Our location is well-hidden, and they won't find us easily. What matters now is that you need more growth."
As he spoke, he looked at everyone, his gaze moving from Wanda to Sergei and the others. "You've each developed your own breathing technique, and most of you have reached the state of 'Total Concentration,' but that's not enough. You still need more time to grow. Armament Haki and Observation Haki are crucial for your journey to becoming stronger, so you can't afford to slack off."
Two years of practice and training with him had transformed this group of ordinary kids into something more. The breathing techniques they learned have great potential, but they have limits. The two haki are different. Over the past two years, Leon had gained the power of the three forms of Haki. In addition to Conqueror's Haki, he also taught Wanda and the others Armament and Observation Haki, which significantly accelerated their growth.
The breathing techniques improve physical fitness, while the haki, when fully developed, can unleash enough power to destroy a town with a single punch—like a walking nuclear bomb. But this kind of power can only be built through hard training and time.