Mito's cooking skills are indeed excellent, especially his omelet rice and mushroom soup; Oboro ate them all.
In no time, he was the only one left in the shop.
It's getting late...
However, he was still chatting with Mito... After Oboro finished his meal, Xiao Jie began to occasionally chime in with a few words, which were nothing more than asking about the outside world.
Mito said that Whale Island wasn't very big and there wasn't much to see, but compared to the big cities outside, it was quite nice if you just wanted to relax. Mito didn't inquire about Oboro's identity or job, showing great tact.
Finally, seeing that it was getting late... Oboro paid the bill, waved, and left.
Mito wanted to take him to a nearby family-run hotel, but Oboro refused…
"Then what about tonight..." As an outsider with no place to stay, Mitt felt a little sorry for him. After thinking for a moment, she decided to let Long and Xiao Jie stay in the same room and spend the night there first.
"Thank you, really, it's not necessary... It's alright."
However, Oboro declined his offer.
He disappeared into the night as Mitt watched him go.
"What a strange person..."
Mite muttered to himself.
Xiao Jie peeked half his head out from behind the shop door, looked in the direction where Long had disappeared, and smiled: "I think the uncle is a nice guy... he gets along well with everyone."
"Hurry up and take a shower and go to bed."
Mitt glanced at him and urged him on.
"Ok."
Xiao Jie obediently answered and ran upstairs to the second floor.
Although he heard about the prosperity of big cities from Oboro, Xiao Jie didn't yearn for it. He still thought Whale Island was better... it was his home.
Meanwhile, Oboro, who had left, went straight into the forest, intending to camp out in the wild.
He had long been accustomed to this lifestyle of asceticism in the deep mountains.
He found a cliff top, lit a campfire, lay on the ground, and looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky... Since coming to this world, he has been working hard to cultivate.
It feels quite nice to occasionally calm your mind and enjoy the tranquility of this world.
Haste makes waste, and being too tense all the time is not a good thing either.
"On the surface, it is pure without a trace of impurity... infinitely in line with the essence of 'nature', but in reality, it has an innate wildness and intuition..." The scene of negotiating with Xiao Jie just now replayed in Long's mind, especially Xiao Jie's eyes, and she couldn't help but chuckle.
"Too young, his physical strength and physique haven't yet shown any remarkable qualities, but the subtle aura and energy he exudes foreshadow a latent, vigorous vitality... The invisible aura he radiates is warm, powerful, and very positive..."
No wonder... Hisoka would like it.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that someone like Xiao Jie, if he hadn't died young, would have had limitless potential for future achievements.
Oboro once immersed himself in nature in pursuit of understanding life energy… His method was a form of acquired refinement; to use Bisky's analogy, it was like a flawed gemstone being gradually modified by external means to become dazzling… But even so, it couldn't change the fact that its original quality was poor. On the other hand, characters like Ging Freecss and Gon were naturally formed… A few years ago, Oboro might not have been able to explain it… Now he understands, it's the 'heart'.
The two hearts,
It's purer... while someone like him can only try his best to feel and experience... Perhaps he might surpass the former in the future, but he will have to put in more effort, including in terms of growth rate, there is still a gap.
What you are born with cannot be reversed...
Therefore, once one reaches a certain level of understanding, Oboro can easily discern Xiao Jie's 'uniqueness'.
Such people become Nen users, and their progress on the path of training is incredibly fast... Looking at the original work, as the protagonists, Gon and Killua's talents can no longer be described as monstrous. From the time they became Hunters to the end of the Chimera Ant arc, how long was it?
Their strength is now worlds apart from what it was at the beginning... and how long did it take for someone like him, including Hisoka, to reach this level?
At least, several years have passed since Oboro transmigrated to this world…
Oboro always said Hisoka's talent was abnormal... but that's only to a certain extent, depending on who you compare him to.
At least compared to him, Hisoka is superior.
But if you put him next to someone like Moritonio, he would easily surpass Hisoka, let alone Moritonio.
“Inherent nature and personality… create an extraordinary will. Such people are undoubtedly favored by heaven… rarely disturbed by external things. Once they decide on a goal, they will forge ahead without hesitation.” Oboro rested his head on his arm and murmured to himself.
That's so enviable...
However, compared to Gon, Oboro actually likes Killua a little more.
While Gon's personality certainly aligns better with the nature of Nen, his overly strong convictions can sometimes lead to recklessness and create danger for himself and those around him. In contrast, Killua is undoubtedly more tactful. The Zoldyck family's doctrines, including Illumi's Nen needles, have instilled in Killua the importance of prioritizing his own safety… He weighs the risks in everything he does, and it was only after meeting Gon that signs of change began to emerge…
Lone smacked her lips.
Perhaps… that's the difference between geniuses and ordinary people like them… It's because their thoughts are purer, less distracting, that they can be so ridiculously strong. But as a transmigrator, Long believes it's more about the protagonist's halo…
Killua has the heritage and resources of the Zoldyck family for generations... which Gon doesn't have. From this point of view, I think... in terms of potential alone, Gon is a little bit higher than Killua. After all, when the two met, Killua had already been undergoing grueling training since childhood, while Gon was still at the 'newcomer' level.
