Hunter X Hunter: Ascending to Supreme Will
Chapter 170

Wing's Thoughts

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Hisoka has already tasted the benefits of the Post-Mortem Nen.

Regardless of whether he or Illumi lives or dies, they could both evolve... And what is Hisoka's goal? It's to elevate Nen once more, to get even closer to Oboro's level.

Illumi was just a stepping stone.

As for Illumi, he is also greedy for power. If he awakens his Post-Mortem Nen and breaks through the shackles of his potential, his future heights will be far beyond what ordinary people can reach.

Illumi must have realized just how monstrous Killua's talent was. Under normal circumstances, Killua would likely surpass him in just a few years... Illumi clearly had a strong sense of responsibility as the eldest brother. He felt he could protect his family and the Zoldyck's reputation... Killua would always, and could only, be the younger brother.

Therefore, he also needs to find a way to become stronger.

For someone at his level and Hisoka's, every step forward is extremely difficult... It's not easy to make a significant improvement.

Awakening the Post-Mortem Nen is not so simple... It requires both sides in the battle to gradually increase their will as the battle progresses, reaching their peak, and then activating it at the moment of facing death! The timing and the opponent must be grasped and selected carefully; it cannot be accomplished by simply finding someone to fight.

It must be something you're interested in, and both of you must have an amazing level of skill.

If the opponent is someone you're not interested in, even if the battle is intense, your personal will won't fluctuate much; you'll just feel bored.

This is why Hisoka was able to awaken the Death Nen when he fought Chrollo... because he enjoyed it, he liked it, and he was immersed in it!

Some emotions and psychological activities are the nourishment for thought... Without these, thought cannot break through.

They help each other succeed.

Paying with one's life... it's extreme, but it's effective.

They both saw through the essence of recitation and mastered its application...

Immediately afterward, Long got up and left to find Wing.

Having found the room number where Wing and the others were, Long knocked on the door.

Soon, the door was opened.

Standing in front of Long was a boy who looked very well-behaved and obedient, wearing a small white training uniform.

Her eyebrows were a bit thick, and also had a touch of youthful cuteness.

Unlike Killua and Gon.

Gon's aura is pure and gentle, Killua is a cunning and sly devil...

"Hello, who are you looking for?" Zushi asked politely, looking at the man in the black suit outside the door.

"You're Zushi, right? Wing's apprentice..."

Long smiled.

"Os!"

Seeing that this person seemed to be a friend of his master, Zushi immediately lowered his fist and respectfully bowed his head in response.

Since he is Master's friend, he must be a senior... That's what Zushi thought.

"Hazy?"

At this moment, Wing also heard the sound and walked to the corridor. He saw Long and looked surprised.

Although he had been communicating with Oboro and mentioned Gon and Killua, he also knew that Oboro was busy with other matters... He didn't expect that she would actually come to the Heavens Arena in person.

"Hazy?"

Zushi's gaze froze, her little face filled with solemn respect.

During this time, he had heard his master and Gon mention this man's name so many times that his ears were practically calloused... The only thing he understood was that Oboro was incredibly powerful, unimaginably powerful.

"Ah! It's Mr. Oboro!"

Then, Oboro heard Gon's familiar sound of surprise.

There was also Killua, sweating profusely, who poked half his head out and looked somewhat displeased upon seeing that the person was Oboro.

"You're working very hard!"

Long patted Zushi's head, went inside, and saw Gon, who was covered in sweat, run up to him and praise him.

"Did I disturb you?"

"No."

Gon shook his head.

"I told you last time at the hotel that I would come back to visit when I had time. Did you think I just said it casually..." Long walked into the living room and patted Wing on the shoulder.

Wing smiled slightly.

"How are things going for you two little guys? How far have you progressed in your training?" Oboro then sat down on the sofa and looked at Gon and Killua.

"Master Wing is teaching us the technique of 'sending' in cultivating mindfulness."

Gon said excitedly.

Killua, watching his good friend, didn't bother to complain. He could clearly sense that every time Gon saw Oboro, Gon was in a good mood, and his emotions changed significantly... unlike how he treated others.

