"Ah!?"
Illumi's words instantly silenced everyone in the room.
Even Zeno, who was hunched over with his hands behind his back, was taken aback.
The Nen ability is copy?!
One must know that the developnt of Nen in this world is varied and diverse. The sa ability in the hands of different people can be developed to have completely different effects.
But from beginning to end, absolutely no one has ever been able to develop a copying ability because this kind of ability is simply too unbelievable.
Of course.
According to the information within the Zoldyck family, there are indeed people suspected of having developed this kind of ability, but it is absolutely not as simple as Riku's case.
The opponent completely copied Hisoka's combat techniques, as well as his thod of using Nen, but it seems... he cannot copy the core function.
"Impossible—there is no such ability in this world."
Kikyo Zoldyck shrieked.
She absolutely did not believe there could be such a broken ability in this world. If such an ability truly existed, wouldn't that person be instantly invincible?
"But if it isn't this ability, there is simply no way to explain how he did it. Are you telling there's really soone who can directly imitate an opponent's combat techniques after seeing them just once? That can no longer be described as a genius."
Illumi said with hollow eyes.
Silva was also silenced.
"There is soone."
Zeno spoke up instead, drawing everyone's gaze to the ostensibly oldest and strongest mber of the family.
Zeno Zoldyck!
"The Netero from decades ago, the current Association Chairman. That guy also possessed such astonishing talent. He could quickly learn many combat techniques, but he didn't make this ability his main focus. Instead, he chose to carry through with the single path he persisted on."
"Perhaps this friend of Killua's, Riku, possesses the sa talent as Netero. But if he goes further and further down this path, his future achievents are destined not to be too high."
"Choosing to copy other people's techniques without developing what he is truly good at... this will an his future will beco increasingly diocre. What a pity."
Zeno sighed softly and shook his head.
In tis past, various geniuses have indeed appeared, including those at the monstrous level.
But this path of relying purely on copying others' combat techniques won't go far.
At least in his eyes.
Being a jack-of-all-trades is destined to an being a master of none.
And if one wants to climb to the true pinnacle of martial arts, they need to make an absolute breakthrough in a specific domain.
Otherwise, they will eventually find that they have wasted too much ti.
"Alright, Killua, regarding what we discussed earlier, do you choose to agree? If these friends of yours can pass our test, no one in the family will restrict you from now on! Furthermore, our entire family will beco eternal allies with your friends."
"If they fail, you will need to obey our arrangents."
Silva suddenly looked at Killua and said in a deep voice.
Killua remained silent where he stood.
Riku's appearance had directly disrupted the family's plans.
So, adjustnts were made.
"Although Riku-nii is very strong, it's completely impossible for him to be your match. Moreover, you saying you'll restrict your strength to test Riku-nii and Gon-kun... that's not trustworthy. No one can be sure if you'll suddenly use your full strength. After all... it's common sense that we assassins lie."
Killua stared fixedly at Silva with burning eyes.
"Hahahahahaha! Silva, it seems you've been sowhat of a failure recently. Don't worry, Killua, Grandpa guarantees it here: if your friends can pass our test, we will absolutely keep our promise."
"And during the testing process, we will also proceed according to the agreed thod. If your father, or I, or anyone else violates the agreent, then it will also be considered our failure. How about it?"
Zeno Zoldyck laughed, walked over, and rubbed his grandson's head.
Killua finally breathed a sigh of relief, gritting his teeth before saying, "Alright! I agree!! I believe in Riku-nii and Gon!!"
"Good, hahahaha!! Let's go, Silva, Killua. They are about to co up. Illumi, you co along too. Kikyo, Milluki, you two stay here."
Zeno Zoldyck clasped his hands behind his back and turned to leave with a hearty laugh.
At the sa ti.
Riku and his group also walked up along the path from halfway up the mountain.
They finally arrived in front of the Zoldyck family's castle.
Surrounded by towering trees, the massive canopies blocked out the sky and sun, making the environnt look exceptionally eerie.
The dark and eerie gates of the ancient castle opened, emitting a faint scent of blood.
"There are actually no guards at all? This is Killua's family mansion?"
Leorio was sowhat surprised.
"There are sounds inside!"
Kurapika frowned slightly. He could vaguely hear so sounds coming from deep within the ancient castle.
"Let's go! Killua should be inside."
Riku rely glanced at the ancient castle, narrowed his eyes slightly, and strode in.
Gon-kun and the other two followed.
