Chapter 22: 22
The [Heart Drop Technique] is an ability that many top masters never master, and those who do often reach this level later in life. For Ethan Wells to have mastered it at his age, even if not the youngest, is a testament to his excellence and talent.
"I'm just lucky!" Ethan said modestly.
"Lucky, are you..." Netero gave an enigmatic smile and cast a thoughtful glance at Ethan.
[Heart Drop Technique] is an understanding born out of life-and-death experiences. Even with exceptional talent, without repeated realizations in such situations, mastering it skillfully is impossible.
"Ahem... Since you won this game, I'll honor my promise. Head to the next room to rest. I'll join you shortly."
Netero didn't probe into how Ethan mastered the [Heart Drop Technique], instead shifting the topic and gesturing toward one wall.
"Alright, I'll take a rest then!" Ethan glanced at Gon, who seemed eager, and Killua, who was watching him intently. With a nod, he exited the room after a brief farewell.
As long as Netero acknowledged his debt, Ethan had the patience to wait.
.....
The adjacent room was a reception area. Once inside, Ethan found a nearby sofa and sat down. Though he appeared to close his eyes for rest, he was actually examining the rewards.
"Ding dong~! Congratulations to the host for completing the [King of Games!] achievement and receiving the reward: [Light Spirit Fruit]!"
The moment Ethan secured the ball, the system notification chimed. Naturally, he now reviewed the [Light Spirit Fruit] reward in detail.
[Light Spirit Fruit]: A precious fruit that lightens the body without altering its strength...
The system's introduction was brief, but the effects and functions were clear and easy to grasp.
After absorbing the information about the [Light Spirit Fruit], Ethan pondered.
The benefits of a lighter body are obvious, enhancing flexibility. Whether dodging, moving, or attacking, speed increases.
Especially noteworthy is that this lightening effect doesn't reduce body strength.
Physical enhancement, excluding changes in body shape, primarily stems from muscle and bone.
Take Ethan, for example. Though his body appears only slightly stronger, his muscle and bone density far exceed those of a similar build.
The most direct manifestation is weight.
Currently, his weight is over 200 kilograms. Without strength mastery, he'd be quite heavy when walking.
Of course, such high body density also enhances defense.
Unless power is deliberately unleashed, even a knife slash would barely damage his defense.
Thus, Ethan was pleasantly surprised and satisfied with the [Light Spirit Fruit]'s ability to lighten his body without affecting strength.
"The system's rewards have never disappointed me. Though I don't know exactly how light the [Light Spirit Fruit] will make my body, any improvement is enough to boost my strength," Ethan mused.
As an Enhancer Nen user, his fighting style is naturally direct.
Enhancing Nen can boost offensive and defensive capabilities, but the essence of combat lies in the body.
Besides strength, speed is crucial.
A lighter body naturally enhances strength.
If not for the inappropriate setting, Ethan would have tested the [Light Spirit Fruit]'s effects immediately.
.....
Click!
After about an hour, the door opened, and Netero entered.
Ethan, seated on the sofa with eyes closed in concentration, opened them as the door swung open. Seeing Netero walk in, he stood to greet him.
"Hahahaha... You've been waiting a while!" Netero said with a smile.
Despite the prolonged play, he showed no fatigue, looking as refreshed as if he'd just taken a stroll.
"It was a good chance to rest," Ethan replied casually.
After brief pleasantries, they each took a seat.
Netero quickly moved to the main topic, looking at Ethan with a smile. "Alright, if you have any questions, just ask. I won't withhold anything I can share."
He won't withhold what he can share, implying he won't divulge what he won't. Ethan sensed the nuance but didn't dwell on it, knowing the initiative lay with Netero.
"Then I won't be shy. The first question is about [Hundred Styles Guanyin]."
Ethan gazed at Netero intently. "I've heard from some sources that you have a move called [Hundred Styles Guanyin]. The more I learned, the more curious I became. So I wanted to ask, is your [Hundred Styles Guanyin] a form of Nen?"
[Hundred Styles Guanyin], Netero's ultimate move.
Anyone familiar with this move would be amazed, as it's extremely powerful, possibly the strongest move among humans in this world.
But now, Ethan expressed doubts about [Hundred Styles Guanyin], even questioning whether it was Nen.
"Hmm?"
Netero looked at Ethan in surprise.
It wasn't because Ethan knew of [Hundred Styles Guanyin].
Though he'd rarely used it in recent years—or rather, few warranted its use—in his early years, he was unrivaled worldwide with this move.
Thus, anyone with sufficient intelligence capabilities could investigate [Hundred Styles Guanyin] without surprise.
What truly surprised Netero was Ethan's ability to discern the unusual nature of [Hundred Styles Guanyin] at his age.
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