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122 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Gluttony crashed to the ground, his eyes turning blood-red.

"Such deception!"

"It's just a Nen beast!"

The next moment—

Boom!

Gluttony's body swelled, inflating into an enormous, bulky figure. His height shot up, and he grew broader as well. His form was strikingly similar to Rufus from Street Fighter.

In this form, his aura spiked noticeably.

"A technique like Raiken's Triceratops Strike!" Kaizen thought.

There are many kind...

121 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Soon, Altan's investigative findings appeared on Kaizen's laptop. Along with Gluttony, a handful of others were identified, all clearly gang members—suited up, with ties, black sunglasses, and holstered guns at their waists.

Gluttony wasn't at the core of the group, but he held a position just below it.

"Figures he'd be with a gang. It's no shock he's part of the Wilhelm family," Kaizen muttered, closing the photo and focusing back on the surveillance footage.

"In terms of...

120 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Seeing Gluttony charging towards Raiken, Kaizen tensed, watching as Gluttony's jaws snapped open. A cold gleam flashed off his teeth—razor-sharp, shark-like teeth that looked nothing like a human's.

"Even if it's an aura beast, I'll tear it to pieces!" Gluttony sneered.

Just as Gluttony's oppressive aura threatened to crush him, Raiken shifted, his body flowing like water. In an instant, his arm whipped out, striking Gluttony with a powerful lash.

Smack! The ...

201 HxH: Tombbound Power

These thoughts flashed through Chrollo's mind for a split second, and he immediately steadied himself.

Swish!

A sharp blade appeared in his hand, and he was fully prepared for combat.

Chrollo mused, noting the poisoned weapon in his opponent's hand. "Trying to test me with that?"

While Chrollo assessed Ronnel, Ronnel was analyzing him right back.

In the original tale, unlike the others, each fight had a unique quality. As the head of the Phantom Troupe, ...

200 HxH: Tombbound Power

The man in the hat, eyes glinting with madness, prepared for the battle ahead. Perhaps spilling a bit of blood could calm the raging storm within him.

In an instant, he darted towards Ronnel, moving with blinding speed, aiming to strike him from behind.

Clang!

But the expected sensation of a blade piercing flesh didn't follow. Instead, the sharp blade had snapped, sending fragments spinning in the air before clattering to the ground. The man in the hat stared, dumbf...

199 HxH: Tombbound Power

Kurapika knew that Neon was his foundation, while the assassination group merely catered to the Ten Dons—a nice bonus but not essential. Even if he couldn't appear in person this time, he'd have another chance. But if something happened to Neon, there would be no future for him.

Kurapika understood the stakes and, though calm, couldn't shake a hint of unease. Staying out of touch with the Phantom Troupe these past couple of days might be for the best. Just as he thought that, his phon...

198 HxH: Tombbound Power

"Uvogin… is he really gone?"

"What's with you?"

Neon looked at the teary-eyed Chrollo, her curiosity piqued.

"Oh, nothing. Just thinking about your prediction—dead on, as usual! Haha!"

"Yes, yes, I told you it'd be accurate!"

Chrollo's words soothed Neon, who seemed content, drifting into her own thoughts. But he, meanwhile, was focused on other things.

"Captain Mojin from an Ancient Eastern Kingdom? Is that a person, or maybe a place? Sounds more like ...

119 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The next day, Kaizen came across some key information.

Recently, there's been tension at the Shen Dojo, with a gang known as the Wilhelm family causing trouble. They claim allegiance to the global underworld.

However, Altan couldn't find anything online linking them to gluttony specifically—just a few similar incidents. Dozens, sometimes hundreds of people have vanished without a trace, leaving only bloodstains behind, no bodies.

"If it's tied to the world's gangsters, we ...

118 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Kaizen opened the audio file sent by Altan on his laptop. It contained two parts: one was a message from Carlisle, and the other, a recording of Carlisle talking to himself.

"Did Carlisle just talk to Gluttony?" he murmured.

"Anyone Carlisle addresses like this must be a skilled Nen user—someone even stronger than Carlisle."

"On top of that, Carlisle has a mentor? Did he meet this teacher during the six months he went missing? Now, Carlisle seems to be placing his bets on ...

117 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Nina, why aren't you answering?" Kaizen asked, his brow creased.

Nina shook her head. "There's no need."

"Come on, just tell me what's going on."

At that moment, a thought crossed Kaizen's mind, and Altan's figure came to mind.

Nina answered the phone. When the call connected, Altan could track the phone's signal, using it to inject a custom program—one far beyond anything the world's programmers could produce.

