Kill Instinct

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It was the weekend.

The first Quidditch matches of the season had already taken place, with the following results:

. Slytherin vs. Hufflepuff: Victory for Slytherin.

. Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw: Victory for Gryffindor.

Both winning houses celebrated their achievements, but the next day, in the Forbidden Forest, Draco, Astoria, Ginny, Daphne, Zacharias, and Luna were training by striking a tree trunk.

Afterward, they began sparring with each other; each showed improvement since the start of their training. Everyone was dressed in sportswear with protective gear on their hands and feet.

Sasuke: After all the time we've spent training, I want to see the results. You'll all fight me again.

Luna: We're ready.

The others agreed and prepared to attack Sasuke.

Zacharias was the first to approach, throwing a punch that Sasuke blocked.

Zacharias didn't stop and kept attacking, but every strike was blocked or dodged by Sasuke, who swiftly moved aside and pushed Zacharias away with a kick.

Draco then moved in, attacking with punches and kicks aimed at Sasuke's face, but just like with Zacharias, Sasuke dodged easily.

Zacharias rejoined Draco, and the two attacked together, but Sasuke dodged them both. While evading, Sasuke delivered a palm strike to Zacharias, causing him to fall onto Draco.

Astoria, Daphne, Luna, and Ginny also joined in, attacking from different directions.

Sasuke dodged effortlessly, and when they noticed, they intensified their attacks, striking simultaneously.

Sasuke smiled and, mere inches from being hit, jumped into the air. The four, too slow to react, ended up hitting each other.

Luna: That wasn't fair; you waited until the last second to dodge.

Astoria: You did that on purpose.

The four glared at Sasuke in frustration as they rubbed their faces.

Sasuke: In a fight, there are no rules, so stop complaining.

Zacharias: You're way too fast, and your reflexes are on a whole other level.

Draco: You haven't even shown your true speed yet, have you?

The others were alarmed by Draco's words. Ginny wondered just how fast Sasuke really was.

Sasuke: Rest for an hour. There's something I want to test with you, so prepare yourselves mentally because I'll be fighting seriously.

The six of them broke into a cold sweat at the thought of Sasuke fighting them seriously. They knew he had been holding back to teach them, but the idea of him going all out in just an hour made them uneasy.

One hour later

Sasuke: Some wizards or fighters can defeat their opponents without even touching them or casting a spell.

Draco: How?

Sasuke: I could explain, but the quickest way is for you to experience it yourselves. So, attack me.

The six looked at each other and decided to charge at him, running towards him. But suddenly, they felt a cold breeze that froze them in place.

Luna: What is this? I feel like I can't breathe. - she thought.

Zacharias: What's happening? Why can't I move? - he thought.

Ginny: What is this chilling sensation? It's worse than when Tom's diary controlled me... - she thought.

The three were unable to move, while Draco, Astoria, and Daphne could only move slowly, their minds screaming at their bodies to react.

Draco: This feeling... it's the same as when I faced our Slytherin companions last year. - he thought.

Sasuke had unleashed his killing intent, directing it at the six who were attacking him.

Draco, Daphne, and Astoria endured it.

Zacharias, Ginny, and Luna were on their knees, terrified.

Sasuke withdrew his killing intent, releasing the group, who were now breathing heavily.

Ginny: What was that?

They all looked to Sasuke for an explanation.

Sasuke: Killing intent.

Luna: Killing intent?

Sasuke: It's simply the release of pure intent to kill, designed to affect your opponent and everyone around them, paralyzing them with fear. When the killing intent is strong enough, it can even give the victim a vision of their own death.

Ginny: Are you going to teach us that? Isn't it dangerous?

Sasuke: No, you'll learn it through experience. What I'm doing is preparing you for these situations and teaching you how to respond. Even experienced wizards use this when they release their magical power, like Voldemort and Dumbledore.

They all calmed down upon hearing that Dumbledore had used it too. Sasuke made a mark on the ground, halfway between himself and them. They didn't understand why until he spoke again.

Sasuke: The next exercise is simple: you just have to walk.

Daphne: Walk?

Sasuke: Yes, and you'll repeat it until all of you succeed.

They nodded and began moving forward, but soon felt Sasuke's killing intent again. They quickly realized it wouldn't be easy; the closer they got to the mark, the worse the sensation became. Some even lost the strength to continue.

Sasuke: Enough.

His killing intent stopped.

Sasuke: Return to where you were before.

The exercise repeated several times until nightfall, and eventually, they managed to reach the mark, some having to crawl to make it.

Sasuke: Remember this: no matter how strong an opponent is, they will always have a weakness. In the end, whoever finds the gap in the other's armor wins the fight. Never be afraid. The moment you fear them, your opponent will seem more formidable than they really are! But once you conquer that fear, the weak point in your opponent will become obvious.

Sasuke left them to reflect on his words.

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Paris, France

Night had fallen, and many hooded figures moved through the dark alleys, disappearing through walls without leaving a trace. A figure dressed entirely in black walked through these alleys; after passing through a wall, they emerged in another city, brightly lit by the street lamps.

The figure in black moved quickly, leaving the main street and arriving at a bar, where they sat at an empty table. A waitress approached and asked:

Waitress: What would you like to order?

The dark figure simply showed her a paper with a symbol.

Waitress: Understood, wait here.

After 30 minutes, a well-dressed man in a gray robe with a distinctive scar over his right eye appeared.

Hooded Figure: Did you get the information?

Wizard: Yes, but as you know, it's not free.

The hooded figure handed him a sack full of Galleons. The wizard checked the sack and smiled.

Wizard: I don't know why you're looking for the giants, but here's where they're hiding.

He handed over a map.

Hooded Figure: That's my business.

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