The interior of the ancient castle was huge, simply like a maze, and it looked sowhat dark.
Are they really saving electricity this much?
Don't even like lighting a few lamps?
But Riku, walking at the very front, led the way. His perception was incredibly acute, and the others followed behind him.
After walking for a full ten minutes or so, taking nurous twists and turns.
The group finally arrived at the castle's main hall.
"Killua!!!"
Upon seeing the scene before him, Gon-kun instantly lost control of his emotions and scread hoarsely.
Right before their eyes.
Their little friend Killua from the past was currently strung up in mid-air, covered in blood, with nurous wounds all over his body.
Beside him, a burly man with curly blonde hair was whipping him.
Silva Zoldyck.
Hearing their voices, Silva stopped his actions, turned his head to look at the group, and his gaze paused slightly on Riku.
"Stop it right now! If you keep hitting him like this, Killua will die! Who exactly are you? Why are you torturing Killua like this!"
Gon-kun was furious. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to charge in for a fight, but was held back tightly by Leorio and Kurapika.
"This guy is very strong!!"
Although Kurapika had not yet awakened his Nen abilities, thanks to the characteristics of the Scarlet Eyes, his perception was the strongest among them.
"Don't be reckless, Gon-kun!!"
Leorio also repeatedly warned him.
"Who are you!?"
Silva spoke, pretending not to know, his voice muffled.
"We are Killua's friends! Who are you? Why are you torturing him!!"
Gon-kun said angrily.
"? Hehe, I am his father. What's wrong? Do I need your permission to discipline my own son?"
Silva sneered, his iron whip still covered in blood.
Killua seed to have fallen unconscious, and the areas around his wrists where the shackles were placed were a bloody ss, looking exceptionally heart-wrenching.
Father!?
Hearing this, the group was dumbfounded.
"How could there be such a father in this world? He is your son."
Gon-kun found it hard to believe. "Are you really going to beat him to death?"
"Too cruel!"
"I can finally understand why Killua didn't want to go ho."
Leorio and Kurapika couldn't help but complain.
"It doesn't matter if a useless piece of trash is beaten to death. You didn't co all this way just to tell this, did you? You are not welco here, so hurry up and scram."
Silva sneered.
"Riku-nii!! You have to save Killua! We absolutely cannot let him be beaten to death by this cruel old man!!"
Gon-kun pleaded with red-rimd eyes.
"Sigh..."
Riku sighed softly.
He had fard the [Super Five Senses] (Gold) from that giant hound Mike!
And it had even fused with the [Spider Sense] trait!
Actually.
Upon seeing this scene before him, Riku was also surprised internally.
But he quickly realized sothing was wrong.
Because he could hear Killua's heartbeat.
The opponent's heartbeat was very steady, without the slightest weakness that would result from enduring such abuse.
In other words, the scene before him didn't seem to be real.
Are you expecting to play along with your acting!?
Hehe!
Riku had already guessed seventy to eighty percent of it in his heart.
However, right now he was worrying about not having an opportunity to farm these guys' traits. Since others had already created such a perfect environnt for him, it seed there was no need to worry too much.
What an interesting family indeed.
Truly a family that loves and cares for each other, stopping just short of actually killing the son.
But Riku had to play along too.
There was no need to let the other party know he had seen through it. Otherwise, how would he explain himself going crazy with bloodlust and hamring everyone he saw later?
How would he get these traits?
Hahahahahaha!!!
Moreover.
Standing right in front of him was a super vault.
Na: Silva Zoldyck Traits: [Assassination Arts] (Double Gold), [Taijutsu] (Gold), [Transmutation Nen Talent] (Gold), [Nen Bullet - Nen Technique] (Gold), [Man of Steel] (Gold), [Poison Resistance] (Gold), [Omni-Resistance] (Purple), [Absolute Calm] (Gold), etc.
This guy was simply a walking 'Gold' vault!
It was simply too satisfying!
As long as he could drop any single trait from this guy, it would be a massive profit!
Therefore.
Act!
Bro, play along and act!
"Killua!! Damn it!! You simply don't deserve to be his father! There is absolutely no father like this in the world! Even we friends can't stand watching this! Let Killua go!"
Riku glared angrily with 'righteous indignation', looking like he was completely losing it.
"Hm?"
Silva frowned slightly, his evaluation of Riku dropping a bit.
He originally thought this little guy possessed such astonishing talent and powerful strength, that if his inner self could be a bit stronger and steadier, he would inevitably beco an existence standing at the very pinnacle of this world.
