Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

But as long as you get close, there's room for output!

Capone grinned maliciously, raised his right hand high, his fist, the size of a sandbag, covered in Armament Haki, and slammed towards Franklin's face.

Capone's "Fortress Fruit" usually requires cooperation with his subordinates.

For example, the "Fortified City Demolition" skill opens the fortress door at the torso, allowing the subordinates inside to fire at the outside.

For example, the "Fortified City Tank" allows you to turn your feet into tank tracks, enabling you to move across various terrains.

In the world of One Piece, guns and cannons have their uses. If a subordinate knows Armament Haki, they can also be effective against skilled opponents.

But this is the Hunter world, and guns and cannons are basically useless against strong Nen users, so he often uses Armament Haki to attack directly.

Franklin looked puzzled. This person... can't read?

He didn't see a single trace of Nen energy in Capone.

But how did he manage to block his own telekinetic projectile?

Was it because of that unusual skin? Franklin noticed that Capone's exposed skin resembled fortress bricks; perhaps he was a cyborg?

Could it be that by modifying himself and setting a constraint and oath that prevents him from using Nen, he could force himself into the state of "Absolute" and gain a powerful physique...? This was Franklin's initial assessment.

Franklin raised his hand reflexively, his arm, which was much thicker than a normal person's, was wrapped with powerful spiritual energy.

Don't assume that just because he's good at using psychic bullets, he's weak in close combat!

However, he overlooked the fact that he was facing more than one person.

Capone's side and rear, Hyakume's top suddenly shattered.

His upper body suddenly opened up a series of ferocious and terrifying eyes, a total of twenty-six eyes, staring at Franklin as he activated his Nen ability.

slow!

At the same time, Franklin suddenly realized that something was wrong.

Although the difference in speed is small, it is a very obvious weakness in intense battles and can cause considerable disruption.

"A manipulator-type Nen ability?" Franklin glanced at the Hyakume-ki behind him, whose multiple eyes were open, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Because he was a beat too slow, his right arm was a little too late and grazed Capone's fist, failing to block it precisely.

Peng!

A fist slammed into Franklin's cheek!

As the fist struck his face, a shockwave rippled outwards.

Franklin's body inevitably veered slightly toward the direction of the punch, but he quickly straightened himself and launched a swift attack despite the pain. He knew exactly what he was going to do.

He just lacks his own opinions and has a peacemaker personality, but that doesn't mean he can't see the situation on the field.

Clearly, their previously formulated plan has changed.

Things didn't go as they expected at all; instead, they found themselves in a passive situation.

The situation on Xia Ke's side was also not good. He had to resolve the battle here as soon as possible and then rush to support Xia Ke... He didn't think he couldn't handle the two people in front of him.

The only thing lacking is time.

At close range, he fired wildly with both hands, and almost every shot hit Capone squarely!

Close range not only created opportunities for Capone to attack, but also made it easier for Franklin's shots to hit!

Boom! Boom!

Faced with Franklin's relentless bombardment, Capone's stamina was rapidly depleted.

For him, Armament Haki is equivalent to Nen for a Nen user; it can be used for both defense and offense, but it consumes his stamina.

The two then engaged in combat, and neither could gain the upper hand for a short time.

Although it was said to be two people, there were actually three. Hyakume used his Nen ability to the fullest extent from the rear to slow down Franklin and assist Capone, thus creating a balance.

The situation was different for the heroes; they were clearly at a disadvantage.

Peng!

Chopper threw a punch, which the swordsman barely dodged, but then Chopper's right foot lashed out like a steel whip, striking him hard in the abdomen.

The swordsman's expression was solemn as he forcefully took the blow.

Immediately, a surge of cold air rose beneath his feet, and he quickly retreated, but was still injured by the sudden ice blocks and thorn bushes. He barely managed to withdraw, but his spiritual energy was also greatly depleted.

This is very bad!

The swordsman frowned. He was no match for the man and the beast in a direct fight, but if it were just one of them, it wouldn't be a big problem.

