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Chapter 238: Chapter 237: Biscuit (Conclusion)

Every world has its geniuses. These individuals don't fail to progress because they lack the ability, but because the world limits them. Take Kokushibo from Demon Slayer, for example—if he were in the One Piece world, he would undoubtedly be a great swordsman and a Four Emperors-level powerhouse.

Figures like Netero and Ging would also excel in the One Piece world. It's not that the Hunter world lacks stronger characters; it's just that Netero has reached his current ceiling, making further progress without external help difficult.

Bringing Netero to the One Piece world was indeed an idea Daniel entertained. This elderly man, who had dedicated his life to martial excellence, dying in the Hunter world seemed too wasteful. Not to mention, having Netero in the One Piece world would add a significant ally. The One Piece world, already teeming with strong characters, could only benefit from one more like Netero.

However, even if Daniel intended to bring Netero to the One Piece world, it wouldn't be now. Currently, Daniel focused on training his Nen abilities.

"Today, we'll test your Nen attributes." With Gon, Killua, and Daniel having learned Nen and the Four Major Principles, Zeno brought out a glass of water with a leaf floating on it, placing it before them.

Zeno had already explained the six categories of Nen: Enhancement, Emission, Transformation, Manipulation, Conjuration, and Specialization.

The Water Divination method is now the mainstream for testing Nen attributes. While there are other methods, they are often too cumbersome and complex compared to the convenience of Water Divination.

Water Divination can directly test all six categories at once, whereas other methods require testing each category individually.

"Zhi Xi, demonstrate for them." At Zeno's request, Zhi Xi placed her hands around the glass and used her Nen. Shortly after, the leaf inside the glass moved slightly.

"You're a Manipulator. Who's next?" Zeno nodded at Zhi Xi and then looked at the three.

"I'll go first." Gon approached, imitating Zhi Xi's hand position, and used his Nen. The water began to overflow.

"You're an Enhancer."

"It doesn't seem to change," Killua said after using his Nen and seeing no change in the glass. He turned to Zeno, puzzled.

"Taste the water," Zeno suggested with a smile.

"It's sweet," Killua reported after dipping his finger in the water and tasting it.

"You're a Transmuter," Zeno confirmed.

"What about mine?" Curious, Daniel placed his hands around the glass and released some of his aura.

Crack.

To everyone's surprise, the entire glass cracked, and its contents—water, leaf, and even the glass itself—transformed into countless crystals, shining brilliantly before disappearing.

This scene stunned Zeno, Zhi Xi, Killua, Gon, and even Biscuit.

"What just happened?" Killua asked, snapping out of his shock.

"You're a Specialist," Zeno explained, astonished. Specialists are extremely rare among Nen users, as rare as Nen users are among the general population.

Following Zeno's explanation, Gon, Killua, and Zhi Xi all looked at Daniel.

"Now is not the time for you to develop your Nen abilities. Focus on building a solid foundation," Zeno instructed, directing them to continue training in the first three principles: Ten, Zetsu, and Ren. He advised against focusing on Hatsu for now, as it would be meaningless with their current level of aura.

Hatsu involves projecting one's aura, and without sufficient aura, training in Hatsu is futile. Ren is about nurturing and maintaining the aura field, which is crucial for long-term development.

"After all these years, you haven't made much progress," Biscuit remarked, discarding her magazine.

"Master?" Zeno looked at Biscuit, puzzled.

Ignoring Zeno, Biscuit's gaze lingered on Daniel, Gon, and Killua. After a moment's hesitation, she finally spoke, "Take a break for today. Starting tomorrow, you three will train with me."

She was referring to Daniel, Gon, and Killua, excluding Zhi Xi.

"Master?" Zeno questioned again, confused.

"Your training plan is fine for Zhi Xi but too conservative for these three. Such training wastes their potential."

With that, Biscuit left. Zhi Xi looked down, feeling disheartened. Although he had been exposed to Nen the longest, Daniel and the others had quickly caught up, leaving him feeling inadequate.

"Don't be too disheartened, Zhi Xi. There will always be geniuses, the kind who appear once in a million. You're still exceptional, one in a hundred thousand."

"Master, that's not much of a consolation," Zhi Xi replied, his simple nature keeping him from feeling jealous of his talented peers.

While Hisoka's method of determining Nen types based on personality is effective, it's not foolproof. For instance, Zhi Xi should theoretically be an Enhancer based on his personality, but he's actually a Manipulator.

"Aren't we supposed to be training? Why are we watching Hisoka's match?" The next day, the group sat in the audience watching Hisoka face Castro.

