Chapter 244: Anime Crossover: Pokémon - Starting from Hunter x Hunter, Chapter 133

"No, you have done very well; it has fully reached the level we desired."

Luo Ge looked at the two with sincere expressions, said nothing more, and merely nodded slightly.

None of the three were children just stepping out of their thatched cottage; all clearly understood the meaning behind these words.

Everyone understood Luo Ge's importance to the Zoldyck family, including Luo Ge himself.

Therefore, he knew the Zoldyck family's gesture of goodwill was normal.

The two, Jeno and another, believed this was actually a business with guaranteed profit and no loss.

As for Nianjia's matter, there was no need to say more; it was extremely important.

On top of that foundation, they could use this opportunity to connect with Luo Ge and establish a good friendship.

From all signs, Luo Ge was a standout among men, a top existence across the Six Continents, with an immeasurable future.

Dealing well with such a person brings only benefits, no drawbacks.

Benefits delivered right to the door.

Luo Ge naturally had no reason to push them away.

The Zoldyck family possessed some strength and controlled a vast network of connections and intelligence.

Having such a faction as an ally was not bad.

After parting with Xiba and the other, Luo Ge headed back toward Machi and the others.

Thinking it over carefully, this visit to the Zoldyck family yielded rich harvests.

He defeated Maha, gaining experience points and secret seasoning.

He tamed a Baby Dragon and also obtained a Salamanderite Evolution Stone.

He suppressed Nianjia and simultaneously acquired another summoning item: 【Millennium Meteor】.

Furthermore, by showing this move, he made the Zoldyck family proactively offer goodwill; the meaning inside and out was now clear.

Indeed, occasionally going out brings unexpected good things.

"Rototo."

"Zhu Di is calling you; shall I connect now?"

The Rotom phone flew out of the pocket and prompted.

Zhu Di's call?

"Connect now."

The next moment, Zhu Di's voice came from the phone.

"Luo Ge, a good seedling has arrived."

"Oh? How good?"

"He passed several rounds of exams we set up, and was first place almost every time."

"His talent is likely no worse than Piyon and the others, perhaps even better."

"His name is 【Washibudo】."

The next day.

Inside the Gror Corporation.

In the Anbaobu Sect office.

Luo Ge sized up the youth sitting opposite him.

The youth was about sixteen or seventeen, with delicate features, wearing medium-length hair, silver-white in color, and an air of heroism between his brows.

Luo Ge nodded inwardly.

【It is indeed Washibudo.】

At first, when he heard the name Zhu Di spoke, he wondered if it was merely a coincidence of names.

Only after Zhu Di finished describing the physical features did he confirm it.

This youth recruited into the Gror Corporation was indeed the original Washibudo.

Washibudo, also translated as "Castor," appeared in the original Arena Arc.

He once fought Hisoka, but at that time his skills were unrefined; he failed to truly unleash his talent and thus lost.

Farmer Hisoka pitied this excellent "apple," so he did not deliver a killing blow.

He looked forward to a future battle with Washibudo whose talent had been fully developed.

Two years later, Washibudo challenged Hisoka again, bringing his new technique 【Clone】.

He thought his 【Tiger-Biting True Fist】 combined with 【Clone】 could create an effect greater than the sum of its parts.

But he was a self-taught fighter who had never received professional Nen instruction.

Nor did he clearly realize the rule of diminishing power among the six Nen systems.

As an Enhancer, he developed a Conjuration ability 【Clone】, greatly wasting his talent.

Finally, Hisoka, unable to accept such a waste of steel, killed Washibudo on the arena at the cost of breaking two of his own arms.

Although his performance in the original was rather lackluster, some details indicate Washibudo had excellent talent.

First, Farmer Hisoka's eye for talent was very good.

Once he spotted a good seedling, he would rush over like a dog seeing a pile of rice.

None of those he took to heart were anything but those with superior talent; moreover, Washibudo had wasted much of his own talent.

If his various abilities were utilized and his potential raised another notch, he might well reach the level of Machi and the others.

"... Shibudo."

"Yes, my lord!"

Hua Shidoulang's expression stiffened; facing Luo Ge's call, he actively responded.

Like the other elite subordinates, Hua Shidoulang had also signed Zhu Di's 【Absolute Contract】.

He had become an existence of extreme loyalty.

"Starting today, you will follow me to learn 【Nen】; outwardly, you will be called my disciple."

Luo Ge's eyes gleamed slightly as he spoke slowly.

……

A large training track.

Hua Shidoulang was panting heavily, his face pale; enduring the weakness within his body, he forced himself to complete another lap.

Every step he took now required him to grit his teeth and gasp for air just to place his foot down, yet stepping down was the easiest part.

Lifting it up was the hardest.

His body felt incredibly heavy, as if bearing a burden of a thousand catties; when his stamina hit rock bottom, his limbs felt like mountains.

Weights were bound to both his hands and feet, causing his stamina to be consumed at a multiplied rate while running.

Moreover, he had not yet learned 【Nen】; he was merely an ordinary person, unable to use Nen to assist himself.

Finally, Hua Shidoulang collapsed before Luo Ge, appearing utterly exhausted.

"Master... I feel I can't hold on any longer."

Luo Ge patted the Eevee in his arms and said indifferently:

"Eight times."

"What?" Hua Shidoulang was completely bewildered.

"That was the average number of times I trained until fainting each day when I first started exercising my body."

"Every training session is a struggle toward the limits of one's own body, exhausting oneself until not a shred of stamina remains."

"True exhaustion will make you faint on the spot; the fact that you still have the strength to speak proves you haven't reached your limit."

"Do you see that Nidoking over there?"

Luo Ge pointed to the other side, where a Nidoking was lifting a massive rock, using it as a dumbbell to train its strength.

"It trains without fail every single day, never slacking off for a day throughout the year; only thus has it achieved its current accomplishments."

"Then look at the Bagon on the same track; it is so small, yet far more persistent than you."

The Bagon was swinging its short arms on the track, striding forward, its determination in its eyes overriding its exhaustion.

"Roar!"

Whenever it felt its stamina failing, it would let out a howl toward the sky, then continue moving forward.

"Geng! Geng!"

That's exactly it!

As long as you persist, you can succeed!

The Gengar floated in the air, constantly encouraging it, while continually stirring its dream of flight to motivate it to persevere.

According to Eevee, this idea was conceived by Gengar.

Gengar had gone to tell Bagon that if it persisted in running, it would grow wings faster and soar through the sky.

As a result, Bagon took it seriously.

See, it has already started running.

Originally, Gengar was just joking, but seeing Bagon so serious, it was convinced by that attitude.

Now Gengar is sincerely encouraging Bagon, looking forward to the day it grows a pair of wings.

In fact, this method can indeed help Bagon.

A Pokémon's own training can increase its experience points; with long-term training, it is truly possible for Bagon to train into a Salamence.

Of course.

Such a speed certainly cannot compare to the experience points gained from defeating powerful enemies.

Luo Ge's words made Hua Shidoulang feel ashamed; unable to help himself, he gritted his teeth, stood up, and continued running forward.

He could not betray Luo Ge's trust!

Luo Ge nodded slightly.

By his estimation, Hua Shidoulang should be able to achieve his expected results.

In this way, his faction would gain another high-end combatant.

The future holds great promise!