The academy's training grounds buzzed with energy as Jin gathered his team — Bo Lang, Meiqi, Rei Han, Wang, Yooha, and Xie Luan. The latest announcement echoed in their minds: their next battle would test not only strength but trust.
Jin's eyes scanned each teammate, silently reminding himself that leadership meant more than commands — it meant understanding every hidden strength and doubt.
"Everyone," Jin started, voice steady, "our teamwork will decide this match. We don't just fight for ourselves — we fight for each other."
Yooha nodded quietly, her gaze sharp as always, while Bo smirked, ready to crack a joke but held back, sensing the moment's weight.
Training pushed their limits — wind swirling around Rei Han's swift strikes, Meiqi's healing energy mending wounds as quickly as they formed, and Wang's strategic mind guiding their formation.
In the midst of battle drills, Jin caught a flicker of something in Yooha's eyes — determination mixed with a secret fear. He vowed silently to protect that side of her, no matter what.
As the sun dipped low, the team gathered, bruised but unbroken.
"Tomorrow," Jin said, "we show them what unity looks like."
The quiet strength of unseen bonds was their true weapon.
To be continue....