It seems we'll have to use a backup plan.

To be honest, he didn't really want to use this ability. Once he did, he would suffer from back pain and exhaustion for several days.

But the situation was urgent, so he had no other choice.

Thinking of this, he quietly took out an antenna and was about to insert it into himself... His Nen ability, "Carrying the Fate of Others," can not only control others by inserting antennas into them, but also be inserted into himself to enter an automatic mode. His strength will increase dramatically, but he will not be able to control it until the mission is completed.

Swah——

Multiple ice arrows shot towards the antenna.

In haste, the swordsman had no choice but to stop, otherwise he and the antenna would have been hit by the ice arrow before it could be inserted.

He only has two antennas, so it would be bad if either one broke.

While dodging, the swordsman quickly calculated in his mind, and an unbelievable idea popped into his head... The other party seemed to know a lot about them?

Only a short time has passed since the sneak attack began.

However, the other side can quickly identify their weaknesses and allocate manpower accordingly.

For example, Franklin was stronger and better at ranged attacks, so he sent out his two strongest men, one for close combat and the other for ranged support.

If that's all there is to it, then it's nothing much; at most, it just shows a certain level of sensitivity.

But something was clearly wrong with his side of the battle.

He tried to take out the antenna and imitate a normal weapon attack, intending to insert it into the enemy and control them, but every time he took out the antenna, the enemy would quickly distance themselves, not giving him a chance.

Even when it tries to enter automatic mode, it will try its best to prevent it.

It's like... the other party knows about my Nen ability?

Chapter Sixty-Eight: The Benefits of Controlling Swordsmen! (Please continue reading!)

After a chaotic struggle, the living room was now a complete mess.

The gate and the nearby walls were blasted open, creating a large hole that connected it to the outside world, leaving dust and pieces of varying sizes scattered all over the ground.

The once magnificent living room, with its luxurious long table, sofa, and crystal flower-shaped chandelier on the ceiling, is now mostly destroyed, and the damage is rapidly increasing.

Most of them were destroyed by Franklin's psychic projectiles, and as for the few... Lynn casually touched one, and the frozen sofa next to him cracked and shattered into pieces.

It's fine, he has plenty of money anyway, so it doesn't matter if he destroys a few more rooms.

Lynn silently sighed as he gazed at the swordsman who hadn't had time to switch to automatic mode and was then entangled by Chopper.

Perhaps the knight-errant always thought he was the one with the information advantage.

Based on his portrayal in the original work, the swordsman is clearly a shrewd person. Assuming he approached him with a premeditated plan rather than attacking him out of nowhere, he must have investigated him beforehand.

This naturally includes his previous battle in the Gourmet Tower.

During the battle at the Gourmet Tower, he never displayed any other abilities, only using the [Naval Six Powers] and [Observation Haki], which others perceived as an enhancement-type.

The information possessed by the knight-errant is false, or rather, incomplete.

On the contrary, he has a very good understanding of the personalities, strengths, and Nen abilities of Chrollo, Franklin, and even the entire Phantom Troupe.

This is undoubtedly a significant advantage in battles between Nen users where intelligence is extremely important; he is the one who truly possesses the information gap!

Lynn glanced at the battle near Capone and nodded slightly; the situation had stabilized.

If nothing unexpected happens, the swordsman won't last more than three minutes. Once he has freed up his forces, we can all gang up on Franklin together.

It's only a matter of time before the latter is defeated. When that happens, Franklin will be killed, and the enemy controller will be used to capture the swordsman.

Besides that... he felt there were even more cost-effective ways to utilize it.

There's no doubt that the Phantom Troupe are mad dogs.

If you kill one of their members, they'll turn into annoying jackals and keep biting you. Of course, this excludes teammates like Hisoka; if Hisoka were to die, probably few members would want revenge.

But the knight-errant is quite different from Franklin, especially the latter.

Franklin was one of the Phantom Troupe's founding members and had a good relationship with the others. If the Phantom Troupe found out that he had killed Franklin, he would face a storm of revenge.