"Gon wants to challenge him, so it's important to observe," Biscuit explained.

"Doesn't this guy know how to use Gyo?" Daniel sighed, watching Castro remain unaware of the aura threads Hisoka had set around him.

Gyo is a crucial technique in Nen battles, especially against someone like Hisoka. Not using it is almost suicidal.

Castro made another fatal mistake: as an Enhancer, he trained in Conjuration, using his double to enhance his Tiger Bite Fist into True Tiger Bite Fist. This, while strengthening him, was ultimately misguided. Had he focused solely on Enhancement, he would have been far stronger.

Training in other categories is possible but requires talent and caution. For example, Biscuit, a Transmuter, relies on her well-honed physical abilities rather than her combat-ineffective Magical Esthetician Cookie.

However, cross-category training is challenging and depends on one's talent. The six categories are represented in a chart, showing logical progressions. For instance, Enhancers can effectively train in Emission and Transmutation, like Gon's Jajanken, which uses Enhancement, Transmutation, and Emission.

Castro's training in Conjuration and Manipulation was too ambitious, diverting his focus from his core Enhancement abilities. Only Specialists can effectively train in all categories, like Kurapika when his eyes turn scarlet.

"Do you know why Castro lost?" After the match, Biscuit took the three back to the presidential suite to review the fight.

"Hisoka's behavior was strange because of his Nen, right?" Killua was the first to speak.

"Correct. Today's lesson is Gyo, concentrating your aura in your eyes. Your task is to discover Hisoka's Nen ability," Biscuit explained before returning to her magazine.

Gyo is not easy to master, as the eyes are a vulnerable spot. Concentrating aura there requires precise control.

Many Nen users don't use Gyo in battle, not because they don't want to, but because they can't. Advanced techniques like Gyo, Shu, En, In, Ken, Ko, and Ryu distinguish skilled Nen users from novices. Mastering these techniques means you're on par with the Phantom Troupe; without them, you're no better than the Shadow Beasts.

"Hisoka uses aura threads—thirteen of them. It's likely a Transmutation ability," Daniel quickly identified Hisoka's ability.

"His other technique to conceal his severed hand seems to be another Nen ability, perhaps with a visual illusion effect."

Daniel shared his observations as if they were speculations. Hisoka's abilities, Bungee Gum and Texture Surprise, were accurately identified.

Soon after, Killua and Gon also managed to see the aura threads Hisoka used.

"In Nen battles, Gyo is crucial. From now on, when I raise a finger, you must use Gyo to see the number on it. If anyone is slow... heh heh." Biscuit's unfinished sentence, paired with her mischievous smile, gave Gon and Killua a bad feeling.

"1."

"4."

"12."

The room echoed with the trio's responses and occasional yelps of pain.

"For the time being, you'll train here. I've checked your arena registration times, and there's plenty of time left."

Biscuit led the three to a deserted island in the archipelago east of the arena for secluded training.

The Four Major Principles were a daily requirement. Biscuit added advanced techniques like Ken, an extension of Ten and Ren, to their regimen. Advanced techniques are combinations of the Four Major Principles. For instance, Ten and Ren can be practiced as Ken, but also contribute to learning En.

Shu is an advanced form of Ten, and In is an advanced form of Zetsu.

Gyo and In are opposing techniques, often used together in battles. Hisoka's Bungee Gum frequently incorporates In.

Biscuit's training was much stricter than Zeno's. For most people, it would be impossible to complete her regimen, even for geniuses like Gon and Killua.

Fortunately, Biscuit's Magical Esthetician Cookie allowed for deep relaxation, giving Gon and Killua more time to train.

Additionally, Biscuit included techniques that Gon and Killua would only start learning after their encounter with Neferpitou and Kite's incident.

"From today, you two will train separately. You, come with me." After some time, Biscuit divided the group, assigning Gon and Killua to her training plan while she personally trained Daniel.

During the training, Biscuit's true form and age were revealed, adding humor when Killua occasionally teased her, calling her "Muscle

 Granny," which resulted in him being beaten until he learned to keep quiet.

Biscuit didn't mind revealing her true form. She appeared as a twin-tailed blonde girl not just to look cute but also for training purposes.

Biscuit, a student of Netero's Shingen-ryu school, emphasized foundational strength over the special effects of Nen abilities. Regardless of one's Nen ability, without a strong foundation, it wouldn't be effective.

For instance, Chrollo Lucilfer's theft ability didn't work against the Zoldyck family, yet he still held his own against two of their top fighters.

Daniel, while training with Gon and Killua, didn't show his full strength but was still much stronger than them.

