Everyone was brimming with energy as they set out to build a large three-story villa near the coast.
Thanks to their enhanced physical abilities, they could chop down trees with a single strike. Having built wooden villas in the Ural Mountains before, they had the experience and skill to construct the house quickly. In just one day, they completed a spacious three-story villa, spanning over 1,000 square meters.
However, this villa was more a nostalgic project than a necessity. They had no intention of staying on the island for an extended period. It was not a closed-off retreat for rigorous training but a place to rest when they grew tired from their daily practice. Every night, Clarice would teleport them back to the manor, so the simple wooden villa sufficed as a temporary base.
That evening, they celebrated with a grand bonfire feast on the beach. The scent of various grilled foods filled the air, mingling with the salty sea breeze. Leon and the others sat by the fire, drinking juice and beer, talking and laughing as they shared stories of their adventures around the world, hunting strange and undead creatures.
The younger members of the group listened in awe, completely captivated by the tales.
Especially when Gennady shared his experience from London, dealing with vampires and werewolves, everyone listened closely. Most werewolves are brutish, violent creatures, but their physical strength and terrifying recovery speed surpass that of vampires. Werewolves and vampires have a deep-rooted rivalry, though the vampires seem to be more intelligent. Gennady discovered that they may have some connections with the British government or military.
An elite team has been formed, whose combat skills are exceptionally well-coordinated. They've developed silver and ultraviolet bullets, which are highly effective against werewolves. However, werewolves have also managed to get their hands on similar weapons, making them just as deadly to vampires.
Gennady stayed in the shadows, observing, taking advantage of the chaos. During his time there, he learned that both vampires and werewolves have ancient ancestors, apparently very powerful figures.
He had planned to investigate further but was called back before he could delve deeper. Still, it's not an issue; Sergei has already obtained the vampire blood they needed. Gennady suspects that there will be significant changes in the dynamics between vampires and werewolves in the future and intends to look into it after the three months of training are complete. He remains highly interested in these two ancient beings.
After a long night, the next day arrived.
Following breakfast, training officially began. The group stood on the beach—girls in vests and shorts, boys shirtless—everyone wore serious expressions, even the youngest among them, though this drew some laughter.
"Now we begin. In the first stage, I'll teach you six combat techniques," Leon announced, wearing only shorts. "These six techniques will maximize your control over your body."
He continued, "The six techniques are Iron Body, Shave, Paper Art, Moonwalk, Tempest Kick, and Finger Pistol. Iron Body tightens the muscles and controls blood flow, making the body as hard as iron for defense. However, with your mastery of Armament Haki, Iron Body's real value is in learning to control your muscles and blood."
Whoosh!
Leon stood still as his perfectly toned muscles suddenly tightened. The group watched closely, their enhanced mental and physical abilities, a result of the Super Soldier Serum, helping them grasp the technique quickly. Like Steve Rogers, they could absorb and remember complex strategies with a single glance, and with years of training, their muscle conditioning had reached remarkable levels.
Learning Iron Body wasn't a difficult task for them.
Next came Shave.
"Shave involves kicking the ground dozens of times in an instant to generate a strong rebound force, allowing for high-speed movement."
Whoosh!
Leon's figure blurred as he vanished from his spot and reappeared a short distance away, repeating this process rapidly. He moved so fast that afterimages trailed behind him as he dashed across the beach.
Sergei, Gennady, and the others watched with their eyes gleaming. Learning the Shave technique could finally close the speed gap with that pest, Pietro. Pietro often used his high-speed movement to taunt and toy with them during battles, which irritated them to no end.
Pietro, meanwhile, shrugged and sighed. This technique was useless to him.
Leon continued, "Next, there's Paper Art, which involves relaxing your muscles and sensing the changes in the air around you. It allows you to move like paper, avoiding the enemy's attacks with fluid grace."
He demonstrated the next technique: "Moonwalk. It uses explosive kicking power to make you appear as if you're vanishing. You can move mid-air with subtle, controlled kicks."
Then came the Tempest Kick. "This technique lets you attack by creating a high-speed vacuum with your kick, generating powerful strikes."
He shifted to Finger Gun. "With this move, you tighten your finger muscles, or use Armament Haki, to make your fingers so strong they can penetrate a human body like a bullet."
After demonstrating each of the six techniques, Leon concluded, "These six moves will significantly enhance your combat effectiveness. But there's another secret behind them—the Life Return technique."
The group listened intently as Leon introduced this new ability, a powerful skill he had derived from studying the human body's structure with the Sky Blade. Life Return was an advanced technique in the One Piece world, but here, it had become something even greater.
"This skill allows you to control various body functions, including your organs and hair. For example, you can quickly swallow food, digest it, and restore energy and vitality in a short time. You can also accelerate hair growth and use it in combat."
He continued, "Beyond that, mastering Life Return can help you control your Haki and other abilities. The potential is huge."
However, they also had downside. Devouring food to restore stamina comes at the cost of some vitality. But with the computing power of Sky Blade No. 7, he could eliminate that drawback, using energy consumption instead.
The group was stunned by the extent of Leon's abilities, including Natasha, Sergei, and the others. They hadn't expected such a vast arsenal of skills at his disposal. Still, it presented a golden opportunity to strengthen their powers.
Without further delay, everyone eagerly began learning the Six Techniques and Life Return, while Leon provided guidance, helping them master these abilities step by step.