The Daily Life of Saiki Kusuo in Zoldyck

Kusuo Saiki adjusted his hat. "Oh dear, thank goodness I'm a knight in shining armor now. It only turns the path I walk on into rubble and collapses. A Nen user should be able to do that, right? The knight in his automatic control form should be able to do that too."

After crossing the steps and reaching the road, the road finally stopped collapsing.

Kuroro then dared to approach, and this time he warned, "Be careful, there are five more steps to the bottom."

You're making sure the steps are safe, right?

As Kuroro walked down the road, he observed the surroundings:

It's the kind of pseudonym only a poor person would use.

Kusuo Saiki could only see the thermal image of the person in Field 0, which was red and orange. Judging from the temperature, the person was a calm person with a uniform body temperature.

I'm sorry for momentarily mistaking the richest person in the Zoldyck family, who is the best at saving money, for a pauper.

However, if Illumi is one of them, and the doubles tournament requires both to register...

Kusuo Saiki heard Illumi's inner thoughts:

What kind of one-on-one duel is this? Aren't heroes human anymore?

As soon as Kusuo Saiki and Chrollo entered the arena, Illumi greeted them.

"Hey, Commander, there's something I need to tell you."

Kuroro chuckled: "I also have something I'd like to ask you about. Can we exchange it?"

"Of course, I brought a coat if you're looking for one."

How thoughtful of Illumi! But the coat hasn't been returned to Chrollo yet?

Outside the venue, a little girl in a red dress was snoring with her head tilted back when she suddenly woke up upon hearing the word "coat".

Kagura exclaimed, "Oh! Is the boss going to need a coat?!"

Very loud, attracting worldwide attention.

What a weirdo who attracted everyone's attention!

"No, not yet..." Before Illumi could finish speaking, Kagura had already grabbed Chrollo's coat and thrown it out like a javelin.

Sorry, the problem might be their design. (Kusuo Saiki also covered his face.)

The coat moved so fast that the friction with the air generated heat that Kusuo Saiki could see a slight change in temperature.

Kuroro sprints and jumps to save the coat, landing in a cool pose with one hand on the ground. The reason why thermal imaging can still judge it as cool is because of the audience's reaction.

Applause rose and fell, as if everyone were participating in a sports competition.

The Dark Creatures of the Referee's Stand:

That's why it's not a sporting event.

Chrollo cradled the coat as if it were a princess, and the conversation continued as usual: "Thank you. Illumi, if I'm not mistaken, the last person who hasn't arrived yet is Hisoka, right?"

"Hmm. That's right, the commander is really smart."

You're even calling him "guild leader" now? Doesn't Yilmini realize there's anything wrong with your behavior?

Kuroro chuckled: "Are you here to cooperate, or to challenge me alone?"

“The latter, Hisoka has wanted to fight you one-on-one for a long time,” Illumi replied truthfully.

At this moment, even Kuroro was no longer so at ease.

Even for someone like Hisoka, defeating him without taking any damage would be virtually impossible.

Now, in the arena, running away is a bit of a stretch, especially in a two-player battle. If he runs away, he won't be able to save the hero's points.

Giving the points to Hisoka is the worst option, because he cares more about having fun than about everyone else's victory.

Kuroro covered his mouth as he pondered, his calm demeanor masking a mind racing with thoughts that only Saiki Kusuo knew was the truth.

Soon, Kuroro reached out his hand to Kusuo Saiki.

"Hero, lend me the chance to carry the fate of another."

Has your brain gone mad?

The ultimate thief technique has already appeared in Kuroro's hands.

Kuroro said, "Illumi, members shouldn't fight amongst themselves. How about you and Shalnark go directly into battle later?"

He's busy talking and thinking at the same time; this guy is so busy.

The ability to carry the fate of others is a skill of the knight-errant, and it requires the use of an antenna.

Kusuo Saiki did imagine it for a moment, but he wasn't as adept at using the creation-type ability as Nanmao. Anyway, he'd just pretend to give him the ability for now.

As Kusuo Saiki reached out, he suddenly felt two things between his fingers.

You made me work hard, and now what's going on?

Kuroro took the two antennas from between Saiki Kusuo's fingers and examined them closely:

The Invisible Saiki Kusuo:

Kuroro also pressed his handprint from the book against Saiki Kusuo's palm. He opened his book...

Is this guy still thinking of stealing?

Kusuo Saiki slowly moved away from this person.

