Chapter 19: Death X Captured X Shocking Facts
`Given Kurapika was alone, I assume Karuze must have let him and taking over Kurapika's duty. For now, maybe I should observe`
As Kallua thought so, he suddenly realized Kurapika suddenly moves his chain around with abnormal amount of Nen, which made him moving around as well so he won't get attacked. He as lucky those two are focusing on one another so neither realizes him. But he is completely in close range of their attacks yet he is used for training in camouflage and tailing, even when his targets are fighting, he would still be capable to remain unseen yet directly involved.
`Heh, dodging around then make sure they wont see me and observing them?` Kallua grinned as he starts to move again `I'll enjoy it`
Seeing the fight up close certainly quite something for him, especially when Uvogin landed the attack on Kurapika's left hand yet Kurapika still attacks back with his chain. Despite that Kurapika merely look unscathed.
`Uvogin must have been flustered, seeing how Kurapika could withstand those attack and trying to figure out his Nen type. Kurapika certainly seeing all this through especially when Kurapika starts to taunt Uvogin until he use his 50% strength'
Uvogin starts to strike but proven to be difficult as Kurapika keeps darting around and launch and attack after another without the chains. Despite this, Uvogin thought he makes Kurapika feel regret for unable to chain him up yet Kurapika knows what Uvogin ups to and keep taunting him not to make excuse and waste his time.
`Enhancers are simple minded, that will definitely made him take the bait, Kurapika'
Kallua is right as Uvogin definitely took the bait and using all of his full strength, letting out aura that capable to destroy a huge mountain rock that Kurapika notedly impressed with the aura Uvogin's shows. It was then Uvogin strikes the ground, creating smokescreen then use In to hide his presence and physical body.
`Not a bad move, what will you do Kurapika!?`
Kurapika looks around before notice a slight change in smokescreen which Uvogin goes for strike Kurapika's left arm back, once Kallua notices that strike will makes the smokescreen vanishes, he too goes into hide as still observes how both Kurapika and Uvogin compliments one another. Which Uvogin compliments for noticing the slight change in smokescreen while Kurapika compliments that Uvogin capable of using In.
Then Kurapika interferes as he waves his hand "However ,I too, can use In"
In that moment Kurapika's chain finally being revealed as its already chined Uvogin. Kurapika noted Uvogin could use Gyo and now able to see them.
"These chains were fortified with a Conjurer's Nen, meaning I can use In to render them invisible" in showing that statements, Kurapika use In to hide the chain.
"So you kept the chains out to trick us into thinking they were real?!" Uvogin said as Kurapika render the chain once more visible as he says "I pretended to be a Manipulator using Nen-controlled chains, so my enemies would only be alert to the visible chains and my bluff were paid off. While you were making empty threats, my chains were already wrapped around your body"
With a slight wave, the chain obeys the master, tightening itself more around Uvogin as Kurapika declared Uvogin has been captured.
Meanwhile, Uvogin still had no understanding at how he could have Enhancer strength, Nen in the conjured chains are incredibly strong. Has he fully mastered both Enhancer and Conjurer techniques? But that is quite impossible feat, for those traits are not compatible with one another.
Kurapika whom knowing what Uvogin was thinking, decided to illuminate him with what happened before he sends him to the other side with taking off his contact lenses that made Uvogin looks.
The Scarlet Eyes
" Those eyes" Uvogin finally remembers the Kurta Clan "There were a bunch of them, in the middle of nowhere. The boss really liked those eyes" After that, his tone turns excited, remembering the massacre "They were pretty strong! Then, you're a survivor?"
Uvogin starts to chuckle "I'm getting fired up...Let's see which is stronger, your grudge or my power!"
Kurapika narrowed his eyes in anger for Uvogin didn't lets a shred of regret nor emphatic "Bastard.. Is that all you can think about? You'll never be able to break these chains!"
Uvogin starts to roar out loud, trying to break free from the chains, yet despite this, the chains remain strong and had no signs of breaking. It obviously made Uvogin had unbelievable look.
"When my eyes turn scarlet, I become a Specialist" Kurapika instantly said which Uvogin had hard time believing "When I am a Specialist, I wield full control over every category of Nen. This is my power, the Emperor Time"
Being a Specialist with wielding every category of Nen in 100% is enough for Uvogin to break in cold sweat. At that moment, Kurapika rips his sleeve to shows his broken left hand then shows his right thumb, cross chain. His power, holy chain: Healing thumb which surprises Uvogin more consider he already shattered that arm yet Kurapika capable of using self enchanted healing to completely recover a broken arm in instantly.
It was then Kurapika revealed numbers of reason he chose Uvogin to be his first target as he sees when Uvogin fought the Mafia and Shadow Beast, the other spiders stayed out of it altogether which gives him impression that Uvogin prefers to fight alone and trust his strength would prevail.
Since he also prefers a fight one on one, it made Uvogin a perfect target for an Enhancer who's confident in his offense and defense, he met every condition required for first target.
`Makes sense, he really wants to test the chain jail if they have enough strength or not to be unbreakable. Despite his chain jail forcefully activates Zetsu and paralyze upon any Troupe members it ensnares, the possibility of strength alone may be able to breaks it so since Uvogin that is the strongest unable to breaks it then any other Troupe member will be unable to break free`
Enough of chatting, Kurapika decided to punch Uvogin with his enhanced fist that proves to be slightly stronger than Uvogin's physical brawl. He decided to punch Uvogin and interrogates yet Uvogin answer still the same `Kill me' despite the different questions thrown by Kurapika.
Unable to hold it any longer, he stabs a judgement chain,arbiter little finger that sets for crushing Uvogin's heart if the condition is, not answering his question honestly. Yet once he asks the question, Uvogin merely answers "Die, fool" which the judgement chain activates, killing Uvogin instantly.
Once Uvogin's falls to the ground, Kurapika deactivate his Scarlet eyes, slightly trembling for he has spent too much time in that state. It was then he makes a call to Senritsu to assure them that everything's fine with Light will arrive late for delayed flight because of complicated weather and Karuze had already deal with everything which made him relieved as he turn of the call. It was then he sees Uvogin's dead body, having a miserable look.
"The revenge, didn't turn out well isn't it?"
