Chapter 220: Anime Crossover: Pokémon from Hunter x Hunter Chapter 117

If Jin Yi's talent were to be called "a bit strong," that "bit" would have to refer to the tip of the universe.

"With strength, I began my own journey of exploration, starting to truly enjoy this world."

"Do you know this feeling?"

"Personally uncovering the truth of every corner of the world, witnessing the divine and fascinating things of the realm with my own eyes—this captivates me greatly."

"Unfortunately, as my strength rose rapidly, my speed of exploration also increased; these years have seen most of it completed."

"My interest suddenly dropped considerably."

"Because the world I knew has been explored almost entirely, it is now difficult to feel that expectation of youth."

"In this state, I learned a truth, a truth that made me incredulous yet hoped it was real."

Jin Yi spoke word by word.

"The entire Six Continents are merely a small island in a lake within the world."

"This world is far, far more vast than what I knew!"

"The expectation of youth has come alive; I have finally found that feeling again, urgently wanting to know that unknown continent."

"This is my lifelong wish as a Hunter!"

"In this process, even if I must pay the price of my life, I will not hesitate."

As soon as the words fell, the momentum Jin Yi gathered climbed step by step until it hovered between the peak, like a scorching sun, radiating its most vigorous aura!

He was ready for battle.

Jin Yi took out that awl and struck the incredibly sturdy door repeatedly with force; the light on the door gradually weakened.

Bang!

The door opened.

(Aiei) Billowing black ink qi flowed out, stinging the skin with pain; under the extreme cold, even the speed of blood flow slowed considerably.

Looking out, within the palace filled with eerie gases, there stood a throne covered in bones.

A figure, its face indistinguishable, its whole body submerged in the gloom, revealing only a pair of scarlet red eyes, sat upon the throne.

Merely looking at that figure brought a sensation that the soul was being sucked away, or contaminated by some unknown force.

Like falling into an ice cellar!

In an instant, an aura of utter despair fell like a massive mountain, pressing down heavily on the shoulders of the two.

A terrifying aura spread out, turning the scene into a gloomy ghost realm; it was as if a pair of cold giant hands squeezed the heart, causing breath to halt.

"Hehe—"

"You have kept me waiting long!"

A hoarse voice sounded.

Strangely, it did not speak the common language of the Six Continents, yet both could understand the meaning it expressed.

This was not mere speech, but a capability involving the mind.

A formidable enemy!

Both men's expressions grew solemn; they stared tightly at that gloomy figure and instinctively released 【Nen】, using it to resist the aura.

Boom!

Under the use of 【Greed】, two boundless forces suddenly shot skyward, charging together at that eerie aura.

Pure, vast Nen collided with dark, terrifying energy; then they intertwined, growing ever more intense!

A powerful pressure suddenly formed.

Starting from the center of the collision, a hurricane erupted abruptly, raging in all directions, sweeping up the thick dust on the ground.

Luo Ge gazed at that figure and secretly activated his Dex ability.

【Soul-Eating Demon】:???

Only a name?

Luo Ge frowned.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation; perhaps the opponent had some special trait?

However, as long as he captured it, the remaining information would surely appear naturally.

"It seems I have been trapped here too long..."

"Has my strength fallen to this level?"

The Soul-Eating Demon spoke to itself, yet its words were filled with an indescribable sense of confidence.

"In view of the merit you have achieved, I can grant you a boon: become my, Lord Soul-Eater's, subordinate!"

"Accept this boon well."

Bang! Bang! Bang...

Vibrating sounds came from the surrounding dark space; a series of coffin-breaking sounds, similar to explosions, suddenly rang out!

One after another, a dozen or so coffin-shaped objects burst open, revealing the gloomy figures within to the eyes of the two.

These figures were similar to the Soul-Eating Demon, all shrouded in thick black ink qi, though smaller in size and with weaker auras.

But with a full dozen or so, they constituted a terrifying combat force.

Luo Ge looked on coldly.

"Do you think you are formidable just because you have subordinates?"

"Who does not have helpers?"

Grasping at the void, colorful Poké Balls quietly appeared between Luo Ge's fingers; he flung them out forcefully.

In an instant, bright white light blazed forth!

