Naruto: Starting from the time when the Six Paths of Pain was Kira Yoshikage

Chapter 104 Hey, the successor of the Six Paths Elder, that guy's eyes are quite peculiar too.

Dazo Nie looked at Hua Shidoulang and the others, who were holding different mission items, with satisfaction, and said, "Very good, congratulations to all five of you for passing the test and becoming members of our Nosla family. From now on, we will be colleagues."

An attack on a mansion like that would be fine for dealing with ordinary people, and anyone who has learned Nen could easily handle it. So, apart from a poor old butler who was used as a human shield and mercilessly shot to death, the others were not only unharmed but their clothes were also untouched.

Both Wattsuro and Kurapika successfully signed contracts to become bodyguards for the Nosra family. Their sole mission is to ensure Nosra's absolute safety at Yorknew City Auction.

Taking advantage of the lull before the bodyguard mission officially began and the time for them to explore on their own, Kurapika reappeared before Toro Hanas. The two tacitly avoided the noisy crowds, traversed several narrow alleys, and finally stopped in the shadows of an abandoned warehouse to continue their unfinished conversation.

"Kurapika, what are you doing here?" Kurapika's voice was low, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt. "With your abilities, you don't need to be a bodyguard, do you? Perhaps... you're short of money?"

Although the two haven't known each other for long, Kurapika's displayed strength is definitely on par with Hisoka's. And Hisoka... as his Nen abilities continue to improve, Kurapika feels his strength more and more.

Why would a monster of such high level become a bodyguard? No matter how you look at it, this is eerie.

"Money may be something that countless people covet..." Hua Shidou chuckled, his gaze casually sweeping over the mottled walls of the warehouse, "but in my eyes, it's nothing more than pieces of waste paper. I can have as much as I want, as long as I want."

This isn't just empty boasting from Hua Shidoulang. If he wanted to, he could easily make a fortune by simply reselling some Dragon Ball world technology products to the Hunter world. The reason why so many resources and magical products from the Re:Zero world were sent to Amegakure was because he had made a few trips transporting goods from other worlds.

Hua Shi Tou Lang's face still held the same smile as before. He looked at Kurapika, a hint of amusement in his eyes: "Why don't you guess, Kurapika, what else from the Nothra family could possibly appeal to me?"

Each of Nagato's Six Paths clones has different attributes. Unlike Yoshikage Kira, who blends into the crowd and is unremarkable, and Yamcha, who is sharp and outspoken, Nagato's characteristics are his innate affability and the smile that is always on his face. This smile is like a gentle veil, which can easily make people lower their guard, but no one can see through the true thoughts under the veil.

Upon hearing what Toro said, Kurapika actually began to think seriously. His brows furrowed slightly as all the information about the Nosra family flashed through his mind. Finally, he said, "Although the Nosra family is an unapproachable existence in the eyes of ordinary people, in reality, this family is just a small yakuza organization that has risen in recent years. On the surface, it relies on its leader, Light Nosra, but the real core is his daughter, Neon Nosra."

Kurapika paused, his tone becoming serious: "It's said that she possesses the ability to seize the future... The Nosra family also relied on Neon Nosra's ability to seize the future to connect with other gang leaders... If there's anything about this family that catches your eye, it's probably only her."

Kurapika's gaze was fixed on Wataru, trying to find the answer in his smile: "Are you planning to control Neon, and thus take control of the Nosra family?"

"Yes." Hua Shidoulang gave a straightforward affirmation at first, then shook his head with a smile and added, "No, not quite."

He did intend to use the Nosra family as a springboard, but not in the way of controlling Neon Nosra.

That approach is incredibly idiotic in the face of absolute power. Leaving aside his power system from another world, the things he's learned from Chairman Netero and the speed at which he's grown in strength are enough.

Hua Shi Tou Lang looked at Kurapika, then suddenly changed the subject: "If I said I did this for you, would you believe me?"

Actually, this is the real reason. The biggest reason for choosing the Nosra family is that Kurapika also chose this family, and he was the Akatsuki member that Toro Wataru had planned for in the Hunter x Hunter world.

With talent, strength, and wisdom, Kurapika stands among the top Nen users.

