Being a leader meant more than just wielding power or commanding respect. It meant being crafty and smart, always thinking ten steps ahead to ensure the safety of my teammates. But even as I embraced this responsibility, I couldn't forsake my ultimate goal, revenge. The fire that burned within me, the desire to right the wrongs of the past, was inextinguishable. It fueled my every action, my every decision, even as I trained my body and mind to become stronger.Waking up in the mornings had become easier over time. Gone were the days when I needed old man Jaken's early morning water splashes to jolt me awake. Now, I rose with the sun, my body attuned to the rhythm of the day. Sometimes, I even trained before dawn, pushing myself to the limits of my endurance. The discipline was grueling, but it was necessary. I had a mission, and I couldn't afford to falter.This particular morning, I headed to the waterfall for my usual training. The journey there was peaceful, the world still cloake