However, the difference between the two is not significant; they are at the same level.
In addition, Oboro also noticed Mito's protectiveness towards Gon.
This woman is conflicted and torn... She wants to make up for the love that Xiao Jie lacks, but she is also afraid that Xiao Jie will become the second Jin.
Little Gon doesn't know yet that his father is a hunter and is not dead... Kate's arrival a few years later will reveal everything to him.
Long was unwilling to go to such lengths.
He just came to take a look... He didn't plan to do anything extra, and he wasn't very interested in Xiao Jie... He was more focused on himself.
I said... I'm just here for a quick look around.
The next morning, when Long woke up, her clothes were already wet and covered in dew.
He took off his clothes, hung them on a tree branch to dry, and walked to a riverbank to prepare for fishing and an outdoor barbecue.
However, he didn't go into the water; he just sat cross-legged on the shore, constantly shaking pebbles in his hands.
He glanced at the clear water... Unbeknownst to him, some birds in the forest flew down to his vicinity to forage and rest, while some bolder ones perched directly on his head.
Whoosh!
A moment later, he flicked a pebble, splashing water on the river surface. The birds were startled and scattered.
Soon, a fat fish with its belly up floated up and was carried by the current to nearby.
Long stepped forward and picked it up.
Then he sat back down in his original seat.
In the morning, there were many small animals active in the forest. As the atmosphere became increasingly dim and the air changed, some squirrels, foxes and other wild animals gradually approached, but did not regard him as a threat. A flock of birds that had just been scared away reappeared on the surrounding branches, chirping and chattering.
clap clap clap...
Within minutes, seven or eight fish had accumulated on the shore…
Long clapped his hands, slowly stood up, and tossed two of the fish he had caught to the fox that had been circling around him as a treat.
Then they skewered the remaining meat with branches, found an open space, started a fire, and began barbecuing.
A campfire was lit, dispelling a bit of the chill...
Long placed the fish skewers by the fire, glanced at the bushes in the shadows under the tree to her left, and calmly asked, "Want to eat together?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the grass trembled, and then a head emerged.
It's Xiao Jie.
His eyes sparkled as he looked at Long, but his expression was somewhat awkward, and he was carrying a food box wrapped in a cloth.
He had been squatting there for a long time... he had witnessed the whole scene.
Xiao Jie knew very well that the animals in this forest were extremely averse to the scent of humans... He had gone through a lot of changes just to be able to travel and enjoy the scenery here. This was the first time he had ever seen someone befriend these animals.
Aunt Mito was very worried about Oboro leaving under cover of darkness last night and having nowhere to stay. She asked Xiao Jie to go and see if Oboro was nearby, as he might have already left... or perhaps he had found someone to stay with, which would be the best outcome.
However, after running around outside, Xiao Jie was certain that Long had gone into the mountains... because he had a very sensitive nose... and could smell the uncle's scent.
After he reported to his family, Mitt became even more worried. He prepared breakfast and urged Xiao Jie to go look for him quickly, just in case something had happened…
Xiao Jie quickly found the cliff where Long had spent the night, but all that was left was a pile of charcoal fire... The uncle's scent had also mysteriously disappeared. He had found his way here by following some footprints.
When they arrived, they saw Oboro fishing with pebbles.
"Um...we were all worried about you, so Aunt Mit asked me to bring you some food..." Little Jie's face was still very young and his expression was innocent...he was a little shy after being discovered by Long.
Long Yile waved to him.
Xiao Jie's eyes lit up when he saw his actions, as if he had received some kind of response.
I jogged over quickly.
"You haven't eaten either... Let's eat together." Long took the lunchbox, opened it, and gave half to Xiao Jie.
"Thank you."
Xiao Jie accepted it with both hands.
"Uncle, you're amazing... This is the first time I've ever seen them so unafraid of people!" Xiao Jie praised sincerely, glancing at the creatures still moving around him as if they were his friends.
Uncle…
Long's hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly, but she forced a smile: "From what you're saying, you can do it too?"
"Ok!"
Xiao Jie nodded vigorously: "However, it took me a long time to get them to accept me."
"Then you're really amazing..."
"I'm being very polite," Long said.
"Uncle..."
"My name is Oboro, you can call me Mr. Oboro..."
At this moment, Xiao Jie's carefree side emerged. After all, he was just a child, with a simple mind. He didn't notice that Oboro's slightly stiff lips revealed the joy of meeting a new friend and finding a 'kindred spirit'. "Mr. Oboro... how did you hit the fish underwater with a pebble? This isn't something an ordinary person can do... I can see them, observe their swimming positions and directions, but catching them is not easy, let alone shooting them with just a pebble..."
"There's no trick to it... just throw with more force and speed than they can react to."
As Oboro ate, he explained.
After hearing this, Xiao Jie looked at him with a hint of admiration.
This kind of thing...is pretty cool for little kids, especially little boys!
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