Hunter x Hunter: The Zoldyck Family's Legendary Item Master

Sour. Hard Sour Maha sniffed, glanced at Netero, and smiled smugly: "I told you long ago that your good-for-nothing son is no good. If you're really jealous, why don't you find a lover and have another one?"

Old man, how come I didn't notice that you've become more and more shameless lately?

Netero glanced at the H-manga that Maha had placed on the dining table and pursed his lips: "I'm not trying to discourage you, old man, but trying to 'ask your heart' is just an attempt. Whether you can find the 'characteristics' that suit you is still unknown."

The president of the conference had spent his life in the military and had seen countless geniuses, but in the end, very few of them were able to truly unravel the mysteries of their own minds and find the right path.

In the original work, Hua Shidoulang is a living example!

In the process of training in Nen, despite being an Enhancement-type Nen user, he inexplicably deviated from his own type and chose the Conjuration type, a path severely incompatible with his own abilities. The result was predictable.

His proud "doppelganger" was utterly defeated by Hisoka, and was ridiculed by the fruit farmers as a "waste of capacity".

"So, it's all up to Sean now," Jag said gravely. "I believe this child will find the 'traits' that suit him."

Maha snorted coldly without saying a word, squinting at the screen.

Sean was immersed in exploration, oblivious to everything else. His consciousness deepened, and he continued to ponder.

"As an independent individual, my 'uniqueness' lies in time travel."

“I have died and I have been born. I have crossed the boundary between life and death and come into contact with two different ‘worlds’.”

"I have more life experience than others, and I have also had more opportunities to see and experience different 'worlds' than others."

"Therefore, strictly speaking, I am a visionary observer, looking down upon this 'world'."

"In other words, if Heaven is the chessboard and humans are the pieces, then I should rightfully be the sole player in deducing the future of this world."

"And my only opponent is undoubtedly the ruler of this world who resists my influence over the fate of others—the Way of Heaven!"

Chapter 53 Clarifies the Path: Sage Upgrade

What is the Way of Heaven?

In his previous life, Sean had some knowledge of Buddhist scriptures. In Buddhism, it is one of the six realms of reincarnation, namely the "Desire Realm," "Form Realm," and "Formless Realm."

From a philosophical and cultural perspective, the Way of Heaven is also regarded as the law governing the operation of nature and all things in the universe, and the objective law governing the development of all things.

To go a step further, it is the process of "entropy increase" and "entropy decrease" based on "Yin-Yang and Five Elements".

Specifically, in the manga "Naruto" written by Sean, who combines his own Nen ability "Sage," there are the two major general ninjutsu, "Yin and Yang," and the five basic ninjutsu, "Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth." However, there is no "Gold" ninjutsu in "Naruto."

There are quite a few bloodline boundaries that combine basic elements, such as "Ice Release" and "Molten Release".

"So, if I want to compete with this 'world' as an outsider chess player."

"We must use the 'world' to counter the 'world,' gain a preliminary understanding of 'Yin and Yang and the Five Elements,' and then, based on this, combine it with the objective laws of 'entropy increase' and 'entropy decrease' to construct a 'world' centered on my will."

"At that time, I will be the world, and the world will be me."

"I encompass all the 'characteristics,' and whoever faces me will naturally be suppressed."

A smile began to bloom from the corners of his mouth. With one thought, everything became clear. Sean slowly opened his eyes, his clear, bright pupils revealing a newfound clarity. From that moment on, he was no longer lost.

"Young Master." Zi Po Nian stood very close to Sean. The moment she met Sean's eyes, she felt a mist dissipate, revealing flowers hidden behind the clouds, and she was stunned.

Sean smiled at her, his gaze lingering on her glasses for a moment.

In the cabin on the back hill, Maha, Netero, and Jag also noticed Sean's gaze, which seemed different from usual. They all unanimously confirmed one thing in their hearts—

This kid successfully "questioned his own heart" and became enlightened!

"So fast, so incredibly knowledgeable. Sean, that kid... he's truly remarkable." Netero glanced at Maha and remarked, "Old man, I take back what I said earlier, no matter what path this kid takes in the future."

"I can say with certainty that his future in the training of Nen will be smooth sailing, without any obstacles."

"So-so~" Maha proudly put his hands behind his back: "Don't praise this kid too much. He's at most a third of my level back in the day."

Does "one-third of your life" mean you only succeeded in "asking your heart" and finding your own path at the age of one hundred?

Nitro curled his lip, picked up a piece of steak, didn't cut it, opened his mouth and threw it in whole. He then casually pushed the remaining "ring steak" to Maha. "Eat, eat. That's all, old man. This last piece of beef is for you."

"This stuff is incredibly nutritious, we can't afford to waste it!"

"You are what you eat, right?" Maha pushed Niu B back: "You brat, this old man thinks you need it more than I do."

Hehe~ What an unexpected harmony. Jag watched his friend and father's subtle power struggle, shook his head with amusement, and his gaze shifted and settled on Sean, curious. After some enlightenment, what 'trait' did the brat choose?

【wind】!

The night breeze, carrying the moonlight, blew in. Sean reached out and pinched a wisp of breeze, deciding to start with the "Wind Escape" technique from the "Yin-Yang and Five Elements" theory.

