Clearing the perimeter: the Squadron Leaders' desperate resistance

The Nen clashes in the dense forest to the left grew increasingly fierce, their shock waves even reaching Lin Ye and his two companions. Morel's smoke Nen formed a vast cage, trapping a flame-controlling Squadron Leader, but the opponent's flames burned so hot that they could incinerate the smoke in an instant, leaving the battle deadlocked. "It's Squadron Leader Shoot, and Meleoron." Lin Ye's senses instantly locked onto two auras. "Meleoron is using his invisibility to ambush Mr. Morel. Mr. Knov has already gone to help, but another Squadron Leader is heading our way." Before he finished speaking, a massive Chimera Ant Squadron Leader covered in black armor burst through the forest and lunged straight at Gon and Killua. This Squadron Leader was named Brobda, an Enhancement Type whose strength was ten times that of a Captain. His claws could easily tear through steel, making him one of the most savage fighters among the Chimera Ants. "Gon, Killua, take him together. Don't hold back," Lin Ye said gravely, remaining where he stood. His gaze stayed fixed on the Ant Nest, watching for a surprise attack from the Royal Guards. "This Squadron Leader's weak point is his abdomen. Avoid his claws and strike where he's vulnerable." "Got it!" Gon and Killua answered together, instantly spreading out to flank him. Brobda let out a savage roar and swept his claws straight at Gon, thick Nen coating them. Wind howled in their wake, and the claws gouged deep furrows into the ground. Instead of retreating, Gon advanced, gathering his Enhancement Type Nen throughout his body and meeting the attack head-on. He seized the claws with both hands, unleashed his Nen, and actually stopped the blow through sheer force. "What strength!" Gon grunted, his arms numb from the impact, but he refused to let