Advantages, Disadvantages, and Absolute Power

Inside the stadium.

Seven players from each side faced off inside the arena.

Zero [Demon Nen Beast] serves as the referee.

He went to the center, placed the ball in his hand, and prepared to toss it into the air.

To ensure a successful first-strike, Kevin personally went to the center to try and steal the ball.

"Start!"

At the command, the ball was tossed into the air.

"Brush!"

Before anyone could even see clearly, Kevin had already swatted the ball away.

They gained the upper hand.

Pairo instantly caught the ball, gripped it in his hand, assumed a shooting stance, crouched slightly, and carefully observed the opponent's court, as if he were observing something with his eyes.

He has squinty eyes, how annoying.

Razor had squinty eyes, making it difficult for Pairo to tell if the other person was watching him—he hated squinty eyes.

At this moment, Razor was also looking at his opponent. Seeing that the boy had not yet released the ball, he could not judge the opponent's Nen ability for the time being.

However, judging from his focused observation of each Nen Beast, including himself, it is highly likely that he is able to identify his own weaknesses through such focused observation, which is the most probable type of observation-based Nen ability.

This is also the most likely scenario regarding Nen ability related to the eyes.

It was a success.

Pairo was secretly pleased. He was certain that his abilities had been recognized by his opponent, which was why he had taken the ball first and observed the situation.

In such intense Arena, the starting ball is always one of the key factors.

Once he gets the ball, the opponent has no choice but to focus their attention on him. He only needs to show certain characteristics, and the opponent will have to observe him carefully, making eye contact inevitable.

"Call out!"

The ball was suddenly thrown, and precise control of the force caused it to slice through the air and strike one of the Nen Beast. The force wasn't enough to knock it down, but the precise control and speed caused the ball to bounce off its face and land on the ground.

"Beep beep!"

The whistle blew, instantly eliminating one opponent.

A good start brought smiles to the faces of his teammates.

Standing in the opponent's backcourt, Little Yellow tossed the ball over, Pairo caught it once again.

The correct approach is to continue attacking the opponent's weaknesses.

However, it's impossible to determine whether the opponent's Nen Beast possesses any special abilities, making an attack on Razor itself pointless.

Pairo didn't think his ball could do anything to the opponent.

He wasn't meant for direct combat, and although he had been constantly strengthening his physique and Nen Aura, his power was still somewhat less compared to Enhancement Type, Emission Type, and Transmutation Type.

Let's choose a small Nen Beast instead.

Another ball was thrown over.

But that last shot already exposed the fact that Pairo's shot lacked power.

This time, the targeted Nen Beast leaped into the air, clutching the ball to its chest. It slid out a short distance, but managed to hold the ball firmly at the edge of the field.

This is just a small, thin-looking Nen Beast.

"It was caught." Nion looked on, somewhat disappointed.

Once caught, the ball naturally returned to their hands.

Razor the ball himself, his eyes narrowed as he aimed at the players on the opposing team's court.

"My gut feeling tells me that, apart from that guy named Kevin, none of the others matter."

A surge of Nen Aura enveloped the sphere.

He assumed a lunge stance and hurled the ball like a grenade, aiming at Ganshu.

I'm going to die, I'm going to die!

Ganshu's eyes widened, and she suddenly raised her arms, trying her best to block all the air in front of her.

Catching the ball was simply not on his radar.

"Bang!"

A loud explosion.

Ganshu was sent flying backwards, crashing into the back field and leaving a long trail.

The ball bounced back and landed in Razor's hands.

"Cough cough, how could I possibly die here?"

Ganshu coughed as she got up from the ground. Her head was red and swollen, and the backs of her hands were also bruised.

He clearly gathered his energy in time and blocked the opponent's attack.

"Hey, not bad at all," Razor said with a smile.

Ganshu didn't say anything, but glared at him resentfully before slowly walking to the backstage area.

Thankfully, I didn't make a move before this mission started, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to get this card on my own.

He secretly rejoiced.

