Hisoka's Blind Faith X Remnants of the Old Era

There is a difference between mortals and gods. The difference between ordinary people and Nen user is like the difference between Nen user and gods or Calamity —an objective gap exists in terms of scale and dimension.

An existence capable of preaching and becoming a god on the Dark Continent, or even exerting influence over a divine kingdom, is clearly not someone an ordinary person can easily challenge.

Guzman had never imagined that Roy Zoldyck's family could be recognized by this small world as the "world's number one assassin family."

It's definitely not simple.

But he never expected that the old man, the old fellow Maha Zoldyck, would actually be able to catch [My Lord].

A strike that transcends mountains and seas!

Even with the isolation of Lake Mobius and the suppression of natural laws, this attack was far less than a tenth of [My Lord's] strength. In a manor on the southern outskirts of the Kakin Empire, near the capital and adjacent to the Champs-Élysées Street, Guzman, dressed in a black Divine Robe with the mark of the blood moon on his body, noticed the scene that had just occurred in the airtight room through a projection of mental light. He swirled the red wine in his glass, seemingly lost in thought.

Behind him was a swimming pool measuring 100 meters square.

At that moment, a slender and graceful figure was swimming among them like a mermaid.

The "mermaid" seemed to find it boring, so she dove down and then dove out again, revealing her bewitching and alluring violet-colored hair.

"Your hair dye is good," Guzman said without turning around, taking a sip of red wine after hearing the noise behind him.

Hisoka tossed his hair back with one hand, leaping bare-backed from the pool. A smirk played on his lips as he stared intently at the Sun-Earring Boy with striking blond hair amidst the psychic light. He squinted and smiled, "Hehehe, the Holy Water isn't bad either."

"To correct you, this isn't Holy Water," Guzman turned around and looked at the Sun-Earring Boy calmly, "This is rain and dew bestowed by the Lord."

"You should remember the Lord's Grace with gratitude."

The swimming pool water surged, and after Hisoka stepped ashore, it suddenly surged again, transforming into a Water Dragon. In the blink of an eye, Guzman raised his hand and the dragon disappeared into his sleeve.

I wonder what kind of "Nen Artifact" this guy is hiding!

Hisoka squinted at the scene and muttered "what a pity" to himself, knowing full well that the guy in front of him who called himself "Servant of God" was right.

The pool water that disappeared was not ordinary water at all, but a divine object formed from pure thought that could be absorbed by anyone!

After soaking for less than half an hour, Hisoka clearly felt that not only were the injuries he sustained when he clashed with Roy Zoldyck in Meteor City completely healed, but his physical condition had also improved significantly!

The Sun-Earring Boy groaned and stretched out his arms, giving a lazy yawn. "Crackling sounds" echoed as his joints popped like popping Beans, propelling him three centimeters taller!

This clearly demonstrates the terrifying nature of the pool!

"Not bad, such good results on your first soak. Among the people I know, you're in the top five."

Beside the dried-up swimming pool, Guzman looked Hisoka up and down as if admiring a work of art. He had to admit that Hisoka was one of the most promising people he had discovered since descending to the mortal realm, apart from a few princes.

"Oh?"

Hisoka licked his lips; it seemed he had a few more people to kill.

The Sun-Earring Boy, wearing only a quick-dressed shirt and ignoring his still-wet hair, spread his hands and gestured towards the telekinetic screen behind Guzman, saying, "Unfortunately, I'm no match for that guy."

"Pop~" [Thinking light] The screen turned into specks of light and disappeared...

Guzman didn't turn around, but he knew who the Sun-Earring Boy was talking about. He squinted, swirled the wine in his glass, and chuckled, "Then you'd better hurry up and seize the opportunity; you don't have much time left."

Hisoka narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean?"

Guzman said nothing more, but slowly turned around, facing the blood moon enshrined in the courtyard, clasped his hands together, and devoutly closed his eyes. "Eight years and seven months."

"Even if you do not intervene, those heretics who defy my Lord will be condemned to eternal damnation under my Lord's watchful gaze."

"Tick-tock... tick-tock..." A corner of the Divine Robe slipped off, revealing Guzman's pale hand.

A stopwatch, almost identical to the one branded on Roy's hand, gleamed brightly on it, counting down the seconds of his life.

As a member of the [True God Cult], Hisoka knew some information, especially concerning Roy; he could say he knew more than anyone else in the cult except for Guzman!

