"It seems I need to prepare carefully and gather more information about the cards~," Shalnark mused, his gaze shifting to Phinks, who was enthusiastically slotting a card into the device, and Feitan, who stood patiently in line.
He turned to Ronnel. "Ronnel, are you coming to Greed Island with us?"
Machi and Franklin looked over as well.
"I won't," Ronnel replied with a shake of his head. "I already made plans with Ging. Besides, I can ask him about the situation in Greed Is...
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Kaizen felt the panic swelling in his chest as he watched the young man's fear grow more evident.
"Outsider! What do you mean by this?" the young man shouted, voice cracking.
"Why are you going to my house? What do you want?"
Kaizen ignored him completely, his gaze fixed on the middle-aged woman standing nearby.
The tension in the air thickened. Those gathered around hesitated, then instinctively stepped aside, making way for Kaizen.
"Lead the way," Kaizen said f...
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The middle-aged woman was the talkative type, a stark contrast to Kaizen's quiet demeanor. The small restaurant buzzed with lively conversations, evoking memories for Kaizen—fragments from a life he barely remembered.
In his past life, he'd had a neighbor like her. The type who could fill any silence with stories and chatter. Sometimes entertaining, but often exhausting. Still, for introverted souls or those wary of unfamiliar places, people like her brought a sense of comfort. You co...
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Shalnark's sharp eyes were drawn to Kaizen.
It wasn't Kaizen's glance that caught Shalnark's attention—it was the unmistakable presence of aura radiating from him.
"Aura?"
Shalnark studied Kaizen carefully, his expression a mixture of curiosity and intrigue.
"At his age, he already wields such control over Nen? Just like the boss—another genius," Shalnark thought, memories of his own past flooding back.
He recalled the turbulent days of his youth after Sarasa...
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Tomorrow, Kaizen would either compete in the next match or leave the Heavens Arena altogether, depending on the circumstances. If he had a match scheduled, he'd apply, but if not, his plan was to move on.
It wasn't a big deal. If a match came up after he'd left, he could simply abstain. Hisoka had done the same in the past. Kaizen had already secured three consecutive wins on the 200th floor. Skipping a match wouldn't hurt his standing.
Becoming a Floor Master didn't matter to him...
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After parting with Milluki, Ronnel returned to the Phantom Troupe's hideout, arriving just in time to see Phinks and Feitan bringing back Greed Island.
Franklin sat nearby, flipping through the auction catalog, verifying the information about the game.
"A game where people can actually die?"
The description in the catalog was brief but had already piqued everyone's interest.
"Die? Sounds fun," Feitan muttered, his sharp gaze darting toward the console.
T...
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"There's also Aromatic Companion," Ronnel explained. "She releases a fragrance tailored just for you, helping eliminate stress and restore your energy, as long as she stays by your side."
"Stays by my side? Eliminates stress? Restores energy?!" Milluki's eyes lit up. "If she can keep me full of energy 24/7, that's perfect!"
For the first time, hesitation appeared on Milluki's face. He seemed to waver.
"Oh, and I remember there's also Gold Dust Girl," Ronnel added, smirking. ...
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Miluki nodded, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"In the past, games were all virtual experiences on the internet, but Greed Island requires personal participation. This is the first time I've heard of such a concept."
At 18 years old, Miluki was born in 1982. By the time Greed Island was released in 1987, he was just five. Having been raised under Kikyo's strict training regimen, he remained oblivious to the game's existence during its debut.
Ev...
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Ronnel rarely enjoyed conversations over dinner tables laden with food and drink. While he admitted that business negotiations were often fruitful in such settings, he couldn't help but feel it wasted good food.
His grandmother's words echoed in his mind: "There are two unforgivable things in this world—making girls cry and wasting food." Ronnel couldn't disagree, which made him somewhat resistant to the culture of mixing business with dining.
Yet, Milluki was an e...
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"Kaizen brought back a new team member named Sally..."
Nina explained the situation to Shizuku, who pulled out her notebook and scribbled it down.
For Shizuku, the notebook was everything—her memory. However, she couldn't differentiate between reality and what Kaizen occasionally fabricated. A few days later, she might mistake his inventions for actual events, trusting the notebook as if it were gospel truth.
"Shall we go down to meet the Captain and the others?" Shizuku a...