"Nina, have you thought it over? Just let Kaizen ...

116 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Come on."

Kaizen smirked.

Yet, he could tell things weren't going smoothly.

It wouldn't be quick for Nina to grow stronger.

And the fact that Carlisle dared to show up, especially after spotting Kaizen near Heavens Arena, meant he must have something up his sleeve.

Back in his room, Kaizen closed his eyes in thought, summoning Altan's presence.

"Try to keep tabs on Carlisle's movements."

With a mobile phone now, Altan no longer needed to rely on netw...

197 HxH: Tombbound Power

As Killua whispered to Gon about the significance of this sector of Meteor City, Pakunoda's phone chimed again.

"Shalnark just messaged. At nine tonight, those gangsters are planning another auction."

"Oh? They must really have a death wish," Phinks muttered, cracking his knuckles with a smirk.

"But they don't even have any items to auction off. Are they planning…" He grinned, eyes gleaming dangerously. "Do they really think they can steal the goods back from us before the...

196 HxH: Tombbound Power

When Gon asked his question, several people around leaned in, curious to hear Ronnel's answer.

"Yeah," Ronnel admitted openly after a moment of thought. "One of our members was captured by Kurapika. He escaped but left his name behind, which is how I realized Kurapika had begun his operation."

Seeing the sadness on Gon's face after this, Ronnel smiled and asked, "What's the matter? Do you think I did something wrong? Planning to scold me?"

Killua's body tensed up at Ronnel's...

195 HxH: Tombbound Power

I hadn't expected that, by pure chance, the two little brats we'd captured would be such well-known figures in their own right.

"By the way, Ronnel, how did you know where these two kids were from?" Phinks asked, clearly curious. He'd overheard the silver-haired kid mention his family name—Zoldyck.

But that spiky-haired one, Gon, seemed different. He only knew his father's name and had entered the Hunter Exam just to find him.

Bound by Machi's threads, Gon looked over at R...

194 HxH: Tombbound Power

Killua sighed with relief as Ronnel stepped up to defend them.

After hearing Ronnel expose his own details, Killua's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

When it came to the Phantom Troupe, Silva had gathered the four brothers together a few years ago for a serious talk.

Back then, after completing a list of the Phantom Troupe members, Silva had complained, though he rarely did.

With a wary expression, he'd told them all, "Remember, avoid provoking the Phantom Troupe at all...

115 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"You hate me because you think I kidnapped Nina?"

"But now that Nina is part of my team, I'm not about to let you take her."

Kaizen's feelings for Nina ran deep. Her life reminded him too much of a certain tragic character in Fullmetal Alchemist. He didn't want Nina to suffer a similar fate.

Besides, Nina had already become a valuable member of Kaizen's team. The Nen ability she'd developed was no small asset.

After going upstairs and entering his room, Kaizen...

114 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

After breakfast, Kaizen went downstairs.

When he reached the fortieth floor, the elevator paused. A figure stepped in, briefly startled upon seeing Kaizen but refrained from greeting him.

Sadaso positioned himself on the other side, stealing glances at Kaizen. The two had arrived at Heavens Arena around the same time and had crossed paths occasionally. But now, their paths had diverged sharply.

Kaizen had already advanced to the 200th floor and earned two wins, while Sadaso ...

113 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

With the integration of the Internet into society, all sectors, even assassins, have found their spaces online. Different professions have established exclusive online hubs.

Assassins, for instance, use a specific site to receive assignments, accessible only to Hunters.

Then, there are intelligence networks for information brokers, appearing vast but concentrated in just a few forums where intel agents gather. Those in need of information post commissions there, much like how assa...

112 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Carlisle's unexpected visit left us with only two possibilities.

Either he's feeling remorseful, guilty, and wants to make it up to Nina—

Or he wants to continue using her.

But if it was remorse, why insist on taking Nina with him? If Carlisle truly wanted to make amends, he could have simply offered compensation directly.

So, if we discard the first possibility, we're left with the second: Carlisle wants to keep using Nina.

"But how should we handle Carlisle?"...

193 HxH: Tombbound Power

As these thoughts crossed Killua's mind, his expression darkened.

Just earlier in the car, hadn't he and Gon learned everything about Kurapika?

Fortunately, they didn't know much about Kurapika's recent actions or his mastery of Nen, so there was still a slim chance of escape.

Being held here with Gon as a hostage left Kurapika in an extremely vulnerable position. They needed to find a way out—fast.

Killua shivered suddenly, sensing an intense wave of killing intent....

