Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World.

Chapter 175 Beating Up the Phantom Troupe! Honko-na's Sword!

Feitan's death wasn't in vain; besides giving Zoro a chance to have fun, he also gave him a new card. Lynn glanced at the new card in his mind.

【Name: Shimmering Light】

[Grade: A—]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Sword Art Online]

[Description: The rapier used by Asuna was custom-made for her by the blacksmith Lisbeth. It is a rare weapon of the highest grade in Aincrad, capable of unleashing multiple attacks in rapid succession and featuring a variety of fast sword techniques.]

Even Benzi Na came.

Feitan uses a fast sword, which led to the discovery of Asuna's sword, [Shining Light], which shares the same swordsmanship style.

This is SA0, the earliest version of the sword.

It has many advantages, such as having its own sword moves so you don't have to learn them. It's just a pity that it's a female sword; it would be more like it would be Kirito's sword if it were released. The art style doesn't quite match.

Fortunately, it can be fed to the Demon Blade Princess, so it's not a waste.

I reckon that after consuming this sword, Yoto Hime will be able to advance to A+ rank.

Meanwhile, Kuroro and the others were deep in thought.

Is the difference in strength really that big?

Kuroro frowned as he looked at Feitan's charred corpse. Although he was furious, he remained calm and thoughtful.

The gap was larger than he had anticipated.

Originally, the intention was simply to let Feitan test the strength of the opponent's Nen beast. Unexpectedly, even though Feitan used his Nen ability, he was still no match for it, and the entire battle was surprisingly fast.

He's probably the only one in the troupe who can handle that three-sword style swordsman.

But what if the other spirit beasts were as strong as that swordsman, or even stronger?

Faced with such a significant disparity in raw power, even Kuroro couldn't think of a better solution; only one path remained.

First, find the spies lying in ambush, engage Lynn in a fight in an attempt to escape, and in the process, further probe and seize the opportunity.

They are in a very dangerous situation. Even Feitan, one of the main attackers, can be taken down in a short time, not to mention support personnel like Kuwa. The battle is very dangerous.

But now there's no other way.

From the very beginning, they were caught in a double gap of information and strength, which led to their predicament tonight.

He was mentally prepared to lose even more people.

"Mission complete, come out."

Just then, Lynn suddenly spoke, which cheered everyone up.

Two figures moved one after the other, stepping out of the troupe and coming to Lynn's side, turning to look at Kuroro and the others.

Upon seeing the faces of the two people, Kuroro and the others' pupils shrank in disbelief.

It was Shalnark and Hisoka!

If Hisoka's betrayal was expected, as he had seemed like a traitor from beginning to end, Shalnark's actions shocked them. They simply couldn't believe that Shalnark, the Phantom Troupe's strategist, was also one of Lynn's men!

So it's a swordsman? — Hisoka narrowed his long eyes slightly, glancing thoughtfully at the swordsman beside him out of the corner of his eye.

Strictly speaking, he was not a spy that Lynn had placed in the Brigade.

However, he realized from the current situation that something was wrong. Lynn's strength was beyond his expectations, and the so-called "Lynn and the Phantom Troupe were evenly matched" was just his conjecture.

That's why he made this choice, openly leaving the troupe and joining Lynn's side.

Fortunately, he had indeed tipped off Lynn beforehand, otherwise he would be in real trouble now.

"Swordsman, why?" Kuroro had already ignored Hisoka and focused all his attention on Swordsman, speaking in a heavy tone.

He couldn't figure out why the knight had betrayed the Phantom Troupe. There must be some information he didn't know, and it might even be related to Nen abilities.

The baby-faced swordsman, still sporting a sunny smile, said in a casual tone, "Kuroro, I'm sorry."

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"Actually, I'm already dead."

Kuroro and the others' expressions changed slightly upon hearing this. What did this mean?

The chivalrous knight-errant was actually already dead?!

"More than a year ago, I worked with Franklin, and that's when I died with Franklin."

""

"I am a completely new person now, belonging only to Lynn."

The knight-errant spoke these words with a smile, like a scene from a spell where a brain is lifted to reveal a skull. Everyone felt a chill down their spines. They simply could not accept that the knight-errant had been "dead" for over a year.

In other words, they've been spending all this time with a puppet?!

Kuroro was naturally shocked, because Shalnark usually spent the most time with him, yet he hadn't noticed anything unusual.