In the original story, Tomoe, the chairman of the Zoldyck family, accepted a commission to kill a former member of the Phantom Troupe, and then suffered retaliation.

Although it didn't affect him much, he still considered it a losing deal and told his family not to take any more orders from the Phantom Troupe.

The Phantom Troupe isn't particularly strong, but they are still among the best Nen users. He can handle one or two of them, but if they come out in full force, it's hard to say, as the risk is considerable.

They definitely have to be killed. These two have come right up to us, there's no reason to let them go. But we can kill one and control the other!

A series of thoughts flashed through Lynn's mind like lightning.

Hyakume-ki is no longer of much use to him; he was only using him for his curse abilities when he was in control before.

However, it was later discovered that Hyakume's curse was activated at the cost of his lifespan. Now, Hyakume probably only has one or two decades left to live, so even if he activates the curse, the effect will be limited.

The effect of Hyakume's curse depends mainly on two factors: the number of eyes and lifespan sacrificed, and the difference in strength between the attacker and the attacker.

Hyakume-ki is currently B+ rank. If he were to face an enemy of the same B+ rank, he would need to consume ten eyes and ten years of his lifespan to weaken the opponent's condition. He would need at least thirty eyes to kill the opponent with a curse.

Previously, Hyakume-ki was quite useful, but now that its lifespan and eyes are almost gone, it has become rather useless and its function is not significant.

Although the Dark Continent has "Hope" that can increase one's lifespan, putting aside the difficulty and time required to obtain it, giving it to Hyakume would be a waste.

If it weren't for the fact that the previous order from Kamishiro Seiri was useless, he would have thought it was a losing deal.

A new generation replaces the old; it's time for Hyakume to make way for him.

First, let Hyakume use his curse ability to help kill Franklin, and at the same time "send" him away to free up the slot for the second effect of the enemy controller.

Then, use the enemy controller to permanently control the hero as a new henchman, who can also help cover up Franklin's death.

There are three reasons why we chose the knight-errant instead of Franklin.

First, the cost of manipulation.

The swordsman's strength is clearly lower, at most B+, but he has the B+ grade [Bacchus Onion] as a price to pay.

Since he only used one onion, the [Bacchus Onion]'s grade remains B+, unchanged.

Furthermore, there is a chance to obtain cards after defeating the two heroes.

Franklin's rank is hard to determine. If it's A-, he doesn't have suitable cards to use for attrition unless he uses a higher-level A-rank Yu-Gi-Oh! deck and a long-term food order, but that's obviously not worthwhile.

Secondly, value.

Franklin is only slightly stronger than Chrollo, but otherwise useless. Chrollo, on the other hand, is a rare intellectual type, a manipulator of Nen, and even has a Hunter License, which can bring him more assistance.

Third, to cover up the truth.

The original work does not reveal the daily lives of each member of the Phantom Troupe, but they mainly act in two ways: individually and in groups.

For example, Hisoka and Machi are used to acting alone, Uvogin and Nobunaga often travel together, and Chrollo, the leader, must have two companions to protect him.

In the original work, after Pakunoda, Korbi, and Chrollo died one after another, Chrollo said that he hadn't been to the toilet for a long time because he had no companions by his side... Chrollo was one of Chrollo's regular bodyguards, so it was easy to find out if something happened to him.

Franklin seemed to be a loner, and his death would not be easily discovered, since the members of the Brigade rarely contacted or met.

Even if something goes wrong, a knight-errant can adapt to the situation, stall for time and get away with it. As long as he can cover it up until he becomes strong enough to treat the troupe like a roadside passerby, he will have succeeded.

Judging from his growth rate, it probably won't be long before he does.

In addition, the hero can also find Nen users outside to attack. It doesn't have to be deadly; knocking them unconscious is enough. This is another way to obtain cards.

While they were deep in thought, a new change had already occurred on the field.

After several rounds of combat, the swordsman, who was relatively less adept at direct attacks, eventually revealed a weakness, which Chopper seized upon.