"My, my! This is quite a discovery! It seems you've surpassed your own limits while I wasn't looking!"
Hisoka stared at the trench in the ground, a terrifying expression surfacing on his face. As a combat fanatic, he knew exactly what that punch signified. Putting aside the almost unavoidable speed, the sheer focused, non-diffused destructive power proved that Allen's control over his Aura had reached the pinnacle.
Most Nen users typically pursue maximum destruction, allowing the explosive force of an attack to scatter and destroy everything in its vicinity. But only a true master can control the flow of Aura, concentrating it into a single point to create the greatest lethality with the smallest amount.
Clearly, that punch had reached such a height.
"Thank you for the compliment. I hope that punch encourages you to drop any unrealistic ideas, otherwise, I guarantee the next one will hit your head or your heart," Allen warned meaningfully.
To deal with a freak, you must use freakish methods, much like how only magic can defeat magic. Although he knew the man before him didn't fear death, Hisoka wouldn't throw his life away lightly, or he wouldn't be able to enjoy his "fruits" and "toys" anymore.
Hisoka smiled and nodded. "Understood! From now on, you're the Boss, so you call the shots."
"It would be for the best if you could keep your word. Inviting you was a significant risk on my part, you know."
Evidently, Allen remained highly vigilant and cautious regarding the upcoming Chimera Ant extermination campaign, constantly seeking ways to bolster his team's numbers. After all, one of the ants' most terrifying features was their reproductive rate and their innate physical prowess and combat instincts. If they learned Nen and developed it, their strength would be formidable.
The essence of Nen is life energy, and the life energy of a Chimera Ant far exceeds that of a human, evident from the terrifying aura of the Royal Guards and the Ant King. Thus, as soon as most ants learn Nen, they can instantly surpass ordinary human Nen users, at least in terms of aura volume. Furthermore, the ants have a strict hierarchy and rarely act alone, often appearing in groups of dozens or even hundreds.
Allen needed helpers to draw the enemy's attention at critical moments, allowing him to complete his seizure of rare and precious Nen abilities. In his vision, his extermination team should ideally expand to six or seven members.
"Don't worry, I'll behave during this time. After all, you've provided such a fun playground; I wouldn't want to be kicked out over a small mistake," Hisoka said, raising his hands like a well-behaved child.
Seeing the pervert being so cooperative, Allen's face finally showed a look of satisfaction.
Just as he was about to speak, a golden light descended from the sky. Out stepped two boys and a young girl. The two boys were obviously Gon and Killua. As for the blonde girl with the single ponytail, she was undoubtedly Chairman Netero's lead disciple, the famous "Muscle Barbie"—Bisky.
"Huh? Allen, why are you with Hisoka?" the straightforward Gon asked instinctively.
"Idiot! You should be asking why he's even in this game!" Killua reminded him, rolling his eyes.
Judging by the level of Ten surrounding the two boys, their aura volume had increased significantly since Heavens Arena. One has to admit, talent is an incredible force. Given the same instructions and content, some will never learn, while others can cover a thousand miles in a day, leaving everyone else behind. In terms of aura growth rate, almost no one in the world of Hunter x Hunter could surpass these two young protagonists. From their initial one or two thousand to over twenty thousand in the Chimera Ant arc, it had only taken them a little over a year. It was like they were on a rocket.
"Long time no see! It looks like you've been doing well, and it seems you've found a teacher even better than me."
Allen greeted them while observing Bisky out of the corner of his eye. This "Ageless Loli" and "Muscle Barbie" was indeed a direct disciple of Chairman Netero; she showed not a single opening. Most importantly, as a Transmuter, she had trained her aura to a level more terrifying than many Enhancers, yet she kept all of it hidden within her small frame, with not a drop leaking out.
Sometimes, Allen felt that Bisky's true ability wasn't actually Magical Esthetician: Cookie-chan, but rather her ability to completely control her own cellular and muscle density. Don't think for a second that this is easy! On the contrary, Allen hadn't found a second person in the world who could do it. He even suspected this transformation involved some unknown Vow and Limitation. Perhaps she deliberately maintained a weak appearance, only to have her strength and aura explode several-fold upon returning to her true form, ensuring she could unleash horrific destruction in battle.
Gon scratched the back of his head and laughed. "Hehe! Bisky is indeed a great teacher. She taught us many advanced applications of Nen. Oh, right, why are you and Bodoro in the game? Are you interested in clearing it too?"
"Clearing it? No, I'm not interested in that. I'm just looking for a magical medicine that can make a person grow taller. Tell me, do you have card #067: Doyen's Growth Pills B-30? If you do, I can trade other cards for it," Allen proposed.
"Doyen's Growth Pills B-30? Sorry, I don't think we have that one," Killua said with a look of regret.
Allen shrugged. "Alright, no matter. I'm not in a huge rush anyway. So, what brings you to see Hisoka?"
At the mention of this, the silent Bisky suddenly put on a pitiful, helpless act. "We are looking for strong partners. We plan to win the high-difficulty card Plot of Beach from the Game Master. Could we ask you and your companions to help?"
"Sure, I'll do it. I'd actually like to see the caliber of the game's creators myself," Allen agreed without a second thought.
Although he felt an urge to follow Killua's lead and tease this "old lady" for acting young, he held back. Killua had taken many beatings for his big mouth, and Allen didn't want to get on the bad side of this "Muscle Barbie."
"Great! With you, Hisoka, and Bodoro joining, I'm sure we can win this time," Gon shouted with confidence.
"Exactly! It's time those guys learned their lesson," Killua added, nodding in agreement.
Soon, led by Killua, Gon, and Bisky, Allen's group arrived at the coastal city of Soufrabi, where they met up with Goreinu and the various cannon fodder recruits who had been waiting there.