To be fair, if the knight-errant hadn't stepped forward today, he wouldn't have noticed the problem at all, because the knight-errant's every move was flawless, exactly the same as his previous actions.

What kind of ability is needed to achieve this?

It can forcibly control a person, making their memories, habits, strength, etc., no different from the original owner, for more than a year.

Now is not the time to think about this. Now that we know the problem lies with the martial arts masters, the information leak becomes understandable.

Then, Kuroro turned to Hisoka and calmly asked, "Hisoka, what's the reason for this?"

"Or are you dead too?"

Hisoka shook his head, flipped his hand back, and tore off the spider tattoo disguised by the "Thin Illusion," casually tossing it on the ground. He said regretfully, "It's a pity that I never sincerely wanted to join the Phantom Troupe from the beginning."

"I think it's time to say goodbye to the troupe now~"

Kuroro's gaze remained unmoved, unsurprised by the situation, but his heart grew heavier—the difference in strength had become even more pronounced.

They originally had ten people, but in the blink of an eye, Feitan died, and Hisoka and Shalnark were exposed one after another, so that they only had seven people left, and even only two combatants, Pedro and Phinks, were left, with the rest being support personnel.

On the other hand, Lynn's side already had thirteen combat units, and now they have two more, among which Hisoka is also a troublesome enemy.

The difference lies in the number of people, the intelligence, and even the strength.

This is a huge chasm, impossible to cross.

This is the most dangerous crisis the guild has ever faced since its inception.

The hope of breaking the deadlock by force is slim.

The only way to break this deadlock is through intelligence—what can we use?

"Have you seen us before?" Kuroro hesitated for a moment, then looked at Kurapika, who was glaring at him angrily, and asked.

From the moment they appeared, the three of them behaved strangely and differently.

Lynn himself was calm and confident, certain of victory.

His two apprentices were different. The middle-aged man in the suit tried to remain calm, but he was still a little nervous and excited.

Needless to say, the blond apprentice was very agitated ever since he saw them, and his hatred was written all over his face.

Do you remember these eyes?

Kurapika stared intently at Chrollo, then removed the colored contact lenses he was using to cover his eyes, revealing a pair of magnificent, fiery red eyes, like dazzling gems burning in the night.

Upon seeing this, Kuroro and the others' memories surged, and they immediately recalled the operation from several years ago.

"I see. I didn't expect there to be survivors among the Kurta clan." Kuroro's eyes narrowed slightly, showing a hint of surprise.

Logically speaking, they should have slaughtered the entire Kuruta tribe and not let a single person escape—was it just that they were not at home at that time, so they escaped the calamity?

Now, this survivor has become Lynn's apprentice. From this perspective, perhaps Lynn's actions against them were partly due to his apprenticeship.

"The Phantom Troupe, you are an A-class criminal gang! You have committed countless atrocities, slaughtering my family and clan!"

Kurapika spoke slowly and deliberately, his body trembling slightly, as if he were furious to the extreme.

"For years, I've wanted revenge on you every single day. Every night, the souls of my people seem to weep beside me. They did nothing wrong, yet they suffered such injustice!"

"Fortunately, I was fortunate enough to become a disciple of my master, which gave me the opportunity to avenge myself today!"

"A blood debt must be repaid with blood!"

Kurapika raised his right-hand sword, Judgment, the tip pointed at Chrollo, glaring angrily, radiating an aura that should not be underestimated!

Kuroro frowned, surprised that Lynn's apprentice could possess such strength, already approaching the level of Feitan, Phinks, and others.

Although the bloodline of the Kuluta clan is extraordinary, as far as he knows, their talent is not that strong.

Was it due to constraints and vows, or was it an innate talent?

Regardless, it seems that Lynn and his apprentice are determined to attack them tonight. Since that's the case, there's no other way but to fight to the death and find a way out of this dangerous situation!

But before they could act, Lynn struck first.

Lynn sat casually on the steps and snapped his fingers.

"Let's do it."

Before the words had even faded, Zoro, Chopper, Yaodao-hime, and the others suddenly rushed out, each emanating a different and astonishing aura!

Multiple A-level auras surged forth in one breath.

Seeing this, the members of the troupe, who were already mentally prepared, also took action and quickly identified their opponents.

Zoro vs. Phinks.

Chopper vs. Lev.

Snow Woman VS Paknotan and Shizuku.

Yaodao Hime VS Machi and Kuwa.

Meanwhile, Kuroro was entangled with an enraged Kurapika.

