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

If we keep talking, Master's challenge will begin!

"Sigh, these young people nowadays." The old woman shook her head, sounding disappointed, and then left on her own, walking a short distance before turning into a quiet dead-end alley.

Besides the scattered junk, there was also an ordinary-looking middle-aged man. His face was unrecognizable, and he seemed capable of blending into the crowd and becoming indistinguishable from everyone else.

"Is it done?" the middle-aged man asked.

"I can do things with ease," the old woman said confidently. "I don't know if that kid used [Condensation], but even if he did, it doesn't matter. I gave up on Entanglement and let the life energy float away from my head. No matter how you look at it, I look like an old woman."

The next moment, Nen energy suddenly surged from the old woman's body, and her figure changed. A few seconds later, she transformed into Leorio's appearance, and then returned to her normal appearance.

This is his Nen ability, "Thousand Faces," which allows him to transform into the appearance of another person as long as he has made physical contact with them. The longer the contact lasts, the longer he can imitate them. At any given time, he can only imitate three people. If he touches someone else later, he will lose the right to imitate the first person, and so on.

They were ninjas from the [Ninja] organization of Yingren Kingdom, and were assigned by Ibaraki-dōji of [Hyakki] to capture Rin, who was an exorcist.

To be fair, Ibaraki really wanted to kill Lynn.

However, considering that he still had to deal with the attack from the Reges royal family and could not act recklessly, and that Lynn was just an exorcist and there was no need for him to make a big fuss, he planned to have his subordinates bring Lynn back. This would allow him to vent his anger and also give him the opportunity to coerce and entice Lynn to use his exorcist talent.

According to intelligence, Bisge also accompanied Lynn to the Sky Arena, which is a factor that must be taken into account. Furthermore, Lynn also demonstrated decent strength during the match.

Professionals should naturally be handled by professionals, and the [Hundred Ghosts] organization doesn't have any talent in this area.

On the contrary, there are a lot of scoundrels in the [Ninja] class who are good at assassination and sneak attacks.

So he used his power to send three ninjas from another organization to the mission, since capturing an exorcist would be a great benefit to the entire Yingren Kingdom, as it was a matter of collective honor.

To ensure the success of the mission, these three ninjas were carefully selected, and considering Bisji's abilities, all three were quite skilled.

Their primary objective is to capture Lynn, and if things don't go as planned, such as if Bisge discovers him, then they will kill Lynn on the spot!

"Where is Lord Tonkotsu?" Ashina, who could mimic people, asked.

Tonkuro was the strongest of the three. Although they were all Jonin, Lord Tonkuro was stronger than them.

The middle-aged man, Jiu Yu, shrugged: "Is that even a question? Lord Tonkuro has naturally gone to eat again. After all, he spends eight hours a day eating."

"Alright... as long as it doesn't affect tonight's operation, it's fine." Ashina said hesitantly.

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Sky Arena.

The venue is roughly circular, with the ring at the very center and the audience seating area around it.

The match was about to begin, and the stadium was packed with spectators, creating a noisy atmosphere.

The huge audience seats were packed with people from every angle.

There were not only many people, but also countless flashing light sticks and essential support signs for fans. Among them, Lynn's name was no less than Jiao Qi's.

Perhaps it's a deeply ingrained preference among viewers that makes them happy to see the "underdog triumph" outcome. Lynn, as a newcomer, has never been defeated and is now going to challenge the 238th floor's boss, which is practically a plot straight out of a comic book.

With the Sky Arena's official support and deliberate promotion, Lynn's fame is now not much lower than Jiaoqi's, and she has her own fan base.

The proportion of women among them is not low... Many people support Lynn because of his face. Among a group of strange and unusual forum hosts, Lynn is like a lotus flower in the mud.

Bissie, Yun Gu, and Zhi Xi were also present in the audience, with Leorio and Chopper sitting next to them, cheering for Lynn.

On the other side, in front of the official betting tables set up at Sky Arena.

With a cool expression and dressed in a training robe, Machi walked over and handed the card to the staff member without hesitation, "All in on Lin Ensheng!"

Whether it was the aura she sensed that night or her intuition, it all told her that choosing Lynn was the right choice!

Before long, the match started as scheduled.

