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

Chapter 254 Imperial Arms Lion King! A Hundred Ways to Kill the Chimera Ant King!

Hagar the Lion is an ambitious leader of the Chimera Ant Masters.

In the original story, after the Queen's death, he, like Zazan the Scorpion and Guido the Leopard, chose to establish his own faction and even changed his name to "Leo Lu".

Of course, whether Haga has ambitions or not is none of his business.

He targeted Haga because of his unique talent.

Throughout the original work, only three characters demonstrate the ability to use the abilities of others.

Kuroro.

gold.

And the lion Haga.

His Nen ability is called "Debt-Granting Machine," which allows him to make others owe him a favor by helping them.

Immediately afterwards, an IOU will appear on the machine. As long as you tear up the IOU, you can borrow the other party's Nen ability for one hour.

Compared to Kuroro's "Thief's Ultimate", the conditions for "Debt Repayment Machine" are undoubtedly easier and simpler, requiring only that someone owes you a favor.

Furthermore, as long as Haga is willing to use the IOU, he can unleash multiple abilities at once.

Unlike Kuroro, who has one hand holding a book and is limited to using only the corresponding page's ability when not using bookmarks.

However, there are also drawbacks to this.

Once Kuroro's identity is successfully stolen, it can be used permanently.

Haga's IOU was a one-time item, and could only be used for one hour.

Overall, Thief Mastery has higher potential. As time goes on, Chrollo will become more versatile and have more tactics at his disposal.

The debt-repaying machine is easier to use, has a stronger burst of power, and makes it easier to perform at a higher level in battle.

For example, disregarding the consequences, they might use all the IOUs they had saved up.

Regardless, the fact that Haga was able to develop such Nen abilities is enough to demonstrate his talent, making him worthy of being taken under his wing.

As for the other, Sheena, she is considered far more important than Haga by others.

Because she will develop the ability to exorcise Nen, she is an extremely rare Nen exorcist.

In the original work, three exorcists appeared: the black guy from Greed Island, the middle-aged woman from the Hunter Association, and finally, the rabbit-shaped chimera ant, Hina.

He certainly doesn't lack methods for exorcising Nen, after all, wielding Gengar and Gatomon, he's even known as the "strongest Nen exorcist."

But since he was determined to develop his own power, he naturally wanted as many talents as possible, except for those like the Mind Master, and he was unwilling to give them up to the association.

There are many talented people among the chimeric ants, and he plans to capture them all in one fell swoop.

From the Ant King down to some of the Soldier Captains, everyone is worth taking away by him.

"Finally, someone with real ability has appeared?" Mo Laowu exhaled a puff of white smoke, looking slightly relaxed. "They do look different from those soldier ants; they're more like humans."

Because the memory was so vivid, he was also a little worried that an enemy like the catwoman might appear in the forest, so he was on tenterhooks.

Mo Laowu finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed when he saw Haga and the other two.

With his keen eyesight, he could naturally tell that Haga and the other two were extraordinary, far superior to the previous Chimera Ants.

However, he posed no threat to them whatsoever; even if he faced them alone, he could easily resolve the situation.

Hagar hasn't even developed his Nen ability yet, so he can only use his basic abilities in battle, which is only B-rank. Not to mention his support characters Frata and Sheena.

So Mo Laowu was in a good mood, smoking as he continued laying out the site, and the white smoke around him gradually thickened.

These guys—

Haga's pupils trembled as he stared at the five people standing in a row in front of him. His face had become contorted with fear without him even realizing it, and his body was trembling.

The same was true of his two subordinates beside him.

As a division commander and a squad leader, the three of them were not comparable to ordinary soldier ants, and even their beast-like perception was much stronger.

At this very moment, their senses were screaming warnings, and only one thought kept urging them on.

Run!

We have to run!

Although they hadn't fought yet, Haga was 200% certain that he was no match for these five. He even recognized Kate among them, the guy who had killed a lot of Chimera Ants.

He already found Kate troublesome, so he deliberately avoided her.

Now Kate is standing right in front of him, and there are four other people standing beside her, most of whom are no less impressive than Kate.

How could the three of them possibly have a chance of winning!

So there are actually so many powerful beings among humans?!

In his haste, Haga didn't even consider the safety of the ant nest; he only wanted to leave, but his legs wouldn't obey him.

