Unaware of the existence of Nen, yet keenly able to detect its traces...
Kallista only realized the power of Nen after fighting Morro and seeing him use her Gazelle Step.
As for Gozuna, he simply observed that in combat, Morro seemed to be wearing an invisible armor, or like a wall, blocking all attacks from his opponents.
He believed it might be some kind of energy from within the body.
He knew nothing about it, but he yearned for this unknown power that could greatly enhance his combat abilities.
So, following his heart, he finally arrived abruptly and straightforwardly stated his resolve.
Morro looked at Gozuna, then at Kallista.
To be honest...
Compared to Kallista showing up, he was more surprised by Gozuna's arrival.
This person, who was supposed to undergo Hisoka's baptism in the future and then die by Hisoka's hand, actually sought him out to learn the secret of Nen abilities.
Could Gozuna's heartfelt action inadvertently break his own death flag?
Of course, that's assuming he's willing to teach Gozuna Nen abilities.
And there's no guarantee that Gozuna wouldn't still be targeted by Hisoka in the future.
However—
Morro's gaze suddenly fixated on Gozuna.
He was perfectly capable of helping Gozuna avoid his future death flag; the only difference was whether he was willing to do it.
If he were to teach Gozuna Nen abilities here and now, would that be considered snatching Hisoka's apple?
Seeing Morro staring at him, Gozuna immediately put on a determined expression.
He wasn't actually the persistent type and knew that Heavens Arena had many talented and extraordinary individuals; even if Morro refused his request, he could find another way.
But he had set his sights on Morro and was mentally prepared to pursue him for a while longer.
Kallista, standing nearby, saw Morro and Gozuna making eye contact and immediately became anxious.
She was here first!!!
In her haste, Kallista completely disregarded politeness, reached out, grabbed Morro's arm, and urgently said:
"Mr. Morro, I'm willing too... I'll agree to any request, and besides, besides, he's a man, there are some things he can't do!"
"?"
A question mark instantly appeared above both Morro's and Gozuna's heads, and they both looked at Kallista.
Kallista reacted, felt a sudden choke, quickly let go, and explained,
"I meant things like cooking and laundry."
"Heavens Arena has a 24-hour laundry room that never closes. As for cooking..."
Gozuna smiled gently at Kallista and said softly,
"I have a chef's license, so I should be able to meet most of Mr. Morro's needs."
"..."
Kallista looked at Gozuna in disbelief.
Gozuna also looked at Kallista, maintaining a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes conveyed a refusal to back down.
An invisible spark erupted where their gazes met.
Both of them came from martial arts backgrounds, deeply understood the importance of being a closed-door disciple, and were even more aware of the value of one-on-one instruction.
This was the fundamental reason for their competition.
Kallista truly hadn't expected such an unexpected rival to appear, nor that the other party would state their intentions and resolve so decisively.
In the end, she had been careless.
Now that she had lost the initiative, she threw caution to the wind.
"But you don't have breasts."
Kallista puffed out her chest.
Gozuna's smile instantly froze.
Beauty only affects the speed of a punch.
So Gozuna had no interest in women.
However, he scrutinized Kallista's appearance; subjective factors aside, the woman's looks weren't bad.
And because of years of martial arts practice, her figure, though losing some softness, had gained more defined and beautiful lines.
He could only look at Morro with considerable hesitation.
His understanding of Morro was, after all, limited, and he really didn't know if Morro would be swayed by...
"Let's talk after my next match."
Morro didn't respond to either of them, left that one sentence, and went to the competitor's lounge.
Gozuna understood the situation; he suppressed his concerns and remained silent.
Kallista subconsciously wanted to say something, but seeing Gozuna watch Morro leave like a devoted spouse, she forcibly shut her mouth.
"I was here first!"
Once Morro was out of sight, Kallista frowned and looked at Gozuna.
Gozuna slowly shook his head.
"On the day of the preliminary match, when you attacked Mr. Morro, you ended up hurting your own hand. Thanks to you, I noticed Mr. Morro. What I mean is... I was also there that day, and I should express my gratitude to you."
"!!!"
A vein throbbed on Kallista's forehead.
Competitor's Lounge.
Morro sat in a chair, a thoughtful expression in his eyes.
Should he teach Gozuna Nen abilities?
He was considering this matter.
Although he had conceived of the "Fruit Farmer Plan" after coming to Heavens Arena...
He didn't consider himself a deranged and refined egoist.
Even if he were to personally cultivate apples, he would have to choose someone he wouldn't feel any psychological burden harming.
Like people such as Taiga.
Morro always believed that one could lower their standards, but not have no standards at all.
Judging from the original plot's scope, Gozuna's nature should not be bad, and Morro did not want to enact the Fruit Farmer Plan on him.
While he was pondering, it was time for the next match.
Putting the matter aside for now, Morro went to the arena and began his twentieth match since arriving at Heavens Arena.
The arena was still packed.
Almost all the spectators were there to witness Morro's ascent to the 200th floor.
That's right.
In the eyes of the audience, even though the match hadn't started yet, they were already convinced that Morro would win.
Because Morro had never disappointed them.
And indeed, it was so.
Morro easily defeated his opponent and obtained the pass to the 200th floor.
The spectators watched Morro's figure on the ring, their faces flushed with excitement, shouting Morro's name with all their might.
This wasn't entirely because Morro had helped them win a lot of money...
They gained a certain spiritual satisfaction from the matches.
Morro listened to the cheers that seemed to overturn the entire arena, coming from all directions.
When he first arrived in this city, he couldn't understand this almost fanatical atmosphere and passion.
But on the day of the preliminary match, when he saw two martial arts masters fight without restraint, he too felt a surge of excitement.
Thus, he could somewhat understand the feeling.
Amidst countless cheers, Morro walked towards the competitor's passage.
This place called Heavens Arena was merely a corner of the entire world.
Yet, it allowed him to experience one of life's unmissable flavors.
And how vast the world was—
So, he had to live well.
Without any surprise, Morro saw Gozuna and Kallista on the inevitable path to the 200th floor.
"Follow me."
Morro left another sentence and immediately walked towards the elevator.
This time, he had responded.
Hearing this, Gozuna and Kallista involuntarily exchanged glances.
The next moment, both of them turned their heads away with a forceful movement, no longer looking at each other.
(End of this chapter)
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