But this disappointed him a little. It was obvious the other party seed to be acting impulsively out of emotion. However, at the sa ti, he felt sowhat gratified internally.
At least these friends his son had made were truly genuine friends.
"Oh? Let Killua go? Are you saying you want to interfere with my family matters?"
Silva sneered.
Riku didn't waste any more words.
[Extre Speed] (Gold)!
His figure vanished from where he stood in an instant.
[Divine Power] (Red)!
Silva's expression changed slightly.
The opponent's speed didn't exceed his expectations, but the opponent's fist shocked him a little.
Because he clearly felt the astonishing power behind the opponent's fist.
He threw a punch of his own!
Silva's fist was much larger, similarly wrapped in faint purple Nen.
Boom—
The two fists collided.
A deafening explosion rang out. A visible shockwave of air burst open, blowing the others standing nearby backwards repeatedly.
And under Silva's surprised gaze, a playing card of Nen severed the steel cable, and Killua fell into Riku's arms.
"Killua!! Wake up!! Killua!!"
Riku exclaid 'anxiously', "Damn it! I will definitely avenge you!! Gon-kun!"
After saying that, he tossed Killua toward Gon-kun.
"Killua!!"
Gon-kun caught him securely, but in the next second, he received a flying kick to the back, and his entire person was sent flying while hugging Killua.
Illumi!
This ti he appeared in his true form.
"Not good! Protect Gon-kun and Killua!!"
Kurapika and Leorio exclaid simultaneously.
"Daring to make a move within the Zoldyck family's estate, they have already violated our rules. Kill them, Illumi!"
Silva ordered.
"Understood."
Illumi, with his hollow eyes, closed in directly on Leorio, and then his palm, sharp as a blade, sliced across his neck.
Blood spurted out instantly.
Leorio blankly clutched his neck, his eyes wide open, falling to the ground in disbelief. His limbs even twitched slightly before he finally stopped breathing.
"No—Leorio!!!"
Seeing this scene, Gon-kun roared in agony.
Scarlet hues even surfaced in Kurapika's eyes. His emotions had already been greatly shaken. He originally thought everyone were just ordinary friends, but upon seeing Leorio die, he found it sowhat hard to restrain the anger in his heart.
The Scarlet Eyes were automatically triggered!
But Illumi's speed was even faster!!
Pfft!
Before Kurapika had ti to show anything, his expression turned blank, and blood gushed uncontrollably from his chest.
A sharp dagger had pierced through his heart and erged from the other side.
"Cough, cough, cough... I... why am I falling here? I still have revenge to exact..."
Kurapika stared blankly at his heart. He really wanted to struggle to stand up, but his body uncontrollably staggered and collapsed to the ground.
Behind the two of them, Illumi appeared.
"No—"
Gon-kun cried heart-wrenchingly, seemingly falling into a sowhat frenzied state.
Illumi's figure vanished from where he stood.
Boom—
He was actually sent flying by a punch from Gon-kun!?
This scene stunned Illumi for a mont, but his attack had already landed on Gon-kun. His poisoned green fingernails scratched Gon-kun's face.
Then, this highly toxic green poison spread at an astonishing speed, covering Gon-kun's entire body in the blink of an eye.
He spat out a mouthful of green blood.
And directly collapsed, motionless!
All dead!
This sudden scene left Riku standing blankly in place.
In just a few short breaths, all three of his little friends had been killed.
Oh!
What a heartbreaking thing this is.
So sad!
So painful!
Right, how should I act?
Yes, yes, yes, yes, I should be very sad!!
Therefore.
Riku's expression instantly beca incomparably furious, even the veins on his forehead bulging out.
In fact, at this very mont, Riku wanted to award himself a trophy.
Best Actor Oscar Winner!
If he hadn't obtained the [Super Five Senses] (Gold) trait on the way here.
He would absolutely believe that everything before him was real right now.
But in reality, he could clearly hear the steady heartbeats of Gon-kun and the other two. These three guys were just asleep.
Although he didn't know what thod the other party used to achieve this, the fact was that they were, and there was no danger to their lives whatsoever.
It seed.
This Silva Zoldyck truly went to great lengths to test his true strength, even going so far as to force him to the brink of an emotional breakdown.
Well, isn't it better this way?
Otherwise, what better excuse would he find to hamr their entire family?
Right?
Hahahahahahahaha!!!
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