A peculiar black token was handed to Riku. The material was neither iron nor wood, and it strikingly featured a unique dragon head emblem on it!
"Father?"
This scene made even Silva's expression change slightly.
Instead, Illumi, Killua, Milluki, Kikyo, and the others present were completely baffled.
"This is the family token left behind by our ancestors. As long as you have this token in hand, our Zoldyck family will do one thing for you unconditionally. In addition, possessing this token grants you VIP treatnt at any of our family's intelligence agencies, allowing you to access all information below the Head of the Family's authority."
Old man Zeno handed it over, his expression solemn.
This... isn't this equivalent to a guest elder? Or so sort of honorary chairman's authority token?
Not bad at all.
"Is... is this the legendary family token of our family? So... this is what it looks like?"
Killua was also astonished. He had heard of this item from his grandfather when he was young, but had never seen it.
Not just him, even Illumi had never seen it.
"Father-in-law! Are you sure you want to hand such a precious item to an outsider? If this young man Riku uses this token recklessly, it might bring a massive disaster to our family!"
The aristocratic woman Kikyo shrieked, looking worried and tense.
But right now, she naturally didn't dare target Riku, considering her husband had just lost to him.
"Little friend Riku is Killua's friend and also a friend of our family. This is my decision. Little friend, accept it. I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you for the upcoming period; we won't interfere with Killua's choices anymore... Consider this token a part of the paynt this old man owes you."
Zeno said with a smiling face.
Since the other party had already spoken to this extent, if he still refused to accept it, it would be a bit too unappreciative.
Regardless, this guy Zeno was truly one of the very few people standing at the pinnacle of the current human world.
"Then I thank you... Killua is Gon-kun's friend, and naturally my friend too. Don't worry, I will take good care of him."
Riku smiled and accepted the token.
If he didn't accept the token today, this old man and the others would probably still have lingering misgivings in their hearts.
After accepting it, they would actually feel more at ease.
Besides, why refuse a free lunch delivered to your door? This item might play a significant role in the future.
The Zoldyck family's enterprise had been operating for tens, if not hundreds of years, with intelligence agencies spread all over the world. Having this item could save him a lot of trouble.
Of course, as an assassination family, their intelligence agencies were highly secretive.
"That is wonderful! Hahahaha! Little friend Riku, feel free to visit here anyti, whether you are busy or not."
Zeno Zoldyck said with a laugh.
"Naturally. Old sir, I have a presumptuous request. I wonder if you could consider it?"
Riku suddenly said.
"Hm? Please go ahead, little friend. As long as this old man can do it, I will agree!"
Old man Zeno was in an excellent mood right now.
"I once heard Chairman Netero say that Lord Zeno belongs to the ranks of the very top-tier powerhouses in this world. So, I have always hoped for an opportunity to spar with you, Lord Zeno. I wonder if it would be convenient today?"
Riku revealed bright white teeth, smiling brightly.
He hadn't fard Old Man Zeno's traits yet. Moreover, Riku had discovered a rule: opponents he had defeated would not drop traits if defeated again within a short period; a certain cooldown ti was required.
But Zeno was different. This guy was the true behind-the-scenes boss of the current Zoldyck family.
At least until Maha ca out, that is.
And during this period, every ti Riku saw this bad old man, his heart would itch, incredibly coveting the traits on his body.
Na: Zeno Zoldyck Traits: [Transmutation Nen Grandmaster] (Red), [Assassination Arts Grandmaster] (Red), [Nen Technique - Dragon Head Caricature] (Red), [Nen - En] (Double Gold), [Super Calm] (Gold), etc.
As expected of a man who could arm-wrestle Chairman Netero head-on.
This guy had a full three Red traits on his body, including, of course, the Nen technique trait.
But for this kind of technique trait that reached the Red tier, if an ordinary person were to cultivate it without talent, they wouldn't be able to master it in a lifeti.
Only those true, peerless geniuses could cultivate it to Red after spending a lifeti.
And once this trait was copied, it would beco Riku's wedding dress.
So satisfying!