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Even with the most notorious traits of the world's underworld collected to perfection, Kaizen didn't return to the hotel immediately.
Instead, he wandered the streets until the evening, taking in the bustling life around him.
Finally, as the sky darkened, he brought Sally to a charming restaurant for dinner.
After their meal, they returned to the hotel.
Kaizen booked a suite with two rooms—one for himself and the other for Sally.
"Get some rest. Tomorrow mornin...
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Aboard the airship, Kaizen reflected on the spoils of his latest adventure.
"First, I managed to acquire one of the Seven Treasures of the World: a Crystal Feather Bone."
He turned the shimmering relic over in his hands. For now, it sat idle.
"I still haven't decided what weapon I should craft with it," he mused aloud.
"Second, through meeting Melina, I've established a connection with the Kakin Empire. Having ties to the Empire will make it much easier to navigate sit...
2024-12-04 06:03:01 +0000 UTC
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Kaizen returned to his hotel room, slipping through the city unnoticed thanks to Altan's ability.
The blonde girl was still unconscious, lying quietly on the carpet, her breathing steady. Despite the force of the earlier attack, Kaizen confirmed there were no other injuries.
Meanwhile, chaos had spread across Yorknew City.
A bounty poster circulated widely:
"Reward for members of the Guogang Bandit Group."
"Three billion Jenny per mem...
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The atmosphere in the auction hall was electric.
Shouts of bids and the clinking of high-stakes deals filled the air, turning the space into a den of opulence, where the thrill of spending vast amounts of Jenny brought an intoxicating satisfaction to many.
Caught up in the fervent energy, some bidders couldn't help but let their emotions overtake reason, yelling out bids far beyond what they could afford.
Among the sea of flushed faces, only a select few remained calm. Batte...
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After witnessing Feitan and Phinks unexpectedly cross paths with Gon and Killua, chasing the duo away, Ronnel glanced at the peculiar auction catalog in his hands.
Dragon dung fossils, the scales of the rare big-horned bear, and the severed tusks of the notorious porcupine boar...
But the item that truly stood out was the Greedy Island game. It was rumored that the world's wealthiest man, Battera, was determined to acquire it, with the auction seemingly tailored to h...
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"Even if it doesn't affect my reputation this time, I don't want to be a bodyguard anymore. It's more dangerous than I imagined!"
Ross and Lisa spoke in unison, their voices tinged with exasperation.
They both turned to Kay Taylor, who stood nearby with his usual composed demeanor.
"Don't worry. It's just a matter of connections," Kay Taylor said with a gravelly chuckle. "I've already found your next opportunity."
"Thank you so much, Uncle Taylor!" the two exclaimed, v...
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The interrogation was far worse than anyone had anticipated. Instead of subsiding, the intensity escalated, filling the air with gut-wrenching screams that echoed through the halls.
Even Ross and Lisa, hiding nearby, could hear every agonized cry. The latter two silently thanked their lucky stars they hadn't revealed themselves; otherwise, they too would be enduring a fate worse than death.
Holding their breath, they activated Zetsu desperately, trying to suppress their prese...
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The scene descended into chaos.
Attendees scrambled to leave the venue, abandoning the auction midway. Whatever treasures were up for grabs, survival took precedence. No one wanted to stick around to find out just how much destruction the attackers could unleash.
Kaizen scanned the chaos, identifying several figures in the fray.
A young man with short black hair stood out, the source of the earlier air explosions. Nearby, a blonde girl with sharp eyes wielded a sniper rifle,...
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When Kaizen received Melina's email, he was a little surprised.
By now, Kaizen had basically confirmed her identity: the illegitimate daughter of the Kakin Empire's royal family. Altan had managed to dig up some relevant information.
It was connected to the Heil-Ly Family—a significant presence within the Kakin Empire. However, Melina wasn't the leader of the Heil-Ly Family, just one of its members. Her purpose here was to participate in the Auction.
"Most likely, it's on ...
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After speaking, Kaizen stood, placed the coffee spoon in front of the young man, and walked out of the café.
The young man glanced at the spoon lying on the table.
It was bent completely out of shape.
When the waiter had brought it earlier, it had been perfectly intact.
No ordinary person could have done this.
"Who is that guy?"
The young man looked toward the café door, but Kaizen's figure had already vanished.
"Sir," he said, returni...
