"Gudo, don't meddle. This guy is my prey." After forcing back Yin Tiger Kanzai with her scorpion tail stinger, Zazan shouted to the crocodile Gudo.
"You've finished off everyone on your side?"
"Of course. Those guys' strength was too weak to play with. They died after just a few hits, but they tasted pretty good. Indeed, these humans with Nen are the most delicious things in this world." Crocodile Gudo said while patting his belly. Just moments ago, Gudo had already killed several Floor Masters in Heaven's Arena.
"Damn it, another monster came. Where the hell do these monsters come from? How is each one stronger than the last? There probably aren't many humans with this kind of strength. Could these guys be those Chimera Ants that Chairman Morel and the others investigated before? A guy that even a mere Morel could handle, yet I've spent so long and still can't defeat her. And this damn woman wasn't even fighting me seriously just now!" Yin Tiger Kanzai's expression looked unpleasant, and the fangs in his mouth kept grinding against each other. If not for considering that he really couldn't win, and another monster of unknown strength had arrived, he would have torn them to pieces long ago. Let's see if you still look down on me then.
"This kid's strength is pretty good. If possible, I'm planning to have him join my ant soldier army." Zazan flicked her long hair behind her and threw what she thought was a seductive wink at Kanzai. If she knew that Kanzai had always regarded her as a disgusting monster, would she personally slaughter him?
"You still haven't given up that dream of becoming a queen?" Crocodile Gudo felt his brain wasn't working well enough. These women, really couldn't understand what they were thinking.
"None of your business!" Zazan glared at Gudo, then turned to ask Kanzai.
"Kid, your strength is pretty good. How about becoming my subordinate? Sister here will definitely treat you well." After speaking, she even stuck out her tongue to lick her lips. After her strength increased, Zazan's personality had somewhat changed. From the previous germaphobic narcissist to her current appearance. Probably because spring had arrived.
"No way, you're a disgusting creature that makes me want to vomit." Kanzai mercilessly and decisively refused. Rather than submit to a monster, it would be better to kill him. Moreover, from what that newly arrived monster said, they even eat people? Although I, Master Kanzai, am no good person, I won't become a traitor to humanity!
"Hahahaha, Zazan! You got rejected by food!" Gudo and Zazan's relationship wasn't really good to begin with. If not for Meruem's sake, the three of them wouldn't team up at all, so seeing Zazan humiliated, he decisively mocked her.
"Shut up, you gluttonous crocodile! If you keep blabbering, I'll kill you!" Zazan became somewhat angry from embarrassment at being rejected so shamelessly.
"Hmph, if not for the King forbidding infighting, you would have been eaten by me long ago." Gudo also responded defiantly.
"Very good, kid. You've successfully angered me. I'm going to kill you!" Zazan no longer paid attention to Gudo but spoke to Kanzai with greatly increased killing intent.
"You can try." Although he had no confidence in his heart, Kanzai still responded defiantly. Who told him he had a hot temper?
"Power Metamorphosis Injection." This time Zazan didn't pull off her tail to transform, but instead stabbed the tail stinger from her rear into her own body. Subsequently, unimaginably powerful Nen erupted from Zazan's body. Then her arms, thighs, and limbs began to change, rapidly swelling and then becoming solid muscle. This was one of Zazan's new Nen abilities, Power Metamorphosis Injection. It was an entirely new technique improved from her previous "Beauty Metamorphosis Injection" which had no use whatsoever in battle. Power Metamorphosis Injection, as the name suggests, was an ability to enhance one's own strength.
"Speed Metamorphosis Injection." After the transformation was complete, Zazan, like Gem Hunter Biscuit returning to her true form, changed from a girl into a muscular female brute. This wasn't over yet. Zazan once again stabbed her scorpion tail stinger into her own body. This time it was Speed Metamorphosis Injection. As the name suggests, this time what was enhanced was Zazan's speed. This time Zazan's thighs continued to swell another size. From the hideous protruding veins visible on the surface, you could tell that her speed had increased by more than just a little bit.
"This is bad, I might get killed." Cold sweat continuously poured from Kanzai's forehead. Even dealing with the previous Zazan had already been very difficult for him. Moreover, this was now an enhanced version - her speed and strength had definitely increased by more than just a little.
"Well then, I'm going to attack." The transformed Zazan looked contemptuously at Kanzai and said. However, before these words reached Kanzai's ears, Zazan's attack had already arrived.
"Puh, ah." Although Kanzai reacted in that instant and reflexively used Ken, his entire body was still sent flying and crashed heavily into the wall beside him. The tremendous force caused even Heaven's Arena's reinforced walls to be completely shattered. Kanzai couldn't hold back a mouthful of fresh blood that surged up and sprayed out. Pain - Kanzai estimated that he had broken at least several bones from that hit, and his internal organs might be injured too. Moreover, his entire lungs felt like they were burning with pain.
