An omen of calamity: The Gas Lifeforms' encirclement

"Everyone, get inside the cabins now! Shut every door and window, and don't let even a trace of Nen leak out!" Lin Ye's harsh command shattered the morning calm, his tone brooking no argument. His Observation Haki had already clearly detected thousands upon thousands of Gas Lifeforms converging from every direction. These formless calamities had no physical bodies, rendering ordinary attacks useless. Their only weakness was their extreme sensitivity to the aura of Nen. Killua dared not waste a moment. Supporting Gon, he rushed deep into the cabins and shut the doors and windows tight. Kite, Morel, and Knov directed the fifty Hunters off the deck. Everyone held their breath and entered Zetsu, completely suppressing their Nen, even their breathing growing faint. Within ten short seconds, only Lin Ye remained on deck. He slowly closed his eyes. Nen infused with Armament Haki and Ryuo instantly enveloped his entire body, forming an absolute defense both inside and out. At the same time, he condensed his Conqueror's Haki Will to its utmost limit, shaping it into an impenetrable spherical barrier that enclosed the entire Exploration Ship. There was no earth-shaking display of power, no dazzling eruption of Nen-only absolute restraint and steadfast resolve. Soon, pale gray gas surged toward them like a tide, swallowing the Exploration Ship in an instant. The mist was cold and acrid, carrying a nauseating stench of decay. The ship's Nen compass, ordinary compass, and navigation equipment all failed at once. Deathly silence settled over their surroundings, broken only by the faint sound of the hull cutting through the waves and the silent shrieks of the Gas Lifeforms. Countless formless Gas Lifeforms darted through the mist like ravenous locusts, their attention fixed on the Exploration Ship. They could clearly sense the rich presence of life inside, but with