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Chapter 249: Chapter 248: Greed Island (Final)

"Boss!" Seeing Chrollo captured, Pakunoda and Shizuku rushed over without hesitation. Among the Troupe members, these two held the utmost respect and loyalty towards their leader.

Shizuku was naturally forgetful, often forgetting people she met just moments before, but she never forgot the boss's orders. As for Pakunoda, she was willing to sacrifice her life for Chrollo.

"She seems to be a Specialist too, so I'll keep her alive for now. As for Shizuku..." Watching the two rush towards him, Daniel threw his katana at Shizuku and conjured a chain with his right hand, binding Pakunoda.

Thud.

The katana pierced through Shizuku, its force pinning her to the wall, her lifeless body hanging there. Thus, the Phantom Troupe was annihilated, save for Hisoka.

"It's all over, Chrollo." Daniel smiled and knocked Chrollo unconscious before doing the same to Pakunoda. He then picked up the True Blade from the ground.

With everything done, Daniel glanced at the two Zoldyck family members and then at a direction above the shattered ceiling. After a moment of hesitation, he left with Chrollo and Pakunoda.

"Hisoka, huh." Daniel looked towards the ceiling, sensing someone hiding there. Although the person was well concealed, using In effectively, they couldn't escape Daniel's observation Haki.

In terms of detailed detection, Nen's En is more comprehensive than Observation Haki, but for stealth, Observation Haki is superior. Comparing their effectiveness depends on the user's strength, like Rayleigh covering an entire island with Observation Haki, even discerning the strength of life forms.

If Hisoka had attacked, Daniel would have taken the opportunity to eliminate him. But since he hadn't, Daniel chose not to complicate matters, leaving Hisoka for Gon to deal with.

Daniel wasn't worried about Hisoka posing a threat. Hisoka's strength was comparable to Chrollo's, but nowhere near Daniel's. Even if Hisoka reached Netero's level, it wouldn't make a difference.

The conditions between them were vastly different. Given time, Daniel believed he could surpass anyone, whether it be the Four Emperors, Garp, or Im. It was just a matter of when, not if.

"I'm getting old," Zeno shook his head slightly as he walked to the broken window and jumped out. He reappeared standing on a purple Nen dragon. Silva followed, and the two of them flew upwards on the dragon.

As the dragon ascended, Silva took out a phone from his pocket. Seeing the screen's content, he answered the call.

"I hope I'm not too late. You didn't kill him, did you?" Illumi's voice came from the phone.

"It's over here. We'll discuss the details later."

"Ah, then I guess I won't get paid this time."

"Kurapika, it's best not to meet now." Carrying Chrollo and Pakunoda, Daniel sensed Kurapika ahead and immediately moved to avoid him.

If Kurapika saw him with Chrollo and Pakunoda, he wouldn't let Chrollo go easily. To avoid complications, it was best to avoid Kurapika.

"No surprise that the auction continues even after such heavy losses. The Ten Dons are dead, but the auction goes on." The next day, hearing this news from Kurapika, Daniel shook his head slightly.

Kurapika brought this information, having learned of the Ten Dons' deaths from his boss Light Nostrade. Light now heavily relied on Kurapika, which suited Kurapika's plans. Light's reliance stemmed from the loss of his daughter's "Angel's Auto Memoir" ability, causing him to panic. He had risen to power thanks to Neon's ability.

The major underworld forces were busy dealing with their losses and the deaths of the Ten Dons, and the auction was their main focus. Kurapika advised Light to take Neon and leave Yorknew City for safety.

The underworld forces, including the Ten Dons, were killed, yet the auction continued. The annual Yorknew City auction was the best channel for money laundering, and no one would abandon it unless the underworld was wiped out.

After the auction, the various forces would deal with the power shifts and the rise of new Ten Dons. They would fight for supremacy, but not until after the auction.

Kurapika would leave with Neon and her father. His mission was complete. The Phantom Troupe was nearly wiped out, and he had retrieved the Scarlet Eyes. There was no need for him to stay in Yorknew City.

As for the Greed Island game, Kurapika had heard about it from Gon and Killua but had no interest. His only focus now was retrieving all the Scarlet Eyes.

"Wait, now that the Troupe is gone, aren't you going to lift your vow and restriction?" Daniel asked as Kurapika prepared to leave.