2024-12-02 06:03:01 +0000 UTC
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"Coagulation."
Kaizen remembered that in the original plot, Gon and Killua had stumbled upon several valuable items at this very flea market, earning a tidy profit by using their mastery of Gyo to inspect them.
But Kaizen wasn't interested in replicating that.
Making money that way was too slow.
Selling just a few pieces of Altan's intel could bring in a much higher return.
Still, Kaizen wandered the flea market, partly to observe the unique...
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"Is this guy an idiot? Does he really think this bunch can stop us?"
Bonolenov stretched out a gloved hand, pointing dismissively at Leiert and the group in front of him.
The vicious-looking bodyguards didn't appear threatening at all to them—more like a farce.
"Who knows. It's not like we haven't dealt with self-righteous fools like this before," Feitan replied, his tone laced with disdain. Leiert's confident smirk and the way he acted as if everything was under his contr...
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Lisa was at a loss for words, and Ross's lips twitched slightly, betraying his unease.
"You've made your evaluation, but we haven't even gotten ours yet!"
"Then… Uncle Taylor, can you—no, would you please guide us?"
Lisa blinked her wide, pleading eyes, the desperation in her gaze unmistakable.
"They'll be coming upstairs any moment now, I… I don't want to die."
Seeing her on the verge of tears, Kay Taylor sighed and shook his head. For once, ...
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"No, last time, their bodies turned out to be decoys. They faked their deaths."
Kay, the puppet, explained it as best he could:
"Now, one of their companions has actually died in Yorknew City. They suspect it might be connected to someone in the assassination group, so..."
"That's why you came to me, asking to join the assassination team?" Leiert rubbed his temples in frustration.
Nearby, Paikasi, one of the bodyguards, wore an eager expression. He'd joined the assassi...
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"Hmm?"
Phinks' eyes narrowed as he prepared to lash out, but his aggression halted when he noticed Pakunoda pulling a pistol from her waist.
In an instant, she materialized six bullets, loaded them into the chamber, and aimed the gun at her comrades.
"Hey! Pakunoda, are you really under control this time?!"
The fiery anger in Phinks' tone dissipated, replaced by shock, disbelief, and a hint of worry for his teammate.
"No," Machi interjected, her voice steady and ...
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The name Morena left a deep impression on Kaizen.
In the original story, the Succession Contest arc and the Kakin Empire were at the center of events. The succession war among the princes stood out as the pivotal moment, with a total of fourteen princes vying for the throne.
According to the king of the Kakin Empire, only one prince could emerge victorious. Each prince formed alliances, cultivated their own factions, and competed fiercely. Those without sufficient power ...
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From the outside world's perspective, Dandins had vanished without a trace from Orion. No one in Orion seemed to notice his disappearance, making it extremely challenging to track him down.
In terms of strength, Dandins wasn't particularly formidable.
Even so, Milluki couldn't rely on his efforts alone to locate Dandins. He had to collaborate with numerous intelligence brokers, which came with its own set of costs.
"This isn't the right time to discuss this," someone comment...
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The losses suffered by the Mafia Community this time were staggering.
Conservative estimates put the financial damage in the trillions. Thousands of lives were lost, and most of their hired monsters were either killed or forced to flee. Only a handful of the creatures surrendered, while others, hidden in the shadows of Orion, began exacting revenge on the syndicate.
Among the casualties were two members of the Shadow Beasts. One died during the chaos, while another was gravely inj...
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The furious figure stumbled to the side, unable to maintain balance. Half an arm and shoulder were gone, leaving behind a gory, exposed wound. Blood streamed down, staining the ground beneath.
Yet, instead of weakening, the aura around him grew even stronger.
"Good!"
"Very good!"
Fury's eyes burned with rage, feeding on his escalating emotions. His anger seemed to be his power.
Kaizen couldn't help but recall a similar phenomenon he'd seen before. It reminded him of...
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If not for the concern that Illumi might be a Manipulator, Feitan would have fought at full power. Instead, he held back, wary of being controlled. Otherwise, the battle might have escalated to a whole new level.
However, comparing Feitan's strength to Illumi's isn't simple.
Hisoka's 100-point scoring system is based on his personal scale. During the election for the Chairman, he rated Illumi at 95, implying they were nearly equals. At that time, Illumi was disguised as Gittaracku...
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