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

Becoming a Gadget Master Starting with Hunter x Hunter

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Feitan, when it came to people he approved of, was not stingy with his praise:

"You've obtained everything the Troupe needs most right now. This can't simply be attributed to luck.

As he spoke, his small, fox-like eyes narrowed slightly, a pleased expression on his face.

"The Nen user you captured gave me quite a thrill."

"Vice-leader."

This title of Vice-leader was also a genuine one from Feitan's heart.

"As long as you're happy."

Morin smiled as well.

Upon his arrival, a distinct smell of blood could be detected.

Coupled with Feitan's action of wiping his hands, it was clear he had just finished an interrogation.

Morin held no sympathy for addicts.

He casually took out eight identification documents from his Four-Dimensional Pocket.

"With these, we'll finally have the right to walk around openly."

Feitan gave a slight thumbs-up and then took the documents.

The others also accepted their identification from Morin with admiration.

Having accomplished so much in just one night was truly befitting of their Vice-leader. They looked at Chrollo, then at Morin, and their confidence soared.

With these two, the leader and vice-leader, at the helm, the future of the Phantom Troupe would undoubtedly be brilliant!

"Have you determined their Nen categories yet?"

As Morin handed Machi her identification, he casually asked.

Although he already knew the results, he pretended ignorance.

"The Leader and Pakunoda are Specialists. Feitan and I are Transmuters. Franklin is an Emitter," Machi replied calmly. "Pakunoda's test showed a leaf sinking directly to the bottom of the cup."

Sunk to the bottom? Did that symbolize digging up the deepest memories of a person's heart?

"The Leader's test showed a leaf floating on the water, continuously absorbing it until it filled more than half the cup."

Absorbing water? Did that also represent absorbing, or rather, stealing other people's Nen abilities?

Morin made comparisons in his mind.

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

Kurapika's Specialist ability, the Scarlet Eyes, allowed him to utilize all Nen categories at 100% efficiency. His Water Divination result likely displayed phenomena from all six categories.

"Vice-leader Morin," Franklin began, "do you have any training methods for Emitters?"

He had learned that Enhancers could train by smashing rocks, and Transmuters could strengthen their abilities by manifesting numbers with Aura at their fingertips. He wanted to know about training for Emitters as well.

"For Emitters, you can release Aura from your fingertips to form a ball, and then shoot it at a target several meters away," Morin mused. "Once you can achieve this, you've reached a certain stage in Nen for the Emitter category."

"And when you can levitate using your own strength, without moving your body, and cause yourself to float by releasing Aura, you've truly begun to grasp the Emitter category."

"I see..." Franklin pondered.

"As for Specialist abilities, I'm afraid I can't help with that," Morin said, looking at Pakunoda, who had an expectant look on her face. "I don't even know how I would train them myself. I can only teach the most basic Nen cultivation methods, and at most, some advanced techniques."

045 Such Audacity

Morin turned to Feitan. "Did you find out from that guy how to use the advanced techniques?"

"Shu, Ken, Ren..." Feitan said, hands in his pockets. "That guy knew about the advanced techniques, but he said he figured out how to train them through trial and error himself."

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

He meant that the addict's application of advanced techniques was terrible.

Morin could guess this much: truly powerful Nen users were people with unwavering willpower.

How could they possibly touch such "white trash" and be forced to cooperate with ordinary bosses in small towns?

"We have our identification now, and we've pretty much grasped the knowledge about Nen..."

Chrollo's gaze shifted from the cup.

"Moreover, we've acquired a considerable amount of funds, so we can have some fun in this city for a while and understand this world more thoroughly."

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

Morin said, taking out the books he had purchased from the bookstore.

Chrollo's eyes lit up slightly.

His thirst for books and knowledge, and his demand for self-improvement, were the most stringent within the entire Troupe.

"I plan to go out and find a suitable slim sword."

Feitan's fingers were unconsciously rubbing his fingertips.

Given his height, he indeed needed a handy weapon.