Kurapika almost activating his Scarlet eyes, he didn't expect to see Kallua here.
"When and where did you come from!?" Kurapika asked harshly, the sensation of his left hand, his ears having sound of those strikes in his mind with smell of blood still lingering that still makes his sense disarray.
Kallua merely answer calmly "From the beginning of the fight I guess? I have been darting around too, dodging both of your attacks with In"
Kurapika widen his eyes, all this time Kallua was here and involve in the fight yet neither notices him!?
"So" Kallua paused as he look at the body "Need a help for burying him?"
Unable to say a thing, Kurapika nodded as both of them then goes to bury Uvogin. Afterwards when they are done, Kallua look at Kurapika whom waiting on what Kallua will ask him, his Nen?
"Hey Kurapika, let me stay with Karuze until tomorrow"
That question definitely is not what he expected, but at least better than if he ask about his Nen.
"Why? You didn't travel with Gon and Killua anymore?" Kurapika asked, concerned a bit for he did trust Kallua to be ally.
"I did, just have some thing to do here. Speaking of which, we have just been reunited with Leorio even" Kallua informed which made Kurapika bit more calmer when hearing about his friends well-being.
"Fine, one night" Kurapika said "But don't tell them on what happened tonight"
Kallua nodded in silent agreement, definitely had no intention on doing so.
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"Oh! Kallua, been a while" Karuze said with a grin when he sees Kallua which Kallua does the same.
Melody whom Kurapika told on the circumstances let Kallua stay with Karuze. She's a bit surprised to see Kurapika's condition after he returned yet didn't wish to say a thing.
"Huh!? That uncle of yours know who you are now!?" Karuze said, half amazed and half surprised
Kallua nodded for he also didn't expect for telling his true identity towards his uncle. Afterwards, he is asking Karuze on what happened and starts for being filled in as well on what happened. Kallua slightly amused that this time Karuze is willing to tell what happened through his own mouth rather than he return inside of him and let their memories become one.
"So you are going to meet your uncle once more tomorrow?" Karuze asked which followed by a nod from Kallua.
"I see" Karuze nodded "Speaking of which what do you think about Fraze?"
Kallua merely gives a slight thought "It was not something will hinder my plans, but I'll try to have back up plan if he did tries to mess mine up" It was then Kallua look at Karuze "You will see Light tomorrow aren't you? I want you to do something to me. It will be hard to convince the other side but that is why we need Kurapika for the additional back up"
"Okay, no worries. He did owe me" Karuze said, already feeling excited "Looks like this will be something good"
Once they reach agreement, they have a rest until tomorrow in which Kallua decided to leave Karuze to work for his part and he will did his. Kallua knew he already collect all the pieces and will be prepared, so why did he have some kind of tight feeling in his chest, as if there's something amiss. Considering it's already almost noon, he rushes out to find his uncle in the same place
"I should be quickly meeting uncle Hiei and discuss more things as quickly as possible. After that, I should go back towards Killua and Gon, somehow I feel like something bad will happen"
He is lucky that Hiei is someone whom are always early and hate tardiness. Same as him which once they meet, they goes for the real business.
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In Karuze's case, he is currently in meeting with the other bodyguards whom are filling Light and Neon on what happened. Light Nostrade agrees with Kurapika's idea for switch room and acknowledge that the Phantom Troupe is definitely using the pro Hunter website. He's grateful with those moves that capable for preventing danger towards his daughter.
Neon was sulking because the auction is cancelled and have no choice but to go home. Light obviously tries very hard to please his daughter and giving promises just so his daughter will be having good mood and will gives him more money needed. Light then decided to ask Basho and Melody to escort Neon home with simple disguise later.
Once Neon left, the real business started where Light inform that the auction will resume in the same time and same place tonight which surprises everyone In hearing these news especially when they heard that the stolen merchandise are in hands of Shadow Beast but they are all wiped out with Owl may be captured so the stolen merchandise are in the Troupe hands. Because of this, the Ten Dons has dispatch some pros to handle the Phantom Troupe considering the mafia hold murder as a tool and leaves it to the pros.
`Just like Kallua predicted, the pros for murder are without a doubt Zaoldyeck family. This is the chance that Kallua wants me to take` Karuze thought while thinking on how he will take this chance though Kallua did say that Kurapika my provide backup if necessary.
"Still consider this is our chance to make a name for ourselves, we cannot allow those hit men all the glory" Light stated that makes Karuze thinks on how much more connections did his boss wanted!?
"So, Kurapika" Light started which made Karuze focused "I want you to join those hit men"
That order was more than enough for Karuze to carry his plan.
"Boss, I have another proposal" Karuze spoke which surprises the others as he never talk back during order given and by far, only Kurapika who do so "As I'm the acting vice-leader, I'm going with Kurapika to join the this men as well"
Light seems confused on hearing the title "Acting vice-leader?" Before staring more at Karuze, a kid that seems to look like a bother but he did does his job. Few moments later, he turns at Kurapika and asked "You are fine with that Kurapika?"
Kurapika seems to know Karuze is up to something but he did trust both Kallua and Karuze as an ally and Karuze did help him more than times he could count.
"Karuze proven himself to be capable more than many times in need. I have no qualms about his ability" Kurapika said which means he had no problem on tagging along.
"That settles it, you two will join those hit men later"
Karuze hide his smirk, seeing the plan Kallua made is now going in a place.
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Meanwhile Fraze was bored and just walking around the city unseen as he is being mistaken as a member of the Troupe. He actually didn't mind walking around but currently he knows that Nobunaga and Machi are the one that currently acting as a bait so he just walk around and going to find Kall-chan~ instead but disappointed when he sees Kallua is not there, only his parents that are currently tailing Machi and Nobunaga.
`Hmm~ they are up to some mischief it seems` Fraze thought as he decided to tail themselves as well though he notices Phinx and Pakunoda were tailing them so he sticks to the end.
Once both Nobunaga and Machi waits for their pursuer, Fraze decided to go to near Killua's location as he's the one that resembles Kallua (ah, wrong, it's the opposite. Kallua got his looks from Killua) which Fraze silently correct his own mind. He could see Phinks are prepared to stop the pursuers and he just watch it happens with a smirk.
