Chapter 102: Anime Crossover: Pokémon - Starting from Hunter x Hunter, Chapter 40

If one looks closely, a not-so-deep scar can be seen on Nidorino's back.

This is the blade mark from a wound inflicted earlier by General Goltar.

In fact, as a Nen beast, Nidorino could completely erase this scar on its back, but it felt it was better to keep it.

It felt that every scar was a kind of glory and also a symbol used for encouragement, motivating it to keep striving.

Compared to Nidorino eating meat with wide-open mouth, Eevee appeared much more reserved, though it was still clear it was very happy.

On the other side, Gastly circled an antique bottle, watching the four people and two beasts eat happily, and shook its head.

"Hehe."

Then it looked at the bottle before it, extended a scarlet tongue, and gave it a light lick; the wonderful taste made it addicted.

In its view, this was true delicacy.

"Hehe?"

Gastly placed the bottle next to Yamask, tapped the mask with its claw, and signaled that it was time to eat.

What was that saying again?

Ghosts are iron, dead thoughts are steel; skip one meal and you'll feel the hunger.

Gastly applauded itself, thinking it had spoken so correctly, and quickly took out its little notebook.

Whenever it encountered something interesting, it would record it in its little notebook.

"Gomen?"

Yamask moved slightly, seeming to think Gastly had a point, and revealed its true form.

Then, with its hands curled up, it hugged another antique, pressed its face against the antique, and began absorbing the dead thoughts upon it.

Clearly, it was disgusted by the bottle Gastly had just licked.

"Koke?!"

Gastly was greatly startled, not expecting Yamask to disdain the treasure it had offered.

It quickly squatted on the ground, recorded this matter in its little notebook once more, thinking Yamask was too bad.

Honedge did not even need to eat dead thoughts; it usually stayed beside Luo Ge, and occasionally absorbing a bit of Nen energy was enough to fill it.

After lunch, a brief rest was followed by the main event.

Next, Bisugi would formally let Machi and the other two step onto the path of 【Nen】.

"Relax your body and stand in your most relaxed posture."

Machi and the other two did as told; although a bit nervous at first, they soon calmed their minds.

Their hands hung down by the sides of their torsos, almost entirely in a relaxed state.

This was the most suitable posture for opening the Jing Kong.

Jing Kong are the countless pores on the human body, from which life energy flows out.

To become a Nen user, the first step is to open the Jing Kong and let life energy flow out on a large scale.

In these few minutes, Machi and the other two must quickly wrap the lost life energy around themselves, preventing it from flowing away completely.

Otherwise, in severe cases, there would be a risk to life.

Many people fail to become Nen users because they get stuck at this stage; if unable to succeed, they basically cannot attempt it a second time.

In other words, everyone likely has only one chance!

This was also the reason Bisugi insisted that the two women exercise their bodies to a certain degree before opening the Jing Kong.

With sufficiently high physical quality, not only would the cultivation of 【Nen】 yield twice the result with half the effort, but operating after opening the Jing Kong would also be easier.

This could greatly reduce the risk.

A few breaths later, the air on the field moved without wind; Machi and Shizuku opened their eyes simultaneously, a gleam flashing in their eyes.

Two surges of immense life energy erupted violently, flowing out endlessly like stars filling the sky, as if inexhaustible.

Only a short while passed.

The two felt their bodies somewhat weary, and this sense of fatigue continued to intensify with time.

Without needing Bisugi to remind them, the two knew the seriousness of the matter; after exchanging a glance, they began to strive to control their bodies.

Bisugi had once told them what to do.

Imagine the life energy throughout the whole body as blood, constantly circulating within the body.

From the head to the right shoulder, to the hands and legs, then flowing to the left side, then sinking down; in their minds arose the image of them swirling around.

They were like a protective layer, forming a barrier or a garment for them, clinging tightly to their bodies instead of flowing away.

This was 【Ten】 among the Four Major Techniques.

The reason this step is difficult is that one must quickly master 【Ten】 within a short time.

Otherwise, the life energy within the body will flow out completely.

Like opening a sluice gate, the water inside rushes out wildly; if the gate is not closed, the water will flow out entirely.

Luo Ge and Bisugi watched the two quietly, saying nothing; at such a time, outsiders could not help in any way.

They could only rely on themselves.

What they could do was not disturb them, and forcibly interrupt the process at a critical moment.

At least their lives must be saved.

