Reborn in HXH: I Plundered Infinite Traits Chapter 27: Copying Netero!

Riku's sudden action left Gon-kun and Killua, who were watching from the sidelines, completely dumbfounded.

[Divine Power] (Red)!

The mont he activated this ability, Riku's arm actually radiated a scorching heat. His skin turned slightly reddish.

The terrifying, oppressive sense of power made the two boys in the corner unconsciously tense up, even feeling a bit of difficulty breathing.

"W-what is going on?"

"S-such imnse power! If that punch lands... this airship will explode!!"

Feeling the terrifying power surging within Riku's fist, Killua's face instantly turned stark white.

Having followed Riku for this long, he thought he had a relatively clear understanding of his strength. But seeing Riku truly make a move this ti completely shattered and refreshed Killua's perception.

Strong!

Incredibly strong!

It had reached an absurd level.

At this very mont, he felt that the terrifying pressure radiating from Riku was absolutely comparable to his older brother, Illumi!

It was as if a massive shadow rose from behind Riku, blotting out the sky and looming over him.

Netero was even more terrified, feeling his soul nearly leave his body.

Crazy!!

He clearly felt the terrifying power of Riku's punch, which far exceeded the data provided to him by the previous examiners.

If this punch landed, the entire airship would absolutely be blown full of a massive hole and plumt from the sky.

Everyone would be completely dood.

Of course, as the Chairman, he could definitely survive, but these candidates would have absolutely no hope.

Therefore.

The current Netero could no longer care about that volleyball.

He didn't hold back his strength in the slightest, turning into an afterimage and dashing forward.

He could clearly perceive the presence of Riku's true body among the phantoms.

He absolutely had to stop this punch!

Thud—

The scorching fist and Netero's palm collided with a massive boom.

Netero absolutely didn't dare to use his Nen ability here. He knew perfectly well that the sheer power of his ability would inevitably shatter the entire airship.

So he could only use:

[Supersonic Punch] (Red)!

Halfway through, he turned his fist into a palm, purely to catch the aftershocks of the impact and prevent them from spreading.

Seemingly worried about hurting Riku, he couldn't help but hold back a fraction of his power.

But the mont they clashed, he regretted it slightly.

Riku's fist was as fiercely unyielding as red-hot steel. Even though he had prepared himself, he still took the solid brunt of this punch.

Astonishing power surged from his palm and traveled up his arm.

It made an existence at Netero's level involuntarily stagger a step back.

The floor beneath them also cracked and shattered in a few places because the force wasn't completely neutralized.

He blocked it!

Phew—

This young man Riku is truly a little madman!!

Netero couldn't help but wipe his sweat.

Oh crap!!

But in the next instant.

By the ti he reacted, it was already too late.

The volleyball... had landed in Riku's hands.

I lost!?

I... actually lost to a little kid... Uh... my flex failed!?

[Ding! Congratulations, you successfully defeated Netero. 10% chance to automatically copy a trait. Copying...]

[Ding! Copy successful.]

[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained [Absolute Will] (Red).]

...

Trait: [Absolute Will] (Red) (Passive)

Effect: You possess the absolute limit of human willpower. You can highly resist various ntal and negative status effects, and can unleash your complete combat power even when injured or near death.

Ugh... it didn't drop a Black trait. Even dropping Nen Grandmaster or Taijutsu Grandmaster would have been great!

Riku sighed internally.

However, to successfully copy a trait from the opponent with a re 10% chance was already considered incredibly heaven-defying luck.

Defeating an existence at Netero's level—if the other party wasn't deliberately holding back their strength—would be extrely difficult.

At least with Riku's current strength, it was practically impossible.

But overall.

This was still a Red-tier trait, after all.

It was also a passive trait that could grant immunity to all negative status effects, allowing him to unleash his absolute combat power even when injured or on the verge of death.

Plus, it granted the absolute limit of human willpower.

Uh... sounds pretty good, actually.

It was equivalent to giving himself a permanent ntal buff!

So guys' Nen abilities could affect the mind; having this trait was enough to make Riku immune to all ntal attacks!

Still a massive profit!

"Ah! Aweso!! So amazing! Riku-nii is amazing!!! He beat the old grandpa!"

After a second of silence, Gon-kun snapped back to reality, jumping up excitedly and clapping his hands while shouting.

"So that's how it is!!"

Killua also realized.

He finally understood that Riku's attack just now wasn't truly aid at destroying the airship.

He had deliberately done it to draw Chairman Netero's attention so he could snatch the volleyball.

This... was true combat intelligence.

Because if Netero unleashed his true combat power, he could end the battle in an instant.

Or, if that punch truly couldn't be blocked, then everyone would be completely dood.

Making such a choice required absolute courage and calmness.

Killua believed that if he were in Riku's position, he absolutely couldn't have made such a swift judgnt.

Furthermore.

Rhythm Echo!

He had just been analyzing it; the technique the other party used seed to be learned on the spot.

He had comprehended it just after seeing Killua use it a few monts ago.

A genius!

Riku-nii is the true genius.

At this mont.

Killua felt an unparalleled shock within his heart.

In the past, he always believed he was a martial arts genius.

He could quickly learn all the family's techniques, and even his grandfather praised him as a rare genius seen once in a century.

Including Rhythm Echo, which he mastered in just three days.

Faster than his father!

But now.

He witnessed with his own eyes how Riku mastered it in just a few minutes after seeing him demonstrate it only once.

Killua finally felt it... the feeling of being completely crushed by a true genius.

"I... still need to beco stronger! I must beco stronger! Riku-nii!!"

Taking a deep breath, Killua's eyes sparkled as he looked at Riku.

In this instant.

He found his direction in life.

He was no longer taking the Hunter Exam purely out of boredom.

Because standing right in front of him was an almost insurmountable, towering mountain.

"I didn't expect this... so that's what happened just now... Young man Riku, you are truly full of surprises. According to our agreent, I lost this match. I will now issue you your..."

Netero said, sowhat helplessly.

He was only now realizing that everything seed to have been designed and controlled by Riku from the very beginning.

It was unimaginable.

A teenager could actually possess such ticulous thinking and calm judgnt.

The whole process just now was incredibly dangerous. If either of them had made a mistake, it would have resulted in everyone dying!

Yet the other party still chose this thod, leading to... his direct loss.

"Chairman Netero, I hope to obtain my Pro Hunter License fair and square, under the impartial judgnt of everyone. This represents the honor and fairness of a Pro Hunter!"

"This was just a ga. If Chairman Netero truly feels bad about it, just consider it owing a favor."

Riku said, sounding entirely 'righteous and awe-inspiring'.

"Uh!?"

Netero didn't expect Riku to actually refuse the license.

But a favor from him... its value far exceeded the importance of a Hunter License.

What a clever little brat.

"Alright! I'll consider this as owing you a favor. If you ever need anything in the future, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I can help you handle it. You truly are an unexpected genius, young man Riku! Hahahahaha!"

Netero laughed heartily, in an excellent mood.

At the very least.

He absolutely didn't want to use his privileges as Chairman to issue a license here. Otherwise, those guys over at the V5 who were eyeing him like tigers watching their prey might use it to make a big fuss.

This outco was the best for both sides.