However, Kurapika merely nodded indifferently upon hearing this, and said to himself, "It seems you really do want to control the Nosra family."

As for Hua Shidou's later phrase "for you," he didn't take it to heart. In his view, how could a strong person like Hua Shidou expend so much energy for someone he had only recently met?

Although the two had some acquaintance, and although Hua Shidoulang had taken the initiative to help them on several occasions when they first met.

Kurapika suddenly raised his head, looking directly into Wataru's eyes, his tone tinged with confusion: "Why are you telling me all this? Aren't you afraid I'll leak it out and bring the Nothra family after you?"

Hua Shidou spread his hands, his tone as casual as if he were discussing the weather: "One should take a long-term view. It's just the Nosra family... Even if I stand here and let them kill me, they'll be the ones who die... Do you believe that?"

"I believe it."

Kurapika answered decisively.

"Hahaha...as expected of the person I chose..."

Hua Shidou laughed loudly, the sound echoing through the empty warehouse. He took a step forward, leaned closer to Kurapika, and lowered his voice, carrying an undeniable, penetrating force: "I have something to tell you. An unprecedented event is about to occur in Yorknew City..."

"The entire underworld is about to undergo the biggest purge in the world... All the major gangs worldwide will be affected... even those at the very top..."

Hua Shidou didn't finish his sentence. He simply made a throat-slitting gesture and then revealed everything he was about to do: "What do you think about controlling the world's gangster resources?"

Simply put, he plans to take advantage of the commotion caused by the Phantom Troupe in Yorknew City, and the opportunity presented by the Zoldyck family killing the gang leader, the Ten Elders, to gather all these scattered organizations under his control amidst the chaos, and to slightly expand his influence in this world.

Theoretically, the Hunter x Hunter world is the second most cost-effective of the worlds that Nagato can travel to, after the JOJ0 world. This is because, apart from Nen, this world cannot provide a large amount of weapons, high-tech products, and basic supplies like Dragon Ball, nor can it provide magical products like the Re:Zero world. The means of transportation is still just an extremely slow airship, far inferior to the highly valuable jet cars of the Dragon Ball world. The only thing that Nagato would consider is probably the Rose Nuclear Bomb.

Yet this world still has many good things, although without exception they all come from another region, the legendary Dark Continent: the Unmanned Stone (energy) that can generate electricity from water, the Herb (healing) that can cure all diseases, the longevity food Nitromomi (life), and the Three Primal Water (special) that is said to be the original liquid of all liquids.

In order to acquire these things later, it is essential to develop a powerful force.

The world that the light of dawn needs to illuminate has never been limited to the world of Naruto.

"So...Kurapika, would you like to team up with me?"

Hua Shi Tou Lang's eyes sharpened as he looked at Kurapika.

In the Dark Continent arc, Kurapika has become the second-in-command of the Nothra family. Although he is called the second-in-command, it is no different from a one-man show. The family's former leader, Light, and the former young lady, Neon, have never appeared again.

At that time, the Nosra family had already risen to become a top-tier yakuza organization, so... Kurapika's abilities were beyond doubt.

Kurapika looked conflicted. If what Toro said was true, the proposal was undoubtedly very tempting to him.

It wasn't because he craved power, but because gaining the assistance of gangs worldwide would be extremely helpful in achieving his goals.

Hua Shi Tou Lang seemed to see through Kurapika's thoughts. He slowly walked to Kurapika's side, his voice low and seductively magnetic: "Those damned spiders... I can help you wipe them from the world completely. In return, I only need you to work for me... for life, of course..."

The word "spider" pierced Kurapika's nerves like a needle. He looked up abruptly, his once clear eyes turning crimson in an instant. The Kurta tribe's signature fiery red eyes were eerily striking in the dim light.

The obsession with revenge tightly entwines Kurapika's heart like vines. For so many years, the only meaning of his life has been to kill the Phantom Troupe. He took the Hunter Exam for this purpose, and the Nen ability he developed was also for this purpose.

He would give anything to kill the spider, even his own soul.

This represents Kurapika's lifelong wish.

"Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything immoral..."

Hua Shi Tou Lang's last words were like a powerful stimulant, completely dispelling Kurapika's last shred of hesitation. He slowly raised his head, his fiery red eyes still burning brightly, but now with a resolute determination. He looked at Hua Shi Tou Lang and said, word by word, "I agree."

