Chapter 412: Episode 69

Razor, a man who resembles an athlete more than a pirate. The ball shot from that well-trained body is truly a lethal Bullet. Just because this is a sports match does not mean there is no danger of losing one's life. This unconventional game development, which makes full use of the opponent's abilities, can no longer be called dodgeball.

"Hmm, who should I aim for next?"

The match restarts with the Razor Team on the offensive. Naturally, the Razor Team has possession of the ball. The sticky Aura I had coated on myself was torn away by the impact of Razor's spike.

Naturally, the tension increased. Razor's ball speed is astonishing, but you can tell when it is being thrown, and the ball only comes straight. If you know it is coming, it is not impossible to avoid it.

However, once you try to catch it, the difficulty rises. Furthermore, the bottom line of Razor's ability is still unknown. If he throws a ball faster than before, it will be difficult to avoid. A momentary lapse in judgment will lead to death.

Everyone holds their breath, watching Razor's movements. He swings his arm widely. However, when I observe him with "Gyo", I feel a sense of incongruity. I do not know the exact location Razor is aiming at.

Just before releasing the ball, Razor turns his body to the side. That direction is our team's outfield. By the time he realizes where he is going to throw the ball, it is already too late.

"Hmm?"

I usually wouldn't consider throwing the ball toward the opponent's outfield. Golainu, who had not taken any stance, is hit by the Bullet. The Nen Beast could not activate the teleportation ability, possibly due to negligence.

"Golainu!"

Golainu goes flying with a grunt and does not get back up. He is unable to fight after one hit, and the gorilla Nen Beast in the infield also disappears. A Tsezgera Team member watching from the sidelines rushes toward Golainu.

"Hey, hang in there!"

"Hey, hide... I can't believe he's already out..."

"Did you go easy on him? But I think I might have used too much force."

Razor gives orders to the pirate minions. Three members of the Tsezgera Team accompany him. As long as the match is ongoing, we as players cannot leave this place. I am worried, but there is no help for it; I have to leave it to the attendants.

"Isn't this wrong, Razor?"

In the stunned situation, Gon is the first to speak. His tone is calm, but I can tell he is filled with rage.

Razor's previous action was clearly intended to attack Golainu. Even with whatever special Nen rules there are, is it possible to allow such a direct attack that deviates from the goal of getting players out?

"Using Nen Ability to eliminate the enemy, that guy named Golainu did the same thing, didn't he? Thanks to that, I was hit by my own teleportation attack. I won't say anything special, but since you were hit, I'll take it back."

"There's no rule saying you can't pass the ball to the opponent," Razor says shamelessly. Such a claim is nonsense. It is obvious that the court is not meant to be passed through.

"We should have told you first that we have the authority to decide the rules, but if I have to say it, it's Golainu's fault for thinking the ball would never fly toward him. I have no obligation to listen to your arguments."

"... I understand. If that's how you think, we'll play by the rules. Other than that, I will defeat you perfectly."

Gon lowers his waist and solidifies his defense with "Ken". From that finely honed Aura, I can feel his extraordinary growth. Just as I have been training, he has been working hard with Killua, and I know he has been trying his best.

"Come on, Razor."

Razor's ball bounced off Golainu. Gon's eyes see nothing but Razor. It makes you feel he is ready to catch the ball from the front. The enemy responds to that spirit.

"Alright, if you can be that strong, you won't die."

I am going to throw it at Gon. And Gon has no intention of evading. The anxiety about whether it is really okay to leave it to them grows, but there is also a conflict about whether it is okay to interrupt the one-on-one battle that both of them have made up their minds about.

If I were in Gon's position, I might think of it as unnecessary help. However, when I see Razor's throwing form, the feeling that I should not interfere wavers.

Razor throws with a long stride, causing the floor to shake. The rotation of the arm, the twist of the waist, the muscle power, and the centrifugal force gain explosive speed through the synergy of the Aura. I can see this is a serious throw without holding back.

This is impossible. I can't take it. Being blown away is fine, but if it hits poorly, the body itself will be gouged out. But the ball has already been thrown. From now on, no matter what I do, I won't make it in time. I have no choice but to trust Gon.

Razor's ball reaches Gon. A sound of destruction echoes through the court, making it hard to believe it was just a ball hitting it. Gon is blown away by the impact until he hits the wall, unable to stop.

"Gon! Are you okay!"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"It doesn't look like it at all..."

Gon is bleeding from his head and has fallen to the ground. He stands up immediately, but he is swaying. However, he is not seriously injured, and he seems completely conscious. As for the ball, the recoil from hitting Gon hits the concrete ceiling directly and sinks into it. It is stuck deep, and it doesn't look like it's going to fall.

"Player out! The ball is unrecoverable, but judging from the point where it was expected to fall, it is judged as a Gon Team infield ball."