Therefore, he needed a different training approach to advance his skills, as nothing beats practical experience for growth.

"This well-honed muscle, though not attractive by female standards, makes Biscuit formidable. Hisoka might not even win against her," Daniel mused during their sparring sessions, where he matched Biscuit's strength without revealing his full power, still impressing her.

Through constant sparring, Biscuit gradually used her full strength, and their intense battles motivated Gon and Killua to train harder.

During these sessions, Daniel sought Biscuit's guidance on developing his Nen abilities. Biscuit, intrigued by Daniel's Specialist category, was eager to see what abilities he could develop.

"This is my Nen ability? Is it because of the Surgery Fruit?" Daniel wondered, feeling excited about the potential of his new ability.

"Replication... no, it's Analysis."

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Chapter 239: Chapter 238: The Phantom Troupe (Part 1)

"I didn't expect it to be this effective. It's truly amazing," Biscuit remarked, her face full of astonishment as she watched Daniel slowly manifest a figure using his Nen ability. The figure was an exact replica of Biscuit's Magical Esthetician Cookie, the only difference being the hair color—Biscuit's Cookie had long pink hair, while Daniel's had short black hair.

Daniel didn't hide his Nen ability from Biscuit, as it wasn't something that needed to be kept secret. After understanding its potential, Biscuit began cooperating with Daniel to develop it further. The first test subject was, of course, Biscuit's Magical Esthetician Cookie.

Magical Esthetician Cookie is an ability belonging to the Transmutation category, though it closely resembles Conjuration. Unlike Conjuration, which involves materializing objects that truly exist, Transmutation merely changes the shape of the Nen. Hisoka's Bungee Gum and Machi's Nen threads are examples of Transmutation. Even Netero's 100-Type Guanyin falls into this category.

Transmutation and Conjuration can both create various forms, but their core difference lies in substance; Conjuration materializes real objects, while Transmutation merely changes the shape of the aura.

Despite its appearance as a real person, Magical Esthetician Cookie is just an altered form of Nen, capable of using its Nen to massage and help others recover.

Daniel had a natural advantage in Transmutation due to his background in magic formations, including those from Kamar-Taj. This advantage extended to Conjuration as well, giving him an edge others lacked. Coupled with the deep analytical abilities of the Surgery Fruit, Daniel excelled in both categories. Being a Specialist, he could train in all six Nen categories.

"Amazing ability! So cool!" Killua and Gon expressed their envy upon learning about Daniel's Nen ability.

Daniel then used his ability to massage Killua, testing its restorative effects. With his knowledge of biological medicine and the human body, Daniel quickly mastered the massage techniques of Magical Esthetician Cookie.

"Only about eighty percent as effective as Biscuit's ability, but still impressive," Daniel concluded, satisfied with the results despite not achieving a perfect replication. He didn't intend to use this ability often; the success of the experiment meant he could replicate other Nen abilities too.

Seizing the opportunity, Daniel also analyzed Killua's Nen ability. As for Gon, his Enhancement ability offered little to analyze.

"I wonder if Specialist abilities can be analyzed. If I could find a Specialist willing to cooperate... Kurapika? But his ability doesn't seem useful for this."

Kurapika's Nen ability, which allows him to use all categories of Nen, wasn't particularly useful for Daniel.

"The troupe leader's ability might be interesting, but he won't cooperate. What about Nobunaga from the Hunter Association?"

Cooperation was crucial for effective analysis. Without Biscuit's perfect cooperation, Daniel couldn't have replicated her ability so quickly. The same applied to Killua.

Apart from cooperation, another essential factor was personally experiencing the target's Nen. Daniel had to make direct contact with it; mere knowledge of the ability wasn't enough. To replicate Hisoka's Bungee Gum, for instance, Daniel needed to touch Hisoka's Nen.

Any other potential issues with his ability would only become clear through further development.

In summary, Daniel's Nen ability was akin to an aura-based version of the Surgery Fruit.

Daniel's analytical ability didn't just allow him to replicate Nen abilities but also hinted at another potential—becoming an Exorcist. If he could analyze and understand an opponent's Nen, he could also dispel it. Given how rare Specialists are, Exorcists are even rarer. The Hunter Association only had one, and he wasn't very powerful.

"You've all been doing well recently, so take a day off," Biscuit announced, allowing the group to return to the Sky Arena for a break. Daniel suspected this break was more for Biscuit, who longed for modern city life after training on a deserted island for so long.

During their time on the island, the four had been living in isolation.

