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121 HxH: The Strongest Assassin
🕑 Added 2024-11-14 06:55:46 +0000 UTCSoon, Altan's investigative findings appeared on Kaizen's laptop. Along with Gluttony, a handful of others were identified, all clearly gang members—suited up, with ties, black sunglasses, and holstered guns at their waists.
Gluttony wasn't at the core of the group, but he held a position just below it.
"Figures he'd be with a gang. It's no shock he's part of the Wilhelm family," Kaizen muttered, closing the photo and focusing back on the surveillance footage.
"In terms of power, Gluttony's abilities aren't particularly strong—he's about C rank. But he's still tougher than some of the small-time killers, like Juliana. Compared to Doppo, it's unclear who would come out on top. Is this what Carlisle's relying on?"
For the average person, crossing a crime family would be unthinkable. But Kaizen? He's a member of the Zoldyck family. Gangsters might intimidate most, but not him.
After all, even the world's criminal underworld steers clear of the Phantom Troupe and trembles at the mention of the Zoldycks. The Zoldycks once took down the Ten Dons themselves—proof that gangs don't stand a chance against true strength.
"Raiken is leagues above him," Kaizen thought. As a C-rank Nen user, Kaizen's aura far surpasses that of others at the same level, making it possible for him to share only a portion of it with Raiken. Even then, Raiken remains a solid C rank in strength. Raiken's aura is unusually strong for his rank, and he's got combat skills, experience, and techniques that surpass other Nen Beasts.
In fact, Raiken isn't even a typical Nen Beast. He's a fully-fledged Nen user, equipped with diverse fighting skills, battle wisdom, and an ability he calls "Triceratops Strike." When Raiken activates this, his combat power spikes visibly. After his experience in Meteor City, he also gained the ability to switch positions through space.
"He's an Enhancer at C level who can effortlessly overpower Gluttony," Kaizen mused. "I didn't have Raiken seek him out—Gluttony came after Raiken himself. So, it's only fair to let Raiken finish him off."
"But first," Kaizen thought, "it's worth seeing if there's a bounty on Gluttony. If we're already taking him out, we may as well make a little extra."
Kaizen remembered Zeno and Silva's handiwork back in Meteor City, taking down some old grudge while accepting a kill mission from the elders. That's what he called profit maximization.
"Let's see… Oh, it's only a billion rings. For someone with Gluttony's abilities, that's barely anything. Still, better than nothing." Kaizen accepted the task and instructed Raiken.
A surge of aura left Kaizen's body, swiftly heading for Raiken. This aura carried Kaizen's command, flying out of Heavens Arena at top speed toward Raiken.
Gluttony, in a state of heightened vigilance, spotted the incoming aura and shouted to Carlisle,
"Over there!"
Carlisle quickly looked over, just in time to see the aura enter Raiken. In an instant, Raiken's gaze on Gluttony sharpened, brimming with a deadly intent.
"Triceratops Strike!" Raiken activated his special ability, and his aura surged visibly. Gluttony felt an unanticipated pressure settle over him.
"No way. Am I… feeling threatened by a Nen beast?" Gluttony thought, angered by the thought.
"Carlisle, get ready!" he barked, enraged. "Get me that damn body!"
Carlisle cursed under his breath. He was looking, but where Gluttony had pointed, he saw nothing.
With a flicker, Raiken's form vanished and reappeared right in front of Gluttony.
"Praying Mantis Dash!" Using this high-level combat technique, Raiken vaporized his aura, propelling himself forward at incredible speed. He crashed into Gluttony, his sheer force folding Gluttony like a shrimp.
Raiken's powerful blow struck Gluttony's stomach, which was still full from a recent feast. The impact forced its contents back up Gluttony's esophagus, spilling from his mouth in a grotesque display—a partially digested arm hit the ground, stomach acid eating away at its surface.
Watching through the monitor, Kaizen narrowed his eyes. "Just as I thought. Gluttony's power lies in his consumption. After fighting Raiken, he tried to bite him multiple times. By my guess, Gluttony must be an Enhancer, strengthening his digestive system—teeth, throat, stomach, intestines… a grotesque ability."
This Nen ability reminded Kaizen of the Shadow Beast "Rabid Dog," though Rabid Dog's power focused on his teeth and infused them with poison. Gluttony's technique, in contrast, was closer to someone like Pig God from a different world, a hero capable of swallowing enemies whole.
"It's likely that Gluttony's ability involves vows and limitations," Kaizen analyzed. "If he eats something, his strength probably increases."
"Raiken's power will keep him from getting bitten," Kaizen thought. "It won't be easy for Gluttony to sink his teeth into Raiken."
