In HxH with Doraemon Pocket

Chapter 349 - 349

The moment Feitan and Phinks appeared, Goreinu and Kalluto's skin tensed up immediately.

"Just as expected, they're really strong!!"

Sweat began to trickle down Goreinu's forehead. Feitan and Phinks made no effort to conceal the aura of menace and intimidation surrounding them, exerting immense pressure on him.

"Are they members of the Phantom Troupe?!"

Kalluto, who had once considered joining the Troupe to leverage their power to bring back his brother, dismissed the idea after witnessing their strength. Now, seeing Feitan and Phinks before him again, he felt a wave of apprehension, elevating the danger level to its peak.

"Their Nen training seems quite impressive, with a hint of Shingen-ryu style?"

Biscuit scrutinized Phinks and the others, sensing the influence of the Shingen-ryu training school in their aura.

"Hmm, they're members of the Phantom Troupe and companions of Morin, so the training insights I gave to Morin must have been passed on to them."

"It's unbelievable how they could refine their Nen to such an extent; perhaps they themselves were raw gems."

"Through their own honing and polishing, they've reached this level today."

"But considering they're Morin's companions, having such a standard is reasonable."

Biscuit observed Feitan and Phinks with a hand on her chin. Their gaze lingered on Biscuit for a moment before shifting away.

"Yo, it seems you two have made quite some progress during this time!!"

Phinks approached Gon and Killua, observing the aura around them and couldn't help but whistle.

"Did you find a good mentor to guide you?"

Feitan also walked over silently, raising an eyebrow. He suddenly noticed that Gon's and Killua's training methods seemed very similar to theirs. At least, judging by the results displayed now, it was quite familiar to him.

"Who is their mentor?"

Feitan's gaze slowly swept across the group. Goreinu? No, his training wasn't in the Shingen-ryu style, and his strength wasn't up to par. The chubby guy? He seemed to have just opened his aura nodes not long ago. The man dressed as a little girl beside him? His strength was barely sufficient, but he wasn't following the Shingen-ryu path either. If it's not any of these people, then it must be...

Feitan squinted, looking at Biscuit standing there.

"Come, Feitan, Phinks, let me introduce you!"

Gon, feeling nothing amiss, introduced Killua's brother and Goreinu to Phinks and Feitan. And finally, Biscuit:

"This is Biscuit, a very capable Hunter, and she's been teaching us Nen all this time!"

Gon smiled innocently: "And she's also Morin's mentor!"

Morin's mentor?!

Hearing such a label, Phinks and Feitan's gazes sharpened abruptly, their expressions turning serious as they scrutinized Biscuit closely.

"You're also members of the Phantom Troupe, right?"

Biscuit remained calm, "I can sense from your training path that you're also following the Shingen-ryu style of Nen training. And there's also evidence of the insights I gave to Morin in your methods. You must have gotten your training techniques from Morin, right?"

To be able to see through such things and know about the insights...

Phinks and Feitan were about seventy percent convinced by Biscuit's words. Then they heard Biscuit continue: "How is Pakku-chan doing now? It's been quite a long time since I last saw her after we parted ways."

Pakku-chan? Pakunoda?!

That's right, after they left Meteor City, it was Pakunoda who traveled with Morin. Later, Pakunoda helped Morin deliver many training insights to them. So, it seems that during their travels, they met this person in front of them and began learning Nen from her?

Phinks and Feitan were about eighty percent convinced in their hearts. Coupled with Gon's acknowledgment, who had a good relationship with Morin, they were almost entirely convinced. However, there was still a slight doubt.

"She looks like just a child, though?"

Phinks hesitated, "I remember Morin bringing us those training insights ten years ago. You look like this now, so what did you look like ten years ago?!"

"If it's just about maintaining appearance, it should be quite simple, right?"

Killua interjected: "On this island, there's the 'Witch's Rejuvenation Potion.' Taking one will reduce your age by a year, and it only affects the body, preserving mental knowledge and memory. The island's cards have such effects, and with the tools Morin possesses, achieving such an effect should be quite simple, right?"

"Yeah, that's true. Morin, that guy, never lacks these bizarre tools."

Feitan and Phinks nodded slightly.

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"Morin's mentor, huh? If I get the chance, I'd really like to test her out..." Phinks's gaze lingered briefly on Biscuit, entertaining a reckless thought. Feitan, though silent and motionless, had a glint in his eyes that suggested he shared a similar idea.

"Alright, everyone's here, so let's head out!!" Gon, oblivious to the tension in the air, energetically waved his arm, leading the group of seven hired with the "Leave" card. The group of fifteen used "Accompany" once more to travel to Sofrabi.

Meanwhile, inside the gymnasium next to the pirate ship:

"It was hard to believe the challengers were so weak?" Leroute, with her fan-like hair, sat on a chair, swinging her legs and yawning. "I was hoping to witness the power of Nen, but the result was rather disappointing."

Due to receiving information about Nen from the deceased Bopobo, Leroute had special permission to watch the matches between players and pirates. During the last match, she was eager to observe Nen's power, but the first round of the boxing match ended so quickly and abruptly. Even Tsezugera, who came with Gon's group, couldn't grasp what happened, let alone Leroute, who was a complete novice.

"I was hoping to discover some magical power of Nen that I could learn," Leroute lamented, "but it turned out like this."

"But it's no surprise, considering they're just a bunch of kids~?" Thinking of Gon, Killua, and Biscuit, she couldn't help but sneer, "Even if they have mastered 'Nen,' what can you expect from a bunch of kids?" In Leroute's eyes, Killua and Gon were just a group of naive children, despite their seemingly extraordinary nature.

If it were outside, she might not have underestimated Killua and the others so much. But since learning about Nen, she felt her perspective had broadened, becoming more discerning. She relaxed her guard against things she should have been wary of, perhaps due to the peaceful years spent under Razor's watch, where she couldn't stir up trouble even if she tried.

"Ha~ I wonder when the next challengers will arrive." Leroute yawned, "But since I know the task's trigger conditions, gathering players here shouldn't take long."

"I wonder if those kids will join in the fun again." She thought, then noticed vague shadows at the stadium entrance.

"We're here to challenge again!!" Gon stood at the forefront, greeting them.

"Back again?" Leroute was slightly taken aback to see the familiar figures of Gon and the others.

"Back already?" The pirates, who were exercising and playing games, stopped and looked towards Gon and his group. Then—

"So strong!!" Upon seeing Phinks and Feitan, the pirates collectively flinched. They could sense the formidable aura hidden beneath Phinks and Feitan's calm exteriors.

"Welcome, welcome," Razor emerged from the crowd, "It seems you've found reliable partners this time." He glanced at Feitan and Phinks, smiling with squinted eyes. A group of experts indeed.

"This guy is strong, huh?" As Razor assessed Phinks and the others, they, in turn, focused their attention on Razor. Phinks initially thought the task wasn't too difficult, assuming Gon couldn't find strong allies. But now...

"Judging by his strength, he must be the GM of this game, the creator," Feitan's fingers twitched under his cloak, "His strength is extraordinary."

"But that's what makes the match interesting." A long grin spread across Phinks's face. His desire to fight was ignited upon seeing Razor.

"After wandering this island for so long, I've finally met a worthy opponent?" His eyes became sharper, filled with the burning flames of battle.

"I'll take on this guy's challenge." As Razor prepared to announce the start of the match, Phinks suddenly spoke, his eyes fixed on Razor, openly revealing his intentions.

"Focusing on me, are you?" Razor's squinted eyes opened slightly, a dangerous glint flashing within. "Alright!"