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Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Breakthrough

Time was passing quickly for Evrenos. During the day, he was learning to hunt alongside his father, and at night, he worked on the Iron Shirt Technique. However, this training was no longer blind; he had made his exercises much more efficient by using the scientific knowledge from his past life.

He recalled what he had learned: Training different muscle groups in sequence for muscle development, balancing energy expenditure, and consuming protein-rich foods. Short rest periods and proper breathing techniques were also critical for muscle recovery.

As he applied these principles, he could clearly feel the difference. His body was recovering faster, and his strength in movements had increased. His progress had become visibly noticeable.

One night, as he completed his training and lay on the ground, a panel appeared before his eyes:

[Iron Shirt Technique]

Level: 100/100

Status: Breakthrough phase completed. Technique level is rising...

As Evrenos sat up and carefully examined the panel, a new message suddenly appeared:

Iron Shirt Technique – Level 2/200

Evrenos's heart started beating rapidly. He immediately felt the change in his body. He realized that the strength in his muscles had increased once again. Clenching his fists, he rose to his knees.

"I did it..." he murmured. "I broke through in the technique!"

He now felt that his muscles could hold more energy. His body was more resilient, and his breathing more controlled. Following this breakthrough, he intensified his training.

To measure his strength, Evrenos began testing himself by lifting stones he found in the quarry. He sorted the stones by their weight. At first, lifting 50-kilogram stones was a challenge, but soon, those weights started feeling light to him.

50 kilos... 75 kilos... 90 kilos...

"Let's see where my limit is," he said, attempting to lift a massive 100-kilogram stone. He crouched under the stone, deeply controlled his breathing, locked his muscles, and focused his strength to lift it. When the stone reached shoulder height, a smile appeared on Evrenos's face.

"100 kilos... I can lift this easily now."

The panel appeared again, confirming his progress:

[Iron Shirt Technique]

Level: 2/200

Progress Status: Basic Strengthening Phase

He carefully placed the stone back down and took a deep breath. "My strength increases day by day. I will continue to push my limits."

He showed similar progress in hunting as well. During the hunts with his father, his skills in tracking, analyzing animals' habits, and shooting arrows at the right time improved rapidly. One day, when Evrenos hit a rabbit his father had spotted with a perfect shot, the panel appeared again:

[Archery]

Level: 50/50

Status: Breakthrough complete. Technique level is rising...

Archery – Level 2/100

When his father Mehmet saw this success, he shook his head in amazement. "To reach this level in such a short time... Your hands work well with the bow and arrow, son," he said.

During their next hunt, it was Evrenos who accurately predicted where a deer would be by following its tracks. This time, the panel displayed progress in another area:

[Hunting]

Level: 50/50

Status: Breakthrough complete. Technique level is rising...

Hunting – Level 2/100

As Evrenos saw this progress, he realized his strength was increasing day by day. The advantage of training scientifically was directly reflected on his proficiency panel. On days when he consumed more protein, his muscle development and technique levels improved faster. This discovery gave him a significant advantage.

The intense training and development over the two months had also reflected in Evrenos's demeanor. His posture was straighter, his gaze sharper. There was confidence on his face, and his father couldn't help but notice it.

During dinner one evening, his father carefully observed him and finally spoke:

"Evrenos, you've greatly improved yourself recently. There's not much more I can teach you. I trust you."

Evrenos looked at his father in surprise.

"Tomorrow, you will go hunting alone," Mehmet said firmly. "If you can pass this test, you will prove that you are worthy of being a hunter."

Evrenos took a deep breath. Hunting alone was a big step for him. But he felt ready. Everything he had learned in the last two months had prepared him for this moment.

"Okay, father," he replied with determination in his eyes. "I will leave at dawn."

That night, Evrenos went to the clearing near the quarry once again. He lifted a 100-kilogram stone onto his shoulder and spoke quietly:

"There is no limit to my strength... I will advance with science and willpower. The more pain I can endure, the stronger I will become."

The breakthrough he achieved in the Iron Shirt Technique, combined with his progress in hunting and archery, caused Evrenos's strength to grow exponentially. Compared to two months ago, his body was completely transformed. His muscles had hardened, his breathing was resilient, and his reflexes had sharpened.

As the morning sun rose, Evrenos walked alone into the depths of the forest with his bow and knife in hand. For him, this was not just a test but a new beginning. He was now one step stronger. And only he knew the secret behind this strength.