Shenzi is a type of object, similar to a talisman or magical formation, that is drawn using Nen.
It is generally used to assist Nen abilities, with applications in both amplification and containment.
However, because Shenzi is obscure and difficult to learn, and the preliminary preparation is too cumbersome and time-consuming, few people are willing to spend the time and effort to study it.
But once one masters it, the combination of Shenzi and Nen abilities can achieve many things that were originally impossible.
For example, the Greed Island game in the original work utilized a large number of Shenzi to expand the application limits of various abilities, thereby materializing countless NPCs and objects with various special abilities within the Shenzi's effective range.
Without the existence of Shenzi, relying solely on eleven Nen users, let alone creating a game as massive as Greed Island, even the daily maintenance and operation would be difficult to accomplish.
It can be said that the debut of the Greed Island game best demonstrates the value and effect of Shenzi.
However, looking at the original story, the presence of Shenzi is actually very weak, and its usage rate is rarely seen.
It is clear from this that the number of Nen users willing to learn Shenzi must be very small.
Or, perhaps due to limitations in transmission and other factors, few Nen users can gain access to Shenzi...
Moro doesn't understand Shenzi, but due to his identity as a transmigrator, he has a general understanding of the various information related to Shenzi.
In his opinion, one reason why the usage rate of Shenzi is low is the restriction of "range."
For example—
You painstakingly prepare a magical formation, hoping it will exhibit excellent effectiveness against the enemy, but the enemy doesn't even step into the formation.
This means you not only worked in vain but also have to find a way to destroy the Shenzi you set up yourself.
Because every Shenzi character you draw takes away a portion of your maximum visible aura.
If you don't use the set Shenzi, you must, of course, retrieve the diverted visible aura; otherwise, it's equivalent to cutting off your own arm before the battle even begins.
Such a restriction means that the combat value of Shenzi is not high.
It is mostly reflected at the strategic level.
For Nen users, it is better to focus on the advanced applications of Nen techniques than to spend time and energy mastering Shenzi.
At this very moment.
Moro was surprised to inadvertently detect the Shenzi in the corner of the observation deck.
Why is there Shenzi here?
The first thing Moro thought of was the unidentified Nen user who was targeting him, and the enemy Kanzai was facing.
They were the only ones who could potentially have drawn Shenzi here.
As for why Kanzai was not considered...
In Moro's view, Kanzai wasn't good at math or language arts, and was currently performing a bodyguard commission, so he could basically be ruled out.
As for the other strong female bodyguard accompanying Kanzai, the possibility couldn't be ruled out, but it was extremely low.
Moro stared at the Shenzi radiating Nen. Based on his previous deductions, he naturally thought of destroying this Shenzi character.
He was unsure what the result of "destroying the Shenzi" would be.
But he was certain that this action would bring him a positive benefit.
The surrounding scenery, even the air, was dyed a yellow hue.
Looking around, it was like a yellowed photograph.
"The Time of Cicada Shedding" (Semi-Tetsu no Toki)
This was Mull's counter-type Materialization ability.
When Mull is damaged by an enemy, he can instantly activate the ability, pulling the enemy into a mirror-like Nen space that reflects reality, and dividing the damage he has personally sustained, transferring it to the enemy.
The duration of this Nen space is 60 seconds.
If the total damage sustained before activating the ability is set as A.
Then Mull must inflict damage greater than A on the enemy before the Nen space disappears.
As long as this condition is met, the damage Mull sustained during the entire ability sequence will be completely healed the moment the Nen space vanishes.
Conversely, if this condition cannot be met, then after the Nen space disappears, Mull will be forced into Zetsu (Halt) for 60 minutes.
"Too bad, I only took out one of your arms."
In the yellowed mirror space, Mull showed a hint of regret, but then shook his head, looking at the frowning Kanzai, and chuckled:
"No, I shouldn't feel regretful. I should say... taking out one of your arms, even when you were somewhat prepared, is already the best outcome."
"..."
Kanzai glanced at Mull's limp right arm, saying nothing.
Mull beckoned with his hand:
"What, are you not going to attack?"
"The activation condition for your ability... is too easy."
After being dragged into the Nen space, Kanzai confirmed the damage-sharing effect of the ability, so he didn't attack rashly.
Despite being concerned about the client's safety, he didn't panic or rush.
"Oh?"
Hearing Kanzai's words, Mull's flippant demeanor intensified.
He nodded in agreement:
"It is easy. As long as I create an opportunity that forces you to fight back, you will inevitably be dragged into the Nen space by me. If you had held back just now, I would have directly attacked the room, forcing you to act. So the result wouldn't have changed, unless... hmm."
At this point, Mull's subject took an interesting turn:
"Strange, strange. Why are you not attacking, and why are you letting me spout nonsense here? Aren't you worried about that esteemed Princess? Are you perhaps afraid... of the damage being shared again?"
"Stop pretending. A simple ability activation condition, a damage-sharing effect against the enemy, and a compulsory Nen space..."
Kanzai's eyes suddenly turned fierce, and he said coldly:
"Based on the principle of equivalent exchange for Vows and Restrictions, I don't know what price you have to pay, but regarding this Nen space, it can only last between 30 and 60 seconds at most. If the Nen space hasn't disappeared after that time limit, it means your subsequent ability no longer includes the damage-sharing effect."
"..."
Mull's expression shifted slightly.
This was a feigned reaction.
"Truly worthy of the Twelve Zodiacs. Such rich experience."
Mull then put away his flippant smile, extended his left hand to his immobilized right hand, and quite laboriously clapped for Kanzai.
When the Nen space was created, it no longer inherently possessed the damage-sharing effect.
And 60 seconds was the exact duration of "The Time of Cicada Shedding."
When the Nen space disappears, there is naturally no need to worry about the damage-sharing effect of the ability.
Therefore, Kanzai's judgment was fundamentally correct.
Under normal circumstances, Kanzai was indeed the one who had the least reason to rush.
Even though his client outside the Nen space was under attack, Kanzai did not lose his composure.
Instead, relying on his extensive experience, he instantly saw through the essence of Mull's Nen ability.
In this duel dictated by the abilities, Mull, who needed to fulfill the condition within 60 seconds, should be the one most in a hurry.
Normally, this is the case—
However, Mull had used the seven Shenzi characters set up in advance to amplify the Nen space's duration to 300 seconds.
And from the very beginning, Mull never intended to fulfill the ability's condition.
He was gambling with his life simply to keep Kanzai occupied for more than 60 seconds...
(End of this Chapter)
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