"Uh!? Hahahaha, is little friend planning to spar with this old man? That's naturally not a problem, let's go to this old man's training ground!"
Old man Zeno said with a smiling face.
"Of course, just the two of us."
Riku suggested.
Zeno froze for a mont, then smilingly agreed, "Alright. Everyone, please wait here for a mont while this old man and our little friend have a spar."
After speaking.
Zeno and Riku left directly.
"..."
The crowd present watched eagerly at Riku's departing back.
Killua's gaze was even more complex.
As a mber of the family, he was recognized as a genius since childhood, and his only goal was to defeat his brother Illumi!
But for a long ti, he was imrsed in the inner demon fear of his brother; even just seeing his brother's face would trigger instinctive fear.
As for his father and grandfather, they were practically insurmountable mountains in Killua's heart.
He hadn't even thought about defeating his father or grandfather!
But now.
This older brother Riku he had co into contact with not only defeated his brother Illumi, but even completely crushed his father...
His father, who was practically an invincible God of War in his impression, was that ti... covered in blood like a dead dog, dragged out from the ruins by Riku.
That scene was deeply imprinted in Killua's mind, unforgettable for a lifeti.
He originally thought that as long as he worked hard enough, he could also catch up to Riku's pace. But only now did he realize.
Riku was already on a completely different level.
He was already a powerful existence on the sa level as his father, even his grandfather. Yet in front of Riku, he felt more like a child, despite their age difference not being significant, perhaps only two or three years.
Now.
Right in front of everyone's eyes, Riku actually directly challenged his grandfather to a battle.
This completely shattered Killua's worldview, crushing it to dust.
At this mont.
He suddenly realized how laughable his past self was, thinking his brother was already invincible.
Even the supposedly invincible brother was defeated by Riku with rely a single move.
The path he had to walk was still very, very long.
This older brother Riku was the goal he truly should pursue.
"I have decided!! From now on, older brother Riku is the goal I will pursue for my entire life! I must definitely catch up to older brother Riku!"
Killua suddenly shouted, clenching his fists, unprecedentedly passionate battle intent surging in his eyes.
" too!! I also want to catch up to Riku-nii!!"
Gon-kun was also incredibly excited.
"Then... then let also shout a slogan." Leorio twitched the corner of his mouth sowhat awkwardly.
He didn't have the whimsical fantasies of these two little guys.
Moreover, after this period of contact, Leorio also realized that his talent in combat wasn't all that outstanding, at least it seed so currently.
Wanting to catch up to Riku was entirely a pipe dream.
"Forget it. I'm afraid it won't be long before the entire world knows older brother Riku's na. He is bound to be one of the existences standing at the very pinnacle of this human world in the future. Being able to beco his friend is already the honor of my lifeti."
Kurapika sighed softly with deep emotion.
"By the way, Kurapika, didn't you always say you wanted to seek revenge on the Troupe? If Riku-nii..."
Leorio's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Shut up! Leorio! This is my own matter, it has nothing to do with older brother Riku. The hatred of my clansn will be avenged by personally. Furthermore, I don't want older brother Riku to be dragged into my conflict. The people of the Troupe... are not any safer than the Zoldycks."
Kurapika said heavily.
"That guy... I really want to go and see. I wonder how Grandpa will beat him to a pulp."
The fat guy Milluki pouted.
"Hmph hmph..."
The loli shota Kalluto was sowhat unhappy, "He is definitely no match for Grandpa, but Grandpa probably won't be too harsh either, how hateful."
She still harbored so resentnt over being defeated by the other party.
Now there was one more person stronger than her, what an unhappy thing.
Illumi fell silent.
Suddenly, he felt soone patting his shoulder.
Turning his head to look, it was shockingly his father, Silva Zoldyck.
"You were careless, Illumi. I got close to you and you actually didn't notice. Don't mind it too much. There are always monsters in this world who far surpass geniuses. If you can't surpass them, then try your best to get close to them and beco their friend."
"This is also a way to survive, is it not?"
Silva consoled.
He understood.
His eldest son's heart was probably under imnse pressure right now.
Defeated by Riku with a single punch...
