Motivation (Seeking Monthly Votes)

It wasn't clear that Nen existed as a power, but they could keenly sense its traces...

After fighting Moro and seeing him use her Gazelle Step, Calista finally realized the power of Nen.

As for Kashi Toru, he simply observed and noticed that Moro seemed to be wearing invisible armor during the fight, or like a wall, blocking all attacks from his opponent.

He believed it might be some kind of internal energy.

He knew nothing about it, yet he yearned for this unknown power that could greatly enhance combat abilities.

So, following his heart, he finally came unannounced and directly declared his resolve.

Moro looked at Kashi Toru, then at Calista.

To be honest...

He was more surprised by Kashi Toru's arrival than Calista showing up.

This person, who was supposed to undergo Hisoka's trial in the future and die by Hisoka's hand, was actually seeking him out to understand the secrets of Nen abilities.

Was Kashi Toru's action, stemming from his heart, inadvertently breaking his own Death Node?

Of course, that was assuming he was willing to teach Kashi Toru Nen abilities.

And he couldn't guarantee that Kashi Toru wouldn't be targeted by Hisoka in the future.

However—

Moro's gaze suddenly fixed on Kashi Toru.

He was fully capable of helping Kashi Toru avoid his future Death Node; the only question was whether he was willing to do so.

If he taught Kashi Toru Nen abilities here and now, would that be like stealing Hisoka's apple?

Seeing Moro staring at him, Kashi Toru immediately looked determined.

He wasn't the type to pester someone relentlessly, and he knew Heaven's Arena had many talented individuals. Even if Moro refused his request, he could find another way.

But he had already set his sights on Moro and was mentally prepared to bother him for a while longer.

Calista, standing nearby, saw that Moro and Kashi Toru had locked eyes and immediately became anxious.

She had arrived first!!!

In her haste, Calista didn't consider the rudeness of her actions. She reached out and grabbed Moro's arm, saying urgently:

"Mr. Moro, I'm willing too... I'll do anything, and besides, he's a man, there are some things he can't do!"

"?"

Moro and Kashi Toru's heads both popped with question marks as they looked at Calista.

Calista realized what she had said and felt a sudden suffocation. She quickly let go and explained, "I mean things like cooking and laundry."

"Heaven's Arena has a laundry room that's open twenty-four hours. As for cooking..."

Kashi Toru smiled at Calista and said gently, "I have a chef's license, so I should be able to meet most of Mr. Moro's needs."

"..."

Calista looked at Kashi Toru in disbelief.

Kashi Toru also looked at Calista, maintaining a gentle smile, but his eyes conveyed an unwavering resolve.

An invisible spark ignited where their gazes met.

Both of them were martial artists by background and understood the importance of a closed-door disciple, as well as the value of one-on-one instruction.

This was the fundamental reason for their contention.

Calista never expected someone to appear out of nowhere, nor did she expect him to be so decisive and straightforward in stating his intentions and resolve.

Ultimately, she had been too careless.

Having lost the initiative, she decided to go all out.

"But you don't have breasts."

Calista puffed out her chest.

Kashi Toru's smile froze.

Beauty only affected the speed of one's punches.

Therefore, Kashi Toru had no interest in female beauty.

But as he gazed at Calista's appearance, setting aside subjective factors, this woman was not unattractive.

And her figure, due to years of martial arts training, lacked softness but possessed more defined and beautiful lines.

He could only look at Moro with considerable hesitation.

His understanding of Moro was still limited, and he truly didn't know if Moro would...

"Let me finish my next match, and then we'll talk."

Moro didn't respond to either of them, leaving that statement behind before heading to the player's lounge.

Kashi Toru understood propriety and suppressed his concerns, remaining silent.

Calista was about to say something instinctively, but seeing Kashi Toru see Moro off like a devoted wife, she forcefully shut her mouth.

"I was here first!"

Once Moro was out of sight, Calista frowned and looked at Kashi Toru.

Kashi Toru slowly shook his head.

"On the day of the preliminary matches, when you attacked Mr. Moro, you ended up hurting your own hand. Thanks to you, I was able to notice Mr. Moro. What I mean is... I was there that day too, and I should express my gratitude to you."

"!!!"

A vein throbbed on Calista's temple.

Contestant lounge.

Moro sat in a chair, his eyes filled with thought.

Should he teach Kashi Toru Nen abilities?

He was considering it.

Although he had the idea for the "Fruit Farmer Plan" after coming to Heaven's Arena...

He didn't consider himself the type of meticulously selfish person who would go to such extremes.

Even if he wanted to personally cultivate apples, he would have to choose someone he could act against without any psychological burden.

Someone like Taegol, for instance.

Moro had always believed that people could lower their bottom line, but they shouldn't be without one.

Based on the original story's plot, Kashi Toru's nature shouldn't be bad, and Moro didn't want to implement the Fruit Farmer Plan on him.

While he was thinking, it was time for the next match.

Putting the matter aside for the moment, Moro headed to the venue, beginning his twentieth match since arriving at Heaven's Arena.

The venue was still packed.

Almost all the spectators were there to witness Moro reach the 200th floor.

That's right.

In the eyes of the audience, even though the match hadn't started yet, they had already decided that Moro would win.

Because Moro had never disappointed them.

And the facts bore this out.

Moro easily defeated his opponent, securing his pass to the 200th floor.

The spectators, watching Moro's figure on the stage, were flushed with excitement and shouted Moro's name with all their might.

This wasn't entirely because Moro had helped them win a lot of money...

They gained a certain spiritual satisfaction from the matches.

Moro listened to the cheers coming from all directions, as if they were about to overturn the entire venue.

When he first arrived in this city, he couldn't understand this almost fanatical atmosphere and passion.

But on the day of the preliminary matches, he saw two martial arts masters fight without holding back, and he felt his heart surge.

So he could somewhat understand the feeling.

Surrounded by countless cheers, Moro walked towards the contestant passage.

This place called Heaven's Arena was merely a corner of the entire world.

Yet, it allowed him to experience one of the tastes of life that should not be missed.

And the world is so vast—

So one must live well.

Without any surprises, Moro saw Kashi Toru and Calista on the path leading to the 200th floor.

"Follow me."

Moro left another sentence and then headed for the elevator.

This time, he had given a response.

Hearing this, Kashi Toru and Calista couldn't help but exchange glances.

The next moment, they both forcefully turned their heads away, no longer looking at each other.