Starting as a Gadget Master from Hunter x Hunter Chapter 9

Zetsu: suppressing one's aura to avoid detection by the enemy.

Ren: concentrating one's mind with Ten to unleash a powerful aura, elevating one's will through Ren.

Hatsu: the will elevated by Ren can change depending on the target. It's about winning through presence; if I don't move, the enemy retreats on their own.

These four techniques, collectively known as Nen, are the foundation of all Nen power combat techniques.

In other words, it's a practice for strengthening one's will. As for more advanced applications later, we'll discuss those another time.

Morin spoke slowly and in detail, while Uvogin and the others listened intently, committing everything to memory.

"Alright, are there any parts you don't understand now?"

It was time for questions.

"That cup of water with leaves you used this morning, is that a method for training Nen abilities?"

Machi raised her hand to ask, as the morning's events had piqued her curiosity.

"That's a way to determine which category your Nen ability belongs to. Once you've learned Nen, I'll have you all test it out one by one," Morin explained. "Any other questions?"

"I have one!"

Uvogin raised his thick arm high. "When can we learn Nen?"

Nobunaga nodded in agreement, also wanting to ask the same question.

"You can learn anytime,"

Morin smiled. "As long as you're ready."

"I'm ready!!" *2.

Uvogin and Nobunaga said in unison, quoting a classic line from SpongeBob SquarePants.

"Me too~"

Machi twirled some of her pinkish-purple hair around her finger.

"Uvogin and Nobunaga are fine, but Machi, you..."

Morin looked at her. "I suggest you'd better wait a little longer."

Machi remained silent, her eyes calmly fixed on Morin, waiting for his reason.

"While it's generally better to start learning Nen as early as possible to train its strength and increase aura capacity, there's a prerequisite."

Morin explained, "That prerequisite is having sufficient physical strength."

Nobunaga is currently seventeen, and Uvogin is sixteen.

They are both close to adulthood and, looking at their robust muscles, their physical condition is definitely sufficient to learn Nen. However, for Machi, it's a bit of a stretch.

The Zoldyck family has placed great hopes on Kalluto, wishing for his physical condition to improve further before learning Nen.

Morin also hoped that Machi would build up her physique first before dealing with Nen.

"Is it absolutely impossible to learn Nen if one's physical condition isn't strong enough?"

Machi looked directly into Morin's eyes.

Morin shook his head. "It's not impossible, it's just a suggestion."

"I want to learn."

Machi said calmly.

She reiterated her stance once more.

"Alright."

Morin nodded.

It was Machi's own will, and if he were to interfere further, it would be unreasonable and he would have no right to do so.

"To learn Nen, there are two methods I mentioned earlier. The first is to have a specialized teacher guide you hand-in-hand."

"After each Hunter Exam, successful candidates are taught the Shingen-ryu method of learning Nen by Nen users within the Association."

"Although I've mastered a lot of knowledge about Nen abilities, I'm completely unfamiliar with the Shingen-ryu method of learning Nen. So, if you want to learn Nen, there's only the second method."

"Undergo a Nen baptism and learn it by force."

Morin said solemnly. "Let me be clear, although this method has no side effects after learning Nen, it is much more dangerous than learning Nen step-by-step normally."

"If you're not careful, those with bad luck might not even keep their lives."

"Is that so?"

Uvogin grinned upon hearing this. "Perfect, if there's really no risk, I might have hesitated."

Nobunaga beside him nodded in agreement. "It's fine, our lives are usually quite tough, we won't die so easily."

Machi: "I'm not afraid of death."

I can't wait to possess this power!!!

"Alright then."

Seeing that the attitudes of the few people were very firm, Morin continued:

"There are mainly two types of baptisms. One is the 'try your luck and court death' type. This baptism method is very crude and is common among newcomers to the Heavens Arena who have just reached the 200th floor or above.

"Oh, the Heavens Arena is a sacred place for combat in the outside world, a paradise for fighting enthusiasts, where top fighters from all over the world gather to spar."

Seeing Uvogin and Nobunaga looking blank, Morin added another piece of knowledge.