"Damn it, what kind of monsters are these guys with such strength and speed? No, I must use my Nen ability to fight back, otherwise after a few more hits like that I'll probably be finished. And I absolutely cannot be knocked down by this guy again, or I might lose my fighting ability and become a lamb for slaughter. Then let's try this!" Kanzai's eyes began to turn blood red. Along with the change in his eyes, his mouth and arms also began to change. Long sharp fangs grew from Kanzai's mouth. Besides that, sharp claws grew from his palms. Of course, that wasn't all - the hair on Kanzai's body also became more abundant.
It was just like a werewolf transformation. The markings on his forehead also became increasingly obvious and clearly visible.
"Oh? The same ability as me? Looks like it's also a physical enhancement ability. Let me tear you to pieces! Yahahahaha." Amid crazy shrieking laughter, Zazan once again charged toward Kanzai.
"Tch, he actually dodged." Staring with blood-red eyes, Kanzai dodged Zazan's fatal strike by sidestepping as if he could predict the future. Zazan then continued attacking Kanzai relentlessly, but each time he either dodged as if predicting the future or Kanzai blocked it somewhat awkwardly. There were even a few times when he counterattacked Zazan. However, these were all just minor injuries for Zazan that would heal after a while. No need to worry too much about them.
"Hmm? It seems like it's not just simple physical enhancement. Interesting." Zazan held one hand while the other stroked her cheek, curiously examining Kanzai.
"However, you still have to die!" After saying this, Zazan once again leaped and charged toward Kanzai.
"Who's there?" Before reaching Kanzai, Zazan suddenly leaped back dozens of meters, staring alertly at the area behind Kanzai.
"Yo, Kanzai, I never thought you'd have such an embarrassing moment." A rough voice sounded behind Kanzai. As footsteps gradually approached, a man with a bald head except for two tufts of white hair like small braids on either side, and a colorful face like a Peking opera mask, walked out.
"I just finished a mission and heard something big happened here, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect to see such a rare sight of you in such a sorry state." Hunter Association Zodiac Twelve member, Three Star Crime Hunter, Botobai Gigante. He was said to be the person among the Zodiac Twelve whose reputation and strength were closest to Chairman Netero. Supposedly the strongest man among the Zodiac Twelve except for Ging and Pariston, whose true strength was unknown.
"Cough cough, I never thought I'd be saved by you. If it's you, then I can relax. Looks like I'm lucky this time and don't have to die." Although Kanzai spit up some blood when speaking and appeared seriously injured, ever since seeing who had arrived, Kanzai's expression became much more relaxed, even showing a trace of relief and the feeling of being saved.
"You're very strong! Zazan, this guy is mine. Don't fight me for him." After seeing the newcomer, Gudo's face first showed joy, then he immediately said to Zazan.
"You idiot, didn't you notice that this man is extremely powerful? Even you and I together might not be able to defeat him." Because Zazan had suffered greatly from underestimating enemies, she had put effort into gauging opponents' strength. Although sometimes it still wasn't very accurate, judging from the Nen overflowing around him, the opponent was at least on the same level as herself, and that was her enhanced self. If they clashed head-on, she might be the first to die.
"Who said we'd fight him alone? Let's team up!" Crocodile Gudo said cunningly. Don't think any of these Squadron Leaders were easy to deal with. Even the initially arrogant Gudo was now suggesting teaming up against the enemy.
"Good!" Zazan agreed without thinking. The King's order was to kill all invaders here, which included this newly arrived guy. Since she didn't have the ability to defeat him alone, and teaming up against the enemy was possible, why not do it?
"Boom!" Just then, the entire Heaven's Arena building shook once again, but this time it was more violent than any previous time.
"Such strong Nen. Is the Chairman fighting someone? This feeling is... Jed!" Botobai looked up and murmured, his eyes seeming to contain nostalgia. However, from his tone, Botobai should know Jed. Indeed, considering Botobai's age, knowing Jed made sense, though he couldn't possibly be from the same era as the Chairman. He probably met Jed before the Shadow organization was purged.
On the rooftop of Heaven's Arena.
Jed and Netero were lying on opposite sides, but judging from their injuries, Netero looked and appeared much better.
"Jed, you lost." Netero stood up with his hands pressed together.
"I lost? The current me is indeed not as strong as you, but I haven't lost." Jed slowly stood up leaning against the wall beside him, showing Netero a strange smile.
"52" "51" "50" An extremely faint voice was counting something, followed by a slight stabbing sound. This was the friction sound of a blade piercing into a body.
"Submit to Vajra." A voice completely devoid of emotion, like a machine, rang out on the rooftop.
"Not good!" This was Netero's first reaction.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
(End of Chapter)
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