Chapter 172: Anime Crossover: Pokémon – Starting from Hunter x Hunter, Chapter 85

Pakunoda, Franklin, and Phinks all felt they could not rush into revenge.

Though it was hard to say, they had to admit a fact—

They were not yet worthy to take revenge on Luo Ge.

They, at least for now, were not.

At least that was how it was for them now.

Of the six, three besides Chrollo had raised their hands; only Uvogin and Nobunaga sat with stern faces, saying nothing.

Chrollo's gaze flickered slightly as he continued:

"Raise your hand if you believe we must seek revenge now."

Silence—

No one raised a hand.

Uvogin's face twisted in bitterness, his fist the size of a rice bowl clenched tightly, veins bulging on his arm.

It felt as though he might explode at any moment.

His arm trembled.

Yet in the end, he still did not raise his hand.

He knew.

He also knew clearly that he could not raise his hand.

Otherwise, according to the Phantom Troupe's rules, if a disagreement arose, a coin toss would decide the matter.

At that time, there would be a fifty percent chance of dragging every member into the abyss.

"Ah!!"

Unable to bear the feeling, Uvogin chose to strike the nearby ruins to vent his frustration.

Boom!!

The pile of scrap metal and debris suddenly exploded outward; countless scattered pieces of trash splashed across the ground, and dust shot skyward.

Uvogin's eyes were bloodshot, like an enraged beast, as he swung his fist again and again at the ruins.

His companions watched silently, yet no one stepped forward to stop him.

It was better to let Uvogin vent.

After a long while,

the construction-like blasting sounds suddenly ceased.

Uvogin sat in the crater he had made, squinting his eyes, gazing up at the full moon on the horizon, his eyes still red, and said in a heavy voice:

"Leader."

"We will take revenge in the future, won't we?"

"Mm."

"I promise, we certainly will."

Chrollo slowly rose; though his voice was not loud, everyone could hear the firmness in his words.

Of all the promises Chrollo made, not a single one had ever gone unfulfilled.

"Everyone may leave now."

"The most urgent matter now is to strengthen our power, so we can avenge ourselves as soon as possible."

"..."

"For now, it is best to keep a low profile."

After a brief pause, Chrollo added another sentence.

Because he was unsure whether Watching Feitan and the other two had revealed their origin from the Phantom Troupe, there was a chance Luo Ge might hunt them down.

Until that was clear, keeping a low profile would never be wrong.

Thus, the spider missing three legs once again scattered, each heading in a different direction.

Uvogin and Nobunaga left together; Franklin went alone; Chrollo was accompanied by Pakunoda and Phinks.

Unlike the others,

Chrollo first had to "pay," and then seek new partners.

Originally, the thirteen positions had not been filled; now, three more vacancies had appeared out of nowhere.

There were still many things he needed to attend to next.

Today's meeting had cast a heavy cloud over everyone's heart.

They had to train even harder if they were to have any chance of avenging their comrades.

Today, they also thoroughly memorized one person's name.

Luo Ge!

Heavens Arena,

Luo Ge, hearing the referee's announcement and the roar of countless spectators, stepped down from the arena.

And at this very moment, a huge crater had suddenly appeared in the center of the arena, as if struck by a meteor.

Or as if a giant had forcibly dug out a large chunk.

Scattered stones and dust intertwined, forming a gray mist spreading across the "arena," with occasional aftershocks.

This was merely the effect of a single Nen bullet from Luo Ge.

【Not enough】

【Still far from it】

Luo Ge thought silently in his heart.

Through the amplification of traits like 【Strongman】, items like 【Energy Cube】, and special abilities like 【Aura Power】.

And also—

The effect of 【The Supreme One】!

All combined.

He improved every day at a speed others could hardly imagine, so now he could reach such a realm.

He roughly estimated.

Right now, with only his own strength, it was unlikely he could rank among the 【Top Five Aura Users of the World】.

With the aid of Pokémon, items, and the like, there was hope.

Such strength was absolutely top-tier.

But it was still not enough.

Not enough to fight that Nitro wearing the heart T-shirt!

Fortunately, he still had time.

Although strength becomes harder to improve the further one goes.

Yet this full year, if used well, Luo Ge felt he could still improve significantly.

Pondering, Luo Ge stepped into the dimly lit corridor; his own footsteps rang out especially loudly in this empty environment.

Suddenly.

The footsteps stopped abruptly.

Luo Ge's expression remained calm; then a blue light stained his body, radiating water-wave-like energy around him.

He sensed another life nearby.

Only...

This life's aura energy was extraordinarily vigorous!

In an instant, that creature began moving rapidly, running toward him at a speed exceeding normal humans.

This action started the moment he released his Aura Power.

【Such a figure...】

【Could it be?!】

Through the perception of Aura Power, Luo Ge roughly understood that life's physical form.

This made his heart secretly startle.

Tap-tap-tap-tap...

The next moment, urgent footsteps came from the corner ahead.

Immediately, a blue figure appeared in Luo Ge's sight; instantly, Luo Ge's pupils contracted.

Indeed!

It was Riolu!

Riolu stood at the corner, gazing at Luo Ge who was emitting Aura Power, and a blue light also rose from its body.

Looking at Luo Ge, its eyes showed obvious joy, as if lonely for a long time, it had finally found its own kind.

Riolu was small in size, its body blue, resembling a puppy.

Riolu's legs and upper torso were black; it possessed a blue tail and a yellow collar.

On the back of Riolu's front paws was a white round patch.

Riolu had red eyes, with black markings on its face resembling a mask.

Especially the evolved Lucario, which was extraordinarily handsome; Luo Ge liked it very much.

Watching Riolu walk step by step toward him, Luo Ge suddenly understood why it had come straight for him.

Riolu resembles a young child externally, yet possesses a strange power to read hearts; it will not approach dangerous opponents.

Those with kind hearts will gain its approval; those with evil hearts will be despised.

It can observe the emotions of humans and Pokémon, as well as the state of nature, in the form of waves called "Aura."

It communicates with companions by emitting Aura; the Aura emitted from within strengthens when afraid or sad.

He had emitted relatively strong Aura Power, so Riolu regarded him as its own kind and came forward voluntarily.

"Cha?"

Riolu took steps, walking toward Luo Ge while tilting its head slightly.

It seemed...

This creature was not its own kind?

Yet he had clearly used Aura Power; this Aura Power carried a pure aura, giving it a sense of peace.

So it very much wanted to stay by Luo Ge's side.

Thus, two creatures emitting Aura Power, one large and one small, stood face to face.

Gazing at each other.

Luo Ge chuckled softly, bent slightly forward, and extended his right fist, holding it suspended in the air.

Riolu gazed at Luo Ge, then shifted its sight to that fist; without the slightest hesitation, it extended its own small hand.

Fists bumped together!

At the same time, both sides' Aura surged like boiling water, beginning to churn violently.

Rings of blue ripples rose from beneath their feet and spread outward in all directions, faintly emitting a subtle sound.

The clear Aura reflected their faces in sea-blue; on the field, windless movement stirred up the silent dust.