Do You... Want to Follow in Their Footsteps Too?

Mizaistom's ability was "Private Room Judge."

Simply put, after showing his opponent a card and warning them not to approach him,

if the enemy dared to disobey that order and continued approaching him,

his ability could activate.

It could fulfill the conditions for "Restraint" in an instant!

Although it would not last very long, with other companions present, even a brief moment was enough.

Fortunately, he had never intended to kill his opponent outright.

Mizaistom's own principles forbade violence and killing.

A Nen Ability created with such steadfast and righteous resolve naturally did not exist for the sake of wanton killing.

"Damn it, what did this guy do? I can't move!"

Suddenly bound by an invisible force, Nobunaga's expression changed, and he hurriedly shouted to Ian and the others.

Among the crowd, Chrollo immediately activated Gyo. At a glance, he noticed the Nen Ability cage, like steel bars, tightly enclosing Nobunaga.

"It's a Nen Ability cage... Nobunaga, don't struggle!"

Until they understood the enemy's ability, they could not make any unnecessary moves.

Whoosh!

Just then, Feitan suddenly vanished from where he stood and appeared beside Nobunaga. He hoisted him up and ran.

They were companions, and he did not want to see this idiot die in front of him.

"Hey, hey, hurry and protect Ian! Don't worry about me!"

Feitan snapped.

"Worry about yourself first, idiot. Uvogin's with Ian, and besides, that guy won't go down so easily. You should have faith in him!"

That's an enemy even I find troublesome... How could anyone take him out so easily...?

Even now, just thinking of Ian's bizarre items made his scalp tingle!

Meanwhile.

Ankeli, who had jumped down alongside Mizaistom, had also finished preparing to activate her ability, "Punishment of the Judge."

The condition for activating her ability was that someone on the scene had to be the first to use violence.

As long as she witnessed it, she could use her own blood as a medium to draw a sturdy punishment circle that those inside could not break through.

She designated the people within the circle.

Every minute, they would suffer a form of invisible punishment inflicted by her Nen Ability.

At that moment, everyone noticed that the attackers included this woman too, and their expressions tightened.

Ankeli paid them no attention whatsoever.

She had activated her ability very discreetly. While running, she had bitten open her wrist and quickly circled everyone on the scene, the dripping blood forming a large circle before anyone noticed.

"Don't worry, Mizaistom. They can't escape now!"

After drawing the circle in blood,

Ankeli finally breathed a sigh of relief. She slowly lit herself a slim cigarette and watched from outside, looking completely at ease.

"Mm, thanks for the effort!"

"From here on, just help me arrest them!"

Although Ankeli was not a strong fighter herself, her Nen Ability could both imprison enemies and stack debuffs on them as time passed.

The two had known each other for a long time and shared the same views on criminals, so they worked together seamlessly.

Ian naturally recognized Mizaistom at this point as well.

Mizaistom's features were far too distinctive. Even though he had not appeared for long, Ian could still identify him.

The representative of the Ox, one of the Hunter Association's future Zodiacs.

Ian thought to himself.

He's a powerful opponent...

One of the Hunter Association's future powerhouses!

But... did this guy already like cows before taking on the Ox code name...?

His thoughts gradually began to wander.

Ian quickly shook his head and focused on the battle before him.

"Before we fight, can I ask why you suddenly attacked us?"

Although Ian already had a guess, he still ventured the question.

He did not know whether Mizaistom had already obtained the code name "Ox," but judging by his instincts, it should not have happened this early. At most, Mizaistom should only be a professional Hunter right now.

Hearing his question,

Mizaistom thought it a bit of a pity that Ian's group had not continued attacking him.

But Ankeli's ability was on the verge of activating as well, so Mizaistom was not particularly worried. Holding up the card in his hand, he said in a low voice,

"Those bodies in the alley... were your handiwork, weren't they...?"

In truth, Mizaistom also found it hard to believe that such a cruel deed had been carried out by this group of adolescents before him...

But no matter what, criminals had to be brought to justice!

Hearing his words, Ian frowned and thought to himself,

Sure enough... it came to light...

I never thought that after taking every precaution, we'd end up attracting a powerful Nen user...

Was this a joke fate was playing on him?

Too much time had passed, and he could no longer remember what Mizaistom's Nen Ability was.

That was how battles between Nen users worked.

One careless move, and you could fall into the trap of your opponent's Nen Ability.

Judging by what these two are doing, their abilities clearly rely on rules...

Without knowing what their abilities do...

This fight will be very tricky...

"We did it, so what?! You think I'm afraid of you?!"

Just then,

Uvogin, who was protecting Ian, could no longer stand Mizaistom's accusatory attitude and bellowed.

Mizaistom's gaze sharpened.

Just as I thought... a bunch of villains...

"Uvogin!"

Ian called out irritably, finally making him fall silent.

This guy... is too impulsive...

After shouting that, even if we were in the right, we'd be in the wrong...

Can't he see that Nobunaga's been caught by the enemy's Nen Ability and can't move?!

"Hehe, you really are wicked little brats."

"A bad boy like you... I've got plenty of ways to teach you a lesson!"

Off to the side, Ankeli covered her mouth and smiled at Uvogin's words. Then a cold glint flashed through her icy eyes.

Because of what she had once been through,

she had no tolerance whatsoever for criminals!

One minute was up!

"Needle Torture!"

"Aah!"

The next moment, Uvogin suddenly screamed in pain. His eyes turned bloodshot, his hair stood on end, and he clenched his teeth tightly!

"Uvogin!!"

Everyone, Ian included, looked at him with concern!

"I'm fine! Don't worry about me!"

At that moment, it had felt as if ten thousand needles had suddenly pierced Uvogin's head. The pain it caused him went without saying.

Fortunately, the pain had only lasted an instant, and he could endure it.

And at that moment,

Ian was utterly furious. He turned to look at the woman outside, his eyes cold.

He knew this had to be her ability.

Although he did not know what her ability did, judging by the way Uvogin had just reacted,

he had clearly experienced inhuman pain in that instant.

"Your name is... Mizaistom, right?"

Ian turned to Mizaistom, his gaze gradually growing calm. He gently patted Uvogin on the shoulder, signaling him to step back, then walked forward and stood in front of everyone. Calmly, he said,

"I consider myself a very reasonable person..."

"Although there's no need to explain myself to you, I think you should open your ears and listen carefully before we fight."

"Those dead people were scum, criminals, garbage, beasts who trafficked in human beings... No matter how horribly they died, what does it prove? Perhaps it only shows that heaven has eyes and let them get the deaths they deserved..."

At that, he raised his head and looked the two of them straight in the eyes, his voice cold as ice.

"And you came after me for a bunch of scum, even going so far as to hurt my companion..."

"Do you... want to follow in that bunch of scum's footsteps too?"

The moment his words fell,

Boom!

A powerful surge of Nen erupted from his body. The Nen, laden with dense malice, slowly approached Mizaistom and Ankeli like tangible tentacles.

Mizaistom's expression grew grave.

This child... has such an immense amount of Nen at his age!

It's unbelievable!

Under Ian's icy stare, Ankeli felt the palpable malice.

Even though her Nen Ability's punishment circle held him captive, she could not help going pale. In a sense, she was not mentally strong enough.

Without sufficiently steadfast conviction, willpower, and courage, a Nen Ability was utterly fragile.