`Ahn~ hold it in. Hold it in so you wont give yourself. Especially when he will tell his strawberry about this. His despair face would be soooo~ delicious` Fraze thought, holding as he manages to see how Killua tries to escape yet proven to be useless as he suffer injury with part of his skin on both of his legs are taken due to Phinks tight grip that he tries to break off.
Nobunaga starts the interrogation in which Killua knew lying would not be good.
"Question 1..Why were you following us?"
"The Mafia has put a huge bounty on your heads. Websites are offering a lot of money just for information on your location"
"Question 2..Who taught you to shadow people?"
" Well, mainly, I was using Zetsu, a Nen ability to conceal my presence. I'm trying to be a pro Hunter"
"Who taught you how to do that?"
"A Shingen-ryu master"
Killua knew that Kallua did taught him too but he sticks safe to saying Wing's profession.
"Question three..Do you know a Nen user who fights with chains?"
"Chains?" Killua said out loud as no one comes into his mind
"He would be a Conjurer or Manipulator"
Killua is confused for the only Conjurer and Manipulator he knew recently are Fraze and Kallua.
"Does your master have chains hanging from his right arm or its you?"
He never sees Kallua with a chain, only a gun so that definitely took Kallua out of possibility.
"I don't know, My master is an Enhancer and he only taught me four basic principles"
Nobunaga scratch his head "I see.. Well nothing we can do, if you don't know" then his look turn serious "Time for the last question, then. You have two choices, think this carefully. Do you want to die now or later, you have three seconds to answer"
Seeing and hearing everything enough, Fraze decided to leave, knowing Killua would never do anything foolish to endanger his life and his girlfriend's life. Well he still wants them to live,if not then his precious Kall-chan~ will never be born that made him think life will be dull. He founds the car the Troupe uses and as usual, hides in the trunk so they will be back in hideout in no time.
He managed to hear some conversation on Pakunoda interrogates them. Fraze knew Kallua might become a suspect because he is the only Manipulator they know but he is not chain user. He just hopes neither the spider realize or they will pay for messing with his prey. Once the car had stop into its destination, Fraze decided to wait for a bit before coming out of the trunk, slightly forceful because they lock the car so he made the trunk unable to function any longer which in other words, he break them.
"Well then" Fraze said as he dust himself and crack few of his bones after folding himself to fit in "Time to have some fun with them so Kall-Chan~ will come"
Right on time when he enters unnoticed, he could see both of the captive tries to play dumb into not knowing Hisoka then saved for they had seen Shizuku before in arm wrestling match which confirmed by Feitan.
"Yaaa~ Good to be back~"
That childish tone and sound of light skipping made others see Fraze coming inside whom smiling with innocence that they absolutely knows its fake.
"When did that brat coming?" Feitan asked annoyingly, for he dislikes Fraze especially Fraze keeps insulting him about his height.
"That was cruel" Fraze said as he comes over near both Gon and Killua "Well I did come here in trunk like back then" Fraze struck his tongue playfully at Nobunaga whom drives.
Nobunaga stares back at Fraze in disbelief, not noticing there is additional passenger when they comes back to the base.
"So, you guys brought two playmates for me to play with?" Fraze look at both Killua and Gon with a smirk "I guess I don't mind to mess them up"
That put Killua to his guard up, he knows how much Fraze likes Kallua but have no mercy on anyone else. He had seen Frazes's strength and knows he is not to be taken as enemy. Once his thought goes to Kallua again, he knows that Kallua would have more better chance of survival than them.
"They are not for you" Nobunaga said before let his gaze at Gon "So you beat Shizuku? Okay, I'll challenge you"
The two then went on the wrestling match with Nobunaga keep winning and asking for more rematch. All of their gaze are fixed on the match, that keeps on repeating over and over with same result. Killua tries to tell Nobunaga to stop, unable to bear seeing his girlfriend keep getting hurt.
It was then Fraze lets his arm goes around Killua as he whisper with bloodlust "just shut up and don't do anything"
That makes Killua froze and stop.
Nobunaga then starts to tell in arm wrestling match among the Troupe, his rank are not weak but not strong either. With the strongest rank are Uvogin that apparently was killed by the chain user. As he grips her petite hand tighter, letting more blood comes out. He told Gon that Uvogin was an enhancer, simple minded and straight forward then loved a good, all-out fight but fussy about time. Gets into fights with Franklin and him when they are late. Beat the crate out of him in unarmed brawl and he knows him way more before Troupe was founded. He knows him way better than anyone and will never lose in a fight. Saying Uvogin must have caught in dirty trap where he will make the killer pay, no matter how many he has to kill.
It was then he told the most important information, that the chain user bear a stronge grudge against the Troupe, the mafia Nostrade hired him recently that made Killua finally figured out who the chain user is.
Nobunaga keep continued on telling her that she might not know chain user directly but she may have heard stories of him so he told her to think hard and if there are any guesses, she should spill them.
Gon still remains stubborn telling she had no idea on who the chain user is and if she did, she would never say anything. For she had thought the Troupe are a bunch of heartless monsters, yet will mourn the death of their own.
In that moment she activates her aura, as she told them to spare a fraction of grief for the people they killed then instantly beats Nobunaga in arm wrestling for the first time.
"You are getting too cocky!"
The cold voice comes from Feitan whom instantly hold her down, while Killua tries to help, now Hisoka joins Fraze in stopping Killua as both of their bloodlust mix and goes directly to him.
"Answer the question, do you know who the chain user is?" Feitan starts interrogating but Gon remains to her word, not wanting to say a thing to them. Which made Feitan about to starts the torture But-
Nobunaga then gives order for Feitan to stop which causes dispute as the rest of the Troupe are reminding them on rule where there is a dispute, they will decide with coin flips. Once they did, luckily Nobunaga guess right, sparing both Gon and Killua.
The Spder confirm through Pakunoda that the two truly a had no memories of the chain user while same time note Machi's instinct was off this time.
`Nope, you are right. They or more like Killua just realizes who the chain user is` Fraze thought, not bothering to hide the smirk as the Troupe now plainly see him as weirdo like Hisoka.
Killua managed to deduce Pakunoda must have had abilities to scan their memories through touch which he really thought it will be bad if she check once more because now he knows who the chain user is, Kurapika.
