Phinks grinned, his expression twisting with anger.
At the same time, Feitan's murderous aura became palpable, sharp and oppressive.
"Make us pay? This is our territory. Don't get ahead of yourself, you bastard," Feitan sneered coldly, his voice dripping with venom. His final insult came in his native tongue, giving the words an even sharper edge.
It was clear he was livid.
Finding an intruder bold enough to spew threats while cornered in their base was a...
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"Ah, ah. Even though the needles allow for limited facial restructuring, the effect only lasts four or five hours at most. I didn't expect it to fail so quickly~."
Illumi's voice was calm, almost detached, as he rubbed at his face, which was beginning to deform.
The face he had been wearing—a replica of Hisoka's—started to ripple unnaturally. Within seconds, large bumps appeared, and his features began reverting to their original form. It wouldn't be long before the disguise f...
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"Otherwise, the Spider's head is just for show. Whichever side can save the leader with the least cost, that's where I stand~"
"If Pakunoda fails, the leader will die, and Paku will be lost. If Phinks fails, the leader will die, but the difference is only Pakunoda's life. Neither outcome endangers the survival of the troupe as a whole."
"That said, Paku's approach is safer and has a higher chance of success. Phinks' side? The odds are just too low~"
"So, my suggestion is to ...
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Chaos erupted at Experimental Base No. 2.
"Dandins is dead."
"Greed is dead."
"Orion will be in turmoil for a while."
"I've deleted all experimental and monitoring data from Base No. 2... My own records, along with those of many other operatives, are gone too."
"The Mafia Community will likely classify me as a missing person, presumed dead. They won't actively hunt for me."
"After all, only a handful of people have ever seen my face."
Kaizen walked do...
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The entire city of Orion was in chaos.
Caught unprepared, the sudden outbreak of monsters dealt a massive blow. Ordinary citizens stood no chance against the creatures. Even armed with guns, they were quickly overwhelmed.
"What? A riot at Experimental Base No. 2?"
"Where's Dantins? Get him here immediately!"
A middle-aged man's face darkened as he received the report.
"Send out the order—mobilize all guards and patrol units. Kill the experimental subjects on si...
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Kaizen, Raiken, and Killer Queen launched their attacks on Greed simultaneously.
Greed faced a combined onslaught from three individuals whose strength far surpassed his own. Survival was impossible.
A shadow of despair darkened his face as a swarm of insect eggs materialized, absorbing his aura. The ability Greed had intended to use was immediately nullified.
Killer Queen's attack landed first. Part of Greed's body disintegrated in an explosive blast—a critical blow.
<...
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Greed hesitated for a moment before following the arrow's direction forward.
A nagging feeling of unease crept into his mind, but after considering it carefully, he reassured himself.
"I watched Dandins' experiment. There's nothing wrong with the process. He wouldn't deceive me."
"And Kaizen? He's even less of a threat. What could a mere E-rank Nen user possibly do?"
But as Greed took a few more steps, a figure appeared by the iron gate.
With a resounding cla...
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Even though he wasn't under direct attack, Ronnel felt uneasy.
"The champion of the Battle Olympia... Is this the extent of his strength?! His Nen is terrifying, and his physical power is equally impressive. Even the other members of the Phantom Troupe, including that short one in the skull cape, don't stand a chance against Ronnel!"
Killua's evaluation was immediate and sharp.
Feitan, the short Troupe member in question, was bearing the brunt of Ronnel's overwhelming aura. ...
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"And don't forget," Franklin's voice was firm, "there was a powerful, mysterious figure nearby at that time. If he saw Kurapika trying to brainwash us, why would he kill Nobunaga instead?"
"Exactly." Shalnark crossed his arms, his usual calm demeanor tinged with skepticism. "Let's take a step back..."
Ronnel leaned forward, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "If we'd been brainwashed before you arrived, wouldn't we have already attacked the three of you at Hotel?"
His sharp gaz...
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"Although I don't know who else is targeting you Spiders, the only member I killed was the big guy numbered 11."
After a brief silence, Kurapika gave his response.
Pakunoda nodded slightly, then turned to leave the airship. As she stepped forward, she continued speaking:
"The person who died at the Hotel Beitacle was Nobunaga, Uvogin's partner. He was a swordsman. You should already have his information. His death was instantaneous—his neck was severed by an extremely powe...