"What a blatant blunder!"

Killua thought to himself.

"Oh? What level are you capable of? Would you mind if I checked?"

Long laughed.

"Um!"

Gon nodded vigorously, seemingly eager to show off his achievements to Long.

He called over the reluctant Killua and Zushi, and the three of them stood side by side.

They then exchanged a glance.

Nen energy begins to surge...

Despite Killua's silence, the little white-haired boy seemed to want to show off a bit, to impress everyone with their astonishing speed of progress... After all, even Wing had said that their comprehension and growth rate were particularly terrifying.

Long wasn't wearing sunglasses, and he scrutinized the Nen aura emanating from the three boys.

Indeed... it's a bit scary.

The difference becomes apparent in this comparison... Zushi's Nen was relatively dispersed; although she was trying her best to control it, wisps of her essence still leaked out. In contrast, Gon and Killua's Nen had already shown signs of becoming 'viscous,' which is exactly what Nen user refer to as 'density' when training their basics.

Talented Nen user have easier control over their Nen, primarily due to their mental abilities. Better control reduces Nen leakage, allowing it to flow and be tightly locked within the body. Simultaneously, the body's biological mechanisms are influenced by the amount of Nen; the more abundant the Nen, the denser it appears. Having a natural advantage in both aspects results in a high density of Nen.

This is a very good sign.

The crucial point is that Gon and Killua have only been learning Nen from Wing for a short time. For an average person, it would take at least a year to reach that level... and that's for someone with a bit of talent.

After watching for a while, Long couldn't help but clap his hands and exclaimed in feigned amazement, "That's amazing!"

He wasn't surprised at all.

He knew those two little monsters all too well.

"Right?"

Wing chimed in, "If they can get good training and grow, compared to your age when you first came to the Heavens Arena, their strength by then will probably be..."

"Hmph! Scared, aren't you?! I told you I've kept track of our score, and I'll settle it with you one day!" Killua calmed down, rubbed his nose with his fingers, and looked smug, quite satisfied with the expression on Oboro's face.

"Gon and I are very strong, don't underestimate us!"

"Killua ..."

Gon gave an awkward laugh.

What are you saying?

Oboro stared at the white-haired boy with a mocking expression. "I was praising Zushi... but I wasn't talking about you. As a member of the Zoldyck Family, isn't reaching this level expected? You're even hailed as the most talented person in the family..."

"No way... Could it be that this little bit of achievement makes you complacent and satisfied?"

Oboro's words immediately made Killua's cheeks turn red, and he retorted angrily, "I didn't mean that!"

"That's good."

Long nodded. "You and Gon are special cases... It's normal that you can reach this level of basic Nen in such a short time. I don't know what Wing told you, but in my opinion, it's far from enough, far from enough... On the contrary, the fact that Zushi is not left too far behind by you two shows that at least in terms of effort, he has surpassed you. I admire that mentality more."

Zushi's face froze. He hadn't expected that Senior Oboro would praise him, which made him a little flustered.

All he could do was give a shout and bow to Oboro to express his gratitude.

Gon, however, looked serious and took Long's words to heart.

After saying that, Long stood up and said to Wing, "Let's go, it's been a long time, let's go out for a walk."

Wing glanced at the three little ones in the room, smiled and waved his hand, "Don't mind what he said, you guys continue your cultivation."

Then he followed Oboro and left.

As he stepped outside, Wing hesitated slightly before closing the door... He glanced at Long.

His eyes narrowed behind the glasses.

Although he and Oboro have a good relationship... one thing is certain: he doesn't want Gon and Killua to become like Oboro.

Therefore... he hoped that Oboro's thoughts and actions would not affect Gon and Killua.

Otherwise... given the potential these two have shown so far, they might become like two other Oboro in the future, which would be... terrible! He wanted to keep Gon and Killua as far away from his friend as possible.

Relationships are relationships, and feelings are feelings. Biscuit's judgments about Oboro, Wing felt that they were still quite accurate.

The character Oboro... in himself symbolizes danger and instability.

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