Once everyone at the troupe finally thought of letting the two go, Nobunaga decides to interfere as he had taken a liking to Gon, and will recommend the boss for her to join the Troupe. Gon obviously rejects it but Nobunaga only chuckles as gives of guessing that she is an Enhancer and when she confirms it, Nobunaga laughs more out loud while telling them that he will kept both of them until their boss returns.
`Well,well, that's good. Looks like I'll be lucky with Kall-chan~` Fraze thought as he secretly types in his phone with a smirk.
And Kallua, once he finishes the business and slightly reminisce with his uncle, found his phone had a message from Fraze which made him almost go into bloodlust mode when he reads it.
`Kall-chan~ your parents are held in the Troupe base. If you want me to tell you where, do set a play date with me`
Kallua merely goes silent as he face his uncle whom raise his eyebrow at the stare his nephew gave him.
"Uncle Hiei, lend me your Jagan ability"
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Both Killua and Gon are currently in a room where there are no window and only one exit which Nobunaga is guarding. At this time, Killua still thinking on how weak he is and unable to help Gon whom are right in front of him. If Gon is truly in critical condition, will he be capable of not only move to fighting Fraze but also Hisoka?
Illumi's voice suddenly rang through his head
That's impossible, your only concern when you meet someone is whether you should kill them
`you're wrong`
Never fight an enemy you can't beat, I drilled that into you
"You're wrong!" Killua suddenly shouted as he has murderous look with his aura resonance with his feelings. Yet Nobunaga only taken him lightly as he goes in position.
Killua walks slowly towards Nobunaga in cold sweat as he tries to gauge the possibility yet, he turn back and punch the wall behind him, knowing the gap of their strength are too much and had to find another way to escape.
Gon started to talk to ease the boredom, hoping Leoiro will be alright and already meet Zepile. It was then she notices Killua trembling, gripping his fist as he ponders on how weak he is.
She suddenly talks about the teaching from Zepile of wielding, exposing then unable to remember the others then turns for Killua to help but Killua merely reply he forgot.
"Side-stomping maybe? I don't think that was it" Gon tries to remember then hears Killua softly calls her.
"I'll act as a decoy. Use that chance to escape" Killua said as he tries to fight the fear and steel himself.
Gon obviously not accepting that "What are you talking about?"
Nobunaga whom hears everything tries to tell them not to do anything foolish "Seriously, Forget it. You're smart enough to know how much stronger I am. There won't be any chances"
Killua narrow his eyes in anger as he knew what Nobunaga said was right, for Nobunaga knows what they are planning to and he wont create an opening.
`He probably an iado master, with his shota hi, his range at least two times mine. If I take a step too close, he will strike a fatal blow'
Illumi's voice keep ringing through his head saying he can't do it but that only fuels him to do so, as he once more has murderous look while Nobunaga slowly shakes his head.
"Killua, what are you thinking!?" Gon puts her arm on Killua's shoulder while Killua look straight at Nobunaga "I'll stop his shodachi, even if it kills me. Use that chance to run away!"
Gon narrowed her eyes in anger then in response of that, she hits Killua's head which made Nobunaga surprised at the unexpected reaction.
"What was that for!?"
"Don't be so selfish! Don't talk about dying like its nothing!"
"What?! You did the same thing back then!"
"I'm allowed to do it but Killua are not allowed to!"
"HA!?"
Nobunaga laughs again, knowing logic can't be used against an Enhancer... for he had the experience.
"We can't escape unless we're prepared to die, stupid! You have no idea what I was thinking...who's the selfish one!?"
"Yes, I've no idea...Because I'm stupid!"
Nobunaga laughs again, as if enjoying the comedic duo.
"You kids are hilarious!" Nobunaga said cheerily before turn serious "Hey, I'm not gonna hurt you or anything. Just behave yourselves. I know you are serious. Don't throw your lives away. Wait until the boss get back. If he won't give his approval, you can leave. But if you try to escape, I'll kill you. Don't make me draw my sword, if I pull it out you'll die"
In that moment, Gon remembers the teaching they had forgotten, something so simple that Killua finally remembers and decided to do it. The two then prepares to charge towards Nobunaga as they lets out their aura, the same with Nobunaga whom are now in the battle stance.
They charge and-
BAM!
"Huh?" The three said at same time when they sees the wall in their left side destroyed with a white hooded person wearing a mask went through in between of them, already wielding their katana. The sudden arrival of that person made both Killua and Gon frozen in shock while Nobunaga still alert as he is at his battle stance from the start.
"Who are you!?" Nobunaga said as he swings yet the other were also do the same, blocking Nobunaga's strike and without any moment to spare, they push Nobunaga through the exit, door and all.
"Run, now!"
"That voice" Gon trailed off, realizing the owner of that voice while Killua snaps out of it after hearing the voice, getting the hint, grab Gon's hand and went through the hole the hooded person whom now goes back fighting Nobunaga.
"I don't know who you are but I wont let you leave!" Nobunaga said in anger as he prepares another strike to cut the strange that let their captive escape.
Nobunaga keeps striking yet could only look in disbelief as the sword skills this person have are actually overwhelming his, he could feel he is being push back as this stranger had the upper hand. Yet Nobunaga knows every single room and corner of this place so that should gives him an advantage.
"A little bit of confidence just because you know the battlefield won't change a thing"
That made Nobunaga widen his eyes, as if this stranger capable of reading his mind like Pakunoda. Before he could do something, he heard a loud sound, an explosion.
"Bomb!?"
"And it will made the path you know in disarray"
That's the last word he ever heard from the stranger, before he found the stranger vanished and the path he knows are indeed, in disarray after another explosion nearby them.
Meanwhile Killua and Gon managed to escape, while running, Killua tells Gon that Kurapika is the chain user that the Troupe are all talking about, since Kurapika learn Nen around the same time like them so they might be able to get more knowledge from Kurapika considering they won't be able to defeat the Spider with merely knowing the basics of Nen.
"That's true, but then- will Kallua be alright? Especially that explosion"
Killua look down while they still running, obviously they knew from the voice alone that Kallua comes to save them. Even from distance, he did able to see that Kallua definitely overpower that Nobunaga guy. Once more, Kallua is the only one who can help them, not him who can't even save Gon.
