Chapter 4 – The Training Begins
{The Next Day}
Kael and Yura arrived at Hunter High School.
The massive structure stood tall, iron gates open, its presence heavy and imposing. Kael glanced at Yura and spoke calmly:
"I visit here sometimes. I'll be the one teaching you. You can live here too."
Yura nodded.
They entered the building, their footsteps echoing through the halls. Moments later, the principal stepped out, extending his hand toward Kael.
"I've been awaiting you, Kael."
Kael shook his hand firmly.
"Here's the kid. Give him a place to live for now. I'm going to teach him basic Vital Force."
The principal nodded in agreement.
Kael turned to Yura.
"Listen, Yura. Vital Force is an invisible energy that flows through us—just like blood."
He tapped his chest lightly.
"It moves through pathways around our body."
Yura listened with pure focus, absorbing every word.
"It makes attacks faster and stronger."
Kael clenched his fist.
"Your first exercise—day and night—close your eyes and feel the energy around your fists."
He turned away.
"See you tomorrow."
Kael waved and walked off, leaving Yura standing alone in the vast academy.
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Kael entered a dimly lit room. Inside sat a groomed man with blond hair and glasses, his posture stiff.
Kael spoke first.
"The Hex Fruit was found?"
The man replied, his voice deep and grave:
"No. Twelve Hex Fruits have been stolen. And the thirteenth… we never knew where it was to begin with."
Kael nodded slowly.
"Even if Neraxis comes back to life through a vessel… I'll beat him."
The man's expression darkened.
"Draven. Do not underestimate the devil."
Kael turned and smiled.
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever."
He walked out.
And so, the training of Yura De Urs had begun.