The Sun-Earring Boy hadn't taken the rumors about [Curse], [Divine Punishment], and [heresy] seriously at first, but now it seemed that the fact that Roy Zoldyck had been Marking was true!

Hisoka's expression shifted between light and dark as his emotions surged.

For some reason, he particularly hated the idea of killing someone and having that person snatched away before they were even ripe. It felt like he had painstakingly cultivated an apple, only to have it picked by a passing brat before it even ripened!

It almost drove him mad!

"Boom!"

The Sun-Earring Boy's hair moved on its own without any wind, his murderous intent Evil Nen pouring out uncontrollably!

It instantly enveloped Guzman, who was not far away!

However, Guzman, facing the central courtyard with his back to Hisoka, seemed oblivious, as if he were already used to it, and calmly said, "Your anger is useless. No one can escape Divine Punishment. This is Roy Zoldyck's destined calamity."

"Hehehe... Hehehahahaha..." Hisoka's lips curled into a V-shape, and he covered half of his face with one hand, suddenly narrowing his eyes and saying, "Lord Guzman, you seem to have forgotten that there are Nen Exorcist in this world."

"Never mind any [Curse], as long as you chant it, you can remove it!"

"Ignorant." Guzman muttered "My Lord" to himself, without turning his head, seemingly having no intention of arguing with Hisoka anymore.

The Sun-Earring Boy stared at him for a long time with a gloomy expression, then put away his hair, put his hands in his pockets, turned and walked away, as if talking to himself or someone else. "I have confidence in that guy. If he's going to die, it will only be by my hand!"

We'll see.

"√ Hehehe...

The door creaked open and closed, swirling up a withered leaf.

Along with the Kukuroo Mountain, the autumn colors have added a touch of withered yellow.

Republic of Padokea, home of the Zoldyck Family.

On the afternoon of Jager Zoldyck's "Zoldyck," the world's "Strongest Human" no longer had an excuse to linger at Zoldyck.

In addition, there's a whole bunch of documents waiting to be processed at the Hunter Association. Just now, Beans received another message: apparently, Beast Hunter reported that the NGL Republic has been suspected of being invaded by an alien species, resulting in the deaths of many local villagers. It has now been classified as a "terrorist attack."

Even though Netero wanted to stay in Zoldyck a little longer, he was forced by these "commoners" to make the decision to leave Kukuroo Mountain.

"Heh heh, I imagine that Botobai will be quite startled to see me like this."

On the first floor of the Zoldyck Family Ancient Castle, Netero sipped afternoon tea across the dining table, looking at the Sun-Earring Boy in front of him with a complex expression, feeling a sense of kinship for the second time in his life.

The last young man who amazed him had become a renowned two-star Ruins Hunter in the Hunter Association, and Roy Netero had no doubt that he could become famous at any time and gain a pivotal position in the Hunter Association if he wanted to!

But considering the Sun-Earring Boy's ambition and the title of "God-Slayer Hunter," Netero took a sip of tea. He knew very well that, based on what he had seen in the airtight room that morning, the road ahead of the Sun-Earring Boy would be full of thorns and obstacles.

Fortunately, after being comforted by Third Hokage of Zoldyck, and with the passage of time, the Sun-Earring Boy looked much more energetic than when he arrived in the morning.

Roy, Browse the "Game Strategy Guide" that Silva had given him, trying to find clues as to why his grandfather Jager had mutated into a monster, said to Netero without even looking up, "Goodbye, don't bother seeing me out. Remember to leave your fingernails behind."

Netero raised an eyebrow, giving him a deep look. Knowing the Sun-Earring Boy never spoke without reason, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Why are you growing your nails? You don't think I'm going to get into trouble, do you?"

Netero had come to a general understanding over the past few days that [Edo Tensei] was not [reincarnation out of thin air], and that it required the DNA of the summoned being as a catalyst.

He watched Roy quietly as the Sun-Earring Boy Browse through the "Strategy Guide." After a long silence, he looked up, met Roy's deep gaze, and calmly said, "Be careful your words don't come true, old man."

The fact that the Beans received the message from the Chimera Ant could not be kept secret from the Zoldyck's spies.

I've heard that some Nen user have already been eaten. So, based on the timeline, it's not far off when the Three Royal Guards are born, Kite dies, and Netero meets his end.

