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Chapter 132
🕑 Added 2024-12-31 15:45:45 +0000 UTCAt present, Uvogin and Nobunaga have gained immense popularity once again due to this incident. Their fame has soared to unprecedented heights.
They intended to milk this wave of attention for all it was worth.
While the outside world buzzed with commotion, Morin remained unaffected and carefree.
After using the Transport Arrow to locate Pakunoda, the two spent some intimate time together.
Of course, Morin didn't neglect his personal training during this period.
His main focus was on his most significant asset: the 4D Treasure Pouch and its tool-based abilities.
It seemed as though the restoration work on the Ruluka Ruins had reached a critical phase. Morin could clearly sense the increasing drain on his aura and nen caused by the Restoration Ray Lamp.
Every tool Morin created consumed his own aura and nen during use, even when lent to others.
Morin had indeed lent out several tools over time.
Although the strain wasn't immediately apparent, as more tools were lent out, it became a ticking time bomb that placed a heavy burden on him.
Thus, during a moment of leisure with Pakunoda, Morin began contemplating a solution.
After explaining his concerns to Ging over the phone, he decided to explore extensions of his abilities.
The 4D Treasure Pouch was already an excellent ability, so there was no need for unnecessary embellishments.
He focused on redefining how his tools were used.
The most significant change involved the concept of lending tools.
Throughout the "Doraemon" series, Doraemon often lent his gadgets to Nobita, but outright giving them to him was rare.
Following this principle, Morin redefined lending and giving tools:
When a tool is lent to someone, its aura and nen consumption are drawn from the user. However, the tool’s effectiveness is reduced to 70-80% of its original capacity.
When a tool is given to someone, the aura and nen consumption are still borne by the user, but at double the rate Morin would consume. However, the tool’s original effectiveness is maintained at 100%.
In essence, if someone borrows a tool, they bear the nen and aura consumption while using it.
But if the tool is given, the recipient gains ownership, requiring them to pay a hefty price—double the aura and nen cost Morin would expend.
The distinction lies in the degree of the tool’s effectiveness.
While both approaches have pros and cons, lending seems more practical after careful consideration.
A simple analogy would be comparing it to buying a house.
Lending is like making a down payment and then repaying a loan gradually.
Giving is like paying the full price upfront in cash.
In most cases, lending is more manageable.
Although one might carry the burden of debt (imperfect tool functionality), it is far easier than spending a significant sum outright.
Once Morin finalized his ability’s extensions, he immediately began expanding on them.
After completing the development of the lending and giving functionalities, Morin contacted individuals who possessed his tools.
This included Ging, Machi, and Ishukube, among others.
Most of Morin’s tools had been lent out, with very few given away.
For instance, Ishukube, who was given a game, had a vast virtual network to support its use and had no issues.
But Kanze, who possessed the Self-Battle Gloves, was visibly frustrated when contacted by Morin.
“I’m never using that tool of yours again, absolutely not!”
After venting, Kanze hung up abruptly.
Subsequently, Morin felt a noticeable change within himself.
Previously, lending out so many tools felt like wearing invisible shackles.
Now, he felt entirely unburdened and rejuvenated.
In high spirits, Morin traveled with Pakunoda, revisiting various places.
While they had nearly toured the entire world before, it had always been part of training with Biscuit.
This time, their travels were purely for leisure and fun.
Even when retracing their previous training paths, it felt like revisiting old memories in a refreshing way.
During their journey, Pakunoda frequently sought Morin’s guidance on nen-related matters.
Morin, ever understanding, offered detailed explanations—though these discussions often meandered into entirely different topics.
While Morin and Pakunoda enjoyed themselves, the world remained particularly lively this year.
Notably, the Phantom Troupe’s name had firmly entered the public eye, and Uvogin and Nobunaga’s skyrocketing popularity fueled countless discussions.
As time passed, another year quietly slipped away...
