Twenty minutes later, in Hisoka's private room at the Sky Arena.
Illumi, with long, straight black hair and deep, dark eyes, spread his hands with an innocent air.
"Well, that's about it. I've known Hisoka for a long time, and I know he has good taste. But since our target this time is the Leader of the Phantom Troupe, I need to make sure my 'partner' is capable."
"I didn't genuinely intend to kill you. After all, my father warned us brothers, 'Don't mess with the Troupe.' It's a bad deal. I have no intention of disobeying orders. Besides, Father only favors my younger brother."
"I won't be joining the Phantom Troupe in a direct confrontation this time, either. I'll just help draw away and control the guards around Chrollo, so my task is the same as yours, Gelman. Let's work well together when the time comes."
Illumi could control others with his Nen Needles. This classic Manipulation System Nen ability had the traits of giving "the first to take control absolute initiative" and "killing in one hit."
In other words, once Illumi successfully controlled someone, they became a slave, completely deprived of their own will, and would not be affected by any similar Manipulation System Nen ability used afterward.
For convenience, though, Illumi had simply taken the lives of Sodam and the other two, then manipulated them and launched his attack while their corpses were still fresh.
During his future battle against Hisoka at the Sky Arena, Chrollo would specifically obtain Shalnark's Manipulation System Nen ability, which was similar to Illumi's.
Combined with his other Nen abilities, it would gradually drive Hisoka into a corner, showing just how dangerous this Nen ability could be, even against an enemy of comparable strength.
"That's how it is." Hisoka smiled as he