"It just so happens that I also plan to reforge my sword."

Nobunaga said, stroking his sword's scabbard.

"The outside world is truly exciting!"

Uvogin grinned. His previous fight with the hooked-nose man had clearly not satisfied him.

"I also plan to check out places like casinos."

Machi's calm eyes sparkled slightly. "I heard that's where money comes fastest."

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

Franklin offered a kind, honest smile.

Pakunoda had the same thought, nodding slightly.

And looking at Chrollo, who had already opened a book and was studying it intently, it was clear he had no intention of going out.

As the leader of the Phantom Troupe, Chrollo usually had at least two members accompanying him at all times.

Having Franklin and Pakunoda stay was enough.

Morin thought for a moment and also decided to explore the city outside.

Soon, after all eight had decided on their objectives, they successively walked out of the door.

And the sun, at that moment, was gradually rising from the east.

Shining upon this seemingly peaceful land.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

As Morin had expected, the two problem children, Feitan and Uvogin, had certainly caused quite a bit of trouble in the city.

Feitan, wanting a slim short sword he had spotted in a weapon shop, directly snatched it when no one was paying attention.

In his own words, if you see something you like, you take it; that's the way of thieves.

He stubbornly insisted that his actions were theft, that he was a thief, not a robber.

However, in broad daylight, such behavior was no different from robbery.

The people who snapped back to reality naturally wouldn't tolerate Feitan's audacity.

They all grabbed large hammers, handguns, and the like, chasing Feitan around the entire city.

They had never seen anyone so brazen.

Given Feitan's personality, he wouldn't let such a public humiliation slide.

The other party had superior numbers and guns.

Feitan, having just awakened Nen, wasn't yet capable of handling such a situation. He could only use Aura to accelerate his movement speed, fighting and retreating.

And by nightfall, after everyone had dispersed cursing and grumbling.

It became Feitan's hunting ground.

Uvogin was also no ordinary troublemaker.

He first found the most luxurious and grandest restaurant in the city.

After a hearty meal, he nonchalantly said to the restaurant manager while picking his teeth, that the food in their restaurant was just so-so.

He even claimed it wasn't as good as the food made by his friend's tablecloth.

This blatant act of dining and dashing angered everyone from the manager down to the chefs.

They shouted for the security guards to apprehend Uvogin.

And the rest, as one might expect.

Uvogin, having eaten his fill and brimming with a desire to fight, mustered his courage and knocked down the security guards one by one, smashing the entire restaurant lobby.

He slipped away just before the police arrived.

However, his wanted poster quickly spread throughout the city.

There was also Machi, whose troublemaking was no less than that of the other two.

She took a bundle of money from a sack Morin had given her and found a relatively decent casino.

As soon as she entered, Machi, who was petite, had exquisite features, and an even more outstanding aura, was immediately targeted.

Later, during the gambling, Machi, using her Nen-enhanced eyesight and hearing, pointed out the dealer's cheating without hesitation.

This completely angered the casino.

Who were the people who could openly run a casino in the city?

They were all influential figures with astonishing backgrounds and immense power, people not to be trifled with.

Furthermore, the people who frequented casinos were mostly wealthy or noble, including tycoons and high-ranking officials.

046 Are we going to be separated?

A group of perverts, who had originally planned to discreetly wait for Machi to leave the casino before making their move, saw an opportunity when Machi angered the casino.

They all sent their bodyguards into action, intending to abduct Machi and take her away for their own twisted amusement.

And so~

Amidst the ensuing chaos from multiple parties, Machi, who had been provoked, sent her fine threads flying.

After reaping a few heads, she made her escape.

With her departure, the entire casino was thrown into utter disarray.

Among those whose heads Machi had reaped was a highly influential and renowned high-ranking official within the city.

The commotion she caused was even more significant than what Feitan or Uvogin had caused.

Only Nobunaga, who was honestly forging a new sword and resting with tea at the blacksmith's shop, enthusiastically discussing swords with the blacksmith, was indirectly affected by the three of them.

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