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Illumi paused, the poker cards in his hand stilling as his sharp gaze briefly flickered with intensity, only to vanish a moment later.
"Hmm~ Good thing I got Hisoka to help. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known that Killua was captured by the Phantom Troupe."
He gave an unreadable smile. "It's fine. I'll take care of this. If anyone dares to hurt Killua, I won't spare them."
Though his face was expressionless, like still water, his thoughts churned violently beneath the surface....
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The ground was drenched in blood, painting a grisly scene of carnage.
Dandins' massive, monstrous form was beginning to shrink, his strength waning with each passing moment. Under the relentless attacks of Kaizen's cursed blade and the relentless pressure from the Killer Queen, his once-dominating presence had been reduced to a shadow of itself.
This opening gave Raiken the opportunity he had been waiting for.
"Strike!"
Raiken's fist landed squarely on Dandins' core, c...
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Dandins never imagined things would escalate this way.
It was one thing for Kaizen to hide his strength.
But now, even after revealing what he was capable of, Kaizen still held the upper hand.
"This doesn't make sense!" Dandins thought, disbelief written across his face.
How could a ten-year-old be stronger than him? It defied all logic.
Yet Kaizen offered no answers.
Instead, he pressed the attack.
"Rotten Knife!"
Kaizen raised...
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Dandins stared at Kaizen, his expression dark and brooding.
Kaizen's actions had thoroughly defied Dandins' expectations.
What is he doing?
Instead of running away, Kaizen had shut the door behind them.
Locked himself in here with me?
Could it be that this kid actually wants to fight me?
The thought was absurd, yet it was the only explanation Dandins could muster. But as soon as the possibility entered his mind, he almost laughed ...
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The fire was finally extinguished.
Kaizen had nearly finished absorbing the traits of the Shadow Beast's Manor.
When the remaining Shadow Beasts returned to the manor and saw Greed and Kaizen, their faces turned sour.
"Return to base," one of the Shadow Beasts ordered curtly.
"Yes," Greed replied.
Greed led Kaizen out of the manor, but instead of heading back to the Greed Manor, they made their way toward Lab No. 2.
In the car, Greed made a call.
"Dan...
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"Negating the rules means denying the entire troupe, and I am on the side of the troupe."
"Ha! I knew someone would get it," Phinks said with a satisfied smirk after Ronnel's declaration.
Pakunoda and Machi exchanged silent glances, their faces unreadable, though a newfound determination glimmered in their eyes.
Meanwhile, Gon, bound tightly by threads, squirmed in discomfort. For a moment, the tension on the threads nearly strangled him.
"So, does that mean you agree ...
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Phinks muttered under his breath before suddenly raising his voice.
"Well, the leader did say so."
Shalnark nodded knowingly. "Yeah, with all these clues piling up, I can't believe there's no connection between that Leiert family and the mysterious figure!"
Phinks cracked his knuckles, his tone growing colder and more menacing.
"Once this chain-user business is over and I've got the chance, I'm heading straight to the Leiert family to get some answers."
"Count me...
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Pakunoda was ruled out first—after all, her fate was sealed by Kurapika. There was no need for Ronnel to intervene further.
The same went for Kortopi. In just over six months, he and Shalnark would be killed by Hisoka in a bathroom.
This left Machi and Nobunaga.
At the time, Chrollo had been standing near Machi, restrained by Kurapika's Judgment Chain, making it difficult to move freely.
Moreover, Nobunaga, a firm adherent of the warrior's code, possessed unparallele...
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The enemy Nobunaga faced was unlike any he had encountered before.
This suggested one of two things: either the Chain User had accomplices, or someone else entirely had entered the conflict between the Phantom Troupe and the Chain User.
But…
Pakunoda glanced briefly at Killua and Gon, who were sitting quietly, their expressions unreadable.
From their memories, she had only gleaned the words "darkness" and "seven o'clock action."
Nothing else of importance.
<...
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The next day, Kaizen arrived near the massive conference building.
Security was tight, with guards stationed at every corner.
From a distance, Kaizen calculated that absorbing the building's aura characteristics would take about ten days. Even at such a range, it was manageable.
In the meantime, Kaizen had given Altan a specific order: create chaos in Lab 2.
