Hunter x Hunter: Starting with Sun Breathing
Chapter 171

The Flesh Clone Becomes X-Roy's Evolution

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Benjamin, clad in a flowing red robe embroidered with Thunder patterns, appeared vaguely, his form emanating from a [Divine Power Seed] implanted within Frank Becky's body... In that instant, Roy tensed, as if being stared at by a prehistoric beast. His vigilance surged to its peak, and he gripped his sword Asauchi, the words Frank Becky had just spoken flashing through his mind...

In the eyes of those powerful figures who wield authority through the reliance on [the True God], these Abandoned People... whether it's Little Mary or Frank Becky, are nothing more than dogs Marking and collared; their deaths are nothing, even...

Even after death, they will still be used!

Take Frank Becky, for example. When he was alive, he probably never imagined that Benjamin, whom he fawned over, would be "reincarnated" and...

Is it "possession" or "God Descent"?

"Crackling sounds!" Benjamin stretched his body, reached out and grabbed, and lightning flashed, gradually condensing into a "Thunder Spear" wrapped in Thunder snakes, which he brought down on Roy!

Danger blared like an alarm bell; the Thunder Spear, carrying the power of nature, locked onto Roy in an instant. It reminded him of the scene a few days ago when his father, Silva, had gathered "Nen Sphere" in his hands and unleashed a soaring "Nen Light Wave" that destroyed the meteorite...

He narrowed his eyes and summoned the "Demon Eye"!

Disconnect!

As he drew closer, Roy, even from ten meters away, could smell the intense stinging and tingling sensation, just like when he'd been Silva that morning. He raised his hand, and two Nen Thread, wrapped in Magnetism, flew out and hooked onto Frank Becky, dragging him along with the Nen pistol slumped in his hand, branded with the God Script [Infinite], signifying "Infinite Nen Pistol"...

Then, everything went black, and the person vanished into thin air beneath Benjamin's projection.

"Boom!"

The "Thunder Spear" lost its target and plunged into the forest, blasting over countless trees and carving a deep ravine nearly a kilometer long, a truly shocking sight!

"Illusory reality... Conjuration..."

Vaguely, at the moment his consciousness completely vanished, Roy saw Benjamin frown, then close his eyes, connecting to the "Cognitive World" through [re; the Game of death], crossing the "Gate of the Dark Continent," and when he opened his eyes again...

As usual, he lay on the beach of the "Sea of Cognition," his nostrils twitched, and he smelled a strong stench of blood. He saw Frank Becky lying quietly at his feet, lifeless like a dead dog!

Success... Roy rolled over and got up from the ground, reached out and caught the pistol in his hand. The Sun-Earring Boy gently stroked the [God Script, lost in thought... He hadn't expected that this simple, inspired attempt would actually bring back Frank Becky's body. Combined with the last words of that "Master" Benjamin... Roy vaguely felt that he had touched upon the truth of "Conjuration"!

Is it illusory reality... or real illusion? Ultimately, what path will the Conjuration take?

Roy pulled back the bolt, then suddenly pulled the trigger. Bullets flew out in a tongue of fire, blasting through the sea and creating giant waves!

It's a good gun!

Unfortunately, he's not an "Emission" and can't unleash the true power of this "Infinite Pistol." However Gotoh... with this pistol, Wutong's combat strength will increase significantly. At least... if he encounters Hisoka again in the future, relying solely on the "Infinite" firepower to suppress him, he won't be toyed with and die before his "Nen Qi" runs out.

Having secretly made a plan, Roy familiarized himself with the specific structure of the "Infinite Pistol," waiting only to return to reality and materialize it immediately. Looking up at Frank Becky again... because of death, he could be dragged into the "Cognitive World" as an "inanimate object" using his grandfather Jager's Nen Ability; he was indeed a decent "body vessel."

Roy thought of the "Blood Demon Art" he had obtained from the "Clone Demon"—[Clone].

Kneel down, pry open Frank Becky's mouth, force out a drop of "heart's blood" and pour it into his body, then use your imagination and "Nen" to cocoon him up. The panel prompts...

[Currently incubating Clone...]

[Incubation progress: 1/7 (day)]

Unbeknownst to them, the Sun-Earring Boy and the "Clone" within the "cocoon" shared a deep Bloodline Bond... In the original story, the "Clone Demon" split into three, or more accurately, not quite "Clone" but rather "siblings from the same mother," each possessing its own independent "personality" and "thought," truly independent individuals yet controlled by the "main body," a contradiction existing between "independence" and "unity"... Strictly adhering to the "primary-secondary relationship," just like "Roy" and "Gotoh," overflowing with loyalty, always ready to be summoned!

This is far beyond what Kastro, with his "Enhancement, could create a " Conjuration "Clone that only lasted a few seconds, or... Kuhua, relying on [God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand], could only replicate "inanimate objects" through touch, and whose "copies" could only exist for 24 hours...

He is a genuine person, with flesh and blood, an independent personality and mind, and who only obeys Roy's orders!