Although the attack had sent him flying, he had managed to defend himself in time and hadn't suffered any serious injuries. Now was the perfect time for him to rest.

Regardless of whether they win or lose this match, they will definitely suffer huge losses.

As the first person to appear, he had ample time to rest.

"So, who's next?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ball was thrown out with a vengeance, its target being Xiao Hong on the court.

A surge of pink Nen Aura erupted instantly, and the Gift skill was activated.

The Maid Nen Beast's arms suddenly swelled, and the ball slammed into its palms as she extended them forward.

But the power was clearly beyond its imagination, and in this situation, Xiao Hong pushed her strong arms forward.

The reaction force caused its arm to explode instantly, and its body to fly out of the arena.

But the ball bounced to the side, and Juezi Juezi, who was right next to him, stretched out his hands and caught it firmly.

"We caught the ball thanks to the rebound mechanism," Juezi Juezi said.

Xiao Hong, who had been thrown backward, stood up, her arms returning to normal thanks to her Nen Aura, and walked back into the arena.

"They're all formidable guys."

Razor laughed, a wicked smile spreading across his face. "In that case, there's no need to hold back at all."

And he was also able to stretch his body properly.

"Suck!"

Juezi took a deep breath, gripped the ball tightly, and threw it out forcefully.

"Ha!"

This ball was only slightly less powerful than the one Razor had just thrown, and it formed an arc upon being thrown, sending one Nen Beast flying at incredible speed. Its trajectory then knocked another Nen Beast to the ground.

The ball then bounced back and quickly fell to the ground.

"Bang!"

It crashed to the ground.

"Yeah!"

Nion was a cheerleader on the sidelines.

Two contestants were eliminated in an instant.

The ball was tossed back into Juezi Juezi's hands.

It seems it's not as powerful as he thought; a smile appeared on Juezijuezi's face.

Of the two attacks just now, the second rebound was very likely to be caught. Even if the rebound angle was tricky, the opponent didn't catch it, which means that the opponent's Nen Beast is not as powerful as you imagined.

No matter how powerful it is, splitting into so many Nen Beasts will always result in losses, and the power will be distributed.

However, since we've already used that technique once, we can't be greedy this time. We should aim carefully and knock the opponent down.

He looked at one of the taller Nen Beast.

He took another deep breath, and the ball flew out, tearing through the air.

The targeted Nen Beast remained motionless, assuming a catching stance, while the smaller Nen Beast beside it crashed directly into its body.

The slender, Nen Beast instantly swelled into a large, fat mass. The extremely powerful ball slammed into its body, yet its entire body remained motionless, even though the impact could be felt throughout the entire stadium.

"They've combined? Isn't that a foul?"

"I'm not happy about it, "Nion said from the stands.

Referee Zero said, "That certainly doesn't count."

It's a competition based on Nen ability, and the opposing team consists of two members who have merged into one, which is equivalent to having one less member.

"Tch, the referee is your man, so you get to call the shots." Nion said discontentedly. Melusina, who was next to her, smiled and patted her head, pulling her down.

"Oh dear, we've really been pushed to the brink all of a sudden," Razor said with a smile, holding the ball in his hand.

At this moment, there were four people outside the arena, while the three people inside the arena, besides himself, had their two Nen Beast merge into one, meaning that only two of them remained inside the arena.

Kevin's side, on the other hand, only lost Ganshu, and still has six players on the field.

"Then, we need to get serious."

Razor spoke, he strode forward, using all the strength of his body to unleash a massive surge of energy into the ball, which he then blasted outwards.

The shrill sound made you instinctively cover your ears.

Enveloped in Nen Aura, the spheres became distorted.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the ball hit Xiao Hong.

"Bang!"

Xiao Hong's entire body exploded, turning into Nen Aura and disappearing, but that wasn't the end of it.

After hitting the target, the ball actually swerved, then continued its powerful trajectory towards Juezi Juezi.

Moreover, the angle is tricky.

There's no escaping it.