Having recently acquired the Rasengan, Sean has gained a basic understanding of the importance of "friction" and "convection" for wind, so he might as well strike while the iron is hot and start learning "Wind Release".

Road confirmed —

[The system detects that the host is perfectly aware of the situation.]

[The "Sage" AI has successfully restarted from hibernation]

[Current data is being updated]

[Update successful. New features added——]

[Nen Ability Level Assessment]

[Note: The host can activate the "Eye of Appraisal" to identify the level of the other party's Nen ability.]

"Previously we could only view attributes, but now we can even see the level of 'psychic power'?"

As Sean awakens and evolves, the "sage" soon regains his senses, reminding Sean that the version has changed.

Sean was engrossed in his work when he noticed the last column. He smiled with amusement and casually glanced at Ziponian.

The old butler met Sean's gaze head-on, and his heart inexplicably skipped a beat. He felt as if his entire body had been seen through, which made him extremely awkward.

"Young Master, your eyes..."

A six-pointed star flickered in the back of his eye. Ziponian pointed to Sean's right eye.

The camera zoomed in, capturing the light. Maha and Netero, who had just been straining at their limit because of a piece of awesome stuff, paused for a moment, then let out a soft "Eh." They grabbed the "surveillance glasses" and looked closely. A sense of X-ray vision swept over them along the electromagnetic waves, instantly freezing on them.

[Alert: Multiple objects detected]

【Zipo Nian.】

[Nen Ability Level: Double Limit Break.]

[Nitero.]

[Nen Ability Level: Unknown.]

[Note: The target's current Nen ability level is two ranks higher than the host's current level, making identification impossible.]

Maha Zoldyck.

[Nen Ability Level: Unknown.]

[Note: The target's current Nen ability level is two ranks higher than the host's current level, making identification impossible.]

Immediately afterwards, Jag noticed something was off about Maha and Netero, adjusted his "surveillance glasses," and came back.

Just then, another notification sound echoed in Sean's mind.

[Jaeger Zoldyck.]

[Nen Ability Level: Unknown.]

[Note: The target's current Nen ability level is two ranks higher than the host's current level, making identification impossible.]

"Hehe. Apart from Ziponian, they're all old monsters~"

When Sean heard that Netero was among the test subjects, he wasn't too surprised. As Jaeger's close friend, it was obvious that Netero's presence at the capital airport of the Republic of Padokia meant he was headed for Kukuro Mountain.

The six-pointed star under his eyes faded, and Sean smiled at Ziponian: "Don't be nervous, it's just an eye tattoo."

Zi Po Nian's lips twitched. She'd heard of tattoos and eyebrow tattoos, but this was the first time she'd seen an eye tattoo. Young master, you really didn't need to be so perfunctory with this old woman.

Zipo Nian, having served the Zoldyck family for so many years, knew exactly what to say and what not to say.

Seeing that Sean was unwilling to say more, they wisely refrained from asking further questions.

However, the old men in the cabins on the back hill couldn't sit still any longer.

"What are you bluffing about, you brat?" Maha pointed at Jag and laughed, "Jag, look at him, he's getting cocky now that the 'characteristics' are clear!"

"Does he really think the old man won't know if he doesn't tell?"

"Then tell me." Jag put on a humble and eager-to-learn look, winking at Maha: "Your son is shallow and didn't see it. Please enlighten me, Father."

"Hehe. Count me in." Netero chuckled, then looked at Maha with a hint of humility and said, "Forgive my poor eyesight, I didn't see it either."

Maha: "."

"You two bastards are messing with me, aren't you? Anyway, it's not the Sharingan."

Pshaw~ What are you talking about? There's a huge six-pointed star right there; even a fool knows it's not the Sharingan.

Chapter 54: Ziva's Astonishment X Wind Release Master Asuma Appears

"Humph~"

"Just keep watching. No one is foolish enough to waste a hard-won opportunity for enlightenment."

That makes sense. Enlightenment is different from sudden enlightenment. One is thinking about the future path, and the other is understanding a single skill. The overall direction makes enlightenment much more difficult!

Netero and Jag exchanged a knowing glance and smiled mischievously. The latter, seeing Maha sulking with his arms crossed, shook his head and chuckled, "Don't worry, Father. You've watched Sean grow up. With his intelligence, ten Zeno wouldn't be able to match him."

"I definitely won't miss this opportunity."

“If he can’t seize the opportunity he created himself, then it doesn’t make sense,” Netero added, adjusting his surveillance glasses and chuckling. “We’ll just have to wait and see. I have a feeling that the six-pointed star is a bit strange; it doesn’t seem like a ‘characteristic,’ but rather more like an extension of a Nen ability.”

When it comes to having a keen eye, no one in the world can rival these three old men.

The screen changes——

Having clarified his Nen ability path, he decided to prioritize "Wind Release" as his primary "characteristic" for breaking through limits.

Sean stood with his hands behind his back in the evening breeze, glanced at Ziponian and said, "Ziponian, I have a question I'd like to hear your opinion on."

"Young Master, would you like to hear my opinion or someone else's?" Ziponian pushed up his glasses and betrayed Jiege, Maha, and the others without hesitation.

What kind of questions would the young master with his bug-like abilities ask? Even though Zi Po Nian's abilities had exceeded their limits, he was still somewhat apprehensive, worried that he wouldn't be able to answer them or might mislead Sean, causing an irreparable mistake.