Replication Nen Box (Sixth Update, Thanks to Patron Sorrow Without Regret)

Illumi was a person with an extremely strong desire for control.

His need for control was not only reflected in the things he liked, but could also be seen in battle.

He only acted when he was certain of success, demanding precise, constant control over the situation.

That was how Illumi's desire for control manifested in battle.

From controlling the Needle People to charge into the restaurant → using the bodyguards at close range to create an opportunity → forcing Liz to reveal an opening → luring Moyu into getting needled → calmly withdrawing from the battle → finally piercing Tolan with the last needle to complete the commission.

The entire process, from beginning to end, had been under Illumi's control.

He had been certain that this outcome would not change.

And then—

Moyu, who should have been completely under his control, taught him with a vicious punch, at the very moment Illumi was most confident and composed, that one should never celebrate too soon.

Illumi was sent flying, crashing through countless tables and chairs. In the end, he smashed through a wall and landed heavily on the floor of the next room, buried beneath rubble.

"This is bad..."

A sharp pain shot through his right ribs, and Illumi coughed up blood.

He pushed away the largest chunk of rubble pinning him down, then staggered to his feet, expressionlessly assessing the severity of his injuries.

In an instant, he reached the conclusion that he could not continue fighting.

"My Nen Needle... definitely pierced him, and I definitely received feedback after activating my ability. Then... why was he able to break free of my control?"

Illumi looked around and immediately found an escape route away from the battle.

"That person... is he also a Manipulator?"

"Before my Nen Needle struck him,