In front of countless cameras and under the spotlight, the host, wearing a hat with the fist logo, spoke from a prominent platform in the audience:

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

"Welcome to the Sky Arena Tower Master Challenge!"

"This match is highly anticipated. Let's wait and see who will emerge victorious!"

"First, let's welcome the perennial owner of the 238th floor, the [Boxer] Jiao Qi!"

Amid cheers, Jiao Qi, with a fierce expression, walked out of the passage. He was shirtless, wearing only shorts and boxing gloves.

"Next up is Lynn, an undefeated dark horse who has emerged from obscurity since his debut!"

After speaking, Lynn walked out from the other passage with a calm expression and an air of composure, with the Demon Sword Princess's avatar, Autumn Water, hanging from his waist.

Normally, popular fighters in the Heaven's Arena have a title, mainly summarizing their fighting style. For example, Kyūki's title is "Boxer," and Hisoka's is "Magician."

This is very common in the world of anime and manga, such as the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the Two Dragons...

Because he has only been at Sky Arena for a short time, he doesn't yet have a formal title other than general terms like "dark horse" or "newcomer."

In response, he could only hope that he could have a better-sounding title, at least better than the one given to "Pusher" Xiao Jie in the original work...

"Wow! Lynn is carrying a knife! So he's a swordsman?" the host exclaimed with a sharp eye. "I wonder what kind of amazing moves Lynn will show us later?"

On the arena, the two stood on opposite sides, gazing at each other from afar.

Jiao Qi looked at Lynn, clasped his fists together in front of his chest, and grinned maliciously, seemingly trying to intimidate him: "Challenging me will be the worst decision you've ever made!"

When he first learned that Lynn had chosen him as the host, he couldn't believe it. After figuring out the truth, he was both angry and pleased.

What angered him was that Lynn didn't take him seriously at all, and instead of choosing the weaker landlord, she directly picked him.

The best part is that this way he doesn't need to put any extra effort into targeting Lynn anymore; he can completely crush Lynn in the ring!

So he agreed to the match without hesitation.

Next, he will let Lynn taste what "pain" really means!

Seeing this, Lynn remained expressionless.

Trash talk is a very common part of the pre-match process.

He had no interest in wasting time talking nonsense with Jiao Qi.

Seeing that Lynn ignored him, Jiao Qi's anger intensified.

Finally, the clock on the field struck the appointed time.

"The match begins!" The referee announced from the edge of the ring.

Almost instantly, Jiao Qi pushed off the ground and shot out like a cannonball, his eyes filled with cruelty.

He could already foresee the outcome... Lynn would be knocked to the ground with one punch and then at his mercy!

However, Lynn remained motionless.

In the audience, Bisge was also very curious, because as far as she knew, Lynn had never demonstrated his swordsmanship, and she didn't know how skilled he was.

Jiao Qi charged straight at him.

Lynn could even sense the direction of the airflow.

He quietly pressed down on the hilt of the knife, his thumb against the edge of Qiu Shui's blade, and squatted down slightly. His breathing suddenly became extremely light and slow, as if he were being pulled away from the arena.

Then, he opened his eyes and suddenly pulled out Qiu Shui, but did not land on Jiao Qi, because Jiao Qi was still some distance away from him.

The next moment, an eerie aura descended upon the arena.

Jiao Qi suddenly stopped, his pupils contracted, and his body trembled uncontrollably, as if he were being stared at by an extremely ferocious beast... This reminded him of his master who taught him to fight when he was a child. At this moment, he felt as if he had returned to his childhood, and Lynn was that invincible master!

[One-Sword Style: A Shocking Experience!]

Even though the knife didn't land on him, Jiao Qi was frozen in place, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints. His consciousness was completely shattered by that instant of "slashing intent," and he saw a phantom of himself being cut in two.

In the blink of an eye, Lynn's figure disappeared from the field.

A flash of light appeared and disappeared in the same instant.

When he reappeared, Lynn was already standing three steps behind Jiao Qi.

He slowly sheathed Qiu Shui. The moment the blade was fully inside the sheath, a huge gash appeared on Jiao Qi's body, almost piercing through him. Blood gushed out like a spring, and he collapsed heavily to the ground, his breath fading.

【One-Sword Style o Lion Song】!

The outcome is already decided!

The field was completely silent.

