Hunter x Hunter: The Gadget Master's Journey
Chapter 50

Becoming a Gadget Master from Hunter x Hunter

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"Eight million... that really isn't expensive."

Machi replied calmly.

"Hm?"

On the screen, Machi gave a slight nod, which surprised Morin somewhat.

"You said earlier that you have training methods for the other categories too, right?"

Machi suddenly changed the subject.

"That's right."

"I understand."

On the screen, Machi nodded gently, then covered the phone with one hand.

She immediately turned to look at Uvogin and Nobunaga behind her.

"Uvogin, Nobunaga, Morin said he has training notes on the Enhancement category.

"Hm?!"

At the mention of training, the two immediately became interested.

"They're training methods from the school of the strongest Nen users in this world. They're very valuable."

"Training methods from the strongest school?"

Uvogin was very interested. "If even Morin says they're valuable, they must be incredibly powerful!!"

"Machi, tell Morin I want that training method!!"

"Me too!"

Nobunaga chimed in.

"Morin also said he would give you these notes."

Machi looked utterly unconcerned. "It's just that he hasn't fully obtained them yet. He needs to pay a certain price before he can send them over."

"What price?"

Uvogin asked impatiently.

"Jenny."

Machi held out her palm and gestured a number.

One

"A set of notes costs forty million Jenny. For the two of you, that's eighty million Jenny."

What?!

Ten million?

Nobunaga stroked his chin. "If the training method is genuine, then it's not expensive."

"When I made it to the two-hundredth floor before, I earned over two hundred million Jenny."

"But I'm out of money."

Uvogin scratched his head. "I spent it all on drinking."

"How much did you even drink to spend all of it?!"

"So what?! You earn a lot at Heavens Arena, but the expenses are terrifyingly high too, okay? Even a box of chocolate beans that doesn't look like much is ridiculously expensive!!"

Well, Killua, who had spent the prize money he earned from reaching the two-hundredth floor of Heavens Arena twice entirely on chocolate beans, had the most right to speak on that matter.

"Why save money? Just go rob someone for it!"

Uvogin said it as if it were only natural. "We're thieves!!"

"Then go rob Morin and take the notes from him!!"

Nobunaga said irritably. "Either way, I'm not paying for you."

"Morin is too far away, so he's hard to rob. Besides, he's our Vice-Leader."

Uvogin grinned and slammed his fists together. "I remember you having quite a bit of money, Nobunaga?"

Uvogin bared his teeth, their bright white gleam reflecting the light. "I can't reach Morin, but I can still reach you."

"Hm?!"

Nobunaga narrowed his eyes and instantly took up a stance.

"You want to rob me?"

His thumb pressed against the hilt of the sword at his waist. "Then come and try it!!"

Morin, who had watched the entire scene unfold from the other end of the call: "..."

Well then. He had asked Machi for eight million Jenny, and she had immediately turned around and offered Uvogin and Nobunaga a price of forty million each, eighty million in total.

That middleman markup was brutal—ten times the profit, and it was a deal that cost her nothing.

As expected of Machi???

"Forget it. I was joking."

Using the Object Teleportation Connector, Morin sent over three types of training methods: Enhancement, Emission, and Transmutation.

The Enhancement materials were divided into two types, specifically tailored for muscle-bound fist fighters like Uvogin and wandering swordsmen like Nobunaga.

For Transmutation, Morin had also found training methods involving thin swords and rope-like threads, suitable for Feitan and Machi.

The Nen bullet training for Emission was meant for Franklin.

Among the Phantom Troupe's members, he had training notes suited to practically every relevant category.

While training under Biscuit, Morin had naturally not forgotten about his fellow Troupe members.

The Phantom Troupe's members all possessed considerable talent. Chrollo had poured his heart into founding this team, so he had not chosen its members casually.

Every member of the Phantom Troupe stood out, whether through personality or personal talent.

They had become a world-class criminal organization through nothing but self-taught methods.

Their own strength and talent were not lacking in the slightest.

What they lacked were merely targeted training methods and guidance.

And Biscuit, with her vast experience and knowledge, naturally had no shortage of such things.

"I understand. I'll give these training methods to Uvogin and the others."

Ignoring the battle that had erupted behind her once again, Machi paused before continuing.

"When we meet again, I'll be much stronger than when we parted."

It was rare for her to say so much.

After the two chatted briefly a little longer, they hung up.

"Is she getting anxious?"

The change in Machi's words did not quite fit her usual taciturn, detached persona.

Had she noticed how quickly Paku's strength had improved during the time she had been with me, and begun to feel a sense of crisis and urgency, thinking the gap between us was growing wider and wider? Morin gave a mute laugh and shook his head.

"If you want to get closer to me that badly, then hurry up and catch up, Machi."

"And... Uvogin, and Nobunaga!!"

Morin stepped forward and pushed off with his foot.

Like an arrow released from its bowstring, his entire body leaped from the cliff.

His body entered free fall, descending without pause.

A howling gale flooded his ears, and weightlessness swept over his entire body in an instant.

Yet Morin merely closed his eyes lightly.

"Nen power!"

Whoosh!

Morin, who had been plummeting through the air at incredible speed, came to an unnatural stop in midair!!

His entire body seemed to float.

"The effect is pretty good???"

Morin adjusted his posture slightly and straightened himself upright.

Nen power, one of the three superpowers he had learned from the Superpower Training Box!

Today, Morin had finally mastered them!!

"Next is Teleportation!!"

With another whoosh, Morin's figure instantly vanished.

When he reappeared, he was back on the cliff he had leaped from.

"This is much more useful than Nen abilities."

Morin moved his arms and stretched his legs, thoroughly satisfied.

It had none of the restrictions of Nen abilities, nor did it consume Nen power or aura.

This was a superpower gained through his own training. Even if it consumed something, it only consumed stamina.

"The last one: X-ray vision."

A faint glimmer flashed through Morin's eyes.

As he looked into the distance, scene after scene appeared before his eyes.

Mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, caves, wild beasts, wild beasts exercising.

Ah, spring was coming soon, and it would soon be time for mat—cough, cough.

Upon discovering an inappropriate sight, Morin immediately closed his eyes.

"I've basically mastered the superpowers. Next, while I'm out gaining experience, I'll train with this too."

Another small box appeared in Morin's hand.

Item: Ninjutsu Training Tool Box Effect: The box contains all kinds of tools for training ninjutsu, including water-walking, Tengu flight, divine speed, transformation scrolls, and more. With sufficient training, one can learn a full set of ninjutsu.

Most of the gadgets Doraemon possessed could be used directly.

Even for superpowers,

there was the Superpower Cap,

which could be used to unleash superpowers.

Gadgets that required training

before one could personally master their abilities

were extremely rare.

So far, aside from the Superpower Training Box, the only one Morin had drawn was this Ninjutsu Training Tool Box.

No matter what, ninjutsu could barely be considered a way to gain more abilities.

Having it was better than not having it.

At the very least, he could train his body and learn new abilities.

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