However, relying on Machi and Shizuku's talents, this stage would not create any obstacle.

As expected, a few breaths later, the two's sharp aura suddenly paused, then gradually weakened like a receding tide.

The life energy also shrank bit by bit, finally becoming faint gas on the surface of their two bodies; this was the so-called 【Nen】.

Machi let out a light sigh, looked at Luo Ge with a smile like a blooming flower, and felt incomparable relief in her heart.

She had succeeded!

Luo Ge nodded with a smile; this was the first step for Machi and Shizuku, and certainly not the last.

In the original story, without a master to teach them, they reached that level entirely through their own exploration.

Now, with his and Biscuit's assistance, the heights they can reach are unimaginable.

Biscuit placed her hands on her hips, her face showing satisfaction; she indeed had not misjudged them, and she spoke:

"Not bad. Succeeding in such a short time proves your talents are truly excellent."

"Next is the time to determine which of the six systems you belong to."

Opening the pores and mastering 【Gyo】 was only the first step; the second step is to distinguish which of the six major systems one belongs to.

Only then can the two of them be trained specifically.

So Biscuit took out two cups of water she had prepared long ago, each with a green leaf floating on top.

"Two cups of water?" Machi asked curiously, wondering what use two cups of water could be.

"And two leaves," Shizuku added.

Biscuit pointed at the two cups of water and said proudly:

"This is a method developed by our Heart Source Flow to distinguish aura systems."

"There are actually many methods on the six continents to distinguish aura systems, but only our Heart Source Flow's method is the best."

"It is called—Water Observation Style."

The Water Observation Style method involves placing a leaf on a cup filled with water, then activating aura with both hands surrounding the cup.

Then, different phenomena will occur inside the water cup, corresponding to different systems.

Enhancement System: The water volume increases.

Transmutation System: The taste of the water changes; different people will change it into different flavors.

Conjuration System: Crystalline things appear in the water.

Emission System: The color of the water changes.

Manipulation System: The leaf moves.

Specialization System: Any phenomenon occurring that differs from the other five systems belongs to the Specialization System.

Seeing this, Machi stepped forward first, placing her pale hands on both sides of the water cup, while the semi-transparent aura on her hands gradually became active.

After maintaining this posture for half a minute, there was still no change in the cup, as if Biscuit were lying.

"That's enough. Machi, taste this water."

Biscuit roughly knew which system Machi belonged to.

Or rather, having seen many people, she could guess which system someone belonged to even without the Water Observation Style.

Strictly speaking, this is also one of the fundamental skills of aura users.

It's not possible to ask someone to perform the Water Observation Style before a fight just to let oneself know what system they belong to.

That is unrealistic.

Thus, one must cultivate keen observation, being able to judge nine or ten out of ten based on clues without relying on the Water Observation Style.

Machi did as told, dipping a finger lightly into the water and putting it in her mouth, discovering that the ordinary water actually had a sweet taste.

"A little sweet?"

Machi asked hesitantly.

"Then there's no mistake; you belong to the Transmutation System. The taste of the water has changed."

"Next is Shizuku's turn."

Shizuku did the same; this time, movement occurred in the cup very quickly, and crystalline products appeared in the water.

They were exceptionally conspicuous in the transparent water.

Obviously, this is a characteristic of the Conjuration System.

【Conjuration System... If I remember correctly, people of this system tend to be neurotic】

Biscuit thought to herself, recalling the details of her previous time with Shizuku...

It seems it really is so?

Shizuku pointed at the water curiously and asked, "Can this water be drunk?"

"It looks like it might taste good?"

A black line appeared on Biscuit's forehead.

She had not misjudged; Shizuku was indeed of the Conjuration System.

"You have all heard of the Four Major Techniques and understand them to some extent, but you must pay close attention to what I say next."

"This matter is very important."

Seeing Biscuit's rare serious expression, Machi and the other one also became fully focused, afraid of missing anything.

"This point was not emphasized before."

"When you exercise and develop your aura abilities, you should focus as much as possible on your own system."

What is one's own system?

It is the system you just tested.

When everyone uses aura abilities related to their own system, they can unleash 100% of their power.

If developing aura abilities of adjacent systems, the power can only reach 80%; the further away, the lower, down to 60%.

For example, if Machi develops aura abilities, she must develop abilities of the Transmutation System.

Some functions may involve neighboring systems, but the important functions must definitely be of the Transmutation System.