192 HxH: Tombbound Power

Ronnel glanced over from the passenger seat...

"These two are definitely connected," Phinks remarked, a grin spreading across his face as he caught the subtle changes in Killua's expression and Gon's unmistakable look.

"Didn't think we'd get a surprise like this~"

Pakunoda, feigning familiarity, draped her arm around Killua, whose face showed a hint of maturity but retained its characteristic wariness.

"So, why don't you tell us about your connection to Kurapika and wh...

191 HxH: Tombbound Power

During this time, Ickshonpe had been engrossed in developing new games and characters, finally seeing some progress. Now, he was able to relax a little and catch up on the accumulated news in his circle. With only a few people he regularly spoke to, he replied quickly—saving the most amusing messages for last.

(T/N: What's presumably a mask, which bears a slight resemblance to a panda bear, is white in the face, has a red dot with a "Pe" inside on the forehead, and has green ears. He ...

190 HxH: Tombbound Power

After Ronnel finished assessing the room, he turned away, suppressing the urge to confront Silva again.

The only people present who truly interested him were the father and son from the Zoldyck family.

"Is everyone here?"

As the person in charge of the assassination mission and the direct representative of the Ten Dons, a short, bald, greasy middle-aged man with a thin mustache strode to the center of the room, casting a look around.

"Not quite. Only one representative...

111 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

It was a while before Nina noticed Shizuku standing quietly behind Kaizen.

"Who's this?"

Nina looked at Shizuku with curiosity.

"This is Shizuku," Kaizen introduced. "She'll be a future member of our team."

"Hello, Sister Shizuku! I'm Nina."

"Hi."

Shizuku reached out her hand, and Nina shook it.

Then Shizuku pulled a small notebook from her pocket, writing down Nina's name and sketching a quick picture beside it. She even added a small drawing of a wh...

110 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

After arriving in a small town nearby, they drove to a nearby city. It wasn't until boarding the airship that Kaizen and Zeno were separated. Zeno returned to Zoldyck Manor with a few candidates for the apprentice butler role, while Kaizen headed to Heavens Arena.

On the airship, Shizuku sat next to Kaizen, staring curiously out the window at the scenery below. Kaizen had identified her by now: she was indeed the Phantom Troupe member from the original plot. Her appearance was nearly id...

109 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

A young man in black with piercing eyes.

A girl with long red hair and a cute expression.

A man with a gloomy face, his body scarred and mutilated.

A bald, unremarkable figure.

A girl with long blonde hair.

In the next moment, all these figures appeared in a crystal ball.

"Crack!"

A faint sound echoed as a crack formed.

Kaizen felt his consciousness withdraw at an intense speed.

Moments later, he opened his eyes.

With a thought, a fi...

108 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Is this the tool the elders use to recruit fighters?"

Feitan held up the token, examining its intricate carvings, then glanced at Phinks.

Phinks nodded. "Yeah, that's what I was saying."

A shadow flickered in Feitan's eyes. "So, the elders are openly betraying the people of Meteor City now."

"The world's gangs, various kingdoms, and different factions all buy and sell people from Meteor City like livestock."

Phinks' expression hardened. "They don't even try to h...

189 HxH: Tombbound Power

"I really want to fight the guy who can take down Uvogin—see what he's made of."

Phinks clenched his fists as he and Ronnel watched Pakunoda and the others, seated at a round table on the rooftop of a nearby building.

"Ronnel, what kind of guy is that Kurapika?" he asked, keeping his voice low as they observed from a distance. The question seemed more like casual conversation, though both kept their focus on the situation.

"Very rational and calm. He's the type to make the...

188 HxH: Tombbound Power

"It's still here~" Hisoka pouted.

After Uvogin's death, he knew suspicions would be directed at him whenever he went out, especially on his outings. But he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. Luckily, he was prepared.

"Hisoka, you were also part of the 287th Hunter Exam. There must be some connection between you and the Chain User, Kurapika!" Shalnark's tone was completely flat, his face devoid of expression. "Or, could it be that your date was with the Chain User himself?" 2024-11-08 07:24:10 +0000 UTC View Post

107 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Phinks said, "Did you hear the elders are recruiting now?"

"They've distributed a ton of tokens all over Meteor City," he continued. "Now, everyone's fighting to get their hands on them."

Chrollo nodded thoughtfully. "I know. Let them scramble for it first."

At Shalnark's suggestion, the Phantom Troupe split into three groups, each handling a different task.

"The leader's expression just now… ?"

Machi stepped out of the ruins, glancing back with a knowing look....