`Damn it, I wish I could turn back too but Kallua definitely had the upper hand which is a good thing but it really made me more aware...on how weak I am'
Instantly after that, Killua froze in shock at mid-running which surprises Gon.
"Killua? What's wrong?" Gon look worryingly as Killua suddenly turn pale.
"G-Gon" Killua slowly turn to face Gon in cold sweat "Kallua..now he knows we are captured and..he will definitely get mad at us for keeping it a secret, right?"
The two went silent for a while before running away once more while hoping that Kallua will be delayed by fighting Nobunaga for a while and not be able to catch up with them soon.
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Karuze currently walking with Kurapika and Light as the it is time for them to join the hit men. Once they are arrived, Karuze could see Kallua's grandfather and great-grandfather has arrived too. When he turn to look at them, he could see the two gives him a slight nod that went unnoticed by the others. Karuze return the gesture, knowing Kallua must have already inform them about him.
"Then, has everyone arrived? The job is to annihilate the Phantom Troupe" Zenji, the man under the Ten Dons said whom then take a look at the Nostrade group, especially at Karuze "This is no playground for a kid, I thought you would know better" Zenji mention Nostrade whom just calmly stares back as the others hit man aside from the Zaoldyeck family slightly sneers with that statement.
Karuze merely took a step forward as he looks at Zenji "I am aware, on how the dangerous Phantom Troupe is and that we are going to dispose of them by any means necessary"
"Still" Karuze now lets out a smirk as he spoke the next line with malice "That is what I wanted"
In a flash, all of them feels the killing intent Karuze has lets out. Even the hitman whom look down on Karuze a few moments ago now tries to recover from the fear they felt from that killing intent. Afterwards, they nodded, indicating they have no problem on Karuze's joining which made Zenji growl in anger while Light nodded in satisfaction.
Some of the hit man then starts discussing on the same target means they should work together and thinking of using code name as color but both Zeno and Silva are telling their real name and will do their own things as they wont take order. Knowing those names, one of the hitman realizes that is the name from the famous assassins from Zaoldyeck family.
Hearing that made Kurapika realized Zeno and Silva are from Killua, Kallua and Karuze's family that when he look at Karuze, he gives a nod for another clarify. Given that some of other hitman didn't want to work together, both Kurapika and Karuze also decided that shaky teamwork will just cause confusion so some will work together and some will move alone. The rest of the hit man then goes to wait before being transfer to the auction hall.
Once the Nostrade group goes outside, they were greeted by Zenji whom tries to taunt Light but failed as Light merely labels him as a man who shows jealousy. Once Zenji lays his hand on Light, Kurapika instantly have knife ready on Zenji's throat while Karuze instantly makes Zenji lets go of Light. Once Light order Kurapika's to put down the knife, Zenji looks pissed off, saying no one impressed with Light and goes away, stomping a bit which Karuze slightly stick his tongue out in Zenji's retreating figure.
They starts to go in the car with the auction hall as the destination. Light starts to brag on how many people envy his success and ignoring their failings. Yet he will make sure to keep rising with Neon's fortune telling and tells both of them that they will be appropriately rewards when the time comes. As they sees the auction happening causing security to tighten along with some polices cooperating, Kurapika gets a call and guess from what he talks about, Karuze knows its not good.
"What's wrong?" Light asked as he lights his expensive cigar.
"Your daughter has run away" Kurapika said calmly with gets shock replies from Light with "What!" and gets choke on the smoke.
Light tries to make a call with his daughter phone but the phone has been turn off then he tries to make another call through the police for more clarify in which he gets the call about maybe his daughter saying something about his father as she gots rejected for not having a pass then leaves with taxi alone. Seeing Light grieving about his daughter unknown whereabouts, Kurapika decided to help with his dousing chain and asking the map city so he would know the location. Karuze then lets his map sit on his knee as Kurapika starts using the chain.
"Your daughter is already in the Cemetary Building on the auction site" Kurapika said while Light surprised his daughter could get in without a pass. Without any moment to spare, Light instantly order the driver to speeds up to their destination. Which they finally manages to arrives inside the Cemetary Building and they instantly were told that Neon is currently resting in room 501 at fifth floor.
On the way, Light keeps saying on how she could gets in without a pass. Once they are in the room, Kurapika instantly checks the hunter website and found Neon's picture are in the web which gave him speculation that someone must have check the website and brought Neon in.
"I already called Melody and Basho. They should come here soon" Karuze said as Kurapika nodded then goes to calm Light while Karuze types his phone in secret and send a message for Kallua.
`Everything is according to the plan`
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Fraze is now having a dilemma, as his Kall-chan~ didn't give him a reply. Did he has no care on his parents whereabouts? He keeps gripping his phone, hoping it would vibrate and gives him the sweet news but nothing. So he decided to just going wild like the Phantom Troupe leader wants him to, he is already in the location and currently teaming up with Shalnark and Pakunoda as extra since Machi are teaming up with Hisoka, They are prepared to starts the massacre anytime while Nobunaga obviously stay behind to guard Kall-chan~'s parents. Well since Kall-chan~ didn't give him replies, he would have to take it out on those guards, his pent up feelings.
Fraze starts to lick the lips once the signal was given to go wild as he spoke in lust full of voice "Time to start the massacre"
Instantly, massacre as if a battlefield with overwhelming number of corpses and awful lot stench of blood has been spilled. Explosions, gunpowder, crashing vehicle, the sounds of a battlefield yet it is a requiem for the Troupe Leader as he act as conductor and plays it for Uvogin as he remembers his fortune from Neon, which he stole the ability.
The calendar loses a precious component. The remaining months gather to mourn. The mourners play a melody while the eleventh moon quietly rises. The chrysanthemum withers and falls, to lie on the ground beside bloody Scarlet Eyes. But you will remain supreme. Even after losing half your limbs. Enjoy the Interlude, Search out new allies. East is the direction to go. You will find the one who awaits you.
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Light keeps walking round and round with silently made Karuze sick of it. He never thought that Light is so desperate not to keep Neon in danger for she is the one who makes cash flow into his pockets. Karuze tries not to have his vein of anger bursts up at how Light keeps being antsy even though ambulance had been called.