Gon was determined to catch it, and Razor said he would announce that he would. However, since he is not in a state where he can move immediately, he will rest in the outfield for a while. Due to the previous Golainu incident, the outfield cannot be said to be safe, but since that attack was Razor's retaliation against Golainu, it will not be a target. I want to think so.

"I never thought I would take that hit without running away. That's really something."

Tsezgera mutters beside me. I really think so. What is surprising is his Spirit Power; in that situation, he actually did not misjudge a split-second decision.

At the beginning, Gon reached his hands out in front of himself. He must have intended to catch the ball in front of his chest. It is normal to catch something like that, so there was no problem with that. However, when Gon saw Razor's throw, he immediately changed his stance.

He crossed his hands over his forehead and strengthened this by catching the ball with "Hard". That kind of ball speed cannot be stopped by arm strength alone. If he tried to wrap it in his chest or abdomen, the dispersed impact would cause serious damage to his organs.

He concentrated all his Aura on his hardened forehead and the guard of his hands to protect it, raising his defensive power to the maximum to prepare for the impact. Since the Aura strengthening his legs was also used for defense, the effect was not good, and he was sent flying backward, but from the perspective of parrying the Collision energy, this was not a wrong reaction.

Looking from the side, I can calmly think about various things, but it is hard to say whether I could really deal with that attack without hesitation. Since he used his head to receive the attack, it would be no surprise if it caused serious damage to his brain if his defensive power was insufficient.

No matter how much courage you have, it is not easy to put it into action. With the slightest hesitation, it would be impossible to react to Razor's ball speed. It wouldn't work like Nine after recovering. In a situation where he would be waiting for his death if he made a mistake, Gon did not take a step back. It did not waver.

It was a wonderful battle, and it is over, but there are some gains. Gon's boast that he would catch it next time is by no means a bluff. I am ashamed of myself for not believing in his strength.

"Then we will resume the match with the Gon Team's infield ball."

Prepare for the match. This is the first out for this team, but Golainu was beaten until he couldn't fight, and the gorilla's Nen Beast was also erased, so in reality, two players have disappeared from the infield.

But we are lucky to have received the ball from Razor. Even just catching the opponent's ball is extremely difficult. I don't want to waste this attack opportunity.

"Next time, let me fuck you."

Then Hisoka stands up from the side. It seems there are some measures. Killua, who is holding the ball, nods in agreement and hands the ball to Hisoka.

I have heard about Hisoka's ability from him. He has nothing to hide when he speaks. He is a Transmutation user, and his origin is to endow Aura with the properties of rubber and gum.

The ball with Hisoka's "Bungee Gum" ability sticks to the enemy's Nen Beast. By Recycling the ball connected by the rubber Aura, you can continue to attack unilaterally without handing the ball to the enemy.

"Gisha!"

"Player number 2 is out!"

Aside from the strength of his ability, Hisoka also surpasses ordinary Nen users in basic ability. The sharp tone he displays is not inferior to Razor. It cannot be caught by the Nen Beast. Without giving the enemy time to breathe, Hisoka continues to throw the ball.

The target is not Razor, but the Nen Beast. Only two Nen Beasts remain. It seems to be a strategy to get rid of the easy-to-handle entourage and corner Razor first.

Sensing Hisoka's target, one of the Nen Beasts appears. Another body stands nearby. Do you think it's impossible for one person to catch the ball, so you'll throw one ball? A ball that loses its momentum once it hits might be caught before it can be recovered with rubber.

However, the trajectory of the ball approaching the enemy suddenly changes. It should have flown in a straight line, but it shows irregular movement in the air. Hisoka shakes the rubber Aura in his hand, manipulating the tip of the ball like a whip.

"Peh!" "Peh!"

"Player number 6, player number 7 are out!"

This result unexpectedly received cheers. Two players were out at once, and the only player remaining in the enemy's inner court was Razor.

"Let's do it! Do you think you can win?"

There is one enemy left, and we still have five in the inner court. Moreover, Hisoka is still holding the ball. The situation is overwhelmingly favorable, but I cannot help but have a vague sense of unease.

Is it unfounded? Razor Team is powerful, but that does not mean our team is weak. Since the enemy does not know our Nen Ability, depending on the compatibility with Hisoka's ability, the match could turn one-sided.

Regardless, all you have to do is keep playing until the end. I have not yet defeated the most important Razor. Not when you think you have won.

"Return."

Razor then raised his hand to interrupt the match. A return declaration. I wondered why at this moment, but when I thought about it, I realized it was a matter of course.

First of all, Razor did not place himself as a defender because he is in the inner court. Now, I am sure he will summon someone from the Nen dolls in the outer court back to the inner court. Only the person who declares the return has the right, but since the Nen dolls are existences created by Razor, it does not matter if they are used by proxy.