While vows and restrictions could enhance power, they also had side effects. Kurapika's five chains each had unique abilities, and only by working together could they maximize their strength. But because of his vow and restriction, he couldn't use one chain on anyone other than the Troupe members.

Daniel had studied Nen after learning it and found a question about Kurapika's vow and restriction. If Hisoka, a fake Troupe member, could be affected by Kurapika's abilities, or if Chrollo changed the Troupe's name to something else, would Kurapika's abilities still work on them?

If they did, it meant the vow and restriction were actually targeting individuals, not the group. Nen's effects were profound, but Daniel couldn't verify this.

He couldn't use Kurapika as an experiment.

"No need." After a moment of silence, Kurapika glanced at his chain on his left hand and shook his head.

Although Kurapika was a Conjurer, his chains always appeared on his right hand's fingers, misleading enemies into thinking he was a Manipulator.

"You should think about your fallen comrades' wishes. Among the dead, some were your friends. They wouldn't want you to do this." Daniel knew Kurapika was a kind person. In the Succession War, Kurapika could have easily killed the Fourth Prince, but he chose to protect the princes instead, using his life-draining Nen ability to help them.

Most people wouldn't use their life to help others, especially strangers. Daniel certainly wouldn't sacrifice his life for a stranger.

"Pairo." Hearing Daniel mention his tribe, Kurapika whispered a name.

"Pairo, he was your friend?" Daniel immediately asked.

"Yes, he was my best friend." Kurapika smiled warmly, remembering Pairo.

"If he were alive, he wouldn't want you to fulfill his dream at the cost of your life."

"Dream?" Kurapika's expression turned nostalgic at the mention of dreams.

"To achieve dreams, you need to live. Your friends wouldn't want you to risk your life." Daniel sensed that Kurapika's vow and restriction hinted at a self-destructive tendency. Perhaps Kurapika intended to die along with the Troupe members, viewing that as the only way to avenge his clan.

All his tribe was dead, and he lived only for revenge. Without that purpose, Kurapika might have already taken his own life.

Though this was Daniel's speculation, helping Kurapika lift his vow and restriction might lead to a better future.

Vows and restrictions were about Nen manipulation. As an Exorcist, Daniel could handle it, though the difficulty varied.

"Can you lift the vow and restriction?" After a long silence, Kurapika's expression turned calm.

"Have you heard of Exorcists? I am one. If you trust me, I can remove the chains binding your heart."

"I also have a grudge against the Troupe, but now they're gone. The past is the past. Pairo wouldn't be happy seeing you stuck in hatred." To convince Kurapika, Daniel used Pairo's memory as a tool.

"Please help." Kurapika nodded solemnly. "What should I do?"

"Just trust me and restrain your Nen. Tell me when you're ready." Daniel approached Kurapika, raising his right hand.

"I'm ready." After a few deep breaths, Kurapika nodded.

"Then I'll begin." Daniel struck Kurapika with a hand chop, knocking him out.

"Room, Slaughterhouse." Activating the Ope Ope no Mi, Daniel dissected Kurapika's heart into eight pieces, revealing the chains and Nen dagger binding it. He began analyzing Kurapika's Nen attributes.

"Quite ruthless, doing anything for revenge." The chains and dagger, formed from Nen, couldn't be harmless when wrapped around his heart.

"Luckily, I have the Philosopher's Stone. Even if the heart shatters, I can save him. But the Archangel's Breath would be better."

The Philosopher's Stone required soul energy, but the Archangel's Breath only needed Nen, a significant difference. If Daniel had the Archangel's Breath, he wouldn't need the Philosopher's Stone as much.

Daniel had gathered much information about Greed Island from Battera, including the limited hundred cards. Upon clearing the game, players could choose any three cards to bring out, meaning those hundred cards could exist in reality.

This made Daniel speculate that most of those cards were actually Nen abilities. If he entered Greed Island, his special abilities might allow him to learn nearly a hundred Nen abilities.

Even if he couldn't learn all of them, a dozen would suffice. The hundred cards included many useful support abilities, one of which was the Archangel's Breath.

"It worked. Destroying Nen is easier than replicating it." After analyzing Kurapika's Nen attributes, Daniel quickly used his Nen to remove

 the chains and dagger from his heart.