Back in the city, Zeno also gave Zhi Xi a day off, letting the three younger ones go out and play since they were still quite young.

"Greed Island—this game is insanely expensive. Ging must have made a fortune from it," Daniel mused, researching Ging's game on his computer.

Daniel's interest in the game stemmed not just from its technology but also from the various Nen abilities it contained. Greed Island was built on Nen principles, and Daniel's analytical ability could potentially help him understand and replicate these abilities. The fact that items from Greed Island could be used in the real world confirmed this.

"A reward of 17 billion for the game software and another 5 billion for a walkthrough, just to obtain one card. This guy has some serious money."

Through his Hunter license, Daniel accessed the Hunter website and gathered information about the game's pricing. Although he was now quite wealthy, all his earnings from the Hunter world couldn't buy a copy of Greed Island. This didn't include his assets in other worlds.

"Yorknew City—it looks like I'll have to go there." The Hunter website confirmed that Greed Island would be auctioned at the upcoming Yorknew City auction.

"Who let you agree to this?" Just as Daniel was browsing the Hunter website for more useful information, he heard Biscuit shouting outside and went to see what was happening.

"Sorry, teacher." Outside, Biscuit stood angrily before Gon and Killua, who had their heads down. Zhi Xi was also apologizing to Zeno.

Daniel soon learned what had happened. On their rare day off, Zhi Xi had been curious about the floors above 200, so Gon and Killua took him to their room on the 200th floor. As they left, they were targeted by three notorious rookie killers.

These killers captured Zhi Xi and forced Gon and Killua to agree to fight them to rescue him. If Killua hadn't restrained his lethal tendencies, he could have easily killed the three and saved Zhi Xi. However, influenced by Gon, Killua avoided lethal force, even when threatened.

"Teacher," Zeno began, but Biscuit cut him off.

"Forget it. Since they've already agreed, let's go. But remember, if you lose, don't blame me for being harsh."

This battle was also a good opportunity for Biscuit to test Gon and Killua's training results.

"No problem. We'll make them pay," Killua said with a confident smile.

"Win first, then talk. Now, go back to training," Biscuit ordered.

"I've reviewed their battle records. They won't be a match for Killua and Gon. This is a great opportunity to make some money," Daniel remarked to Biscuit over dinner.

To add pressure, Biscuit had forbidden Gon and Killua from knowing their opponents' Nen abilities in advance. In Nen battles, knowing an opponent's abilities could make a huge difference.

"Really?" Biscuit perked up at the mention of money. Despite being a famous two-star Gem Hunter, Biscuit's wealth paled compared to others of her rank. Ging, another two-star Hunter, could give away billions without batting an eye. Biscuit, however, invested most of her money in gemstones.

"Yes, they could earn tens of billions if they win all six matches." The three rookie killers and Gon and Killua had each agreed to three fights, giving the boys a chance to rack up wins.

Winning ten fights on the 200th floor qualified a fighter to challenge a floor master, but four losses would reset the count. The rookie killers hoped to boost their win records, but Daniel thought they were deluding themselves, as the floor masters were exceptionally powerful, including the likes of Chrollo Lucilfer.

As complete newcomers who had never fought before, Gon and Killua's odds were surprisingly high, given the rookie killers' reputation in the Sky Arena.

"Our player Gon wins by using his floor-tilting tactic to defeat Guido. Unbelievable!" The next day's matches shocked many as Gon used his unique strategy to win.

Flipping the floor was a devastating move against Guido, who had lost his legs and relied on a single metal rod for support.

"These guys should get Machi to heal them. She's missing out on business opportunities," Daniel remarked. Among the many fighters who had reached the 200th floor, half had various disabilities from past battles. Machi could easily charge millions per limb healed, earning billions quickly.

"I could make a fortune opening a clinic to heal the disabled. No wonder nano-medical technology is so coveted."

In the Marvel world, Daniel had already begun implementing nano-medical technology, supported by Stark Industries and allied families, averting major conflicts. Such lucrative industries couldn't be monopolized, as even Stark's arc reactor faced competition.

Daniel avoided trouble by sharing the benefits, securing numerous contracts, particularly from the military, to heal injured soldiers. The vice president's daughter's successful treatment also boosted Daniel's influence in the Western world, though he knew he'd never reach the core due to his background.

"Once again, our player Gon wins by using his floor-tilting tactic to defeat Riehlvelt." Gon seemed determined to perfect his strategy, using it to defeat all three rookie killers.

Killua's victories were easier, as he possessed greater overall strength despite Gon's raw power.

"We're rich!" Biscuit cheered, thrilled with the six consecutive wins.

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