"Sleep peacefully." Receiving the notification from the panel, Roy gently patted the large cocoon radiating "Nen Qi" light, straightened his back, and glanced once more at the [Gate of the Dark Continent] standing on the "Sea of Cognition"... The pitch-black gate, imprinted with intricate patterns, closed and locked, remaining quietly as always...

The Sun-Earring Boy took a deep breath, stood still for a long time, closed his eyes, and left the "Cognitive World." When he opened his eyes again, he was pulled by the tentacles of the "Demon Eye" and sent to the outside of the airtight door, returning to reality.

March, early spring, is the perfect time for chrysanthemums to bloom.

The airtight door slammed shut.

Roy stood at the door for a long time, bent down and plucked a yellow chrysanthemum petal, put it in his mouth and chewed it slowly. He used the bitterness to stimulate his taste buds and get rid of the hazy and illusory feeling brought about by frequently entering and leaving the "Cognitive World". Then he took a step and walked slowly through the passageway to the front of the security door.

"How long have I been here?" he asked.

The security door creaked open, and Scarface, holding a pocket watch in his hand, said respectfully, "Two hours and fourteen minutes."

Young Master has broken another record...

So much time has passed, yet it feels like only a moment... Roy looked up at the sky; the sun had set, leaving only a sliver of afterglow, a faint hint of red, and the rest... the entire sky was shrouded in night. In silence, he turned and walked away...

"Tap... tap..." Emerging from the basement, he entered a dimly lit corridor. An Illumi approached, heading towards the basement to pay respects to his grandfather Jager, just like him...

The Zoldyck brothers were walking towards each other when, just as they were about to pass each other, Roy stopped and suddenly said, "Illumi,"

The Sun-Earring Boy, with his black hair hanging down, hands in his pockets, turned away indifferently. His body stiffened as Roy's large hand grasped his small head, gently stroking it. "You don't need my words, and you don't need to live for anyone."

A large hand rubbed the Sun-Earring Boy's head, then slid down to pinch his cheek... Through constantly absorbing "Life Energy," Roy had already grown a head taller Illumi. Standing before Illumi, he could practically envelop Illumi entirely. He said gently, "I don't care who the head of the family is, but..."

Roy released Illumi, stepped into the lamplight, started walking again, turned and left, saying softly, "All you need to remember is that you are my brother, that's enough."

"Whoosh~" A gust of evening breeze blew in through the bright glass window.

The flickering lights dragged Roy's shadow along with them, making it sway unsteadily.

Illumi froze, touching his face where Roy had just pinched him. He tilted his head and pressed it to his palm, trying to hold onto it, even for just a second. He remained there in the corridor for a very long time, unwilling to leave.

"Tap... tap..."

The footsteps faded into the distance...

Roy, carrying the lamp on his back, left Illumi behind and disappeared from the Sun-Earring Boy's sight. He reappeared beside the dimly lit room, where an anime called "My Childhood Friend's Love-Hate Relationship" was playing on the television. He stopped and, as usual, bowed. Inside the small room...

Maha, covered with a blanket, was rocking back and forth in his rocking chair, seemingly dozing. After he left, he said Youyou, "Roy, the old man wants some stir-fried dishes..."

Do it tomorrow.

Okay. I'll wait.

A slight smile appeared on Maha's lips. He turned over and soon began to snore softly...

As people get older, it seems they can't even get a full night's sleep. They're constantly sleeping here and there, in fits and starts, and they never know when they'll fall asleep... The old man is already secretly happy to be able to eat the food cooked by his beloved grandson.

"Hiss... ya..."

The snoring began...

Roy glanced at the back of his hand. The "Curse" was relentlessly counting down his life, trying to destroy everything beautiful and precious to him. The Sun-Earring Boy took a deep breath, returned to his bedroom, took off his coat, went to the bathroom, and began adding points.

[Hint: "Constitution" +94...]

All of Frank Becky's, Nelson's, Katie, Muto... the 4K Party who followed Frank Becky to hunt Abandoned People, were all wiped out by Roy!

This time the pain was far more intense than any before, forcing Roy to lean against the wall and let out a muffled groan as his fingers sliced through the wall, leaving ten deep finger marks!

[Hint: "Constitution" has been increased...]

[Roy Zoldyck]

[Physical Fitness: 343.4 → 437.4 (Note: Average person's score is 1)]

[Nen Ability: The Gate of Cognition]

[Manifested Aura: C-(2750/100000→3841/100000) (Note: Rating is based on Chimera Ant. Elite squad leader is D, Squadron Leader is C, the Three Royal Guards are B, and the Meruem B+)]

[Potential Aura: C(34590/100000→47510/100000)]

Compared to yesterday... his height has undeniably increased by two centimeters. Upon closer inspection, he possesses a sculpted beauty, yet retains a powerful presence... he's stronger than Silva was as a child."

Hmm... Maha slept for five minutes, then tilted his head, mumbled something, and fell back into a deep sleep.

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