Hisoka has already tasted the sweetness of Nen after death.
He and Illumi, regardless of who lives or dies, both have the potential to evolve… But what is Hisoka aiming for?
It's for the sublimation of Nen, for a level even closer to Oboro's.
Illumi is just a stepping stone.
As for Illumi, he's also greedy for power. If he awakens the Nen of the afterlife and breaks through his own potential limits, his future height will be far beyond ordinary people.
Illumi must have sensed how abnormal Killua's talent is. Under normal circumstances, in just a few more years, Killua might surpass him… Illumi clearly has a strong sense of responsibility as the elder brother. He believes he can protect his family, protect the reputation of the Spiders… Killua will always be the younger brother.
So, he must also seek ways to become stronger.
At their level, every step upward is extremely difficult… Significant improvement isn't easy.
And awakening the Nen of the afterlife isn't that simple… It requires both sides in a battle, their willpower gradually rising during the fight, reaching a peak, and then activating at the moment of facing death! The timing and targets must be carefully grasped and chosen—it's not something you can do just by randomly killing someone.
It must be something you're genuinely interested in, and both sides must have astonishing levels.
If the opponent isn't interesting to you, no matter how intense the fight, your personal will fluctuations won't surge; you'll just feel bored.
This is also why Hisoka was able to awaken the Death Nen during his fight with Chrollo… because he enjoyed it, he loved it, he immersed himself in it!
Some emotions and mental activities are the nutrients of Nen… Without these, breakthroughs are impossible.
They complement and elevate each other.
Using life as a price… is very extreme, but also effective.
They both see through the essence of Nen and have mastered it…
Then, Oboro stood up and left to find Yun.
...
He found the room number where Yun and others were, and knocked on the door.
Soon, the door opened.
Standing in front of Oboro was a boy dressed in a small-sized white training uniform, looking very obedient and innocent.
His eyebrows are a bit thick, and he looks somewhat childish and adorable.
Unlike Killua and Gon.
Gon's aura is pure and gentle, while Killua is a cunning little rascal…
"Hello, may I ask who you're looking for?" Chrollo asked politely, looking at the man in a black suit outside the door.
"Are you Chrollo? Yun's disciple…"
Oboro smiled.
"Os!"
Chrollo immediately lowered his fist respectfully, recognizing the person as a friend of his master.
Since he's a friend of the master, he must be an elder… That's what Chrollo thinks.
"Oboro?"
At this moment, Yun also heard the news and came to the corridor. Seeing Oboro, he looked surprised.
Although he had been communicating with Oboro and mentioning Killua and Gon, he knew Oboro was busy with affairs… He didn't expect him to come to the Sky Arena in person.
"Oboro?"
Chrollo's eyes froze, and his face became solemn with respect.
During this period, he had heard his master and Killua mention this man's name so many times that his ears were almost numb… The only thing he understood was that Oboro was extremely powerful—unimaginably powerful.
"Ah! It's Mr. Oboro!"
Then, he heard Killua's familiar excited voice.
And a sweaty head poked out, and upon seeing Oboro, Gon's expression looked a little displeased.
"Very hardworking!"
Oboro patted Chrollo's head, then walked in, looking at the sweaty Killua who ran over and praised him.
"Did I disturb you?"
"No."
Killua shook his head.
"Last time at the hotel, I said I'd come back to visit when I had time. Did you think I was just talking casually?" Oboro walked to the living room and patted Yun's shoulder.
Yun smiled slightly.
"How about it? How far have you two little guys progressed in your training?" Then Oboro sat on the sofa, looking at Killua and Gon.
"Master Yun is teaching us the Nen technique 'Hatsu'."
Killua said excitedly.
Gon, on the side, looked at his good friend, too lazy to complain. He could clearly feel that every time he saw Oboro, Killua's mood was very good, with noticeable emotional changes… different from how he treated others.
"You're such a show-off!"
Gon muttered in his heart.
"Oh? How good are you guys now? Don't mind if I check."
Oboro chuckled.
"Yes!"
Killua nodded vigorously, seeming eager to show off his progress in front of Oboro.
He called over the reluctant Gon and Chrollo, and the three stood side by side.
Then, they exchanged glances.
And began to release their aura…
Don't look at Gon's mouth not saying anything. His white hair seemed to want to show off too, shocking them with their rapid progress… After all, Yun also said that their comprehension and growth rate are particularly astonishing.
Oboro wasn't wearing sunglasses, and he examined the Nen aura on the three boys.
Indeed… it was a bit frightening.
This contrast revealed the gap… Chrollo's aura was more dispersed, though he was trying hard to control it, there were still wisps of spiritual energy leaking out. Meanwhile, Killua and Gon's aura already showed signs of being "thickened"—the so-called viscosity in basic Nen training.
Talented Nen users control their aura more easily, mainly related to their mental state… Better control reduces leakage, making the aura flow and stay tightly locked around the body. Meanwhile, physical organs influence the amount of aura; the more aura, the denser it looks. Both aspects are excellent, and this shows the viscosity of their Nen.
This is a very good sign.
Most importantly, Killua and Gon, after following Yun and practicing Nen for some time, how long has it been?
For ordinary people, reaching this level usually takes at least a year… even for those with some talent.
After watching for a while longer, Oboro couldn't help but clap and pretend to be amazed. "Really impressive!"
But in his heart, he wasn't surprised at all.
He knew these two little monsters very well.
"Is that so?"
Yun also echoed, "If they can get good training and grow well, compared to your initial age when you first arrived at the Sky Arena, their strength at that time, probably…"
"Hmph hmph hmph! You're probably scared now, aren't you?! I told you, I remember our account, and I'll settle the score with you someday!" Gon finished his aura, rubbing his nose proudly, very satisfied with Oboro's expression.
"Killua and I are very strong—don't underestimate us!"
"Killua…"
Killua awkwardly smiled.
"What are you talking about?"
Oboro looked at the white-haired boy with a teasing expression. "I'm praising Chrollo's strength… I didn't say you. As a member of the Spiders, reaching this level, isn't that what you should do? You're still considered the most talented in the family…"
"No way… Do you mean this level makes you proud and satisfied?"
Oboro's words immediately made Killua's face turn red, and he angrily retorted, "I didn't think that!"
"Good."
Oboro nodded. "You and Killua are quite special… It's normal to be able to reach this level of Nen in a short time. I don't know what Yun told you, but in my opinion, it's still far from enough. You're still far behind… On the other hand, someone like Chrollo, he's not far behind you in effort. That kind of mental state, I admire more."
Chrollo's face froze. He didn't expect Oboro to praise him, which made him a little at a loss.
He could only nod respectfully, thanking him.
Killua's gaze was serious, and he kept Oboro's words in his heart.
After that, Oboro stood up and said to Yun, "Let's go. It's been a long time since we last met. Let's go for a walk."
Yun looked at the three kids in the room, smiled, and waved his hand. "Don't mind what he said. Keep practicing."
Then he followed Oboro out.
As they stepped outside, Yun hesitated slightly before closing the door… He looked at Oboro.
His eyes beneath the glasses flickered.
Although he and Oboro had a good relationship… one thing was clear: he didn't want Killua and Gon to become like Oboro.
So… he hoped Oboro's thoughts and actions wouldn't influence Killua and Gon too much.
Otherwise… with the potential these two showed, in the future, they might become two more Oboros. That would be… disastrous!
He wanted to keep Killua and Gon as far away from his friend as possible.
Relationships are relationships; feelings are feelings. Compared to Hisoka's judgment of Oboro, Yun felt… it was quite correct.
Oboro himself… symbolizes danger and instability.
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