Wagering All Their Nen

"How is that child's Nen?"

In the elevator to the 200th floor, Bodrō finally could not hold back from asking.

To be precise, he was curious about the move Zushi had failed to unleash at the end. The aura that had instantly gathered around his fist had been rather astonishing.

"Not bad. His mastery of the four major fundamentals is very solid, and he has a good teacher. If you mean that final move, the technique is called Ko. First, use Gyo to concentrate all your aura at one point. Then use Ten to wrap up the aura radiating outward and increase its density. Finally, use Zetsu to completely seal off the remaining aura in the rest of your body, maximizing its reinforcing and amplifying effects. But Ko has a huge flaw: it leaves the rest of the body without Nen protection. Once you are hit, you could be seriously injured or even killed."

Allen immediately saw through what the Martial Artist truly wanted to ask and gave him a straightforward answer.

"Ko?!"

It was clearly Bodrō's first time hearing the term, and a flash of light instantly passed through his eyes.

Somehow, he felt that this technique suited him perfectly. If he could learn it, his combat strength would immediately rise by a great deal.

Seeing the undisguised desire on his face, Allen smiled and explained, "That's right! I've already taught you the four major fundamentals of Nen, as well as one advanced application, Gyo.

"Besides that, there are actually six advanced techniques.

"They are Shu, which extends Ten over an object in contact with you to reinforce it;

"In, which uses Zetsu to make aura semi-substantial and conceal one's ability;

"En, which uses Ten and Ren to expand aura outward from oneself into a stable Barrier, greatly improving perception;

"Ken, which likewise uses Ten and Ren to release more aura and lock it firmly around the body, forming armor-like defensive power;

"Ryu, which maintains Ken while rapidly adjusting the percentage of aura distributed to different parts of the body, allowing you to adjust the aura used for offense and defense at any time in actual combat;

"And finally, the Ko I just mentioned.

"So don't think that learning the four fundamentals means you have mastered Nen.

"The world of Nen is profound and mysterious. Even I have only just entered it.

"Only when you can skillfully use every advanced technique and develop an ability unique to yourself can you truly be considered a beginner."

"So that's how it is! Thank you for your guidance!" Bodrō said excitedly, bowing deeply and respectfully once more.

Through that conversation, he seemed to have seen the road ahead of him. He also had a clear goal now. All that remained was to keep working and training tirelessly.

Do not underestimate that!

Most Nen users in this world came from unorthodox backgrounds. They had to figure out their techniques through trial and error, and only a small number of lucky people received complete, systematic instruction.

"Anyway, keep at it. I hope that by the time we leave Sky Arena, I'll see you cross that threshold."

After saying that, Allen walked out of the elevator and headed for the registration counter on the 200th floor.

But just as he stepped out, three figures suddenly emerged, each radiating ill intent.

"Need something?"

Allen stopped and asked with a faint smile.

"No, nothing. We're just a little curious about the arrival of a newcomer," replied a man wearing a strange mask.

"That's right! That's right!" echoed another man in a wheelchair.

Beside them was a legless cripple wrapped in a red robe, continuously letting out strange laughter.

There was no need to ask. These three were Goz, Rikudō, and Teuchi—the ones who used underhanded tactics to prey on newcomers and easy targets, only to get brutally beaten by Killua and Gon in the story.

Clearly, they had mistaken the fourteen- or fifteen-year-old Allen for a novice who had only just learned the basics of Nen.

Bodrō, on the other hand, looked strong and mature, and he exuded the distinctive presence of a Martial Artist that made others hesitate to provoke him.

After all, battles between Nen users were extremely dangerous. A single moment of carelessness could cost someone their life, and few people were willing to gamble with something as precious as their own lives.

"Then how about a match with me? Wager all your Nen!"

As soon as Allen spoke, the Red Dragon instantly appeared, staring at the three Nen users before it with eyes full of desire and greed.

"A Nen Beast?!" Goz's expression changed slightly.

He had originally thought that the boy before him had merely learned the basics of Nen. As long as they got into the ring, he was certain he would win.

But if Allen had already developed a unique ability, then the battle would be full of uncertainty and unknowns.

At the same time, Rikudō and Teuchi kept exchanging looks.

Several minutes passed before the three finally made their decision and said in unison, "We agree! Let's register the match, brat."

"Heh! The contract is formed! I really must thank you for this!"

After receiving their affirmative answer, Allen immediately bit open his finger without hesitation and inserted it into the Red Dragon's mouth.

In an instant!

An invisible force descended upon all four of them.

"Damn it! What did you do to us?" Teuchi demanded anxiously.

"Nothing much. I merely formed a contract. Didn't you listen to what I said earlier? Wager all your Nen!" Allen explained with a meaningful curl of his lips.

"Wager... all our Nen?!"

Goz finally recovered and realized just how fatal this contract was. He also realized how grave a mistake the three of them had made.

"That's right! Simply put, you wager all your aura and Nen abilities! The winner takes everything, while the loser loses everything. Fair, isn't it? And one more thing—don't think about running away halfway through. Running away will also be considered a defeat." Allen sneered as he handed the match form to the Staff Member, then led Bodrō toward the contestants' waiting room.

Without a doubt, he was already prepared to seize the Nen abilities of those three and use them as nourishment for the Red Dragon's growth.

Watching Allen and Bodrō's backs gradually disappear around the corridor corner, Rikudō immediately asked his other two companions, "What do we do? If that brat dared make such an unbreakable vow, he must be extremely confident in his own strength."

"There's no choice! We're already bound by the Nen Beast's vow. It's too late to run now. Tomorrow's first match is mine. I'll go all out to figure out his ability and his trump cards. If I still lose, then I'll have to ask you two to win back everything I've lost."

After saying that, the masked Goz took a deep breath, turned around, and returned to his own room.

For a Nen user, there was nothing more terrifying or despairing than losing their Nen.

Sometimes, if they had to choose between their lives and their abilities, a considerable number of them would absolutely choose the latter.

So this time, there was no retreat!

Goz could only fight an opponent of unknown strength and unknown abilities with the determination to risk his life.

On the other side, the same was true for Rikudō and Teuchi.

The only difference was that they still had a little time to observe and prepare...

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