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

Even though there were only three of them on the field, why did he suddenly have this intuition?

Immediately, Shuten noticed that the air fluctuations were not right, and it seemed that an amazing shock wave was coming from his left!

Although he wasn't sure what kind of attack it was, he was certain of one thing... if he were hit, he would be seriously injured even if he didn't die!

Driven by an extreme will to survive, Shuten-dōji unleashed a massive amount of Nen energy, frantically dodging in the opposite direction, but ultimately he was a step too late.

boom!

The Six Kings Spear suddenly struck half of Shuten-dōji's body, and his abdomen visibly caved in.

Under the shockwave attack, the power of his Nen aura was only weakened to a certain extent. Subsequently, a lot of energy touched his body, penetrating his skin, muscles, bones, and even damaging his internal organs!

The next moment, Shuten-dōji was suddenly sent flying backward, carving a long and deep furrow in the ground.

It was only after a while that he stopped. In the mud that had been rubbed until it was as hard as charcoal, half of Shuten-dōji's body was covered in blood, and his overall Nen energy was much weaker, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured.

This is the allure of a sneak attack. Even if both are A+ grade, if there's no time to defend, you can use the sharpest spear to attack the weakest shield and achieve a pleasing result.

The sudden attack not only shocked Shuten-dōji, but also stunned Bisji and the other two for a moment, not knowing what had happened.

A look of surprise and doubt flashed across Bisji's wine-red eyes. Her first reaction was to be on guard, and she strengthened her Nen aura to quickly analyze the situation... Clearly, there was a fourth person on the field! The opponent had the ability to conceal their identity, and their strength was definitely not inferior to theirs. Then, they launched a sneak attack and injured Shuten-dōji.

Since she chose to attack Shuten-dōji, it's highly likely that he'll be on her side, but she doesn't dare to gamble, so she remains vigilant.

Those who possess such strength but choose not to show themselves either have an identity that should not be revealed or are extremely cautious individuals. Such people are often the most difficult to deal with.

Biskey was unaware that Lynn had already left the scene and run away.

Chapter 111 A+ Rank Onmyoji Bureau! A Rank Demon Blade Princess!

After firing the Six Kings Spear, the [Solo Assistance] skill only lasted a few seconds, so Lynn quickly took advantage of the remaining time to leave the scene and return to his bedroom.

The snake talisman's invisibility ability is limited, and those people are all very strong. It's not easy to detect them on the first sneak attack, but if they stay any longer, they might be discovered. So it's best to leave as soon as possible.

He has done all he could; now it's up to Bisge and the other two to perform.

Whether he can kill Shuten-dōji is unknown, but defeating him is definitely not a problem, so he can naturally get an assist.

After waiting patiently for a while, Lynn discovered that she had received a new card.

【Name: Onmyo-ryo】

Grade: A+

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Onmyoji]

[Introduction: A place where Yin and Yang power converge, with three effects. Effect 1: Each month, one Shikigami can be randomly summoned from C- to A+. Effect 2: Shikigami stored in the Guild can gradually increase their strength. Effect 3: The Guild can upgrade cards, at the cost of other cards.]

After seeing the level, Lynn's breathing became heavier.

A+ grade card!

This is the first time he has obtained an A+ grade card.

Previously, the highest-ranking cards were only A-level cards like "Yu-Gi-Oh!" decks and "Long-Term Food Orders".

Unsurprisingly, this card is related to yokai (supernatural beings). It has three effects, making it the card with the most effects in his hand.

Effect 1: Draw a shikigami once a month, just like the [Yu-Gi-Oh! Deck]. However, while Yu-Gi-Oh! includes ability cards and item cards, the [Onmyoji Guild] only allows you to draw shikigami.

Secondly, when shikigami are placed in the Onmyoji Guild, they can absorb the demonic energy there and gradually increase their strength. Now Yuki Onna has a "growth buff" and has the opportunity to overtake others.

Effect 3 is a bit special. It's not limited to shikigami. You can choose a card to upgrade by sacrificing other cards. You'll only understand this ability once you actually use it.

Without much hesitation, Lynn's thoughts stirred, and the [Yin Yang Bureau] card appeared in his hand, its design a sinister and eerie torii gate.

He plans to use effect one to draw this month's shikigami!

