Hunter x Hunter: The Gadget Master's Journey
Chapter 28

Becoming a Gadget Master from Hunter x Hunter

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Feitan never skimped on acknowledging those he approved of:

"You've obtained everything the Troupe needs most right now. That can't be described as mere luck.

As he spoke, his narrow, fox-like eyes squinted slightly, and he was in an exceptionally good mood.

"That Nen user you captured really gave me a good time.

"Vice-Leader."

That "Vice-Leader" was also a heartfelt form of address from Feitan.

"As long as you're happy."

Morin smiled as well.

After entering, he could clearly smell the scent of blood.

Combined with Feitan's hand-wiping motion, it was obvious he had just finished an interrogation.

Morin had no sympathy whatsoever for drug addicts.

With a casual motion, he took eight identification cards from the Four-Dimensional Pocket.

"With these, we'll be qualified to walk around openly from now on."

Feitan gave a slight thumbs-up and reached out to take them.

The others also looked impressed as they took their identification cards from Morin.

In just one night, he had handled so many matters. As expected of their Vice-Leader. They looked at Chrollo, then at Morin, and immediately felt full of confidence.

With these two, their Leader and Vice-Leader, the Phantom Troupe's future would definitely be bright!

"Have you tested everyone's types?"

When he handed Machi her identification card, Morin casually asked.

Although he already knew the results, he still pretended not to.

"The Leader and Paku are Specialists. Feitan and I are Transmuters, while Franklin is an Emitter."

Machi replied indifferently, "Paku's result was that the leaf sank straight to the bottom of the cup."

It sank? Did that symbolize digging into the deepest memories of people's hearts?

"For the Leader, the leaf floating on the water kept absorbing water, taking in over half the cup."

Absorbing water? That also represented absorption—was it related to stealing other people's Nen abilities?

Morin compared the details in his mind.

Even the Water Divination results of Specialists were likely related to the user's personality and the future direction of their Nen ability development.

Kurapika's Scarlet Eyes Specialist ability allowed him to use every category at one hundred percent.

His Water Divination result most likely displayed phenomena from all six categories.

"Vice-Leader Morin."

Franklin opened his mouth and asked, "Do you have any training methods for Emission?"

He had already learned that Enhancers could train by smashing rocks, while Transmuters could improve by using aura to manifest numbers on their fingertips. He also wanted to know how Emission abilities were trained.

"For Emission, you can release aura from your fingertips, form it into spheres, then shoot them at targets several meters away."

Morin thought for a moment before saying, "Once you can do that, your Emission Nen will have reached a certain stage."

"And when you can make your body float without moving it by relying on emitted aura, you can be considered to have entered the door of Emission."

"I see~"

Franklin looked thoughtful.

"As for Specialist abilities, I'm helpless there."

Morin looked at Pakunoda, who had an expectant expression, and shook his head.

"I don't even know how I should train myself. I can only perform the most basic Nen training methods, and at most, I know a few advanced techniques."

Such Outrageous Nerve

Morin looked at Feitan. "Did you get anything about the use of advanced techniques from that guy?"

"Shu, Ken, In..."

Feitan had both hands in his pockets as he listed them one by one.

"That guy knew how to use advanced techniques, but as for how to train them, he had only figured things out by himself according to what he'd heard."

"I don't think there's anything worth studying."

What he meant was that the addict's use of advanced techniques had been utterly terrible.

Morin could more or less guess why: truly powerful Nen users were people with firm willpower.

How could they possibly touch that disgusting stuff, then be forced to come to a small city and work with an ordinary boss?

"We have identification now, and we've learned more or less enough about Nen..."

Chrollo shifted his gaze away from the cup.

"And we have quite a bit of money. We can spend some time in this city and gain a more thorough understanding of the world."

"Speaking of that, I bought quite a few books."

As Morin spoke, he took out the books he had bought from the bookstore.

Chrollo's eyes brightened slightly.

His thirst for books and knowledge, as well as his standards for self-improvement, were the strictest in the entire Troupe.

"I plan to go out and find a suitable thin blade."

Feitan unconsciously rubbed his fingertips together.