Jue Zi Jue Zi's eyes widened; he could only gather his energy to defend himself, but it might not work.

After the ball smashed Xiao Hong, its speed didn't decrease at all, and a Chain wrapped around Juezi Juezi's body.

He was pulled violently.

The ball grazed his body, tearing a huge hole in his clothes, before flying out of bounds, arcing through the air and returning to Razor's hands.

Kevin stood in the middle of the court without taking a shot.

Without a doubt, the opponent is Emission Type; judging from the power of their projectile, it's clear they're an Evasion Emission Type.

If nothing unexpected happens, the opponent's Manipulation Type are also very proficient; that move just now was enough to prove it.

Can you use the Nen Aura attached to the ball to manipulate it and create an advantage for yourself?

"Beep beep!"

"Zetzela eliminated!"

"Why?!" Nion shouted in dissatisfaction from the stands.

Zetsu looked at his clothes. Not just his clothes, but even though Kurapika had pulled him away with Chain after the ball passed by, he had still been grazed, and there were scratches on the flesh inside his clothes.

Although it was just a superficial wound, it was proof that I had been hit.

"Thank you!" he said to Kurapika, then walked out of the arena with a sigh.

Although he was forced off the field, at least his injury wasn't serious.

Wait a minute, he might have to go back on stage.

As for Xiao Hong, who was completely destroyed, it was also considered eliminated. However, Melusina brought it back out and had the opponent stand on the sidelines to provide support.

This eliminated two players for the opposing team, leaving only four players on the field, and the ball returned to their hands.

Who should we choose this time?

Razor still had that same smiling face.

This time, he threw the ball out of bounds, and the Nen Beast, who had been standing outside the field, caught it.

The ball began to be passed around rapidly outside the field, forming an encirclement.

"Too fast, there's no way to react at that speed," said Juezi Juezi, standing outside the opponent's court, frowning.

"Left!"

"Pairo shouted, his Butterfly hovering in mid-air, concealed, observing from above."

However, Kurapika, being targeted, simply couldn't react at that speed and from that tricky angle.

Even if he realized it, his body simply couldn't keep up.

With such power, if it hits him, he will definitely be seriously injured on the spot.

He gritted his teeth and used the Chain to strike, and a pink aura emanated from Little Blue in the arena. He instantly appeared in front of Kurapika and used his body to receive the serve.

Because the attack was from the side, although the ball was wrapped in Razor's Nen Aura, the power of the shot was not as great as expected.

The Little Blue exploded instantly, but its power was greatly reduced after it exploded.

Kurapika used his Chain to wrap the ball around himself, then caught it steadily with both hands. His body slid two meters with the impact before he regained his footing.

Even though their hands were encased in Nen Aura and Chain, the skin on their hands was still scraped and their entire hands felt sore and weak.

"Bang!"

The air on the ball suddenly exploded.

This time, Kurapika reacted quickly and threw the ball. The ball hit the ground, and the blast created a small crater in the floor.

"Mean."

Kurapika gritted his teeth and cursed.

"This is a competition, everything is about winning," Razor said with a smile.

The ball landed on the ground, and according to the bounce mechanism, both Kurapika and Little Blue were eliminated.

Two more were eliminated in an instant, leaving only Kevin and Pairo on the field.

The advantage was quickly reversed by the opponent.

The game has become 2v2 again.

However, the large Nen Beast next to Razor split into two smaller ones, making it a 3v2 situation.

"Don't you need to back up? If you don't, you'll miss your chance." He looked at Kevin and said with a smile.

This guy is the key; he noticed it from the very beginning.

"It's alright. As long as I'm still standing here, the scales of victory will continue to tip in our favor."

Kevin said with a smile.

The battle Nen Beast just now was depleting each other's spirit energy.

Essentially, he was playing a game against a group of his own people with only one person.

The focus has never been on the number of those Nen Beasts; the focus has always been on Razor alone.

If the opponent does not recall their Nen Beast, the chance of victory is 0%.