"There are over two hundred floors, and above the 200th floor, it's the domain of Nen users.

"There's such a place?"

Uvogin bumped his fists together and smiled excitedly.

"When I have the chance to go out, I'll definitely go there for a good fight!!"

Machi, on the other hand, twirled her hair; she wasn't interested.

"Also, the Heavens Arena assigns floors based on strength. The stronger you are, the higher the floor you reach, and the more prize money you get."

"Prize money?!"

Machi's gaze snapped over.

"That's right, prize money."

Morin thought for a moment. "On the first floor, win or lose, you get 152 Jewel as prize money, which is about the price of a can of juice. However, if you lose the next match, you get no prize money.

"If you win on the 50th floor, you can get about 50,000 Jewel. Subsequent floors award corresponding prize money based on the level."

"At the 100th floor, there's about 1 million Jewel in prize money. Above the 150th floor, the prize money exceeds 10 million. If you win the match on the 190th floor, you can get around 200 million Jewel."

"Around 200 million..."

Machi murmured.

"Uvogin!"

She suddenly raised her voice a bit. "I'll go with you then!!"

A sharp glint flashed in Machi's eyes, as if she had found an important life goal.

"I want to have a good fight too!!!"

"Sure!"

Uvogin loved fighting more than anything, and it was even better if someone accompanied him.

He once again looked intently at Morin, signaling him to continue.

"If newcomers who don't know Nen reach the 200th floor of the arena, they'll be attacked by the elders using Nen."

Morin continued to share some small knowledge about Nen.

"The gap between those who know Nen and those who don't is like a chasm. Once your body is attacked by Nen power without Nen protection, you'll be skinned alive even if you don't die."

"And to learn Nen, you need to open the closed pores all over your body, allowing the life energy sealed within, the aura, to flow out and wrap around you."

"Besides systematically opening the pores one by one, the only other way is to undergo Nen baptism, which gives you a chance to open them."

"There are two ways to receive Nen baptism: one is to be violently attacked, like the 'try your luck and court death' type where the veterans of the Heavens Arena play games with newcomers; the other is to have someone who knows Nen 'irrigate' your entire body with Nen, helping you open your pores."

"I'm the latter."

Morin told a small lie, but it wasn't a big deal.

"Then it seems we'll have to take the same approach as you?"

Machi made her choice.

"Although I'd love to experience the power of Nen and have you attack me,"

Uvogin chuckled, "I'll wait until I've mastered Nen to have a good spar with you!!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you too, Morin."

Nobunaga scratched his head and said.

After listening to Morin's explanation, the three of them wisely chose the second method of Nen baptism.

After all, they weren't foolish enough to forgo a safe and good method to gamble with their lives. And didn't Morin go through the same process? This way was more stable and secure.

"Alright then."

Morin stretched slightly. "Who wants to go first?"

"I'll go first!!"

Uvogin jumped out first.

"I can't wait to possess this power!!!"

He looked at Morin, his face full of eagerness.

"Good!"

Morin nodded.

Instantly, he activated Ren, and a powerful aura erupted from his entire body.

The three people present

changed their expressions.

"Is this Nen?"

They were stunned for a moment. Although they hadn't yet learned to perceive the flow of aura, they were deeply moved by the pressure Morin's aura exerted on them.

"I must master this power!!"

Uvogin's eyes flashed with intense light, but he quickly concealed it, staring at Morin with burning intensity.

"I'll say it one last time: even this gentle baptism isn't without its dangers.

He gathered aura into his hand using Ten.

"After your aura pores open, if you can't properly control the outward flow of aura throughout your body and it keeps leaking out, you could die from excessive aura loss, much like bleeding to death."

"As for how to guide the outward flowing aura to cover your entire body, that depends on your own will and ability; no one else can help you with that."

"I understand!!"

Uvogin thumped his chest. "Bring it on!!!"

"Be careful!"

Seeing Uvogin's confident demeanor, Morin said no more.

His hand, now imbued with aura, was placed directly in front of Uvogin's forehead.