The day after they finished touring the market, the sound of training once again rang out across the courtyard.
Gon punched at a huge boulder, Killua practiced Electric Needle in the wooden-post formation, Kurapika controlled his Chain to suspend a boulder, and Leorio fired Impact Punches at targets in the distance.
After being tempered by the Breakthrough Soup, everyone's strength had risen by a level, and training was much easier than before.
Just then, footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate.
Morel walked in with three people.
"Stop training for a moment." Morel clapped his hands. "I found you some sparring partners."
Everyone stopped and looked over.
The man walking at the front was a burly giant with bulging muscles. He was bare-chested, with a long scar across his chest, and fists bigger than cooking pots.
"One-Star Hunter, Gang." Morel introduced him. "Enhancement Type. He can punch through three meters of steel plate."
Gang cupped his fists, his voice rumbling like thunder. "I heard you brats were pretty tough. Come on, let's spar."
The second man was tall and thin, wearing a blue windbreaker. Arcs of electricity constantly danced between his fingers.
"Two-Star Hunter, Isaac." Morel said. "Emission Type. He controls lightning and goes by the nickname 'Thunder Emperor.'"
Isaac raised his chin, his tone somewhat arrogant. "I want to see how your electricity compares to mine."
The third person was someone everyone knew—Buhara.
He scratched his head and gave an honest grin. "I'll join in the fun, too."
Morel clapped his hands. "The rules are simple. Stop once one side is injured seriously. Whoever is knocked out of the ring first or admits defeat loses. The ring can be drawn on the training ground with Nen."
He looked around at everyone. "Who wants to go first?"
Gon immediately raised