Kurapika then tries to ask for permission to hunt the Troupe but Light intercepts it since Neon unconscious and her safety is number one, even begging which made Kurapika obeys and Karuze had to as well, considering he didn't want to make himself suspicious. It was then, the ambulance finally arrives which made Light more relief, as Kurapika goes for the check, he stands on guard for Neon.
'I need to find a way to get out of this stupid guarding duty' Karuze thought while the doctor is now checking on Neon it was then one of the Mafia head guard is taunting both him and Kurapika for not going to fight the Troupe. Light tries help by saying that he needed both of them because he is worried about Neon, it was then Kurapika announce that indeed he needs to do something and will leave which made Karuze smiles at the opening to get out. Kurapika promises that he will return when Light told him so as his daughter safety are way more important.
As both of them walk, Karuze looks at Kurapika in a glance whom assess the situation happening outside.
"Hey, I know you promise but I won't return even by Light's order" Karuze looks at Kurapika silently "That is fine, I assume?"
Kurapika merely goes silent before both of them stopped as his phone ringing and answer it instantly, thinking it may be one of his colleagues but surprises when it's actually Gon who gives him a news that the two of them had a ran in Troupe and been caught.
" What were you guys thinking?! Do you realize how dangerous they are?" Kurapika loudly shouts in which Karuze knew Gon must have put her phone to have more distance from her ear because of it, yet Karuze can't blame Kurapika for he is angry for their sake.
Karuze then hears that this time Killua is talking about they thought they knew better but when they met the Troupe, it became painfully clear that they are strong and both of them are no chance considering the reason they manage to escape is because of Kallua's helping them.
`Ahh, I see. Kallua must have rush throuth last minute for he didn't give any signs of worrying about his parents back then, might be forgot or not knowing. Either way, if Kallua did knows, he will prevent them from being caught, heck even will make sure they wont be going to make them chase Troupe on their own or not doing it at all' Karuze thought before hearing more about Gon said she wants to help along with Killua tries to tell Kurapika about the Spider's base and abilities which Kurapika plainly rejects them, saying he has his own information which Karuze knows its Hisoka.
"You are the chain user who killed one of their members, right? They are looking everywhere for you, if you wont treat us as friends or equals, we'll do whatever we must to help!" Killua's voice rang though in anger tone before then Gon's gentle voice follows "Kurapika..one of their member cried in front of us, saying that he couldn't forgive whoever killed his friend. I got really mad after seeing that, I couldn't let that go. We want to stop them! Please, Kurapika"
Kurapika merely goes silent before saying "I'll call you back later" and ending the call.
Seeing Kurapika been silent for a while then grip his fist made Karuze tilt his head "Is that fine?"
Before Kurapika could answer Karuze again, explosions happens, which cause them to rush over to the front to see what happens. They sees the front of the fire, a man with strange behavior slowly walk towards them, carrying his gun and as he talks strangely, both both Kurapika and Karuze rush back to building and take cover as the man suddenly shoots his gun, killing the other bodyguards before the other manages to land a hit on him. It was then one of them made a news that someone made it inside the building which Karuze knew he had to be hurry.
"Intruder in the building has to be Troupe member" Kurapika said as he continued when remembering what Gon had said on the phone" Their objective is to steal the rest of the merchandise and avenge their comrade"
`Troupe member indeed but the one infiltrate is the leader' Karuze thought as both he and Kurapika keep climbing on the stairs then rush through to find the intruder.
Once Kurapika and Karuze arrives, Kurapika's phone rings from Light who demand Kurapika to return to Neon side. Kurapika who can't argue decided to go while Karuze is not budging.
"Light is asking you, not me. You won't hold grudges, won't you?" Karuze said as he still stares at the door in front of him without looking at Kurapika.
Kurapika merely go away while saying soft spoken "damn" which Karuze heard but merely stay silent.
Karuze feels Kurapika had already gone which he then opens the door and find indeed the troupe leader is there along with Silva and Zeno, Kurapika indeed missed his last and biggest chance.
"We meet again" The troupe leader, Chrollo Lucifer said the moment his eyes landed on Silva.
"You remember me? Silva said which Chrollo instantly responds "How could I forget? You killed one of my people" which Silva responds as it was difficult.
It was then he sees another, a kid, who seems not a stranger with the Zaoldyeck family. Yet he had to admit, that different eye color eyes had taken his interest.
" Part of a hit man as well?" Chrollo said while Karuze shook his head closing his eyes.
"I'm not. I'm here for different reasons, do rest assured that I'm not here to kill you but if you do tries to kill me, I will have to be attacking back" Karuze said in slightly intimidating tone before the next filled with malice "Just do everything you can, to be wild!"
After saying those words, Karuze instantly opens both of his eyes, revealing they are both now glowing with aura surrounds his eyes that are synching with his aura, creating a barrier like in crimson and sapphire eyes half and half color around the room, which alert Chrollo.
`I can see it! Just like Kallua said, I can thoroughly analyze their aura deeper along with future movements they will do for combining both of my Gaze and Bloody eye power. But really Kallua, this is really draining my aura for this is my first on trying such technique despite some practice!` Karuze thought while maintaining his focus on both of his eyes.
Chrollo looks at Karuze and slightly smiles "Those are beautiful eyes, I wouldn't mind having them"
Yet Karuze didn't pay any attention on Chrollo, the one he's paying attention are Silva and Zeno as he let his gaze fixed on them.
"Ignoring me?" Chrollo said while Silva and Zeno sees Karuze's preparation and they goes to do their job while Silva gives warning to his father that Chrollo capable for stealing Nen technique.
They starts to walk towards each other, with Karuze still in the same position. The fight then started, with Chrollo tries to keep dodging all attacks Zeno thrust with he suffers a scratch on cheek then a full aura while manages to dodge Silva's attack and using middle era Ben knife to give a scratch on Silva's arm. Despite it's poisonous, it had no effect as Silva use a strand of his hair to tie his arm after he squirt the blood to remove the poison. Even Chrollo is truly impressed as a tenth of a milligram will completely paralyze a whale.