However, if the opponent wants to recall the Nen Beast to enhance their own strength, then it's meaningless whether it's outside or inside the arena.

To become such a master, one must definitely have their own pride.

The final result will only be that he withdraws all his Nen Aura and fights with himself.

"Yeah?"

Razor's smile turned terrifying, the veins on his forehead, neck, and arms bulged, and his Nen Aura surged forth without any concealment.

Kevin's arrogance and nonchalant attitude throughout the game Razor.

He used to be a wanted criminal and has never had a good temper.

The malice emanating from him was uncontrollable, and Kevin sensed it very clearly.

"Careful!"

Juezi Juezi's forehead was covered in cold sweat as she loudly reminded him.

This is no joke.

If it hits, it could be fatal.

The ball was tossed into the air.

The same posture as when playing volleyball.

"Then you can leave!"

A powerful dunk.

With a roar, air surged into the ball, which was then slammed towards Kevin.

Without any fancy tricks or techniques, just pure power, like a shooting star streaking through the air.

"Boom!"

The ball struck Kevin directly.

The impact created a cloud of dust and wind pressure that instantly engulfed the entire stadium. Those Pirates who were closer to the edge were blown away, and the lighter sports equipment around them was knocked over.

Onlookers had to shield their eyes with their hands and hold onto nearby objects to avoid being blown away.

"What incredible, exaggerated power!"

As the impact of the wind pressure disappeared, Juezi Juezi stood up and said in disbelief.

Ganshu hasn't said a word since she appeared.

He was incredibly relieved that he hadn't come to collect the card alone, nor had he done anything before receiving it.

Otherwise, he would never be able to complete the game.

This guy is a monster.

Now everyone's attention has turned to where Kevin is.

The smoke and dust cleared.

Kevin stood there, holding the ball in his hand. Apart from the torn sleeve on his arm, he appeared to be unharmed.

However, his palms seemed to reflect a silvery light.

"It was very powerful; I almost couldn't catch it," Kevin said with a smile, holding the ball up.

It has to be said that the opponent's ball was really heavy; unless you're a top-tier Enhancement Type, you absolutely cannot surpass the opponent's power.

Ultimately, it was Emission Type; the greater power of that ball came from the air surrounding it.

What a pity.

Kevin's only truly outstanding quality is his defense.

To prevent the ball from bouncing, he didn't even use a barrier. Instead, he enveloped his hands in qi and then used the scales on his palms to catch it head-on.

He can't cover his entire skin with scales yet, but it's more than enough to cover his arms, the backs of his hands, or some key areas.

However, there's no need to worry. With your Nen ability improved, learning will be much easier later on.

Unfortunately, the force of the air tore his sleeves, making it look somewhat unsightly, which was a bit of a shame.

At this moment, Razor became unusually serious.

"I really misjudged him."

Kevin was even more capable than he had imagined, and what he had just said was not arrogance; he had been telling the truth from beginning to end.

He had dealt with too many villains and madmen in his life, and Kevin's non-aggressive demeanor made him overlook the extent of his opponent's strength.

"Well, now it's my turn, but I don't like to use tricks like you do."

"While the goal of a competition is to win, I prefer a fair and square victory, one that leaves the opponent convinced of their defeat."

As he spoke, he gripped the ball and tossed it directly out.

The force was just right; given the skill levels of the two players, it looked like a simple pass.

As everyone watched, Razor stretched out his hands to catch it, but then a bizarre scene unfolded.

The ball grazed his arm, hit his shoulder, and then fell to the ground.

Razor missed the catch.

This is an absolutely impossible mistake to make.

This completely surprised everyone present.

Looking at the ball rolling down at his feet, Razor looked at his hands again.

He looked at Pairo.

"I see, so this is your Nen ability, from the very beginning—"

His vision had been altered, and he didn't realize it until the ball was right in front of him, but by then it was too late, and he could only watch as the ball hit the target.

Pairo wouldn't give a kind answer.

"BACK."