For other Exorcists, lifting Kurapika's vow and restriction would be extremely difficult due to its location. But with the Ope Ope no Mi, Daniel could remove the heart, making it much easier.

"How do you feel?" After restoring Kurapika and waking him, Daniel asked with concern.

"Much lighter. Thank you." Kurapika checked his heart's condition, looking relieved.

"No need to thank me. It was also a chance for me to practice. You have your own matters to attend to, so I won't delay you. If you need help, just call me."

Kurapika's safety reassured Daniel. It was his first time removing Nen from someone, especially a character he liked. If not for the Philosopher's Stone as a safeguard, he wouldn't have chosen Kurapika as his first target.

"If you need help, please contact me too."

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Chapter 250: Chapter 249: Greed Island (Final)

As time passed, the ten-day Yorknew City auction finally entered its last day. Strictly speaking, the auction was divided into two parts. The first five days were mainly for the underground forces, auctioning off items that were often illegal or taboo.

Items like Scarlet Eyes, the eyes of the Three-Eyed Tribe, the skulls of the Twin Horn Tribe, and others couldn't be openly displayed in the world of Hunter where even assassination organizations paid taxes. These items were sold secretly.

The last five days were the official auction, broadcast on TV and the internet, featuring precious items. Treasures stolen by the Phantom Troupe weren't the entirety of the auction. For example, the Greed Island game console only appeared on this final day. Moreover, Greed Island consoles couldn't be duplicated by Kubee's God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand, as it couldn't replicate items imbued with Nen.

The hundred Greed Island game consoles were protected by Nen, making them nearly indestructible by even the most skilled Nen users.

"The auction for the Greed Island game consoles begins now," the host announced, and the bidding started.

There were many bidders, but the price increments were modest. Killua's brother, Milluki, was among the bidders. Without Battera's aggressive bidding, the prices weren't climbing as fast.

In the original story, the average price for the seven Greed Island consoles was around 35 billion, but this time, the bidding hadn't even reached 10 billion. It seemed unlikely to surpass 15 billion either.

Many potential buyers were instead looking to contact Battera. After his girlfriend's recovery, he still had dozens of consoles to sell.

Of course, Battera would keep some for himself. The items in Greed Island were too alluring. Previously, he had desperately sought the Archangel's Breath to save his girlfriend. Now that she was cured, he might still seek other treasures.

For instance, the Witch's Youth Elixir, said to reverse aging, was a powerful draw. One pill could reduce a person's age by a year, affecting only their body without altering their knowledge or memories. A bottle contained 100 pills. This elixir was far more appealing than the Archangel's Breath, especially to wealthy elderly individuals.

If Daniel sold a single pill in the Marvel world, it could fetch 100 billion.

There were also top-tier profession eggs. Once obtained and hatched, these eggs granted the holder unparalleled skills in various fields, such as a top-tier writer, pilot, or musician. These would be worth a fortune if sold.

However, most people wouldn't choose these as their final reward. They'd opt for something with a higher value, especially since the hatching period for these eggs ranged from one to ten years.

"150 billion! Sold to this gentleman for 150 billion," the auctioneer announced. Milluki secured the first Greed Island console without much competition.

Gon and Killua were present at the auction, along with Daniel. It was a rare opportunity, so Daniel decided to participate. It was his first auction experience, not due to lack of opportunities but because he never found them interesting. Now, as a wealthy individual, he often received invitations to charity events and auctions, but usually sent company representatives instead.

High society events were essential, despite their perceived boredom.

Gon and Killua wanted to enter the game earlier but took the chance to explore Yorknew City, enjoying their time together. Both looked quite handsome in suits, and thanks to their Hunter licenses, they had no trouble entering the auction.

"Bisuke, long time no see," Daniel greeted Biscuit, who was with Gon and Killua.

"I didn't expect you to have a game console. That's wonderful," Biscuit said. She had come to Yorknew City for Greed Island. Hearing from Gon and Killua that Daniel had a console, she decided to join them.

Biscuit wasn't here to buy a console. Despite her wealth as a Two-Star Hunter and gem hunter, she lacked liquid assets. Having recently spent heavily on a gem, she didn't have enough cash for the auction.

She had hoped to be hired by Battera, but Daniel's intervention saved Battera's girlfriend, negating the need for hired help. Battera might still seek assistance privately, as the treasures in Greed Island were highly tempting.