With a focused gaze, Lynn reached in and drew out his power, imbuing it with his conviction.

A flash of light revealed a new card, depicting a stunningly beautiful woman in a specially made kimono, with a hint of heroism in her brows, wielding a katana nearly as tall as herself.

【Name: Demon Blade Princess】

[Grade: A-]

[Type: Character Card]

[Background: Onmyoji]

[Introduction: A yokai girl transformed from an ominous demon sword, possessing exceptional talent in swordsmanship. She can freely transform between human and sword forms, and can strengthen herself by consuming high-level swords, inheriting their effects.]

A-rank Yaodao-hime!

Lynn smiled with satisfaction; it seemed that Lady Luck was still on his side.

He had already learned from the Yu-Gi-Oh! deck how low the probability of drawing an A-rank card was. After many attempts, he only managed to draw an A-rank card, "Solo Assist," once by sheer luck.

This time, he drew the A-rank Yoto Hime on his first draw.

Not only is the Demon Blade Princess powerful and skilled in swordsmanship, but she can also freely switch between human and sword forms. She can strengthen herself by consuming high-level swords and inherit their effects.

Lynn stroked his chin thoughtfully. Come to think of it, he seemed to have a suitable knife on hand that he could feed to his new companion, the Demon Blade Princess.

That's right, it's you, Meito Shusui!

With this in mind, Lynn released the Demon Blade Princess.

A flash of light appeared in the bedroom.

The stunningly beautiful Demon Blade Princess came into view. It must be said that she had a highly recognizable, aloof face and porcelain-white skin.

She had a pair of slender, phoenix-shaped eyes with crimson pupils. Her gaze was cold and contained an air of arrogance, as if nothing else could catch her eye.

Her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and she wore a modified version of a Japanese-style short jacket, revealing her slender and long legs for easy movement.

She held the hilt of her sword high with one hand and gripped the crimson longsword with the other. Her overall demeanor was like that of an unsheathed blade, dangerous and dazzling.

Just looking at her gave Lynn the illusion of staring directly at the edge of a sword.

"Lord Lynn." Yaodaoji's eyes softened, and she knelt on one knee to show her submission.

In the eyes of the shikigami, Lynn is a respectable onmyoji, so even the most indifferent shikigami will treat him with the same gentleness as a family member.

"Demon Sword Princess, you can become stronger by eating swords, right?" Lynn asked.

"Yes, but the quality needs to be high enough," Yaodao-hime said seriously.

Lynn nodded slightly, then took out the [Famous Sword Autumn Water]. Autumn Water is a B+ grade. Yaodaoji should be interested in it, right?

As expected, when Qiushui appeared, Yaodaoji's eyes lit up, and she stared intently at Qiushui without blinking.

He had seen that look in her eyes before; Erina looked at the Eternal Spirit Sword with the same expression. It could only be said that these two women both liked "swords".

"Lord Lynn, what is this?" Yaodaoji asked in a low voice.

"It's called Qiushui, you can eat it." Lynn placed Qiushui directly into Yaodaoji's hands, letting her do as she pleased.

"This... okay!" Yaodaoji hesitated for a moment before nodding. She would obey Lynn's orders unconditionally.

Then, under Lynn's disappointed gaze, Yaodaoji simply placed her flawless white hands on the blade, and then Autumn Water gradually disappeared.

Oh, so that's how it works?

He had hoped to see a magic trick involving swallowing a long sword, but his expectations were dashed.

A moment later, Yaodaoji opened her clear eyes and smiled, "I have successfully absorbed Autumn Water. Would you like to experience it?"

“Okay.” Lynn nodded.

Demonic energy emanated from the Demon Blade Princess, transforming into a katana—her demonic katana form. The katana then changed its appearance again, becoming identical to the previous Autumn Water, except it was now entwined with a dark purple aura.

It turns out that after absorbing swords, the Demon Blade Princess can not only inherit the effects, but also switch to the appearance of that sword. Theoretically, as long as she is fed enough different types of swords, the Demon Blade Princess can be a versatile sword, from small daggers to large katanas.

Lynn gripped the Demon Sword Princess and casually swung it twice, producing a sharp, piercing sound, demonstrating that it was indeed a fine sword.

The panel description has also changed.