Roar!!

Awooo!!

Terrifying momentum shot straight into the sky!

One after another, figures brimming with aura suddenly appeared, each radiating a peak presence capable of suppressing the opponent.

Like fierce beasts from the wilderness baring their claws and fangs!

From left to right: Lucario, Nidoking, Milotic, Spiritomb, Geodude, Chansey, and the Magnetic Badge.

Plus the Gengar already present.

Eight living combatants in total!

Normally, Geodude and the Magnetic Badge could not participate in a battle of this caliber.

But after being captured by Luo Ge, they were considered 【Pokémon】 as well, so they could also enjoy the effect of power enhancement.

Thus, like the other Pokémon, their strength kept rising, allowing them to join the fight together.

Nidoking stomped the ground with all its might; boundless psychic energy surged into the earth, yellowish-brown light enveloped the ground, and beneath the enemies' feet, it exploded violently!

Ground-type move—Earth Power!

Gengar floated in the air, becoming an merciless artillery platform; one after another, eerie Shadow Balls rushed toward the enemy, swallowing them up in an instant.

Even if the opponent reformed, they were struck again by an even more ruthless assault, shattered into fragments time and again! Lucario turned into afterimages, punching repeatedly, beating those shadowy figures into broken husks.

The aura swirling around them was terrifying to behold.

Like an invincible war god rampaging across the field, leaving no enemy able to rise again wherever he went!

Facing enemies twice their number, Nidoking and the others showed no sign of faltering.

Quite the opposite.

Their momentum was at its peak; one enemy after another fell, then was captured by Luo Ge one by one with a Poké Ball.

"Pick Up ability activated: Obtained eight items 【Ghost Tera Shard】."

Considering these creatures were of no low grade, Luo Ge secretly used 【Shadow Sneak】 to strike each of them.

The purpose was to trigger the Pick Up ability.

The Soul-Eating Demon furrowed his brows.

Seeing his subordinates utterly routed, he naturally felt displeased.

But thinking that his subordinates had been sealed for so long and their strength had declined considerably, he could barely accept it.

Yet the ability that person displayed made him uneasy.

He could actually capture his subordinates, even making it impossible for the demon to sense a trace of their aura, forever losing control over them.

Such an ability...

Interesting!

The Soul-Eating Demon slowly rose.

Thick ink-black Qi rose with him, like an evil god standing amidst darkness, exuding a chilling aura everywhere.

The sudden commotion immediately drew the attention of the two.

They appeared to be focused on the battlefield, but in truth, their attention was fixed on that Wang Zuo.

The ones who could truly influence the outcome of the battle were their fight against it!

The Golden Eyelids lowered, and he spoke in a deep voice:

"Luo Ge."

"Hmm?"

"That 【Full Restore】 item you sold me, its effect really is that good, isn't it?"

"Correct, I can guarantee that."

"Then that's enough."

Jin stepped forward slowly, his gaze gradually hardening.

"If I can't hold on later, please help me switch out."

"It's a bit selfish, but let me feel it once, truly enjoy the sensation of giving my all!"

Having just exchanged heartfelt words with Luo Ge, he once again confirmed his own thoughts.

He knew what he wanted.

And one of those goals was now within arm's reach; he wanted to test whether he had the ability

to seize that goal!

Jin advanced with the stride of a tiger, step by step, while clutching several red capsule-like items in his hand, then threw them all into his mouth and swallowed!

【Desperation Medicine】: Swallowing one can unleash powerful strength within the body; after the effect wears off, severe injuries will occur.

Each additional pill swallowed allows an even higher limit to be unleashed; likewise, the resulting injuries will multiply.

Jin's decision to swallow these 【Desperation Medicine】 pills was made with absolute certainty.

First, it was rare to face an enemy worthy of him using 【Desperation Medicine】.

He did not want to waste the opportunity.

Second, Luo Ge was present; even if he could not prevail, Luo Ge would provide a foundation and lend a hand.

Third, he himself had a backup plan; even in a severely injured state, he still possessed the ability to protect himself.

Weighing these three factors, he made this "life-risking" move that would appear utterly insane to outsiders.

In an instant.

The battlefield fell into dead silence.