Hisoka is a Transmuter, adjacent to Enhancer and Conjurer categories.
Theoretically, Hisoka can achieve 80% of an Enhancer's proficiency.
When used to throw poker cards, the lethality is quite considerable.
So, when Machi was facing Silva, Hisoka, attacking from the rear, was entirely capable of assassinating Machi.
This is precisely the most frequent outcome of a "numerical advantage" in Nen combat, capable of instantly killing a formidable opponent in a very short time.
But Hisoka's attack bypassed Machi...
Moro inferred from this that Hisoka possessed an almost extreme, even fundamental, reverence for direct combat.
While marvelling at this, Moro also felt intense regret.
If he had taken Hisoka's position just now, he could have sneak-attacked Machi, securing a substantial amount of upgrade experience.
But he would most likely have to face the pursuit of Chrollo and the others immediately after.
As for the rule of joining the Troupe?
Setting aside the fact that the attack happened while the Troupe was on a mission...
The person killed in the sneak attack was one of the founding members of the Troupe, a companion who grew up with Chrollo and the others...
In this situation, no one would believe in the so-called joining rule.
Moro had personally verified this truth.
Therefore, to gain something, one must inevitably face risk.
Since he was initially unable to fearlessly charge straight into the plaza like Hisoka, he naturally did not deserve the massive experience opportunity that just presented itself.
Upon realizing this, the regret in Moro's heart instantly vanished.
Even if given another chance, he would still choose to come to the rooftop of the tall building.
Do things commensurate with your ability.
The subsequent risk of a sneak attack on a Troupe member in the plaza was too high.
Compared to that decision, Moro still preferred to snatch the head of the Troupe's No. 4 member, Omokage, from Hisoka's grasp.
If he remembered correctly, Omokage eventually faked his death and escaped.
And Hisoka, fully aware of this, still allowed Omokage to leave.
Grasping this information, he could then decide whether or not to act based on the situation.
Although he might be targeted by Hisoka afterward, it was still better than facing half the Troupe directly.
Moro composed his thoughts and watched the figure emerging from under the lights in the distance.
He wasn't sure if it was an illusion or if Hisoka was being intentional.
Moro couldn't help but feel that Hisoka's way of walking exuded a hint of seductiveness.
If this were seen by the attacked Omokage, it would surely be a 100% provocative act, wouldn't it?
"A chaotic element is good. It's best if you become the focus, Hisoka."
While murmuring to himself, Moro closely monitored the battle situation in the plaza.
With Hisoka's sudden intervention, the standoff between Machi and Silva paused momentarily.
Omokage, who was attacked, stared at Hisoka, who was walking toward him with a swaying gait, with icy eyes.
Afterward, as time resumed its flow, Machi's focus remained on Silva.
"Nen Thread: Web Capture"
Machi suddenly raised both hands.
The Nen threads, transmuted from her aura, formed a crisscrossing fine net.
Although she was a natural Transmuter, her outstanding talent and diligent training allowed her to simultaneously exhibit 100% proficiency in the Enhancement category.
Therefore, her Nen threads possessed Enhancement properties.
"Don't think about escaping."
Machi spread the net of threads.
She leaped backward, briefly increasing the distance, while immediately intensifying her Nen output.
She then tossed the net, which had suddenly expanded in area, forward.
Instantly, the glistening net of threads, like lines on a chessboard, enveloped Silva.
Silva would never be restrained by such a net.
He used Shikyoku (a specialized footwork) to leave an afterimage at the net's landing spot, his real body having already bypassed it.
However, Machi possessed eyes naturally capable of seeing Nen aura.
She saw through Silva's Shikyoku with her eyesight alone and immediately raised her hand to pull back a Nen thread connected to the net.
Under her manipulation, the net seemed to possess a tracking function, relentlessly pursuing Silva.
Seeing this, Silva silently glanced at Machi, inwardly sighing at the sophistication of this group.
While sighing, Silva's movements were not slow.
He directly raised his hand and released a Nen bullet toward the net.
Boom!
The Nen bullet struck the net, and the resulting force completely destroyed it.
"Such speed..."
Machi's pupils contracted upon seeing Silva's astonishing speed from channeling Nen to releasing the Nen bullet, gaining a profound understanding of Silva's strength.
However, in her subsequent action, she showed no hesitation due to Silva's strength.
Almost simultaneously with the Nen bullet's explosion, Machi closed in on Silva's side, and the faint glimmer of Nen threads flashed between her fingers.
The shorter her Nen thread, the greater its strength.
The widely spread net just now was merely to buy an opportunity for this moment.
Just as Machi intended to use her Nen thread to sever a part of Silva's limb, Silva, moving even faster, twisted his waist and kicked her shoulder.
Bang.
A jellyfish-shaped wave of aura suddenly exploded.
Machi groaned, her whole body flying sideways like a cannonball.
Silva retracted his leg.
Just as he stabilized, he was blocked by several bullets.
It was Pakunoda shooting with a revolver.
These bullets naturally could not harm Silva, only delaying him for a fraction of a second.
At the same time.
Hisoka, with poker cards held between his fingers, leaned his upper body forward and charged toward Omokage.
Midway, he passed Machi, who was flying sideways.
Their eyes met for a moment in mid-air.
Machi's eyes flashed with vigilance and surprise, while Hisoka only showed blatant fighting intent.
The next moment.
Hisoka rushed up to Omokage, using the poker card as a blade, and slashed directly at him.
Facing Hisoka's swift and fierce attack, Omokage didn't even have time to ask who he was before he was forced to step back and dodge the poker card slash.
His evasive action inevitably gave Hisoka an opportunity for pursuit.
Hisoka took a step forward.
As he retracted his right arm, he lifted his knee to strike Omokage's abdomen.
Omokage's expression changed.
He crossed his arms downward, blocking Hisoka's knee strike.
Thud.
A muffled sound.
Omokage blocked the knee strike but was sent flying by the ensuing force.
This was exactly the result Hisoka wanted to see.
He didn't want to participate in a group fight, so he intended to isolate Omokage from the main battle.
"Boss...!"
Shalnark looked at Hisoka, who had abruptly jumped into the fray, and frowned.
Chrollo glanced at Hisoka, who was chasing Omokage like a mad dog.
Considering Omokage's ability to summon multiple puppets, he figured Omokage wouldn't have any problems in the short term and immediately made a judgment:
"First, take care of the one who killed Lucius."
"Got it."
Shalnark and Kortopi unconditionally trusted Chrollo's arrangement, both immediately closing in on Silva.
On the tall building rooftop.
Moro's heart stirred upon seeing Hisoka's maneuver to isolate Omokage from the battle and Chrollo's decision to focus on dealing with Silva.
An opportunity!
(End of this Chapter)
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