"Start!"
With the referee's signal, the match began.
In the blink of an eye, Kaizen's figure vanished from sight.
"Pfft!"
A strange, sharp sound echoed through the arena.
The young fighter's plan had been simple: hit Kaizen hard right from the start, give him a taste...
2024-10-30 11:17:36 +0000 UTC View Post"Master Silva."
Shinji approached Silva quietly.
"What is it?" Silva asked, his tone calm but commanding.
"Master Kaizen called just now. He said he's arrived at Heavens Arena."
"I see."
With a small bow, Shinji left the courtyard. Even after all these years, Shinji ...
2024-10-30 11:17:12 +0000 UTC View Post"This should be one of the most developed and vibrant places in the world."
Kaizen's eyes were drawn to a towering structure dominating the skyline— Heavens Arena.
The massive tower stood at 250 floors, far exceeding any other building around it. From the roof of the top floor, you ...
2024-10-30 11:16:51 +0000 UTC View PostOn the airship, Kaizen sat by the window, gazing at the distant white clouds. A green bird flew by, but a dark figure suddenly darted through the sky, colliding with the bird.
"Squeak?"
Before the bird could react, the shadow enveloped it, and it was gone. Kaizen turned away from the ...
2024-10-30 11:16:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Thank you, but there's no need. I know this mountain like the back of my hand."
"Alright then, just be careful."
"Yeah, I will."
The road down the mountain stretched long, and the bus rocked back and forth with each turn. Soon, the woman sitting beside Kaizen began to nod off, ...
2024-10-30 11:15:55 +0000 UTC View PostZebro removed his coat, revealing his well-defined muscles.
He struck a fighting pose in front of the old man and the young man.
"Bring it on!"
The expressions of both the old man and the young man grew serious as they charged at him.
In the next moment, they were sent fly...
2024-10-30 11:15:27 +0000 UTC View PostSoon, Kaizen left the butler's area and ventured into the outer jungle.
"Huff!"
Kaizen let out a long breath, feeling the weight of his recent encounters.
"Almost lost it there," he thought. "Nen is really something else. No matter who you're up against, you can't afford to take...
2024-10-30 11:14:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe strength of aura lies in the potential for abilities to evolve.
Potential is closely tied to intelligence.
Two fighters with the same level of aura—one intelligent, the other not—will almost always see the smarter fighter prevail. Even a weaker Nen user can leapfrog their oppo...
2024-10-30 11:14:30 +0000 UTC View PostIn midair, Kaizen had no room to dodge.
After being hit twice in rapid succession, the young man collapsed to the ground, unable to continue fighting. His body was battered, and the severity of his injuries was clear.
Kaizen motioned for help from outside the ring.
Immediately, ...
2024-10-30 11:14:03 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the advantage of a Beast-type Specialist's Nen: overwhelming numbers.
Kaizen and Killer Queen were both on the battlefield at once, forcing the opponent into a disadvantageous fight against two enemies at the same time.
According to a rough assessment of Nen, both Kaizen and t...
2024-10-30 11:13:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe Killer Queen had a peculiar ability—within its body existed a space where objects could be stored away.
Kaizen slipped the parchment into the invisible storage. It was now hidden, safe from prying eyes, accessible only to him. As the Killer Queen finished its task, its figure shimmere...
2024-10-30 11:13:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Kaizen, choose one of these three."
Silva's voice was calm but carried a weight of expectation.
Kaizen gave a small nod and surveyed the three candidates standing before him. One of them looked eerily similar to Nobunaga from the Phantom Troupe.
That made Kaizen's decision easy...
2024-10-30 11:12:45 +0000 UTC View PostA girl with long black hair, dressed in a sleek suit, held a sharp, slender blade.
Next to her stood a woman with flowing blonde hair and a soft, gentle demeanor.
A man with cold eyes, hidden beneath the brim of a hat, calmly raised his hand. The trigger clicked, and a gunshot echoed....
2024-10-30 11:12:22 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen reflected on Silva's words, his mind sharp and focused.
In the original story, Hisoka told Bushidora that he'd gone down the wrong path. Though Bushidora was clearly an Enhancer by nature, he had developed an ability that was more aligned with a Transmuter's style.
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"Me? I'd say… A-level."
Silva paused before responding.
"Kaizen, you haven't fully developed your aura yet, but your strength, fundamentals, and instincts are solid."
He leaned back slightly.
"And with how well you've integrated Nen into our Zoldyck assassination techniq...
2024-10-30 11:11:30 +0000 UTC View Post"Over the centuries, the Zoldyck family has upheld two essential rules."
