A figure rolled across the ground, stumbling.
Hanzo!
The steel blade on his arm was sheared clean off. His arm was slashed.
On his chest was the imprint of a massive size-48 boot print.
He had been kicked out of the training circle entirely.
[DING! You defeated Hanzo.]
[Rolling for Copy (10%)...]
[Copy Successful!]
[Acquired: [Nen Clone] (Gold)!]
Oh?!
Hahaha!
Gold!!
A direct Gold drop!
Without even using a critical luck boost. This was his true destiny!
Trait: [Nen Clone] (Gold)
Effect: Creates multiple Nen clones that persist for a duration. Requires Conjuration, Manipulation, and Emission mastery for perfect control. Effectiveness scales with user's Nen proficiency.
Tsk tsk tsk! Lovely!
The "Nen Clone" technique dropped!
He could use this immediately.
He already had the Conjuration base from Menchi's trait (Blue), so he could materialize them.
However, lacking Manipulation and Emission mastery meant his clones wouldn't have combat capability yet. They would be dummies.
It was a composite Nen ability!
Mechanically, it was far superior to Kastro's flawed clone technique.
But Ryker could use it perfectly.
As long as he activated the [Scarlet Eyes].
All affinities maxed to 100%. He could unleash the full power of this Gold trait instantly!
"Not bad. Needs some polishing, but it's Gold. Sorry about that, Hanzo," Kenpachi Ryker muttered internally.
For the sake of traits, don't blame me for being ruthless.
"Cough, cough... I... I lost! I will train harder! Examiner Kenpachi! One day, I will defeat you head-on!!"
Hanzo struggled to stand, blood trickling from his mouth. His eyes burned with resolve.
He failed the exam, but the trip was worth it.
This fight taught him there were monsters in the world.
His path was just beginning.
With that, Hanzo turned and left without looking back.
"..."
Everyone watched him go in silence.
Hanzo was strong. Stronger than many pro Hunters.
He only failed because he met a freak of nature like Examiner Kenpachi.
"I'll be waiting, Hanzo." Ryker smiled.
There are still plenty of traits left to farm on you, kid.
Once you lose to me, you'll never catch up.
"Only one left. Number 44. Are you... ready?"
Having dismissed Hanzo, Kenpachi Ryker grinned.
Being an Examiner was the best way to use this system. Where else could he legally beat up talented people?
Chairman's Office.
Netero watched the screen, his emotions stirring.
"Was it my imagination... or did I sense a Nen effect similar to Zeno's just now? Does this kid... have that talent too?"
He muttered to himself.
Training Ground.
Ryker's legs ached slightly.
Side effect of stimulating cells with [Lightning Nen]. It caused temporary fatigue.
But...
[Super Endurance] (Gold).
[Super Stamina] (Gold).
[Regeneration] (Purple).
The ache vanished in less than a second.
His physique was already more monstrous than a magical beast.
"Last candidate. Number 44. You ready?"
Kenpachi Ryker flashed a beastly smile. It made scalps tingle.
"Hehe."
Hisoka crossed his arms, a playful smirk on his lips. He shuffled a deck of cards.
His eyes were cold. Terrifyingly cold. Filled with unprecedented killing intent.
"If you kill him, you won't get the license. You might even get put on the blacklist," Illumi warned from the sidelines.
"Is that so? Hehe."
Hisoka glanced at him, licked his lips, and stepped into the ring.
"Three minutes... if someone leaves the ring alive, I lose... what a boring rule. What happens if someone dies?"
Hisoka smiled, his gaze fixed on Kenpachi Ryker with feverish excitement.
His body trembled slightly.
"That look... he's a pervert!"
"Madman! I feel like this guy is a total psycho!"
"Hiss—this looks bad. Should we call the Chairman?"
"The Chairman is watching."
Menchi and the other Examiners felt their hearts pounding.
Hisoka felt like a venomous snake in the dark, ready to strike fatally at any moment.
But Kenpachi Ryker was equally terrifying.
Like a lion with bloody scraps still in its teeth, arrogant and domineering. Looking like he would chop anyone in half on a whim.
Monster vs. Monster.
Top Floor.
Netero watched intently.
"Chairman... Candidate 44 killed an Examiner last year... his strength is far above average Hunters. Examiner Kenpachi might..."
Beans was worried. He had the data.
Hisoka was classified as "Most Dangerous."
Would last year's tragedy repeat itself?
"Number 44, huh... indeed, a very enthusiastic young man. But... Examiner Kenpachi is also very enthusiastic! Hahahaha!!"
Netero laughed, shaking his head.
Enthusiastic?
Beans was confused.
Was the Chairman not worried at all?
Training Ground.
"..."
It was dead silent.
As Hisoka and Kenpachi Ryker faced off, the air smelled of gunpowder.
Pressure weighed on everyone's chest.
It was the tension of watching apex predators collide.
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