Hunter X Hunter: The Strongest Assassin Of The Zoldyck Family!

Time was up.

There was no moderator.

No grand introductions.

The match simply began.

Above the arena, the screen flickered before two names appeared.

The next moment, two figures stepped into the ring.

"Begin!"

The battle was set to erupt.

The audience in the stands fell silent, their gazes fixed on the unfolding fight.

From this moment on, the Nirvana Conference was completely different from an ordinary martial arts tournament.

And this first stage of the tournament was nothing like the competitions in Heavens Arena.

Kaizen narrowed his eyes.

"Altan."

A shadow materialized behind him. Altan had appeared, standing at Kaizen's side.

Kaizen realized another function of Altan's ability.

As a spectator, he could use Altan's power to record and analyze the battle techniques of other Nen users.

Regardless of whether these fighters would become his future opponents or temporary allies, such an ability was invaluable. Simple video cameras or recorders could never capture the nuances of aura and technique the way Altan could.

Moreover, Altan wasn't just recording; it was analyzing in real-time.

Something no technological device in this world could replicate.

The two fighters in the ring were young, but their strength was already formidable.

Both were classified as D-rank Nen users.

In Heavens Arena, aside from the Floor Masters, few ordinary fighters would stand a chance against them.

They were among the strongest just below the master level.

"The difference between the world's underground syndicates and V5 is clear..."

"This level of strength is considered top-tier among the underworld factions."

"But within the royal family of Fiora, fighters like these are still just the younger generation."

"By the time they reach the age of the Seven Deadly Sins, they'll be far stronger than those current members."

"Even the lower-ranked Shadow Beasts wouldn't compare to them."

"But among Fiora's youth, there are fighters like Wendy, who surpass them in both talent and potential."

"V5's strength is on an entirely different level compared to the underground world."

...

The match ended swiftly.

New names appeared on the screen.

Kaizen glanced at the crystal ball before him—his progress had increased to 38%.

Two hours passed.

A new fighter caught Kaizen's attention.

A teenage boy.

Long black hair, shirtless, his body covered in scars.

A heavy scent of blood surrounded him.

His presence was unlike any of the fighters before him.

The difference was obvious.

A name surfaced in Kaizen's mind.

"Son of the Beast?"

Fiora Kingdom had three legendary dojos:

— The Dragon Dojo.

— The Star Dojo.

— The Beast Dojo.

Those with the greatest talent from the Beast Dojo earned the title: Son of the Beast.

"Judging by his aura, he's definitely strong. Among his peers, he's a top contender. But compared to Dominica-sama, he's likely no match for the Star Child."

"If that's the case, then the Son of the Beast shouldn't pose a threat to Wendy."

"Dominica-sama's assessment is probably correct."

Kaizen was intrigued—not necessarily by the fighter himself, but by his Nen ability.

He wanted to see it in action.

The next moment, he got his answer.

"ROAR!"

A deep, guttural growl reverberated through the arena.

Before their eyes, the Son of the Beast began to change.

His human form swelled instantly, muscles expanding, his frame towering over the opponent.

In an instant, he had transformed into a massive, three-meter-tall ape.

Thick, golden fur covered his body. His hands and feet had become giant claws, sharp and powerful.

An overwhelming, bestial aura surged outward.

Like a true beast.

His opponent tensed, his expression grave.

Kaizen shook his head.

There was no suspense in this match. The gap between them was too great.

Not just in terms of raw strength—

The Son of the Beast was a C-rank Nen user. His opponent was only D-rank.

Though Nen battles sometimes allowed weaker fighters to triumph through strategy, this wasn't one of those cases.

In skill, combat experience, and sheer physical prowess, the Son of the Beast had the clear advantage.

The fight ended in a single exchange.

One strike.

Victory.

Kaizen noticed that after winning, the Son of the Beast briefly glanced in his direction.

But Kaizen's expression remained unchanged.

"This kind of Nen ability… it's similar to another one I've seen before."

A memory surfaced.

The first time he had witnessed Dominica's power, it had reminded him of something from a story in his past life—Fairy Tail.

Dominica and Wendy's abilities were similar to Dragon Slayers.

They could restore their energy by consuming specific substances.

"Eat, and your strength grows."

Now, the Son of the Beast's transformation reminded him of another ability—Take Over Magic from the same series.

(T/N: This magic allows the user to, essentially, "take over" the power (or the body) of an entity, transform into it and use it to fight.)

"After transforming into a giant ape, his size, strength, speed, reflexes, and durability all increase."

"I wonder if he has any other abilities beyond this?"

"If not, then Dominica-sama's judgment is spot on."

Kaizen didn't doubt Dominica's assessments lightly.

But there had been instances where she miscalculated.

One had been against Taris' Nen users.

During the battle in Kolossim, had it not been for the sudden burst of strength from a certain middle-aged fighter—or Kaizen concealing his own power—Taris' forces might have secured victory.

Then there was this Nirvana Conference.

After a few more rounds—

Wendy arrived.

Stepping into the ring, she glanced in Kaizen's direction, smiling as she gestured slightly.

Kaizen returned the nod.

Her opponent, a young woman, looked serious—just like the fighter who had faced the Son of the Beast.

In terms of appearance, Wendy was delicate and cute. But in strength and reputation, she was no less fearsome than any warrior present.

After all—

She was the Son of the Dragon.

"Begin!" the referee announced.

Her opponent didn't rush in. Instead, she cautiously studied Wendy's stance.

At that moment, Wendy lifted a hand—her expression unreadable.

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