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Compared to Abomination, Hulk is actually much more terrifying in terms of potential. His upper limit could be considered among the top tier in the universe. After all, the fact that he can grow stronger infinitely through rage is truly frightening. However, at present, Hulk isn't as intelligent as Abomination, which slows his progress in learning the three types of Haki, let alone swordsmanship. Just imagine a Hulk-sized body performing flying slashes with a sword—the image alone is terrifying. On the other hand, when it comes to physical combat, Hulk has made impressive progress.
Hulk fights relying entirely on his beast-like instincts—pure, brute-force punches with a focus on overwhelming strength. But if he encounters an opponent with equal strength and speed, but vastly superior technique, he becomes helpless, unable to do anything but take a beating. This was exactly what happened against instructors like Alexei and Yelena. Hulk was pummeled into fits of impotent rage, but there was nothing he could do. Watching this scene, even his haters almost laughed themselves silly.
And yet, Hulk possesses a terrifying natural instinct. While he doesn't understand much consciously—like a newborn—his muscle memory and instincts are incredible. He's what you'd call a passive fighting genius. Through instinct and muscle memory, he learns combat techniques during battle. Under constant pressure from Alexei, Yelena, Melina, and Abomination, Hulk not only steadily increases his strength and speed, but also gradually refines his combat skills. Initially, he was completely overpowered, unable to fight back. But over time, he began trading blows and holding his ground, showcasing his immense potential.
From an enraged, frustrated baby, Hulk transformed into a triumphant warrior. This grumpy big guy especially loves being praised. Yelena and Melina, in particular, are highly perceptive and know exactly how to handle Hulk. After each battle, they reward him with food, toys, and plenty of praise—even throwing in a few cute gestures that Hulk adores. Alexei, too, is open-hearted and genuine. Aside from his dislike for Abomination, Hulk genuinely enjoys the atmosphere. Even when forced out, he refuses to leave.
Endless delicious food, a cozy environment, exciting battles, praise, and adorable animals—this is paradise for Hulk. Of course, Leon, his genetic base, has not been altered. Hulk is different from Abomination. As long as he feels secure and accepted, he'll gladly support his friends. His genes are unique. At best, they can be optimized slightly, but not fundamentally changed.
Meanwhile, the Skyblade VII wishes it could break into a hundred pieces. Even if they had the computing power to enhance Hulk's genes, it would have to wait until other Skyblade models are developed.
Also worth noting is Skye. Her growth rate is astonishing. In just a few days, through intense training, optimized breathing techniques, nutrient supplements, and her innate shockwave powers, she pushed her physical capabilities to the human limit in under ten days. Then, Leon injected her with the Super Gene Serum.
Skye immediately entered a golden period of development. Within a month, her physical prowess became terrifying. While her Haki and martial skills weren't quite at the level of the female warriors of the Sword of Tiamat, they were more than sufficient. She also pushed herself relentlessly. Even during rest periods, she trained in simulated combat via Unreal Engine—offering a 99% realistic experience fully applicable to real-life battle. This method was adopted across the board.