In that year, without realizing he had become a key figure under cultivation, Hua Shitoulang carved out his path in Heaven's Arena, steadily gaining fame.
Uvogin and Nobunaga, meanwhile, endured relentless pursuit due to their notoriety.
Yet, their pursuers invariably fell to their unyielding strength and blades.
On a seemingly inconspicuous island named Whale Island, a young protagonist began to display extraordinary talent.
As he roamed the forests, playing with wild animals, his odd rubber-like body, coupled with a peculiar hat, frightened the island’s residents.
Adults warned children to avoid him, and other kids mocked and pelted him with stones, calling him a “monster.”
His foster mother, Mito, was heartbroken by his plight and infuriated at his father for leaving behind such a troublesome hat.
But the spiky-haired boy remained cheerful, playing with animals in the forest.
His rubber-like body even gave him greater physical control.
One day, the rubbery effect disappeared, and the hat could be removed—coinciding with Morin's ability upgrades.
Without aura or nen to sustain it, the Monster Hat became inert.
Over time, the boy’s life returned to normal. Yet the hat sparked his curiosity, marking the beginning of new adventures...
As time flew by, it was now Hunter Year 1992.
In this pivotal year, significant events unfolded...
A lot happened in that year.
For instance, during a Gungi match, Komugi’s opponent used a special move she developed called “Lonely Fox Hold”, only for Komugi herself to break it.
From that moment on, the move disappeared from the world of Gungi.
Despite its significant impact on the game, this event caused hardly any ripples in the broader world.
Currently, the headlines are dominated by one topic:
“Kute Gang of Thieves Is Making a Comeback!”
Kute Gang of Thieves, a genuine S-Class bandit organization, was notorious for both its strength and its danger. They were infamous worldwide, equally celebrated and reviled, with a reputation as one of the most infamous and despicable groups ever known.
Rumor has it that they once orchestrated the annihilation of an entire royal family.
Hearing this, Morin’s reaction was indifferent. “Is that supposed to be hard?”
In a luxurious five-star hotel suite, Morin lay on a plush bed, casually flipping through a newspaper filled with sensationalist articles.
Many of the reports shamelessly injected their own agendas, using the resurgence of Kute Gang of Thieves as a pretext to criticize the current political regime and world order.
The V5 and Hunter Association bore the brunt of the criticism, with journalists spewing unbridled vitriol for the sake of grabbing attention.
This reminded Morin of when Uvogin and Nobunaga’s identities were first exposed to the public. The sheer absurdity of the ensuing media frenzy made him laugh even now.
There was one particularly sensationalist tabloid, known for publishing exaggerated stories to boost its circulation.
Last year, when Uvogin and Nobunaga’s identities were revealed, their writers crafted a bizarre narrative:
Uvogin and Nobunaga share an unbreakable bond, enduring hardships together. Uvogin harbors an uncontrollable bloodlust and an overwhelming desire to commit heinous acts of violence. In a display of ultimate devotion, Nobunaga sacrifices his own honor and status for his beloved Uvogin. To stay by his side, Nobunaga willingly becomes a reviled fugitive, despised by the world.
Together, they traverse the ends of the earth, their love guiding them through their darkest moments...
Yes, you read that correctly. This tabloid went out of its way to pair Uvogin and Nobunaga romantically and then spun countless variations of their “epic love story.”
Surprisingly, some of the writers were remarkably skilled. Their convoluted, heart-wrenching plots fooled many readers, leaving them deeply moved by the tale.
In these stories, Uvogin was portrayed as the dominant partner, while Nobunaga was the submissive one.
Given that Nobunaga hadn’t yet fully succumbed to his scruffy, disheveled appearance and still looked relatively clean and refined, the tragic love story seemed oddly plausible to some.
The narratives resonated with readers, lending them an air of credibility.
When Morin first stumbled upon one of these articles, his hand shook so violently he nearly dropped the paper.