The difference in strength is so great that there's no need to use all the character cards; just four A-rank character cards are enough.

In an instant, the arena descended into chaos, with all sorts of moves and figures flashing by in succession, creating a constant commotion.

This brawl, with a minimum strength of B+ level, is a large-scale event even by outside standards, and cannot be considered a small-scale skirmish.

Peng!

Fists collided with swords, creating shockwaves, and then the two separated, staring at each other.

"How dare you kill Feitan!" The blond, eyebrowless Phinks' face was contorted with rage, his already ugly and ferocious features now even more distorted. "You bastard, I'll beat you to a pulp!"

His bond with Feitan was the strongest among all the members, so when the free-for-all began, he sought out Zoro.

"All talk and no action is useless." Zoro's voice was deep and resonant, and his face revealed his characteristic swordsman's confident smile.

Zoro's target is Phinks. Although he is not a swordsman, he is the strongest member of the Phantom Troupe besides Chrollo, so Zoro has no choice but to settle for him.

The next moment, the two were locked in combat again, each clash of fists and swords producing a considerable commotion.

Beside the two were Chopper and Pedrolev, who were observing each other.

"I've really been looked down upon, letting a mere little raccoon deal with me." Peeling Lev unwrapped the bandages from his body, revealing a lean body covered with black holes of varying sizes. His face was cold and stern, and his Nen energy surged.

The next moment, he put on the traditional mask and clothing, held a spear, and suddenly thrust it at Chopper!

【Battle Waltz】!

We need to take down Chopper quickly so we can support the other members!

Upon hearing this, Chopper became angry. His body suddenly grew larger, transforming into human form. Immediately, his already thick right arm swelled up, and he used all his strength to strike at Pedrolev in the same pose as Whitebeard!

"I'm not a tanuki!"

Peng!

The spear collided with the fist, and the astonishing force spread from the spear to Lev's arms, causing his arms to go numb slightly. He inevitably staggered back a few steps to dissipate the force, clearly putting him at a disadvantage!

How can this raccoon possess such immense power?!

Phinks and Barolev are still combatants in the Phantom Troupe, possessing A-rank strength. Even if they are not as strong as Zoro and Chopper, they can still hold their own for a while.

The support staff, such as Machi and Kuwa, were in a terrible situation.

Although it was a two-on-one fight, two B+ rank members were simply not enough to deal with one A rank member. Therefore, not long after the battle had begun, the next member of the guild to die appeared.

Bang bang bang————

The blond, hook-nosed Pakunoda hovered on the edge, frantically pulling the trigger at the Snow Woman, firing powerful psychic bullets.

Meanwhile, Shizuku materialized her own fish-mouth vacuum cleaner to engage in close combat with Yuki-onna, giving Pakunoda an opportunity to launch a ranged attack.

But in the face of a real difference in strength, such a tactic is useless.

With a face as cold as frost, the incomparably beautiful snow woman showed no emotion whatsoever, dressed in a blue and white kimono, floating off the ground.

She looked at the vacuum cleaner that was coming at her, her demonic aura dissipating from her body. She gently exhaled, and the vacuum cleaner was immediately frozen, turning into a large block of ice.

If Xiao Di hadn't let go in time, the icy coldness would have spread to her arm along with the vacuum cleaner.

With a flick of his left hand, an ice shield instantly formed beside him, easily catching the psychic projectile that Paknotan had carefully chosen the angle to fire.

The telekinetic projectiles landed on the ice shield, but they couldn't break through its defenses at all.

The next moment, an extremely dense chill burst forth from the Snow Woman's center. In an instant, ice formed on the ground for more than ten meters, freezing both Xiao Shi and Paknotan's feet.

Frozen?!

Paknotan looked at his immobile legs, feeling only numbness, as if he could no longer feel them.

Increase your energy output, but it will still take more than two seconds to break free.

Almost instantly, she aimed her gun at the ice beneath her feet and began firing, attempting to break the ice and escape the danger.

But she was ultimately too late.

Paknottan looked up abruptly, a look of horror on his face.

The Snow Woman had already arrived in front of him, bringing with her a biting cold wind. Her fair, snow-white right hand gently pressed against Pakunoda's chest, and in the next instant, a burst of cold air was released!

Because some of his Nen was used to break free in his legs, his Nen was relatively insufficient in his torso. Paknotan was completely caught off guard and turned into a lifelike ice sculpture before he even had time to react.

Paknotan, die!

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