"First: the ability to assess an opponent's strength is more important than our own power."
"Before taking on a mission, or engaging in battle, it's crucial to investigate the opponent's abilities, limitations, a...
2024-10-30 11:11:03 +0000 UTC View Post"Have you decided what you want to do with your hair?"
"Not yet."
"Alright, then I won't use my abilities on it either. Let's head over to the training ground nearby."
"Sounds good."
The two walked off, side by side.
Tsubone and Gotoh followed quietly behind them. 2024-10-30 11:10:38 +0000 UTC View Post
The butlers stood in neat rows, all dressed in uniform—white shirts under crisp black suits.
"Condense!"
At Kaizen's command, two small orbs of aura gathered in front of his eyes, sharpening his vision. Since he had arrived at the Zoldyck estate, the speed at which the crystal ball ...
2024-10-30 11:10:12 +0000 UTC View Post"I see. Let's head down."
A shadowy figure dropped in front of Kaizen.
It was a dangerous cat-like beast—not just a regular wild animal, but a magical creature.
Compared to Mike, however, this one was weaker.
Even so, without Kaizen using aura, it was still hard to defea...
2024-10-30 11:09:47 +0000 UTC View PostZebro handed over the key without hesitation.
"You've made a wise choice," a middle-aged man said, taking the key and heading toward the side entrance.
With a swift motion, he inserted the key and turned it.
Click.
The door creaked open, and over a dozen people rushed insi...
2024-10-30 11:09:16 +0000 UTC View PostAfter defeating the Chimera Ant, Killua had grown remarkably stronger. Though his power lay in speed rather than brute strength, he was anything but weak.
Being a Transmuter, not an Enhancer, meant Killua had different strengths. Still, among the entire Zoldyck household, only Maha, Zeno, S...
2024-10-30 11:08:50 +0000 UTC View PostZeno remained silent for a moment, then finally spoke.
"I'm not sure what your great-grandfather intended. He didn't give me any specifics. Let's just follow Illumi and the others' example. We'll wait and see what plans your great-grandfather sets in motion."
Silva gave a curt nod. 2024-10-30 11:08:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hearing this, Sanghir snapped back to reality, a flicker of gratitude softening his gaze toward Kaizen.
I've already lost. It's over. There's no point fighting anymore.
By the terms of their agreement, the Zoldycks would dispose of him like trash. His failure meant death.
No cha...
2024-10-30 11:07:59 +0000 UTC View PostSanghir couldn't accept it.
At first, he'd looked down on Kaizen, dismissing him as just another kid—not much of a challenge.
A nine-year-old boy? Please.
I'm a martial arts master.
But after their fight, Sanghir knew how wrong he'd been. Very, very wrong.
Kaizen w...
2024-10-30 11:07:35 +0000 UTC View PostBy evening, the people Zeno arranged had already arrived.
A middle-aged man stood before them—his posture rigid, shoulders broad, and eyes sharp. He had the presence of someone well-versed in martial arts. His attire hinted at a dojo background, though time had worn it thin.
Kaizen ...
2024-10-30 11:06:53 +0000 UTC View PostMaha Zoldyck gave a brief nod, his expression as unreadable as ever.
"Return in a year, and I'll teach you the next phase."
"Yes, great-grandfather," Kaizen replied respectfully.
Maha's piercing gaze lingered for a moment longer before he spoke again.
"I'll be in seclusion...
2024-10-30 11:06:27 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen's aura mastery was still in its infancy, but his foundation was solid.
He'd already grasped the Four Major Principles—Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu—along with the basics of Gyo. For a beginner, this was an impressive start. But he knew that mastering Nen wasn't just about the basics...
2024-10-30 11:06:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Actually, we've crossed paths before," Maha Zoldyck said calmly.
"During the Water Divination, I asked you to focus your aura in both palms. That was a rough application of Ten—but still a valid one."
He crossed his arms. "In a narrow sense, Gyo refers to focusing aura in the eyes,...
2024-10-30 11:05:38 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen understood exactly what Maha was about to do.
Aura Types was divided into several categories. Six, to be precise: Enhancer, Conjurer, Manipulator, Transmuter, Emitter, and Specialist. Each type excelled in specific areas, and the nature of one's aura determined which path would be mo...
2024-10-30 11:05:08 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen followed Maha into the yard.
"Show me what you've learned so far."
"Yes, great-grandfather."
Kaizen gave a respectful nod and closed his eyes, focusing his mind. After a moment, he opened them again.
"Ten."
Ten—the practice of wrapping aura around the bodyâ€...
2024-10-30 11:04:41 +0000 UTC View Post