Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth

The meaning is obvious: is it something that can prolong life?

"There is also an item called 'the herb that cures all diseases'."

As Kim demonstrated, Kevin was completely absorbed. He couldn't help but think that if these things could be refined into a potion, the effects would be unimaginable.

"Moreover, these are only some of the items in the [East] section. According to the book, there should also be a [West] section, but it has not been found yet."

There are essentially three possibilities: first, humanity hasn't discovered it yet; second, the author has given up creating; third, the author is still in the process of creating.

So that's how it is. If the items described in the book really exist, then anything is indeed possible.

"Wo Cao" (a type of Chinese idiom).

The shock Kevin felt at that moment could only be described with this word.

"The author of this book is named [Azuma Freecss]."

“Huh? Your ancestor!” Kevin exclaimed in surprise.

Given Kim's strength and social standing, there is indeed no need for him to lie about such a matter.

Moreover, if they are indeed from the same family and are Kim's ancestors, then it's no wonder that Kim is so enthusiastic about this kind of content.

At this point in the conversation, Kim finally spoke her mind: "So, the outside world is my goal. I long to go there and witness things I've never seen before."

Kevin roughly understood why Kim was paying extra attention to him.

Jin believed that he was likely a special being from the so-called "Dark Continent".

If human ancestors were able to cross Lake Möbius, reach the islands in the middle of the lake, and thrive there, why couldn't they have similar settlements elsewhere?

Of course, only Kevin himself knew that this was impossible.

After all, he had already explored his original world, except for the deep sea. He also had an understanding of his own galaxy and was observing and exploring space.

Regardless, after Jing Jin's explanation, Kevin developed a strong interest in that unknown land.

Anyone would be tempted, especially considering their own Nen abilities. If combined with materials from those creatures, the resulting powerful effects would be immeasurable.

"Is it very difficult to get there?"

Jin nodded and held up his hand to make a four gesture: "We need to make full preparations, including permits, methods, qualifications, and contracts. I don't have any of these at the moment, and it may take several years or even more than ten years to prepare."

Kevin nodded in sudden realization. In a way, the long preparation time was worthwhile.

"So, I'm also part of your plan?" Kevin asked, pointing to himself.

Unexpectedly, Jin shook his head: "No, at first I was just curious about you, it comes from my innate curiosity."

"I'm now certain that you know nothing about the outside world. However, if you're interested, we can definitely become like-minded partners." As he spoke, Kim looked at Kevin.

Kim was not lying; initially, he genuinely believed that Kevin was the special being he had been hoping for.

Even now, he still believes that way. However, Kevin is not currently offering much help with his preparations for going to the Dark Continent.

But after these past six months, Kevin's growth and Kim's deduction of his Nen ability made Kim feel that if Kevin was willing to go with them, he would definitely be a valuable assistant in the future.

After all, it will be a long time before Jin is truly ready to embark on his journey.

Most importantly, Kim values ​​the idea of ​​being like-minded.

Kevin, with his unique background, may very well harbor a longing for the Dark Continent. Potential for growth, compatible Nen abilities, and shared ideals—these are precisely the qualities that King hopes his partners should possess.

"To be honest, after hearing what you said, I am indeed very interested in that place. Exploring the unknown world sounds amazing. But according to you, going there requires considerable strength... If I am confident in my abilities by then, I will definitely join your team."

These words made Jin smile, and he extended his hand.

The two held each other's hands tightly.

"Then I'll wait and see."

Chapter Forty-Four: Gifts of Unknown Occurrence

The two chatted happily outside the cave.

Jin's main motivation was to share, and he talked on and on about all sorts of things he had seen and heard.

Kevin would occasionally chime in with a few words, though they were just simple responses; he was actually listening intently and with great interest.

Previously, Kevin had learned some basic information about King from Bisky.

Bisky said at the time: "In the old man's words, he is one of the world's five greatest Nen users."

The old man mentioned here is none other than Netero, the current president of the Hunter Association. In Bisky's eyes, the president possesses terrifying strength. And Ging is ranked among the top five Nen users in the world.

When Kevin heard this name, he couldn't help but scratch his head.

He was momentarily troubled by his circumstances when he traveled through time, finding it difficult to determine whether it was fortunate or unfortunate.

Fortunately, Jin noticed her during her journey; but unfortunately, that was exactly where she met her bad luck.

Kevin found the content that Jinsuo was sharing at that moment very interesting.

From the unique systems of certain ancient kingdoms to the various rituals and ceremonies, to the unearthed magical artifacts and the grand sacrificial scenes... these were things that Kevin was already quite interested in in his original world, and they became even more fascinating after he came to this world where Nen exists.

After all, it was a world with extraordinary powers, and everything with extraordinary qualities held immense appeal for Kevin.

Because Kevin could occasionally offer some rather professional insights, Kim began to look at him differently and her desire to share with him grew stronger.

Is this what a hunter is?

Looking at Jin's current state, Kevin seemed to have gained a deeper understanding of the [Hunter] profession.

Just then, the howling of a pack of wolves echoed from inside the cave.

“Let’s go inside,” Jin suddenly suggested.

The two entered the cave.

Sure enough, the male wolf in the cave was dead, with only its horns still emitting a faint glow.

With a "thud," the entire sharp corner slid smoothly down from above.

Immediately afterwards, the remaining bones melted at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into a fluid-like substance that slowly seeped into the ground and disappeared without a trace.

"This……"

“This kind of scene is very rare. I dare say that there are no more than ten people in the world who have seen a two-headed wolf die of natural causes,” Jin explained from the side.