Given his height, he truly needed a weapon that suited him.

"I happen to be planning to reforge my sword as well."

Nobunaga said as he stroked his scabbard.

"The outside world is pretty exciting!"

Uvogin grinned. His previous fight with the hook-nosed man had clearly not satisfied him.

"I'm planning to check out places like casinos too."

A faint gleam appeared in Machi's calm eyes. "I heard that's where money comes fastest."

"I plan to stay here and study Nen abilities."

Franklin smiled with an honest, gentle air.

Pakunoda had the same idea and nodded slightly.

And judging from Chrollo's appearance as he spread open a book and began reading intently, he had no plans to go out either.

As the leader of the Phantom Troupe, Chrollo generally had at least two members by his side.

With Franklin and Pakunoda staying behind, that was enough.

After thinking about it, Morin also decided to take a look around the city.

Soon, after all eight had decided on their destinations, they walked out one after another through the door sticker.

By then, the sun had gradually risen in the east.

Its light shone over this seemingly peaceful land.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Just as Morin had expected, Feitan and Uvogin, those two troublemakers, decisively caused quite a commotion in the city.

For a short, thin blade that had caught his eye at a weapons shop, Feitan directly snatched it while no one was paying attention.

In his own words, taking whatever caught one's eye was the consistent practice of thieves.

And he stubbornly insisted that what he had done was theft—he was a thief, not a robber.

But doing that in broad daylight was no different from robbery.

Once they came to their senses, the crowd naturally would not tolerate Feitan being so brazen.

They all grabbed sledgehammers, pistols, and whatever else they could find, chasing Feitan through the entire city.

They had never seen anyone so outrageously bold.

With Feitan's personality, being chased down so humiliatingly, he naturally would not let the matter rest.

The other side had the advantage in numbers and even had guns.

Having only just awakened Nen, Feitan was still unable to deal with them head-on. He could only use aura to accelerate his movements while fighting and retreating.

But that night, after everyone had cursed and dispersed.

It became Feitan's slaughter ground.

Uvogin was no less troublesome.

First, he found the most luxurious and grandest restaurant in the city.

After eating and drinking his fill, he picked his teeth and disdainfully told the restaurant manager that their food was only so-so.

He even claimed it could not compare to the food his friend made with a single tablecloth, and so on.

That obvious dine-and-dash attitude enraged everyone in the restaurant, from the manager to the chefs.

They shouted for the security guards to seize Uvogin.

The result afterward went without saying.

Full and eager to fight, Uvogin flexed his muscles and knocked down the guards one by one, even smashing up the entire restaurant lobby.

He only fled before the police arrived.

But his wanted poster quickly spread throughout the city.

And Machi caused a disturbance that was no less serious than the other two.

Carrying a bundle of money from the sack Morin had given her, she found a relatively decent casino.

The moment she entered, Machi's petite figure, exquisite face, and outstanding temperament drew attention.

Then, during the gambling, Machi used Nen-enhanced eyesight and hearing to unhesitatingly expose the dealer's cheating.

This completely enraged the casino.

What kind of people could openly operate a casino in the city?

They were all untouchable figures with astonishing backgrounds and immense power.

Moreover, those who came to casinos were mostly either wealthy or noble, rich tycoons and high-ranking officials alike.

Are We Going to Split Up?

A group of perverts who had originally planned to wait quietly until Machi left the casino before making their move saw that she had angered the casino and given them such a perfect opportunity.

They all sent in their bodyguards, planning to abduct Machi and take her back for their own enjoyment.

And so~

Amid the chaotic brawl between multiple sides, the enraged Machi sent the thin threads in her hands dancing.

After taking several heads, she left without a care.

Once she left, the entire casino fell into complete chaos.

Among those Machi had beheaded were high-ranking officials with considerable influence and fame even within the city.

The commotion she caused was even greater than Feitan's and Uvogin's.

The only one who had obediently gone to reforge his sword, rested in the blacksmith shop drinking tea, and enthusiastically chatted with the blacksmith about swords was Nobunaga, who ended up being dragged into the trouble caused by the three of them.

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