There's even a popular saying: "There are only two schools in the world: one is the Shingen-ryu, and the other is the rest."
This school is known for its unique training system, requiring an aptitude test through special methods, such as the Water Divination, at the introductory stage.
It's worth noting that, later on, when conditions improved, Luke also had each of them do the Water Divination.
The results were just as expected: aside from Feitan being a Transmuter, the other three were all Enhancers.
Luke himself secretly tried the Water Divination as well.
And what was the result?
Luke briefly recalled the scene.
It's well known that Nen had six main categories: Enhancement, Transmutation, Emission, Manipulation, Conjuration, and Specialization.
The Water Divination method determined affinity by placing a leaf on a glass of water and focusing the aura into it.
Each category produced a different phenomenon.
Enhancement: The water's quantity changes, usually increasing, sometimes decreasing; often, water overflows.
Transmutation: The water's taste changes, varying by individual.
Conjuration: Crystals or other solid matter form in the water.
Emission: The water changes color.
Manipulation: The leaf moves, as though controlled.
Specialization: Any result that doesn't match the other five falls here.
When Luke tried it, as soon as he focused his aura, the water began overflowing.
That was the classic sign of Enhancement.
But his ability, invention, didn't seem like an Enhancement at all?!
While he was still puzzled, the water began to change color, which was a sign of being an Emission type.
Then, crystals appeared in the water, Conjuration.
Meanwhile, the leaf floating on top started moving, Manipulation.
Luke: "..."
Staring at this bizarre sight, he stayed silent for a moment.
Then he dipped a finger into the water and tasted it.
The taste had indeed changed, with sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty flavors bursting out on his tongue almost simultaneously.
That was Transmutation.
So, after focusing his aura, five aura types had all manifested at once: Enhancement, Emission, Manipulation, Conjuration, and Transmutation.
Clearly, this didn't point to a single category.
All five were present.
Which meant…
"It must be Specialization, right?"
Luke wasn't entirely sure.
"I remember when Kurapika's Scarlet Eyes activated, he did the Water Divination again. The water changed color, and the leaf also spun. Color change pointed to Emission, leaf rotation leaned toward Manipulation. Since both appeared together, he was judged to be a Specialist."
"So basically, any phenomenon outside the five main categories falls under Specialization."
This includes the appearance of all five phenomena together, which should also be classified as a Specialization.
As expected of an inventor, truly something that encompasses everything…
"In short, the Shingen-ryu school is the undisputed leading martial arts school for the training of Nen in the world today."
Luke briefly introduced it to Uvogin and the others.
"Ever since Isaac Netero became Chairman of the Hunter Association, every applicant who passes the hunter exam is taught Nen through the Shingen-ryu school, becoming a Nen user and a qualified professional hunter."
"That Wing, who just fought Phinks, is a practitioner of this school."
"They have the world's foremost lineage, and their strength is already formidable. With guidance from renowned masters..."
Luke looked at Phinks.
"Losing to him isn't really something hard to accept."
"In fact, it was only natural."
Phinks: "..."
His expression brightened slightly.
But…
"A loss is a loss. I won't make any excuses."
Phinks could be incredibly stubborn at times.
"Since the opponent can become stronger through training, no matter which school they trained in, their strength is real."
"And I absolutely won't lose to him again. I can also grow stronger through training!"
Well, he was full of determination and fighting spirit, not letting a single defeat bring him down.
Phinks was determined to come back stronger, even work harder to chase and surpass Wing, who had defeated him.
Even Uvogin and Nobunaga said nothing this time, no mocking or sarcasm at his words.
Normally, when it wasn't a big matter, they would tease each other.
But in moments like this, they knew better.
"Looks like we'll need to... look... for some books and knowledge about Shingen-ryu school."
Feitan whispered, putting a little extra emphasis on the word look.
Look, for him, a former thief, probably didn't have a positive connotation.
Uvogin and Nobunaga didn't see anything wrong with it.
They were originally from Meteor City, and they generally took this approach to what they wanted.
And it wasn't just for Phinks.
If they wanted to become stronger, they would also need this kind of knowledge.
But there was still one important question…
"Where do we find this kind of information?"
Nobunaga rubbed his chin.
"The Hunter Association?"
"Applicants who pass the hunter exam all train under the Shingen-ryu school, and their boss is the chairman of the association..."
The more Uvogin spoke, the brighter his eyes lit up.
"The Hunter Association definitely has this information!"
Yes, it does, but if they want to target the Hunter Association…
"You don't have to go to such trouble."
Seeing the few people who seemed clearly interested and ready to make a move, Luke immediately dismissed their idea.
Instead, his lips curved with a meaningful smile: "If there's anything you want to know about the Shingen-ryu school..."
He had seen the state of all four people present: "You can just ask me..."
From Biscuit, Luke had already gained years of knowledge and experience about Shingen-ryu.
Naturally, this also included keen judgment and insight.
It allowed him to easily notice certain issues in Uvogin and Phinks.
For example, after awakening Nen, they still didn't know how to properly use their aura in combat.
They simply and crudely wrapped their aura around themselves, increasing their strength, attack, or defense.
That worked well enough for straightforward brawls.
And it suited Enhancers like them.
However… If they faced Manipulators or Transmuters, whose abilities are strange… Even the slightest carelessness could put them at a huge disadvantage.
Luke's requirements for Uvogin and the others are simple.
They didn't need to use many advanced techniques or abandon fighting with instinct; it was fine to stay true to themselves.
However, they must also clearly understand and master the application of those advanced techniques.
That way, when facing other Nen users with different abilities, they'd at least have clear awareness and recognition.
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