[Copy successful! Congratulations on obtaining [Scarlet Eyes] (Red). This ability is a blood-line limit. The host does not possess this blood-line, but the ability remains effective. Upon activation, the physical red-eye trait will not manifest.]
A voice like heavenly music rang in Riku's mind.
A sudden, unexpected surprise...
It was like casually buying a lottery ticket and scratching off a million-dollar jackpot.
Even Riku himself could not believe his luck. A re ten percent chance to copy, and it succeeded! As for which trait gets copied... that was completely reliant on luck!
Generally speaking, the higher the quality of the trait, the lower the probability of successfully copying or plundering it.
It was highly likely that the chance to copy this Red-tier trait was only one in ten thousand, or even one in a million.
But the Goddess of Fortune seed to be smiling warmly upon Riku.
The Scarlet Eyes were considered an absolute top-tier ability in the entirety of the known Hunter world.
Once activated, it allowed the user to push all six Nen categories to one hundred percent efficiency!
This was exactly why Kurapika, after acquiring his Nen abilities, could solo Uvogin, an A-Class Bountied mber of the Phantom Troupe.
And he utterly dominated him at that!
Such a fierce and heaven-defying clan was practically identical to the Uchiha of the Naruto world.
To possess a treasure is to invite ruin.
The people who wiped out their clan probably did not just 'like' those gem-like eyes.
But now.
He had actually been incredibly lucky enough to obtain the Scarlet Eyes.
And he did not even have to worry about being exposed when activating them.
This was... an absolute super-jackpot.
Since battling could yield drops, he would definitely have to find an opportunity to aggressively spar with the entire main protagonist group.
Gon-kun's traits were definitely just as broken!
Rumble!!
A massive wave smashed into the ship, nearly capsizing it entirely.
Caught off guard, the injured Kurapika was thrown straight into the air by the raging wave.
There was also that rookie sailor from earlier today, Kazuo.
Correction: he was actually the deputy examiner, an identity known only to the Captain.
With clearly very little sailing experience, he nearly fell overboard too, but was grabbed just in ti by Leorio and Gon-kun.
"Crap!! Kurapika fell overboard!"
Gon-kun, who helplessly watched Kurapika plumt, scread in absolute panic.
But before he could even react.
Splash!
Riku had already leaped off the ship, plunging into the dark ocean right after Kurapika.
In the middle of a midnight storm like this.
Falling into the sea was basically equal to a death sentence!
No one could pull a living person out of the roaring midnight ocean during a tempest.
The old Captain and the other sailors were completely stunned. They never expected Riku to jump down so decisively to save soone. It was far too reckless!
"Riku-nii!!!"
The howling storm drowned out Gon-kun's terrified scream.
"Gurgle... blub..."
Amidst the terrifying, churning waves, Kurapika struggled frantically as seawater continuously poured down his throat.
He felt like he was done for!
But he did not want to die so easily. His revenge was still incomplete!
Suddenly.
Right as he was falling into absolute despair, watching himself sink deeper and deeper into the endless darkness, a hand shot into his line of sight and grabbed him tight.
"Riku?!"
In his shock, Kurapika swallowed several more large mouthfuls of seawater.
The salty, coppery taste made him want to cough, but underwater, he could not even manage that.
Is... is he crazy?!
He actually jumped down to save him?
Did he not harbor malicious intent toward him? Why was he risking his life to save him?
Countless thoughts raced through Kurapika's mind.
"Hold onto !! Blub blub~~"
Riku's voice drifted over. Kurapika shook his head, his heart filled with despair.
In this kind of storm, it was impossible for two people to survive.
If Riku did not have him acting as dead weight, maybe he would not have to lose his life.
He actually chose to let go.
The mont he let go, his hand was fiercely grabbed by Riku once again. Without leaving any room for argunt, Riku dragged him and swam powerfully toward the surface.
He even swam underneath him, hoisting Kurapika up above the water.
In waves this massive, even an Olympic swimr would definitely suffocate and drown. The only chance to keep him alive was to hold him up high!
"No!! Why!! Why are you saving ?!"
Thrust half out of the water and gasping for air, Kurapika burst into tears, struggling desperately.
But Riku steadfastly carried him, swimming toward the direction of the ship.
"Riku! Riku!! Put down... It is all my fault, Riku!!"
Kurapika cried, his voice tearing at his vocal cords.
He felt that for every extra second he lived, Riku was a second closer to dying.
"Phew—"
Kurapika's body sank slightly until only his head was floating. Riku bobbed up for a mont, but amidst the monstrous waves, both of them were just forced to swallow more seawater.
"I am fine! Kurapika! Hang in there! The storm will pass soon!! Blub blub..."
After saying that, Riku dove back under, hoisting Kurapika up once more.
Possessing the [Underwater Breathing] (Gold) trait, if Riku wanted to.
He could comfortably live underwater for a month or two without ever needing to co up for air...
He was undeniably an aquatic superman.
This little storm was nothing but a light drizzle to him.
But he absolutely could not just watch Kurapika die.
And it was definitely not just because of the unfard Gold-tier traits on him.
I promise!
Half an hour later.
The ship was in total disarray, but luckily, the violent storm had finally passed.
"Riku-nii!!!"
Gon-kun, who had been held back by a few sailors, was finally released, and he rushed toward the railing, screaming into the night.
Leorio, the old Captain, and the others all wore gloomy, defeated expressions.
"No one could have anticipated this happening. It is a tragedy. Such a fine young man... if he had beco a Pro Hunter, his future would have been filled with light and justice."
The old Captain sighed, his eyes red and moist.
"Hurry up and organize a search party for Riku, Captain! He might still be alive!!"
Leorio was frantic. Even though he constantly ran his mouth about loving money, this guy had more love in his heart than anyone else.
"It is no use... In a storm of that magnitude, not even the greatest swimr could survive."
"My condolences..."
"Sigh..."
The veteran sailors standing nearby wore bitter, helpless expressions.
"Riku-nii!! Riku-nii—Riku-nii is still alive!! Kurapika is alive too!!"
Gon-kun's excited, shouting voice suddenly rang out from the side of the ship.
"How is that possible... A storm that huge, even a fish might drown..."
The old Captain shook his head with a bitter smile.
But a second later, he stood frozen in utter disbelief.
Along with Leorio and the other sailors present.
Over by the railing.
Drenched to the bone like a drowned rat, but with his flawless, panther-like muscle definition on full display, Riku was holding Kurapika with one hand while forcibly pulling himself up over the railing with the other.
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