People were completely stunned and didn't react when they saw Lynn, who had defeated Jiaoqi in just one round.

Because it was too fast.

From the moment the referee announced the start of the match until Jiao Qi fell, the entire process took less than three seconds. People were focused on seeing an exciting battle, only to find that the fight was already over.

Bissie stared intently at Lynn on the field, her eyes gleaming with admiration... Lynn's swordsmanship was even better than she had imagined!

Although she didn't know swordsmanship, she did know a little bit about it.

Clearly, Lynn had just used an Iaijutsu, but before that, there was an unknown aura, different from the malicious Nen, it was a sword aura that shocked his opponent Jiao Qi and made him lose the will to fight.

This reminded her of her master, Netero. Netero's boxing style could also achieve this level; even without chanting, a single ordinary punch contained astonishing power.

This is an extremely high level of martial arts skill. I never expected Lynn to have such attainments in swordsmanship! Bisge was truly amazed.

Such swordsmanship could not have been achieved overnight; it must have been the result of Lynn's many years of training, perhaps even daily hard work from childhood. Even so, it still required considerable talent.

When Lynn fought against Gal and Kangzai, he hadn't used his true skills yet... Bisgee tacitly agreed that Lynn had been hiding his true abilities, and that his swordsmanship was his real strength.

Little did they know that he had only been practicing swordsmanship for two months.

"This! This is truly an unexpected result!"

"Lynn defeated Jiao Qi in just one round! It turns out Lynn is also a master swordsman!" The host quickly realized, announcing the result, "This is a new record for the fastest match ever concluded in the history of the Jiao Qi Challenge!"

"Let's congratulate Lynn on becoming the new host!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an amazing cheer erupted from the audience. They had witnessed history! Lynn had broken the historical record.

Although the match ended quickly, making the ticket purchase seem like a waste, witnessing history made up for it.

After this match, Lynn is destined to become a new legend in Sky Arena.

This match was watched not only by the audience at the stadium, but also by many viewers watching on television.

A street in a city.

Inside the shop window on the street, a television was broadcasting the match. Hisoka stood in front of the window, taking in the entire game.

His eyes narrowed, revealing an undisguised surprise, joy, and anticipation in his bewitching gaze. A flamboyant and eerie smile appeared on his face, and his entire being exuded a strange aura... So that's how it is. That examinee actually didn't die!

Not only that, he has become even more powerful!

Chapter 121 Netero's Attention! A Message from the Sissoto!

This amazing discovery thrilled Hisoka; he had never imagined that Lynn was still alive.

So perhaps it's related to his Nen ability?

Upon closer reflection, Lynn has already demonstrated a variety of abilities: spirit beasts, ice-type abilities, and inexplicable resurrection.

Now, he has even displayed impressive swordsmanship in the Sky Arena's Lord Challenge... Although he doesn't understand swordsmanship, he seems to be not much different from Nobunaga in the Phantom Troupe.

For him, a "fruit farmer," Lynn was a treasure trove, constantly bringing him surprises. He personally preferred two types of opponents: those with high potential and those with diverse abilities.

With high potential and extremely fast growth rate, he can witness a fruit rapidly develop from an unripe state to maturity before he picks it. This "nurturing from a young age" approach brings him extra pleasure.

A wide range of abilities means more variables in battle. Such people can often bring him unexpected tricks. He is deeply fascinated by the thrill of having victory in one second and the possibility of being overturned in the next.

For example, he wasn't interested in people like Uvogin and Nobunaga in the Phantom Troupe, but he was particularly fond of Chrollo, the leader of the Troupe.

Unfortunately, Lynn became someone who had both.

How long has it been? He has grown to this level in less than a year. What would happen if he were given more time?

Hisoka didn't dare to think any further.

To this day, Hisoka is the only one who has truly experienced the speed at which Lynn has grown. A year ago, he had personally fought against Lynn, who was a B-rank, and now he has witnessed Lynn, who was an A-rank, take action.

Even though Lynn didn't go all out in the match, it was enough to give a glimpse into his abilities.

Hisoka trembled slightly, his lips curled into an exaggerated smile, and his upper body involuntarily leaned back. He couldn't wait to fight Lynn and personally taste this alluring fruit.

After a moment, Hisoka calmed down, but unfortunately he still had things to do and couldn't go directly to the Heavens Arena.