Killua and Gon's Arrival

Without a doubt, after his match with Rikudō came to an end and he won three consecutive matches in overwhelming fashion, Allen had completely become the star of the Sky Arena's 200th floor.

Whether it was the enthusiastic spectators or the half-baked fighters on the 200th floor, they all realized that he was a true formidable newcomer, and that his Nen abilities were exceptionally complex and versatile.

Combined with his terrifying neural reflexes and solid fundamentals, even a Floor Master would likely find it difficult to defeat him.

At first, there were still some proud—or perhaps simply fearless—people who came looking for him by name to challenge him.

But as more and more unlucky challengers were swallowed by Red Dragon after being transformed into cocoons, the number of people challenging him gradually dwindled.

In the end, those cunning fighters even joined forces to incite newcomers who had just advanced from the lower floors and had not yet awakened their Nen abilities to challenge Allen, hoping they could quickly push him to ten consecutive wins and send him to trouble the Floor Masters.

But contrary to their expectations, after giving those novices a lesson in Nen abilities, Allen directly admitted defeat on the spot and returned to the first floor to fight his way back up again.

His actions not only left the fighters on the 200th floor dumbfounded, but even the Sky Arena's management could hardly believe it.

After all, most fighters who came to the 200th floor aimed to become Floor Masters and then participate in the world martial arts tournament held once every two years.

But Allen did not care at all about the Floor Master position that symbolized glory. When he left the arena, he did not show the slightest reluctance.

Meanwhile, after systematic study and training, Bodrō stepped into the arena for the first time. He fought a Nen user who was also from the Enhancement category and won easily.

And so, amid the clamor of the outside world, a month passed before anyone realized it.

When Allen fought his way back to the 200th floor for the third time, two unexpected visitors also arrived at the Sky Arena.

They were none other than Killua and Gon, who had just left the Zoldyck Family estate.

"Wow! It's so tall! And there are so many people! So this is the Sky Arena?" Gon exclaimed, his eyes wide with curiosity.

Having come from the isolated environment of Whale Island, it was his first time seeing such a lively scene.

"Heh, that's right! This is the Sky Arena. I'll let you in on a secret: when I was little, my dad threw me in here, and it took me nearly two years to reach the 200th floor," Killua whispered mysteriously into his friend's ear.

"Two years? It took that long?" Gon was clearly startled.

Killua shrugged nonchalantly. "Well, I was only six back then, so naturally it took longer. But now, a few days should be enough. Besides, didn't you push open the Gate of Trials too? Against competitors below the 150th floor, one good shove should be all it takes."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go register!"

Being impatient by nature, Gon could never hide what was on his mind. Without another word, he dragged his friend toward the registration desk.

Before long, the two youngsters had received their numbers and begun rapidly climbing upward.

Although they had yet to learn Nen, they possessed talent far beyond what ordinary people could hope to attain.

There was no need to mention Killua, who had received strict Assassin training since childhood. If he got serious, many fighters on the 200th floor would probably be killed in an instant.

As for Gon, while he had never received systematic training, his long-term close contact with nature gave him the keen instincts of a wild beast. Whether it was speed, agility, strength, or flexibility, he surpassed most adult males by far.

Furthermore, he had recently completed special training and pushed open the Gate of Trials, which weighed several tons. Most martial artists could not even withstand a light push from him.

In just three short days, they easily reached the 190th floor.

Just as they were preparing to complete their final match and head straight to the 200th floor, they suddenly saw a boy about their age excitedly holding up a ticket for a 200th-floor match and shouting, "Thank you so much, Assistant Instructor! I never expected Allen to have another match as soon as he returned to the 200th floor! And his opponent is even a Floor Master!"

"Heh, this is the reward for all your hard work in training lately. Besides, having someone you admire and can strive toward is not a bad thing for you," the bespectacled man said, patting the boy's shoulder with satisfaction.

There was no need to ask. These two were Zushi, who was currently training, and Wing, the assistant instructor of Shingen-ryu.

"Oh! Please rest assured, I definitely won't let you down." Zushi bent deeply at the waist, his eyes shining with excitement and anticipation.

Ever since watching several of Allen's matches, he had completely fallen in love with Allen's ever-changing fighting style, as well as his calm, collected, and intelligent nature no matter the situation.

At present, his greatest wish was to complete his training, stand in the arena on the 200th floor, and have a match with the idol he admired.

"That's the spirit! Hurry and take part in today's match. Judging by the time, it should be almost your turn," Wing urged with a smile.

Watching the master and disciple gradually walk away, Killua was the first to speak. "Hey, Gon! Did you hear that? They seemed to mention Allen just now!"

"Yeah! I heard it! And it sounds like he has a match today! Should we go watch?" Gon suggested, his eyes gleaming.

"Do you even need to ask? Of course we should! But first, we have to finish today's matches. See you later—"

After saying that, Killua looked up at the competitors' board, then immediately ran toward his assigned arena.

When he leaped onto it, he was surprised to discover that his opponent was the boy they had just encountered.

"Please teach me," Zushi said, bowing first.

"Hi."

Easygoing by nature, Killua was clearly not good at handling this sort of situation. He waved awkwardly with a smile.

In his eyes, this peer before him could not possibly be his opponent. He could easily finish him with a single strike, so there was no need for them to get acquainted.

Therefore, as soon as the referee gave the order, he flashed behind his opponent at incredible speed, raised his hand like a blade, and struck at the most vulnerable part of the human body—the back of the head.

Bang!

Poor Zushi collapsed at once, his head slamming heavily against the stone floor.

"Ah! It's over!"

Killua confidently prepared to turn around and leave.

But before he had taken more than two steps, he discovered that Zushi, who should have been unconscious, had actually risen swiftly to his feet. He assumed a fighting stance again and charged forward with a shout.

This kid seems pretty tough.

Without another word, Killua flashed around behind him again using his speed and footwork, then brought down an even heavier hand-blade strike.

Bang!

This time, Zushi rolled across the ground twice before falling.

Even the stone slab beneath him cracked badly.

If it had been an Ordinary Person, that blow would likely have smashed their brains apart and killed them on the spot.

Yet unbelievably, Zushi got back up once more. He placed his right fist below his crotch, opened his mouth, drew in a deep breath, and let out a spine-chilling roar.

Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn it! What is this feeling?

As a massive amount of aura gathered in Zushi's fist, Killua keenly sensed the presence of Nen and hurriedly backed away.

Though he still could not see it, Illumi's influence had made him especially cautious around anything that might threaten his life.

Unfortunately, before Zushi could use that move, Wing, who was seated in the stands, suddenly let out an earth-shaking roar. "Zushi!!!!!!!!!!"

The next second...

Zushi, who had been gathering aura, immediately stopped what he was doing. His eyes were full of regret and unwillingness.

In the end, Killua won by being the first to reach the knockdown point requirement, leaving the arena alone with questions and confusion.