Roy closed the "Strategy Guide" and pointed at the butler serving beside him. "Gotoh is still waiting to surpass you, old man. If you die, he'll lose a sparring partner. Who will I find then?"

Netero:

Beans:"

Gotoh:

They were all completely bewildered.

In the small bedroom, it was as if someone had pressed the Shizune button, plunging it into an eerie silence in the blink of an eye.

After a long while, Netero burst into astonished laughter.

The old man put his hands on his hips and said, "Oh ho ho ho, then this old man will have to live a long life, I must hold out until then."

Gotoh dug her toes into the ground and awkwardly pushed up her glasses.

Roy's expression suddenly turned serious, and he looked at Netero with unusual earnestness, saying, "It's not 'can't', it's 'definitely'!"

As the president of the Hunter Association, he nominally manages most of the world's Nen user, but those with status know that the so-called "Strongest Human" is actually just a front man for a few major powers like V5 Kakin.

In other words, there are some things that Netero can't do just because he wants to, nor can he choose not to do just because he wants to. Just the fact that the "Strongest Human" was willing to be treated like a machine and have a nuclear bomb implanted in his heart speaks volumes!

"You don't believe me?" Netero suddenly stopped smiling and looked at Roy with equal seriousness. "Or do you believe that I will die soon?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Beans clasped his hands together, becoming tense.

Monsters have a more acute intuition than humans, and this sixth sense kicked in, telling the Beans that Roy Zoldyck wasn't joking!

"Whoosh~" In late autumn, a cold wind rushed into the windowpane, making the curtains rustle.

With his white hair swaying wildly, Zeno leaned against the corridor wall, hands behind his back, appearing outside the door at some unknown time. As Netero's friend, his father's successor, the anchor point between the Zoldyck and the Hunter Association, and a future comrade-in-arms heading towards the NGL, he had come to see Netero off. However, looking at him now...

He seemed to have heard some incredible news!

This is also news that could change the future of the Hunter Association!

"I don't know," Roy said, unfazed by Netero's gaze, neither dodging nor avoiding it. "I only saw a pitiful old man bound by the fate of humanity."

"President," the Beans's heart clenched, clearly remembering something. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but was abruptly interrupted by Netero raising a hand.

The old man's black and white hair was braided into a high ponytail, standing tall and imposing. His gaze remained fixed on Roy, looking at him intently. After a long silence, he gave his answer, "Roy, thank you for your concern."

The old man downed his tea in one gulp, then stood up and smiled, saying, "There's no need to keep my armor. If the future is truly as you say, I think..."

"That was my own choice!"

He paused, Netero flicked his sleeves and strode towards the sunlight streaming through the door, laughing loudly...

"Heh heh, at that time, I will use my death to personally usher in a new era for you youngsters!"

The bedroom door creaked open and then closed again.

The Zoldyck Family Ancient Castle, with its nearly century-old heritage, bid farewell to the Strongest Human in the world at 3:47 PM on the anniversary of Jager's death.

Roy sat silently at the dining table, clearly sensing the [Nen] belonging to Netero. Together with his grandfather Zeno, they sped down the mountain and disappeared into the forest in the blink of an eye.

The Sun-Earring Boy stood there stunned for a long while, then came to his senses and remembered a sentence: "[For the remnants of the old era, the new era truly has no place for their ships.]"

Netero was like that, as was his great-grandfather Maha, and also... his grandfather Jager!

"Woof~" A dog barked outside the window, sounding like Mike, or perhaps Grandpa Jager...

Roy took a deep breath, then pushed back his chair and stood up. Without even taking off his shoes and socks, he threw himself onto the soft bed. He felt that the day, which hadn't even ended yet, was longer than any other day... and his mind became exhausted without him even realizing it.

Seeing this, Gotoh quickly packed up the tea set and tiptoed to close the door.

Before long, even breathing could be Youyou emanating from the Sun-Earring Boy's mouth and nose.

"Hiss~" A short rest, a dream begins, a familiar feeling of falling washes over me, and the colorful dream portal unfolds...

As Roy tried to relax and enter his own Cognitive World, briefly escaping the tiring and chaotic reality, the Sun-Earring Boy, as always, lay silently on the soft sand for a moment, then rolled up his trousers, waded through the waves, stood on the sea, and then suddenly his eyes widened!