Just thinking about this matter was absolutely depressing.
Illumi didn't speak. He just looked hollowly in the direction Riku left, not knowing what he was thinking.
Secret Training Ground.
"Hehe, this is perfect timing today. This old man also really wants to witness little friend's true strength. Do you still rember the matter of sparring with this old man last ti?"
Zeno said with his hands behind his back.
"When?"
Riku looked completely bewildered.
Regarding An Actor's Prepares!
Back then, it was precisely by acting that he made that old geezer Netero suffer a loss in front of him and drop a Red trait.
He even beat up Netero himself, not to ntion he had fard so many more traits now. His strength was vastly improved compared to back then.
Like he couldn't beat this old man to a pulp.
Of course, if there was a chance for a sneak attack, he naturally had to take it.
All he cared about were the traits; winning or losing didn't matter.
He hoped the Goddess of Destiny favored him a bit.
"Oh? Then let's begin."
Zeno nodded, feeling sowhat regretful that Riku actually forgot their previous battle.
But thinking about it, being able to unleash nearly 10 tis his combat power naturally ant he was plunged into imnse emotional fluctuations, so losing his combat reasoning was a given.
"Alright! Let's begin then, Lord Zeno!"
Riku said very amicably.
Punch!
[Divine Power] (Red)!
Zeno saw the opportunity and casually blocked. A powerful force vented down, but it was far from reaching the Riku he had encountered that day.
As expected.
This little guy still can't fully control his explosive power.
If he could truly control his explosive power, he would absolutely be a competitor capable of rivaling the Netero level.
It was unimaginable for a teenager to reach this extent; the heavens were truly feeding him.
Then he would properly train this little guy.
Thoughts flashed through Zeno's mind one by one.
The two were like acting out a play, exchanging blows. Zeno seed to understand Riku's moves better and better.
Clearly, Riku hadn't learned combat in the truest sense; he relied more on instinctual intuition and a powerful physique.
This kid was absolutely a true genius. If a true combat master trained him, his future achievents would be limitless.
"It's about ti to end this! Careful now! Little friend!"
Zeno waved his sleeve, elegant and composed.
Dragon Head Caricature!
Of course.
He deliberately suppressed his power, not even using thirty percent.
He still rembered how the rampaging Riku forcefully tore this move apart, but this was Riku in his normal state, so he didn't dare take too much risk.
But Riku, this Old Six, was already pre-casting his ultimate move during the wind-up.
[Divine Power] (Red)!
[Absolute Will] (Red)!
[Lightning Nen] (Red) — Thunder - Fist Drum!
[Taijutsu] (Double Gold)!
[Nen Clone] (Gold)!
[Iron-Plated Tank] (Gold)!
[Scarlet Eyes] — Open!
Boom—
In an instant, Riku activated all his abilities directly. Threads of lightning surfaced on his fists.
Zeno's expression changed drastically.
Damn it!
This kid tricked !!!
His mind reacted instantly, but it was already too late at this mont.
Boom—
At this mont, Riku was like a Vajra Buddha entwined in lightning. His terrifying fist struck the Dragon Head Caricature head-on.
The move Zeno was so proud of was forcefully t with a storm. Even though he continuously increased his output subsequently, it was already completely too late.
Streaks of electrical arcs even surged from the fist wind. The terrifying fist pressure made it incredibly difficult for Zeno Zoldyck to even twitch. The ground beneath his feet cracked at a speed visible to the naked eye.
But he was still a powerhouse standing at the very top of the human world after all.
He let out a low growl, his aura also fully opening. He squatted slightly, and another dragon head appeared.
Boom—
But just as the dragon head appeared, another Riku suddenly appeared beside him, similarly entwined in lightning, like a Thunder God of War.
Two Thunder Gods of War!
That Riku directly t Zeno's second dragon head, while the Riku in front shattered the dragon head and ca crashing forward.
Like a world-destroying God of Carnage, a terrifying aura blood.
Boom, crack!!
A deafening explosive sound!
The entire castle shook violently, as if hit by a Tomahawk cruise missile.
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