Zeno starts to give his deduction on how Chrollo must be a Specialist for being able to steal other people's Nen yet having such strong technique should have its drawbacks like for instance having four or five conditions before being able to stole an ability. Given it will be difficult to steal abilities while fight, it would be hard to stole abilities while fight, proven his need to use poisoned knife as deterrent which Chrollo silently applaud at his correct deduction and throws his knife while letting out his aura, declaring he is starting getting serious.
It was then Zeno starts to focus his aura into his hand with incredible potential which Chrollo knows he can't block it so he starts to summon his book Skill Hunter: Bandit Secret and using Owl's Nen technique, Fun Fun Cloth. For ordinary fighter, they will hesitant since they had no knowing on what kind of ability it is yet Zeno doesn't caught in the trap as he uses his Nen Dragon Head: Long-Tou Xi Hua. Forming his aura like a dragon head.
Karuze clearly didn't miss the chance of analyzing when Zeno uses it, without missing the beat, he instantly rush to Zeno's side which alert Chrollo yet remain in his place. Once he's already behind Zeno, he put his right palm filled with aura on Zeno's back, directing his aura while Zeno keep focusing on Chrollo as he uses his next attack Dragon Lance which makes his dragon head extend like a lance which Chrollo dodge yet didn't expect the Dragon Lance are able to be directed into Zeno's wish as Chrollo receive damage then keep dodging all of the rest of the attacks at last second which didn't give Silva any opening.
Chrollo completely impressed with Zeno for being able to read his mind, for using all of the sealed Nen technique in his conjured book and use them freely, then when he uses the ability, he has to hold that book in all times. He didnt show any signs of taking the offensive when conjuring the mantle for he is trying to close the gap between them considering it was defensive tool that can be used to close the distance and counterattack. Which gives Zeno no reason not to fight from a distance. Then wait for the chance to grab it.
Chrollo knows its no use as Zeno had already read his intention, he starts to close the book which makes both the conjured book and mantle disappears. As he tries to dodge, he keeps wondering on what does the kid role in the fight, as he seems to be only focusing to the old man and not him.
His thought cut off when Silva lets out huge burst of aura, caught him off guard which Zeno didn't let the chance slip as he manages to get the Dragon Lance grabs him then pins him against the wall. Without delay, he close the gap while Karuze goes towards Silva is. Zeno then starts to lock Chrollo in place and lands attack after attack then yelling Silva to finish them both.
Midway, Chrollo could see now this time Karuze is behind Silva and now using his left hand to grabs Silva's back and starts to directing his aura to his palm, while Silva starts his attack, letting out two huge balls of aura which causes him to levitate then he raises them both and throws it towards Zeno and Chrollo, causing huge explosions. All while having Karuze behind him.
Once the explosion cleared up, Karuze stays for another moment before deactivating his aura and let both of his eyes stop glowing. He then look at both of his hands, smirking at the success in which Silva noticed and nodded towards him.
Silva's communication radio starts to ring which Silva knows Illumi is on the other side, asking his client, Chrollo whom are still alive with Zeno as they cleared the rubbles above them. Illumi told them that Ten Dons were dead and ask to relay message to write for his money in his account then end the call.
Given the Ten Dons are dead, Chrollo are no longer their target because Ten Dons are Silva and Zeno's client which Chrollo felt a bit disappointment. Obviously Zeno knows that Chrollo is hiring Illumi to kill the Ten Dons but Zeno shots it as its irrelevant. It was then Chrollo asks question on if he versus Zeno on one on one fight, who would win?.
"Most likely I would win. Unless you decided to actually try to kill me. Honestly you are a cheeky kid" Zeno said before leaving in which Chrollo knows that Zeno could tell again. Once his gaze landed on Silva, his eyes narrowed in anger, the same with Silva merely look at him coldly before the Zaoldyecks leaves while Karuze still hasn't left yet.
"So" Chrollo said as he looks at Karuze "What did you do just now?"
Karuze merely shrugged "Something that similar...the same thing you wish to do towards them?" Karuze let his gaze drift towards the direction where the Zaoldyeck just went away before it landed towards Chrollo "Good fight by the way, you really are strong"
Afterwards Karuze merely leaves towards the door where he entered earlier, leaving Chrollo whom just still in place. Once Karuze leaves, he let himself falls on top of the rubble, feeling regret as he says "What a drag.. I couldn't steal their powers yet that kid did it"
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The spiders plus Fraze has come inside seeing Chrollo looks tired but having fun. Seeing Fraze made him remember the odd eye kid he encounter with the Zaoldyeck. Could they be related? In which he silently shook his head as their similarity were only they are kids. Once everyone arrives, Chrollo starts to ask for the preparation which Kortopi nodded. It was then they will be going with the plan for creating copy of their bodies then stealing the merchandise while at the same time, letting the auction goes on and Chrollo gives the last order for not attacking the ambulance Neon was in.
They goes for instant preparation, where Hisoka and Machi in looks out, Shalnark is in charge for manipulating the host while the other Spiders look for the stuff they are going to bid and hands it towards Kortopi who is in charge for creating copies with Gallery Fake: Divine Left Hand , Demonic right hand then hands the fake towards Pakunoda whom delivers it for the people to bid. Fraze indeed thought this is a good plan, not only they are getting merchandise but they also getting the bidding money.
In same time, Karuze had been running after leaving his goodbyes with the Zaoldyeck family and thankful for their cooperations. It was then he overheard the guards saying the auction is now in progress because of the death of the Troupe Leader which leaves him surprised as he goes to where the body of the Spiders are located and it hits him.
`The bodies are fake, after all the Zaoldyecks didn't even kill the Troupe Leader and Spider still exist in future`
He then sense another presence he knows from behind whom he knows.
"Kurapika" Karuze said, about to say something but he could see Kurapika's state are now not in listening mode as he then rushes which Karuze follows and they are now in Auction, right on time where the Scarlet eyes are now being auctioned which Kurapika instantly calls Light and going for bidding until Zenji interferes which made the final price as 2.9 billion which Light surprised that he has to spend that much money but then assured himself that Neon will help him getting more of that money back.