The holder of the Pair Destroyer, that elder from Meteor City, must have been treating the living, the dead, and dolls as dolls; I wonder how bad his eyesight is.

If the doll has no origin, does that mean we have to use a real person instead? Is that true or false?

If that were the case, we should knock him and Hisoka into the ground to stop it. But there's no need to worry now. Why? Because this battle is impossible. It's more important to stay calm and keep your superpowers stable.

After Kusuo Saiki walked away, Illumi also walked to the same side.

He deliberately approached Kusuo Saiki.

What, do you want to whisper something to the swordsman? I'll have to relay that to him tomorrow, I'm so tired.

“Your outfit is too similar to my mother’s. If you choose to wear electronic eyes to change your image in the future, I will collect the copyright fees on behalf of my mother.”

...Keep a calm mind, maintain a calm mind.

"Hero, if Kuroro gets beaten up too badly later, will you go and help him?"

Do I really have to chat with a martial arts master? I don't know how to answer that question.

"Silence? If Hisoka dies, I'll go up there."

?! What is this? Why are you telling me this, and what about Ilmir and Hisoka...?

"I'll go up and collect the body. In fact, it would be best if Hisoka were killed by Chrollo."

Kusuo Saiki sensed the dark aura emanating from Illumi.

You're the dark creature, aren't you? How many dark creatures are there in our house?

"The engagement ring will have an effect. I will inherit Hisoka's body as my legacy. As a fellow pilot, you understand, right..."

I can't understand it, I absolutely can't, especially since the choice to control it is Hisoka!

Kusuo Saiki took a deep breath.

After waiting for Hisoka to appear for a long time without success, the broadcast finally came on again.

Broadcast: "The ultimate winner of the contest has yet to arrive. Now, we are teleporting player Hisoka Moro into the arena!"

So that's how it is; being teleported will cause you to lose your online name.

However, Hisoka will not be teleported here. Why? Because Hisoka is now inanimate...

Illumi was shocked.

Hisoka appeared? Where? How did he appear? Can the dark creatures do things I can't? Restore the stone statue to life and then teleport it?

Oh, so it's Hisoka's statue... The statue got here?!

Kuroro covered his mouth and thought,

Kusuo Saiki's gloomy face:

Chrollo said regretfully, "Alright, then Illumi, this statue seems to have been identified as Hisoka. What are your plans for the upcoming battle? Who will win and who will lose?"

Unexpectedly, this led to a one-on-one battle between Illumi and Chrollo.

"No need, I can admit defeat. But is this Hisoka? Every detail of his body is exactly the same. Was he petrified by a Nen user?"

Why are you so sure they're exactly the same?

Illumi looked at the referee, but received the referee's approval.

“We see every action of every player who enters the arena and we will not make a mistake.”

Saiki Kusuo, playing the role of a chivalrous knight: Isn't this an admission of wrongdoing?

After all, Kusuo Saiki's illusion magic doesn't change his own physical form, but rather how everyone who sees him perceives him.

The only way to break his illusion is to spy on him from outside the range of telepathy using an ultra-long telescope.

“I’ll only help Hisoka this time. It would be irresponsible to end it so hastily.” After thinking for a moment, Illumi held up one finger. “How about this, you guys choose a competition that I’m sure I’ll lose in, and use that to buy some time.”

It is asserted that Hisoka will not be resurrected unless the delay exceeds 24 hours.

Besides, what event is this? Isn't this an arena? Aren't the competitions all about violent combat? Do you think we can just decide to play rock-paper-scissors?

Those with superpowers would have no doubts. Kusuo Saiki quickly overheard some of the thoughts around him. So that's how it is; the specific details of the match can be determined by both sides.

Kuroro, with his coat draped over his arm, lightened up and said, "Alright, if we're not going to fight, let's be civilized."

When thieves and killers talk about civilization.

"Illumi, do you know military tactics?"

Playing chess? Oh dear, but how could someone as busy as Illumi possibly...?

"Then how about Gungi, okay? Referee?"

The referee, who had been loitering nearby, immediately replied, "Of course, we have this event. However, considering the limited space and time in the arena, your match can only last up to half an hour, and we need to limit the time each side can place their pieces."

A typical military competition lasts between half an hour and an hour and a half.

It seems this game will decide the outcome. Kusuo Saiki stood to the side, preparing for a period of relaxation and quiet contemplation.