After a few seconds, Kurapika struggled but succeeded in reopening the Aura Nodes in his arms, then his legs, torso, and finally his head...
When all the Aura Nodes are opened, the Aura in his body begins to boil again.
Although the technique looks extremely crude, it marked Kurapika's initial progression from Ten to Ren, amplifying his Aura output.
At this moment, Moses's voice sounded beside Kurapika's ear: "Close your Aura Nodes completely."
Hearing this, Kurapika was startled.
He had barely grasped Ten, but he was asked to directly go to Ren, and then, without giving himself a break, Moses wanted him to jump straight into learning Zetsu.
This hasty approach is different from the gradual approach that Moses mentioned before.
But Kurapika still did as he was told. Keeping his eyes shut, he focused on attempting to completely close his Aura Nodes.
However, his efforts failed. Instead, he inadvertently transitioned back from Ren to Ten.
"Do it again."
Moses instructed with steady and emotionless tone.
Kurapika adjusted his breathing slightly and made another attempt to reopen his Aura Nodes.
From the sidelines…
Shizuku seemed a little surprised when she saw this scene.
'Isn't it a bit too hasty to start such a high-intensity training right after the start of the course?'
But no matter what she thought, Shizuku would not interfere with Moses's teaching.
…
Time passes slowly-
Kurapika trained for ten minutes before he collapsed from exhaustion. He didn't even have the strength to lift his eyelids and fell into a deep sleep right where he lay.
Moses sat cross-legged beside him.
Half an hour later.
Moses woke Kurapika up and asked him to continue his training.
Although Kurapika was still very tired, he uttered no complaints. He faithfully followed Moses's instructions and continued his arduous training.
Moses watched Kurapika's performance and nodded in approval, but his thoughts wandered to the abilities Kurapika had developed in the original work.
If Kurapika's obsession wasn't so strong that he wanted to 'personally send the Phantom Troupe to hell', then with Moses's intervention, there would be no need to set up the life-draining Limitations and Vows like in the original work.
'Let's take it one step at a time.'
Moses thought silently in his heart.
Compared to the development of Nen Ability, the foundation is also very important.
…
In the dojo's training hall…
Kurapika trained the four Basic Nen Techniques he had just learned over and over again.
Collapse. Sleep. Wake. Repeat.
Like a tireless machine, Kurapika showed no signs of weariness, relentlessly doing the same thing again and again.
After truly coming into contact with Nen, Kurapika's desire for power burned brighter than ever.
'The obsession for revenge... can be both a blessing and a curse.'
Moses looked at Kurapika, who is drenched in sweat and said to himself, 'Under the influence of Nen, this level of obsession will probably make him do many things against his will. But for now, it can speed up his growth.'
Moses could almost envision the blood-soaked path Kurapika would tread under the influence of this obsession and Nen.
This decision was entirely out of character for Kurapika.
It was solely because of the unbearable weight he bore that he had no other choice.
While Moses allowed Kurapika to grow rapidly under the influence of his obsession, he had no intention of watching him spiral completely into darkness.
…
Heavens Arena.
Inside the arena, the cheers of the audience almost blew off the ceiling.
"Roly-Poly! Roly-Poly! Roly-Poly!"
Most of the spectators chanted Hisoka's title in Heavens Arena with fervent excitement.
The title obviously sounds quite funny, but under the overwhelming enthusiasm of the audience, it actually created an air of undeniable momentum.
On the arena.
Facing the countless gazes coming from all directions, Hisoka walked towards the distant passage with a calm expression.
On the stage behind him, lay a lifeless man.
This man was Hisoka's opponent in this match. Since he failed to arouse Hisoka's interest during the fight, the man met his end on the arena.
Hisoka walked into the passage amid deafening cheers, then his eyes suddenly looked several dozen meters ahead.
There, a figure was leaning casually against the wall of the corridor.
With the dim light, Hisoka could vaguely make out the figure's silhouette.
The figure was petite, with long pink hair tied up behind her head and secured with a hairband.
Because of the poor lighting, Hisoka couldn't see the person's face clearly.
However, as he walked closer, Hisoka caught sight of a pair of bright blue eyes, and instantly recognized her identity.
It was Machi Komacine, Phantom Troupe member #3.
"Machi, are you waiting here just for me♡?"
Hisoka said with genuine surprise, and there was an undisguised ambiguity in his words.
"Something like that."
Machi replied coolly, entirely unbothered by Hisoka's suggestive tone, or rather, she outright ignored it.
Hisoka chuckled and said, "In that case, care to have dinner with me◇?"
"Not interested."
Machi coldly rejected Hisoka's invitation, and then directly stated her intention: "The order has been changed. All members must gather in Vandy City before April 1st."
"Oh?"
A subtle shift flickered in Hisoka's gaze, but he pretended to be indifferent and asked with a nonchalant tone, "Does that mean the previous order for Yorknew City is void?"
"Yes."
Machi said expressionlessly, "But the boss said... if we're still alive by August 30th, the voided order will be reinstated."
"How ominous ♧." Hisoka remarked with a faint smile.
Machi glanced at Hisoka's smile and said, "The boss places great importance on this gathering. It is likely that we will act as a group from now on. If you fail to show up this time, the boss will come for you personally, and you will bear the consequences at your own risk."
"Is that so ♡~~"
Hisoka narrowed his eyes slightly.
Unfazed by Hisoka's reaction, Machi said coldly: "One more thing, stop ignoring the 'order change' messages sent to you. I don't want to come here in person to inform you like today."
"Order change messages?"
Hisoka propped his chin in thought and asked in confusion: "Have you ever sent me a text message like that♤?"
"Don't play dumb."
Machi frowned, but didn't want to waste any more words with Hisoka and walked towards the exit of the passage.
As she walked away, Hisoka called after her with a smile, "It could be that I missed you so much that I subconsciously ignored the text message you sent♡"
"If it happens again, I won't mind stitching your mouth shut for free."
Machi stopped in her tracks, turned back, and shot Hisoka a cold glare.
Hisoka shrugged and spread his hands, and suddenly asked: "Vandy City… why does it sound familiar?"
"…"
When Machi heard this, a hint of darkness flashed in the depths of Machi's eyes.
Vandy City was where Nobunaga, Shalnark, and Phinks had met their demise a few years ago.
Seeing Machi's sudden silence, Hisoka didn't press the issue further. Instead, he made a suggestion: "Aren't we heading the same way? Why don't we travel to Vandy City together?"
"It's true, we are heading in the same direction."
Machi looked up and said expressionlessly, "But I have no intention of being associated with someone nicknamed 'Roly-Poly'."
"…"