The wolf cubs and their mother wolf whimpered around the spot where the bones had dissolved.

After a while, the mother wolf stopped, and slowly walked over, biting the fallen horn with her headless head.

However, to Kevin's surprise, the she-wolf did not walk to King's feet, but instead came to Kevin.

"Tsk."

Seeing this, Jin clicked his tongue in displeasure, his face full of annoyance.

The mother wolf placed her head and horns at Kevin's feet and howled twice.

"This is... for me?" Kevin asked, somewhat incredulous.

The mother wolf nodded human-like, then turned to look after her cubs.

"I knew I shouldn't have brought you." Jin scratched his spiky head, his regretful expression genuine.

"Why give it to me?" Kevin asked, picking up the unicorn.

The moment I touched it, that feeling of longing surged up in my heart again.

Compared to the crystal bones I've seen before, this level of desire is weaker, but slightly higher than other common materials.

This unicorn should be considered a Grade C material, at the top level of Grade C.

More importantly, the portions are large.

"You can also feel a longing for this thing?" Jin asked, frowning.

Kevin nodded.

Jin didn't ask any more questions, but instead explained the situation to Kevin: "This is for you, and you must be wondering why. Like the history of the two-headed wolf that I told you before, they admire people who are righteous and kind. Although I'm not a bad person, compared to you, I certainly can't be called a good person."

As he spoke, Jin began to explain: "In ancient times, a monarch who was given a unicorn horn by a two-headed wolf was honored as a benevolent ruler."

Oh, so this counts as receiving a friend card.

"However, the fact that it gave you its horns after death but not to me after only seeing you twice shows that it sensed a more noble quality in you."

As he spoke, Kim looked at Kevin and patted him on the shoulder.

“If this were ancient times, you would already be labeled as benevolent.”

The two walked out of the cave while talking.

After bidding farewell to the wolf pack, they returned to their camp.

By this time, it was completely dark, and the moon and stars twinkled in the night sky.

By the fire, amidst the crackling of the firewood, the two men each held a can of beer, chatting casually as they drank.

Jin looked at Kevin and suddenly asked, "What do you think of your thirst for materials?"

“Desire? Oh, I think this might be an inherent characteristic of Nen abilities, or it might be an effect produced subconsciously when constructing Nen abilities,” Kevin said, expressing his thoughts.

After all, the original owner was extremely obsessed with medicine. Under the influence of his subconscious, the Nen ability he constructed developed a craving for materials, and he didn't want to miss any good materials, which makes sense.

Jin didn't refute, but instead asked, "Would it be convenient for me to see your original Nen ability?"

Kevin felt there was nothing to hide, since his Nen ability wasn't very useful in battle anyway.

He brought to life the "fleeting dream".

Jin glanced at it, then frowned and asked, "Is this a medicine-making platform? Do the products made from it have side effects?"

That's impressive.

Kevin was once again amazed by the keen insight of these experts.

He nodded: "That's right, just as you said, the medicine we make will have certain side effects if taken by anyone other than me."

“This thing has the quality of being recited after death, but it’s not entirely like that,” Jin said, observing to himself.

"Are there any commercially available drugs that are not as potent as the developed ones?"

Kevin nodded and casually took out a bottle of bone-setting medicine from his waist bag and handed it over.

Jin glanced at it only once before drinking it down.

"The taste is alright, hmm... for treating fractures? The side effect is that during the duration of the medication, the manipulation of qi at the treatment site becomes uncontrollable."

Jin quickly analyzed the drug's effects and side effects.

After the effects of the medicine had completely worn off, he sat up again and began to explain his views: "The side effects of the medicine you made will, if nothing unexpected happens, affect the flow of Qi. This is essentially because the product you made carries the [malice] unique to the thoughts of the dead."

As he spoke, he pointed at Kevin and recalled, "When you first possessed this body, I didn't think Kevin at that time had the ability to turn his Nen into a Nen after death."

That kind of obsession is so deep; only someone raised in a special environment with an extremely stubborn will could achieve it. Therefore, the formation of this post-death chant is closely related to the process of you possessing this corpse at that time.

King knew the entire process of Kevin's possession better than Kevin himself, since King had been observing and studying it the whole time.

"And then there's that inexplicable craving in your body. Let me put it this way: in most Nen abilities, it's rare for a Nen ability to reverse and influence the user's own will."

While it can be partly explained by the idea of ​​reciting sutras after death, the reality is far more complex.

Chapter 45 Rebirth After Death X Analysis

In the camp, by the campfire.

Jin picked up a tree branch and gestured with it on the muddy ground beside him.

"For now, let's distinguish between the you before the time travel and the you in this world, and refer to them as A and B respectively."

As he spoke, he drew two little figures on the ground, one representing Kevin A before he traveled through time, and the other representing Kevin B from the original world.

“I killed B back then. Death is a gradual process. The body’s functions will gradually be lost, the brain may be damaged or lack of oxygen, and consciousness will slowly fade away until finally the soul dissipates. This is a complete death process.” As Jin spoke, he drew a horizontal line next to B to represent the process.

"Wait, do souls really exist?" Kevin couldn't help but ask, desperately needing more concrete information.

But the soul is something that is obviously not so easy to ascertain.

Jin looked at him and nodded: "Putting aside your special case for now, the existence of the soul has been proven throughout history."

The Nen ability to steal or seize another's body, or to capture or trap a soul, does exist, but it is extremely rare, and there are even fewer documented examples.