This disruption would delay the experiments of Dantins and Greed, giving Kaizen more time to ex...
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"Dandins, what do you think of him?" Greed asked, his tone carrying a mix of anticipation and apprehension.
"He's... not bad," Dandins replied casually, his expression unreadable. "So, are you ready to proceed with the plan?"
"Yes." Greed's voice firmed as he continued, "At first, I only admired Kaizen. In him, I saw the shadow of my younger self. But now... now is my chance."
"The number of Shadow Beasts has increased," he muttered, almost to himself. "I've dreamed of becom...
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Everyone exited the armory.
With Kinlf's defeat, the armory incident had come to an end.
Kaizen instructed Altan to halt the cyber attack on the armory, bringing closure to the mission.
This also increased Kaizen's progress as an Observer by five percent.
"By this rate...
"There are still three restricted areas left. If I visit and analyze each one, I can absorb up to 50% of the characteristics of the underworld elite."
"I'll be halfway ther...
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Kaizen had never encountered the Shadow Beast members before. His only knowledge came from the sparse details in the original records.
First, the Shadow Beast was an elite unit under the direct command of the Ten Dons, the leaders of the world's underground mafia. Their reputation as the strongest Nen users among gangsters was widely acknowledged, though Kaizen couldn't dismiss the possibility of hidden talents stronger than even these infamous enforcers.
Second, the...
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The dimly lit room was filled with chaos and tension. Nobunaga's lifeless body lay sprawled on the ground, his eyes wide open, frozen in a mixture of shock and defiance.
Machi, usually stoic and cold, felt her composure shatter. Seeing her comrade—a trusted ally and friend—brutally killed beside her was too much to bear.
Her fists clenched tightly as she tried to suppress the grief and rage bubbling inside her. Nearby, Gon, tied up and powerless, winced in pain, his face flush...
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Pakunoda's sharp gaze deepened as she probed the fragmented memories surfacing in their minds.
Suddenly—
"Hmm?!"
Pakunoda's eyes widened abruptly as the lights in the lobby of hotel flickered and went out.
The stormy weather outside intensified the darkness, plunging the room into an oppressive shadow.
"A show is about to begin," Ronnel said with a smirk from behind one of the pillars. His body shifted momentarily before settling back into place.
"Oh no!"...
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As an ordinary person unaware of Nen's existence, Sapai struggled to grasp the Phantom Troupe's immense power.
He seemed like an otaku, obsessed with crafting fake antiques and perfecting his technical skills. Because of this, he had no knowledge of the Hunter Exam or the Hunter License—learning about them only through Gon and his friends.
When Sapai witnessed Gon trading a small Hunter License for 100 million Jenny, he was stunned.
Even so, as a loya...
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The couple in the car trembled uncontrollably as they stared at the grotesque scene near the door.
The darkened face of the lifeless body, coupled with the unnervingly vacant white eyes, filled them with terror.
"Murderers!"
A shrill scream pierced through the streets of Yorknew City, setting off a ripple of chaos. Yet the three killers remained utterly indifferent, their demeanor unshaken.
"Honestly, I told you not to move, and I even reminded you twi...
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This was completely unexpected.
No one had anticipated that the enemy would dare to counterattack so fiercely. For a brief moment, there was complete disarray. When the assailant charged forward, it was already too late.
He appeared before one of the gang leaders.
"Human Bomb!"
The ability activated.
A second later—
BOOM!
A massive explosion erupted, the ground caving under the impact.
Kaizen and the others scattered in all di...
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Kaizen welcomed two weeks of free time.
In that time, he had made significant progress. Apart from the four restricted zones, he had explored nearly every other area and absorbed their unique traits. The crystal ball's total progress had now reached 30%.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him with a swift motion.
"Kaizen, assemble."
Without hesitation, Kaizen followed the young man. Along the way, he noticed that others had also gathered. Some were familiar facesâ...
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Kaizen didn't rely on the strength of a rusted blade—he made up for its imperfections with precision and skill.
A slash at his opponent's waist left a deep wound, blood pouring out freely.
The man staggered but didn't falter. His face twisted in pain and anger, yet the ferocity in his eyes only grew.
"Even if I die, I'll take you with me!" he roared. "Don't get cocky, kid!"
Kaizen remained calm. He raised the dull knife, its edge catching the light. With one swift mo...
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