"Why don't you all go ahead? I need to find a place to store these consoles," Daniel said after some discussion. Biscuit, Gon, and Killua decided to enter the game first, while Daniel handled the logistics.

After Kurapika and Leorio left, Gon and Killua had nothing else to do outside. Leorio had left earlier than Kurapika, returning to medical school since he had no interest or money for the auction.

Entering the game, not knowing when they'd come out, staying in a hotel was impractical. Daniel needed a secure place for the expensive consoles.

"This is Bandit's Secret. I can learn it, but it will take time. Maybe later," Daniel thought as he left Yorknew City on a flight, heading to Whale Island's nearby city, Saba, the location of the first Hunter exam.

He bought a house and set up the Greed Island consoles in the basement, focusing on studying Chrollo and Pakunoda's Specialist Nen abilities.

Pakunoda was cooperative due to Chrollo being held hostage. Unfortunately, Daniel couldn't learn her ability, which frustrated him.

If his analysis ability couldn't handle Specialist Nen, it would be less useful. Other Nen categories could be developed with time and effort, but Specialist abilities were unique.

While Daniel couldn't analyze Pakunoda's ability, he could with Chrollo's. This puzzled him, as Specialist abilities varied greatly.

Chrollo's ability involved Nen manipulation, which Daniel could understand, while Pakunoda's was more like a unique talent, accessing deep memories through touch, similar to the Memory-Memory Fruit.

The difference was that the Memory-Memory Fruit could alter memories, while Pakunoda's ability couldn't alter others' memories, only her own.

"It seems I can only analyze external Nen. Kurapika's Specialist ability can't be analyzed either," Daniel concluded. He could only analyze Nen that was projected outward. Pakunoda and Kurapika's abilities seemed to alter their own constitution.

"This means some abilities can't be learned, like that guy's ability. Is this a limitation?" Daniel wondered.

He coveted several Nen abilities in the Hunter world, like Nobunaga's Four-Dimensional Mansion, and another incredible ability—God's Absence.

Owned by a weak Chimera Ant, this ability was godlike, perhaps as a reward for their weakness. If Daniel obtained it, his strength and breathing techniques from Demon Slayer would make him nearly invincible.

He could ambush and eliminate the Four Emperors with ease.

"Such a pity," Daniel thought, opening the Gate of Alchemy and stepping back into Yorknew City.

"Take these bodies. You're the only Troupe member left. If you seek revenge, come find me. But if you continue killing innocents, I'll come for you." Daniel handed Chrollo and Pakunoda's bodies to Machi in the outskirts of Yorknew City, delivering his message before leaving.

What Machi would do next, Daniel didn't know. He wasn't a mind reader. But if she continued her killing spree, he'd deal with her.

Daniel didn't worry about the dead gaining power through Nen, which required immense resentment. Without it, they couldn't achieve this level.

Hisoka's resurrection after his fight with Chrollo was due to intense resentment and unwillingness, triggered by Chrollo's tactics. Hisoka craved a fair, thrilling fight, not one where he was constantly outmaneuvered. This frustration and resentment revived him.

If Chrollo had fought fairly, Hisoka wouldn't have revived.

The Troupe, having killed many, weren't overly concerned about their own deaths, lacking significant resentment.

"Machi is ruthless," Daniel noted recent black market activities through the Hunter website. After he left, Machi attacked several gangs, killing many in what seemed like a rage-fueled spree, collapsing several criminal organizations.

Her motive was simple—retrieve the Troupe members' bodies taken by the gangs. Neither Daniel nor Kurapika had collected the bodies, leaving them with the underworld.

Daniel didn't care about this. In the criminal world, killing and being killed were inevitable.

Kurapika, now leading the Nostrade family, had taken over after Light Nostrade's assassination. With Neon in charge, Kurapika was her bodyguard.

"It's finally done," Daniel smiled, holding a one-meter-long cloth. He wasn't interested in developing Bandit's Secret yet, but the Unbelievable Convenience was different.

Owl had died during the Troupe's rampage, and now Daniel alone held this ability.

"Time for Greed Island," Daniel said, returning to Saba City. He donned a ring inscribed with a divine character and used Hatsu on the game console. The next moment, he appeared in a large, empty room.

"This ability can be very powerful if used correctly."

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