I thought it would be fine to use it when Razor himself was out, but if he were out when there was only one person left in the inner court, the loss would be confirmed at that moment. When he was the last one left, Razor no longer had the right to use the Buck.

This is why the Buck is of no use other than sending a Nen doll back to the inner court. Even if a Nen doll is added now, it is not a major fighting force. I think things are still in our favor.

"Return 'No. 27'."

When I checked that there should not be such a player in the enemy's outer court, an abnormal scene appeared there.

Seven Razor Nen dolls piled up one after another into a shadow. The number of players from the first to the seventh decreased to two. Only "No. 1" and "No. 27" remained.

Leaving "No. 1" in the outer court, the "No. 27" formed by combining 6 Nen dolls returned to the enemy team's inner court.

"Is it a combination or an ant!?"

"It is an ant because it is a Nen Ability. However, since only one player can return to the inner court behind, dividing the 27th player in the inner court is not allowed."

If division were accepted, it would be like returning to square one. But in a sense, I cannot help but think that would still be better.

The Nen doll combined from six bodies emitted a very powerful aura. Its size did not change much, about the same as Razor, but the amount of aura it contained was magnified many times over.

Until now, I thought it was an understatement, but first of all, Razor is capable of materializing seven soul beasts simultaneously, or eight if you include the referee. More importantly, they are all automatic types that can act autonomously, and they have the ability to support Razor by playing dodgeball, which is a battle with complex rules.

A Nen doll formed by combining 6 resources with such a powerful ability. It is best not to think that the ability is just six times stronger. It is likely a much more powerful monster. I felt an aura that made me think so.

"Then the match will restart with the Gon team's inner court ball."

I let the Buck use it, but the enemy's power will definitely increase. I feel that if the ball is passed to the other team here, it will be terrifying. I must let Hisoka do his best.

"The responsibility is heavy."

I am afraid that even if he throws it like before, it will be difficult to defeat No. 27. Even at Hisoka's ball speed, there is a risk of being caught.

Although it is connected with rubber, once the ball is caught, it will fall into a tug-of-war. I do not know how strong No. 27 is, but if Hisoka loses in a power struggle and loses his balance, he might be exploited.

Do not let the enemy catch the ball. Just then, I came up with the idea of combining "Bungee Gum" and "Texture Surprise". By covering the rubber ball with sticky aura, it combines the best of both abilities.

"It sticks to your hand with rubber, so you can hold it in some way, but it's really hard to throw."

Unfortunately, even Hisoka's throw was affected by the stickiness, but conversely, this means it is much harder for the enemy to catch it. In this case, even if it is caught, the force of pulling back with rubber works more favorably. Even if the speed drops a little, there should be no problem.

"Well, now it's our turn to show off our combination, physique, and technique. Well, I'll call it 'Strawberry Love Juice'..."

"Throw it, you pervert."

Hisoka threw the ball in the opposite direction to the Razor Team.

"Huh?"

Killua made a dull sound. No. 9 must have had a similar expression. It was exactly opposite to the enemy's inner court, that is, the enemy's outer court. In front of the ball was the outer court's "No. 1".

"Guh!?"

The ball was thrown like a pitcher stealing a base, and No. 1 could not dodge it and was blown away. Razor did this to Goreinu, so I knew it wasn't a foul, but I wondered if I was going to do it here now.

I thought so, but after hitting No. 1, the ball continued to fly backward. This time, Hisoka pulled the ball that flew to the court wall with force.

"Is that so?"

After stretching to the limit, the rubber contracted rapidly while trying to return to Hisoka. Do you intend to use this momentum to strike the enemy? Using this method, you can throw the ball at the opponent at considerable speed without catching it directly.

In addition to the recoil of the rubber, Hisoka's physical strength added momentum. The ball reached super speed while drawing a trajectory that curved like a whip. In this case, the speed is perfect. On the contrary, it is faster than Hisoka's throw.

Hisoka's target seems to be No. 27. First, measure your strength. Observing his reaction to this ball will give you an idea of his ability. Facing the approaching ball, No. 27 quickly jumped sideways.

Fast. Even with Hisoka's recoil throw, I couldn't capture it. I expected it to some extent, but it is not an opponent that can be easily gotten rid of.

However, the opponent did not try to catch the sliding ball, perhaps for fear of not being able to catch it. Then collect the ball and continue the attack. If you don't rest your hand, there might be a gap.

However, No. 27 moved there. After jumping sideways to dodge the ball, he immediately returned to the starting point. This is an ultra-fast repetitive horizontal jump. Even though the ball had already passed, he reached out to grab something.

