A promise between companions · Ultimate training before departure

The Hunter Association's training grounds were the most closely guarded sanctuary in its entire headquarters. The concentration of Nen here was three times that of the outside world, and the Gravity Nen Barrier left behind by Chairman Netero made it the ideal place for elite Hunters to train. Lin Ye sat cross-legged in the center, his eyes closed as he regulated his breathing. Not a trace of Nen leaked from his body, yet the air throughout the training grounds trembled faintly. After the Chimera Ant battle, his strength had already reached the ceiling of human potential, but the Five Great Calamities of the Dark Continent and the threat of the Phantom Troupe kept him from letting his guard down for even a moment. He was undertaking his final, most intensive training before departure, honing every one of his abilities to perfection: Observation Haki: its range had expanded to cover the entire Mitene Union, and Future Sight now allowed him to foresee ten seconds ahead, precisely detecting the slightest fluctuations in Nen and the paths of approaching danger; Armament Haki Ryuo: it now covered his entire body without gaps, at all times, providing both internal and external protection capable of withstanding Rose-level toxins and physical attacks, with enough penetrating power to tear through the tough hides of the Dark Continent's strange beasts; Conqueror's Haki Will: it had evolved from intimidation and Imbuement into protection of the will, allowing him to shield his own mind and those of his companions against mental calamities such as Pap's illusions and Golden Fox's misfortune; His offensive and defensive techniques: his speed, strength, attacks, and evasive movements had all broken through their limits, leaving no weaknesses. Ging stood at the edge of the training grounds, quietly watching Lin Ye train, his eyes filled with wonder. In