Karuze could see how Kurapika taken this news badly, where he thought the Spiders are dead and one of his clan eyes are now in his hands which he carry with heavy heart. He goes with Kurapika in restroom, seeing Kurapika remove his contact lenses which worries Karuze more. Then when they keep walking to the hospital, Zenji interferes more and even tries to threaten them with a gun which Karuze only gives 'you're an idiot' look which pissed Zenji more. Moment later, he is shocked when he sees Kurapika's scarlet eyes and giving threats for not caring on who will he kills right now even if its Zenji in anger which cause him to collapse as he wonder who Kurapika actually is while the two pass by Zenji in silence.
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Kallua actually already back at hotel after disposing the jacket and the mask but once he finds out his parents haven't back to the Hotel, he decided to wait around without showing his presence. He hold his feelings in once he sees both of his parents are now inside of the room. With a low sound chuckle, he opens the door silently and comes inside to find both Leorio quite drunk and someone he didn't know are drinking together and inviting both of them (He's still hasn't discovered yet) to drink which he tries to hold it in once more, he's glad that Killua is refusing considering they are all underage yet Leorio allowed to drink when he's sixteen in his country.
"Nee~ I'm back~"'
The childish tone filled with eeriness made the rest of them shiver as they goes into shock when they turn to see Kallua with a smile yet a black aura surrounds him.
"Ara? Why are none of you greeting back? You are all having so much fun without me, hmm?" The black aura grows stronger at that as Kallua tilt his head slowly "Having so much fun in chasing the TROUPE!?"
Cold sweats instantly engulf all of them, even Leorio are now completely sober. Both Killua and Gon stammers which in apologies and hoping to calm Kallua down.
Kallua's eyes are now having dangerous glint, seeing how reckless his parents are and he shouldn't have leave them alone. It was then his gaze fixed on them, seeing Gon's hand have injury and Killua's having his leg skin torn off. Seeing his parents injured because of the Troupe made his eyes now glaring murders as his aura shrouds more in darkness which made them instantly collapse and they could hear screams of panics all around the hotel due to Kallua's aura whom thinking of wanting to annihilate the Troupe.
"Kallua! Kallua! Stop..Stop!" Killua yells along with Gon "So..Sorry Kallua! Stop it!"
He widen his eyes, finally able to calm down after hearing both of his parents plea. He took a deep breath and finally let his aura back to normal and hides it, yet he knows he was the one at fault for causing this to happened.
"You two" Kallua lets his gaze fix on his parents whom are now standing and cringing, thinking Kallua will be angry once more yet now they are surprised when Kallua is now hugging both of them.
"Sorry... I should have come sooner" Kallua then close his eyes as he whisper in soft voice" I'm glad the two of you are well"
"Ka..Kallua, sorry" Gon said, a bit shakily. The same with Killua "We..We are sorry, thanks for saving us"
Kallua then broke the hug, smiling softly which made Killua and Gon finally feel better seeing the usual Kallua, rather than the one with black aura.
While Leorio and the other one are still trying to recover, Kallua then mention both Gon and Killua to sit nearby him which they are confused but went along with it especially Gon didn't want to anger Kallua for Killua is right, Kallua is really scary when he is mad.
"You are injured" Kallua says as he gently hold Gon's hand which made Killua a bit jealous but tries to relax because its Kallua "Its fine, I'll heal you"
"Eh?" Both Killua and Gon says in surprise before then notices that this will be the first time they are seeing Kallua's Nen abilities.
Kallua starts to focus his aura on both of his hands, letting them look like water has flow out, waving gently around his hands. He lets some of those aura of his wrap around Gon's hand injury, which within few moments, its healed nicely.
"Ohh, amazing!" Gon looks in surprise at her hand healing while Kallua then turn towards Killua.
"Killua, its your turn now" Kallua said which made him nodded as he shows his injury and did the same like Gon.
"It's kinda feels like cool refreshing water hitting your skin" Killua noted as he feels Kallua's aura wrapped around his injuries, feeling the pain has subsided the moment his aura reach his injury. It is slightly longer but Killua's injuries are too, healed nicely with his skin formed back.
"Amazing" Gon shouts in surprise at Kallua's ability "That's so cool Kallua"
Kallua merely smiles "Oh no, it's nothing big"
Killua gives a smirk at Leorio "At this rate, you are not going to be a doctor long enough" which Leorio instantly glares at Killua for a while before it landed on Kallua whom merely gives a small smile.
One of Kallua's ability he just used are called Instant Cell Regeneration which he just took his cells out of his body and manipulating the infused cell towards Nen to accelerate the healing of his cells then use it for self healing or others injury. The healing of the injury will depend on the needed cell along with the some needed Nen for the healing speed, but if he uses to much cell and aura, his body won't be able to handle injuries or illness because of the lack of his own healing cells for closing the wound or fighting disease, which could cause him danger. Especially he can't use someone else's cell, only his own cell which is due to the rule he made for himself in using this technique.
Kallua then get introduced to Zepile who is the one that taught both of his parents about the side-stepping technique which made Kallua gulp in silence, because he had no idea that his parents taught him about break thorough the wall are actually things they learn from Zepile and he uses it first err more like second during the Hunter exam in Trick Tower. But at least when they escape, they did break through some walls so maybe it still counts?
His train of thoughts stopped when his parents talk about what happened afterwards, they got through Kurapika and about him being a chain user that killed one of the Troupe. Killua look at Kallua for a bit, debating that asking Kallua may provide some clues but decided that through Kurapika, they may find more for he already have strength that doesn't require experience or power to achieve his goal.
It was then, Kurapika calls Gon about the Spider being dead which brought gasp of surprises aside from Kallua whom merely raise his eyebrow at that, knowing it has to be false. Especially he thought Fraze maybe going to tell Kurapika, or Hisoka because they share the same goal.
At the same time, Kurapika gaze on top of the rooftop as he drowns in emptiness after the call, still remembering when he is handing the scarlet eyes to Neon whom obviously overjoyed for receiving it. Behind Kurapika now, Karuze knew he had to said it, maybe for apologizing because he didn't let Kurapika take the opportunity to meet the Troupe Leader.
"Kurapika, I have something to tell you"
The serious tone in Karuze's voice made Kurapika slowly turn around, look at him in empty, emotionless gaze that Karuze loathed, for it reminds him with Kallua during the time in Trick Tower, completely ignoring him and everything else.
"Those bodies are fake, the spiders are still alive"
Those words just made Kurapika's eyes back to have a life with a flame of flickering anger and realization.