What No. 27 grabbed was the rubber aura connecting Hisoka's hand and the ball. The grabbed aura was fixed at that part, losing a lot of momentum. Hisoka immediately wanted to pull the rubber, but No. 27 quickly cut the rubber with a hand blade.

The aura whose nature was changed by the Transmutation ability has substance. If it is interfered with by someone else's aura, it may be destroyed or canceled, but its strength largely depends on the amount of aura the caster expresses. It is as easy to use as Hisoka's, plus the impact-resistant aura of the rubber, unless you are a strong person, it should be difficult to destroy it.

It told of the power of this Nen doll. The slowed-down ball was blocked by Razor waiting behind. Instead of catching the sticky ball directly, he flicked it into the air, treating it like a beanbag. Seeing that scene, Killua made a desperate sound.

"Idiot... that kind of attack doesn't work at all...!?"

Razor tapped the ball and hit a spike. No. 27 caught the ball easily. This was an exchange within the opponent's own half, not an offensive move. The ball that received Razor's spike was eliminated.

"Alright, let's start the counterattack."

The ball has been passed to the other team. 27 has the ball. However, for some reason, it did not show how to throw it. He raised his index finger and placed the ball on it in a balanced way.

When I wondered what he wanted to do, he started spinning it on his finger, just like he was spinning a basketball. Gradually, its rotation speed increased, and finally, it reached the point where it sucked in the surrounding air and created wind. I only had a terrible premonition.

A high-speed spinning ball was released into the air from No. 27's hand. Like a spiking volleyball player, Razor jumped and slammed the ball. Another ultra-fast spike I am good at. Its target is Hisoka. Razor's words of revenge came to mind.

Hisoka successfully dodged the falling meteor-like strike. After all, it is very difficult to catch, but if you just avoid it, you manage to do it. The ball hit the floor and bounced up.

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However, the ball that seemed to have been successfully avoided bounced toward Hisoka's back in a trajectory that looked unnatural no matter how you looked at it. Most likely, the direction of the bounce changed because of the abnormal rotation the Nen doll put on the ball.

Even if he hits this ball, Hisoka will not be out because it will bounce on the floor once. However, if you miss it, the ball still has enough power to cause serious injury. The enemy's purpose is not to get out, but to destroy Hisoka's body.

Hisoka reacted to the ball that bounced and attacked. He tried to catch it from behind as if it were judged impossible to dodge. If the ball bounces once, the power is not as good as a direct hit, and Hisoka's strong and flexible body allows him to catch the ball even in an unstable posture.

However, the abnormal rotation put into the ball was raging. That hand did not shake off the hand trying to catch it; instead, it dragged Hisoka into the rotation, trying to swallow his body.

Hisoka did not go against the flow of the rotation. He rotated 5 times in the air in an instant. While surrendering to a deadly rotation, he skillfully controlled the momentum and slammed the ball onto the floor.

This is where "Bungee Gum" comes into play. The ball was bound by the aura of rubber and gum, sticking to the floor. Despite being attracted by Hisoka's aura, the ball did not stop spinning immediately. It rampaged like an angry wounded beast trying to get rid of its rubber bonds.

However, the abnormal rotation would not continue indefinitely. Gradually, the violent momentum subsided, and it finally fell silent after a few seconds.

"I have about 7 fingers."

This is a technique that combines both offense and defense, and it makes my blood run cold. Hisoka, who endured until the end, is also worthy of praise, aside from the power of Razor. He seems to have been injured, but I am surprised that he was able to suppress that attack with exponential damage. During the rotation process, if there is even the slightest flaw in the operation of offensive and defensive power, it will instantly turn into a pulp of flesh.

"Hisoka is out!"

That is why. Our team felt relieved that we had survived Razor's attack, but we could not immediately understand the referee's words.

"... What are you talking about? Hisoka indeed failed to catch the ball, but the ball bounced up from the start."

"It wasn't bound, so it came out."

"Don't be ridiculous!"

"We do not accept complaints against the judge."

Tsezgera protested, but the referee did not listen. I couldn't help but think this was a misjudgment, but I had a feeling that Razor would really Stick to this cunning method to earn points. Once again, I thought of the previous situation.

Hisoka dodged the Needle shot by Razor. The ball bounced off the floor and attacked Hisoka again. Indeed, that is what it looked like.

However, due to a series of abnormal situations, I overlooked some unnatural points, but looking back, the ball made no sound when it hit the floor. If Razor's powerful Needle had hit, it would be strange if it didn't make a loud sound.

You say it really didn't bounce? If so, it would stop while barely touching the floor, backspinning in the air and changing its trajectory. Is that possible?

"Kukuku... can't you believe it? If so, can I show it to you again?"

It was not a misjudgment. Razor is not the type of person who would do such petty things. No one raised an objection, and I had no choice but to remain speechless.