Kurapika's decision was not unexpected by Kashitō, but hearing it from him was still a very happy thing. Kashitō's face lit up with a smile again: "Kurapika, from today onwards you are a member of Akatsuki."

"dawn?"

Kurapika muttered the unfamiliar name to himself, somewhat bewildered.

"Yes, 'Xiao' signifies the light of dawn..."

Shortly after Kurapika's figure completely disappeared, a lazy yet curious voice suddenly rang in Hua Shi Tou Lang's mind; it was the voice of Yin Jiuwei.

Hey, the successor of the old man Rokudo, that guy's eyes are quite special too.

During the Nine-Tails Night, the Yin-attribute chakra of the Nine-Tails was sealed into the body of Kōshō. Originally, the Yin Nine-Tails was very dissatisfied, even though it only had half of its power left, it was still the leader of the nine tailed beasts. However, after Kōshō showed the power of the Six Paths Rinnegan and Nagato personally engaged in a "friendly" exchange with it, it completely accepted Kōshō's identity.

Now we refer to the other party as "the old man's successor".

I didn't sense any chakra fluctuation from him, but I vaguely detected a trace of Yang Release aura, yet it wasn't quite the same... It contained many indescribable elements, extremely similar to a certain power within you. So, what exactly is that thing?

As a diligent and inquisitive fox, I always ask questions when I encounter things I don't understand.

That's Nen ability, Kurama. You can also think of it as a kind of life energy, a unique power system specific to this world.

To help Yin Jiuwei understand more intuitively, he extended his right index finger and slowly concentrated the Nen power within his body at his fingertip. Instantly, a "nine" character made of light blue energy appeared in the air: "Just like this, this is Nen."

Only those who also possess mind, and who use the technique of "concentration" to focus their mind on the area between their eyes, can discover it.

Within the sealed space inside Hua Shidoulang's body, Yin Jiuwei's enormous fox head nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. Although it couldn't see the pale blue characters with its own eyes, the extraordinary sensory abilities naturally possessed by tailed beasts allowed it to clearly perceive the energy fluctuations at its fingertips that were completely different from chakra.

"I see. It sounds a bit like chakra, but it also seems completely different."

"According to this world's doctrine, every living being harbors a kind of 'Nen' within them."

Hua Shi Toro continued, "It's just that the amount of Nen within each person varies. As long as one can successfully awaken and activate it, any living being can learn to use Nen."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Yin Jiuwei's voice rang out impatiently.

"Can I learn to read it?"

His tone was full of eagerness, clearly showing his great interest in this novel power.

"you?"

Hua Shidoulang was taken aback upon hearing this, and his first reaction was to deny it.

The power systems of different worlds are completely different. Even Nagato, who possessed six Six Paths clones, could not possess the "Nen" of the Hunter x Hunter world, the "Ki" of the Dragon Ball world, or the "Ripple" of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure world. Although Nagato could use the various abilities of the Six Paths clones, they were all essentially achieved through chakra.

In other words, Nagato's chakra simply carries the properties and characteristics of other world energy systems, but it is still chakra in essence.

For example, summoning a substitute consumes chakra; using the Nen ability to create a double body consumes chakra; and using the Hollow Wave also consumes chakra.

According to Nagato's research, it's possible that while people in each world may appear the same, there are subtle differences. For example, humans in the Naruto world have more than three times the number of cells compared to people in other worlds.

However, the tailed beasts are special. Theoretically, the Nine-Tails does not have a real physical body. The so-called body of the tailed beast is actually a pure chakra energy body. It looks like it has flesh and blood, but it is actually a manifestation of chakra.

So here's the question... Can tailed beasts learn Nen?

This is an interesting experiment...

After pondering for a while, Hua Shidoulang said, "Nine Lama, you can give it a try."

There's no harm in giving it a try; you won't lose anything even if you don't learn it.

Upon hearing this, Yin Jiuwei, inside the sealed space, immediately perked up. Her enormous fox tail swished excitedly, and her voice rose several decibels: "Really? Then what are we waiting for? Quickly teach me how to awaken my Nen ability!"