【Name: Yoto Hime (Autumn Water Form)】

[Grade: A-]

[Type: Character Card]

[Background: Onmyoji]

[Description: This is the form it acquired after absorbing the famous sword Shusui. After being imbued with Armament Haki for a long time, it became a black sword with astonishing power. Now, its strength in all aspects has reached a new level. Using it to train swordsmanship can greatly improve efficiency.]

I have to admit, Yoto Hime is a really good shikigami.

He's already a high-end combatant, and he can even transform into a sword form for his use... Maybe next he can learn a couple of sword techniques from the Demon Sword Princess and take advantage of the effects of Autumn Water.

First, let Yoto Hime return to her normal form. Then, Lynn released Capone. Leorio is still inside, but let him stay a little longer; there are more important things to do.

Although Capone was summoned hastily, he had already prepared a large amount of weaponry and stored it in the castle over the past few days, so he could complete the deal.

【Successful transaction】

Satisfaction rating: A

[Client's review: Thank you so much! The quality of these weapons is excellent, more than enough for us to defeat these pirates. Here, take this Bee-Bee Fruit.]

[Reward: Bee Fruit (B+)]

……

Name: Bee Fruit

[Grade: B+]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: One Piece]

[Introduction: A treasure from the high seas, one of the Devil Fruits, the Zoan-type Bee-Bee Fruit. The user can transform into a bee, comprehensively enhance their physical abilities, gain the ability to fly at low altitudes, and continuously develop the abilities possessed by bees.]

Devil Fruits are pretty good items; they can rapidly boost the user's combat power, especially Zoan-type fruits, which have a very direct impact on physical attributes and other aspects.

In addition, the Bee-Bee Fruit allows for low-altitude flight, which is quite good. Overall, it's a decent Devil Fruit. Although it can't compare to Logia or Mythical Zoan types, it's better than Zoan types of the same level.

He naturally wouldn't eat it, and the character card wasn't suitable either, since the bee fruit wasn't good enough; he'd save it for later.

“Boss, these are the antiques I’ve collected over this period.” Capone placed a dozen more antiques on the table, and without exception, each one was imbued with a deathly aura.

In the blink of an eye, he had been away from Yokesun for several months. During this period, the Capone family continued to grow rapidly and had already joined the ranks of top-tier gangs, with its power growing ever larger.

At the same time, the Nen users were not limited to the Basho and Tro couple. Four more Nen users were recruited later. Although their strength was not very strong, their abilities were all commendable.

Besides guarding the house, the seven Nen users also frequently searched for antiques containing death Nen, and these more than ten antiques were their results.

Looking at Capone, who worked diligently and conscientiously without enjoying any benefits, Lynn blushed.

Capone has been away for a long time, so his growth in strength is naturally not as good as Chopper and the others. Now he has been overtaken by Chopper and the later Yoto Hime, and has become the third oldest in the team.

Lynn also took this opportunity to give Capone some preserved ingredients and delicacies, which would help him improve and make up for his previous lack of food.

Capone then released the unconscious Leorio and used the Snake Talisman to quickly leave the base. Once they reached a safe place, Lynn retrieved the Snake Talisman, allowing Capone to return to Yorknew City normally.

Once the matter was settled, Lynn woke Leorio up.

"What? What happened?" Leorio woke up with a start, and only felt relieved when he saw his master beside him.

He scratched the back of his head and said awkwardly, "Master, I'm sorry, I think I had a nightmare. I dreamt that the base was attacked."

“I’m afraid you’re not dreaming.” Lynn said calmly, arms crossed, and walked out the door, letting Leorio follow him.

Leorio was shocked when he came out.

Is this still a base?

The enemy had already retreated, but left behind a base in ruins. Most of the place showed signs of battle. Just looking at these traces, Leorio couldn't help but feel a chill of fear. What kind of battle must have taken place?

Could he still be alive without his master?

Along the way, the master and apprentice also encountered Bisji and others. They learned that some of the enemies had been killed, including Shuten-dōji, while others had fled when they saw that things were not going well.

Most of the personnel were only injured, the death toll was not high, and Amy was also unharmed. Overall, they were victorious.

While they were talking, Bisge was also observing Lynn, especially when the topic of a mysterious person secretly helping her came up. Lynn's expression remained perfectly natural... Perhaps she was just imagining things?