An unexpected encounter X An unknown attack

The Kakin Empire's squad.

Its six members spread out through the forest, advancing in one direction.

"Can we take these fruits back?"

One member glanced at the backpack on his back and could not help asking.

Another member's voice came through his earpiece. "Idiot, we haven't even figured out their exact composition yet, and you're already thinking about taking them back."

"Hey, don't you think they're useful? Eating them strengthens your body."

"Who knows how that strengthening works? What if there are serious side effects? That's why I told you not to eat things at random."

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"I only took one bite. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I'm going to trust my intuition."

He was an Enhancement Type. Although he had not devoted his enhancement entirely to his intuition, his Nen ability was related to it, so he trusted his intuition in the vast majority of situations.

Even if these body-strengthening fruits had some toxicity, the benefits would definitely outweigh the drawbacks.

"Enough, stop arguing. Quiet down. You can talk once we're out of the forest."

Hearing their captain's voice, the two shut their mouths and followed in silence.

They were already on their way back to Moon Bay Town.

Their exploration was more or less finished.

Just as they were about to step out of the forest.

The squad's scout suddenly shouted, "A creature is coming! It's incredibly fast! Watch out!"

The moment he finished speaking, every member rushed toward the captain.

"Ah!"

A moment too slow, he suddenly screamed.

"Leike!"

The captain stared wide-eyed in Leike's direction.

Leike, who had been providing them with warnings just moments ago, had now been pierced clean through.

A huge round hole had appeared through his chest and abdomen.

"It's a ranged attack! Watch out!"

Forcing down his emotions,