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Chapter 10
🕑 Added 2024-11-26 22:14:22 +0000 UTCTen: Focus the mind through perseverance, channeling a powerful aura. Ten elevates willpower.
Absolute: Eliminating one's own aura to avoid detection by enemies.
Ren: Focusing one's mind through Zetsu to unleash a powerful aura and elevate one's willpower.
Hatsu: The expression of one's refined willpower through Ren, allowing it to adapt to different circumstances. As the saying goes, "If I remain unmoved, the enemy will retreat."
The above four fundamental principles—Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu—are collectively referred to as Nen. This framework hones and strengthens the mind and is the foundation for all Nen-based combat techniques.
In other words, mastering these four principles is a journey of self-discipline and mental fortitude. Advanced applications can be discussed later.
Morin explained this slowly and in detail. Uvogin and the others listened intently, committing every word to memory.
“Alright,” Morin said. “Do you have any questions?”
“I do!” Machi raised her hand. “That cup of water with leaves you used this morning—was that part of training in Nen?”
“That was a way to determine your Nen type. Once you learn Nen, I’ll have each of you undergo the same test,” Morin replied. “Any other questions?”
“I have one!” Uvogin shot his large hand into the air. “When can we start learning Nen?”
Nobunaga nodded in agreement, clearly interested in the same thing.
“Whenever you’re ready,” Morin answered with a smile.
“I’m ready!” x2.
Uvogin and Nobunaga exclaimed in unison like a synchronized act.
“Me too,” Machi said, twirling a strand of her pink-purple hair.
“Uvogin and Nobunaga are fine, but Machi, I suggest you wait a bit,” Morin said, looking directly at her.
Machi didn’t speak but gazed calmly at Morin, waiting for an explanation.
“The sooner you start learning Nen, the better you can train and grow its strength. However, there’s a condition.” Morin explained, “It’s that your body must be physically strong enough.”
Nobunaga, at 17, and Uvogin, at 16, were close to adulthood and had the robust physiques to handle Nen training safely. Machi, however, was still developing.
“I recommend building up your physical strength before starting Nen,” Morin added.
“Is it absolutely necessary to wait until I’m stronger to learn Nen?” Machi asked, her steady gaze meeting Morin’s.
Morin shook his head. “Not necessarily—it’s just my advice.”
“I want to learn,” Machi replied firmly, once again asserting her determination.
“Alright,” Morin nodded. It was her decision, and he had no right to interfere further.
“To learn Nen, there are two methods,” Morin explained. “The first is to train step-by-step with a qualified teacher. After every Hunter Exam, the successful candidates are taught Nen through the Shingen Ryu method by licensed Nen instructors from the Hunter Association.”
“Although I know a lot about Nen, I have no experience with the Shingen Ryu method. So, you’ll have to use the second method: Nen Baptism—forcing the process of learning Nen.”
Morin’s voice grew serious. “I need to make this clear: while this method doesn’t leave any long-term effects, it’s far riskier than learning through regular training. A single mistake could cost you your life.”
“Really?” Uvogin grinned. “Perfect! If it weren’t dangerous, I might not even bother.”
Nobunaga nodded in agreement. “No problem—our lives are tough to take anyway.”
“I’m not afraid of death,” Machi said calmly.
“Alright.” Seeing their determination, Morin continued, “Baptism comes in two forms. One is a reckless, high-risk method commonly found at Heavens Arena, where fighters who reach the 200th floor are exposed to Nen attacks.”
“Heavens Arena?” Uvogin and Nobunaga looked puzzled. Morin clarified, “It’s a famous combat venue in the outside world, a paradise for martial arts enthusiasts. The higher the floor, the stronger the fighters.”
“Sounds amazing!” Uvogin cracked his knuckles. “When I leave this place, I’ll definitely fight my way to the top!”
Machi, uninterested in battle, remained silent, spinning her hair.
“The other method involves someone experienced in Nen guiding you through the process by flooding your body with aura to open your aura nodes. I’ll be using this method.”
“Smart choice,” Nobunaga said. “No need to risk everything when there’s a safer way.”
“Who’s going first?” Morin asked.
“Me!” Uvogin leapt forward, his enthusiasm barely contained. “I can’t wait to gain this power!”
“Alright.” Morin nodded, activating Ren to unleash a powerful surge of aura.
The overwhelming pressure stunned all three students, leaving them momentarily speechless.
“This is Nen?” Uvogin murmured, eyes gleaming with resolve. “I have to master this power!”
Morin gave one last warning. “Even this gentler method isn’t without danger. If you fail to control the flow of aura after your nodes open, it could drain your life force to the point of death.”
“I’ll manage!” Uvogin said, pounding his chest. “Bring it on!”
Morin extended his aura-infused hand toward Uvogin’s forehead. "Brace yourself."
Immediately, he controlled his nen and unleashed it all toward Uvogin!
"This is—"
Uvogin's eyes widened in an instant.
He could feel waves of overwhelming power surging into his body.
Before he could worry about whether this foreign power would overwhelm him entirely—?