This is an absolute suppression of strength.

Even without Lynn and his group deliberately releasing their auras, it was enough to frighten the sensitive Haga and his two companions into immobility.

"Are you already that scared?"

"It seems their ability to sense danger is stronger than I anticipated."

Norb seemed to be thinking about something.

It was probably because Mr. Lynn and Chairman Netero were present.

Otherwise, these three-headed chimeric ants wouldn't have behaved so poorly.

"I can take you to the anthill!"

In a moment of desperation, the lion Haga blurted out without thinking.

He believed this was the best way for him to save his life at that moment.

He still has his own ambitions, how can he die here!

For humans, his only value is probably leading the way to the anthill; he has no other choice but to take a gamble.

And if he takes them to the ant nest, perhaps Lord Neferpitou can deal with these five people, and he can escape smoothly.

Upon hearing this, Netero and the others displayed different expressions.

Lynn and Kate remained expressionless, seemingly expecting this.

Netero and the other two were quite interested; the intelligence of the advanced chimera ants was already comparable to that of humans, yet their reactions were so quick.

They even offered to take them to the ant nest in order to save their own lives.

"Are you a squad leader or a division commander?" Kate asked coldly.

"Division Commander—" Haga said, somewhat humiliated.

Despite being the division commander of an ant colony, he has now become a prisoner, and he has to obey whatever the enemy says.

So that's how it is. This lion-chimera ant is one of the division commanders.

All five knew about the Chimera Ant's hierarchy. The division commander was at the third level, the next level below the guard, and was already a high-ranking officer.

It has such strength not long after it was born. It is no wonder that it is a division commander. It is just a pity that it encountered a team that is top-notch even among humans.

"You don't need to worry about that."

"We know where the anthill is."

Lynn suddenly spoke, and his words made Haga and the other two tremble.

Did they lose all their value in the end?

"However, you don't need to die."

After speaking, Lynn raised his hand, and a strong pressure was immediately applied to Haga and the other two, who were terrified.

That momentum!

Even Lord Neferpitou—

Are the strongest humans really that powerful?

Haga was deeply shaken.

The next moment, Haga and the other two fainted on the spot.

"Gentlemen, those three are somewhat useful, so I'll take them with me."

Lynn opened the portal to Youkexin Villa and casually remarked.

No one had any objections.

Lynn simply tossed them over.

Orochimaru on the other side will "manage" them properly.

Firstly, it would allow them to train the ants, and secondly, Orochimaru also wanted to research the Chimera Ants.

He doesn't have many Poké Balls left, having used up most of them during the previous synthesis, so the current division commander isn't worth him capturing with Poké Balls.

We can put them under Orochimaru and Capone's control for now; that's enough for them. We can decide how to control them later.

He has many methods: altering memories, suppressing enemies with force, and controlling the Ant King.

Needless to say, Haga and Sheena were taken along, and Frata, a Dragonfly Chimera Ant captain who was very skilled at reconnaissance, was also taken away.

If you don't need to pay with valuable items like Poké Balls, then you can take everything from Captain Levi to the rest.

The enormous chimeric ant colony was just the right size to fill his territory, saving him a considerable amount of effort.

After he fainted, Haga, one of the three, dropped a card on him.

【Name: King of Beasts Transformation - Lion King】

[Grade: B+]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Akame ga Kill!]

[Description: A belt-type Imperial Arm that allows the wearer to transform into a beast, enhancing physical abilities, strengthening the sense of smell and enabling the search for enemies. It can also consume energy to unleash the ultimate technique "The Lion Never Dies," which further enhances regeneration.]

Imperial Arms: King of Beasts Transformation?

Although he had guessed it might be related to lions, Lynn was still quite happy when he saw that it was the Teigu Beast King transformation.

In the world of Akame ga Kill!, there exists a special item called "Teigu".

Legend has it that these are weapons made by the founding emperor of the empire a thousand years ago to consolidate his rule. There are a total of forty-eight pieces, which are forged by combining materials from super dangerous species, rare metals such as Orichalco, and the secret techniques of top craftsmen.

Its special ability comes from materials made from dangerous species. The texture cannot be destroyed by ordinary methods. Users need to match the wavelength and cannot use multiple pieces at the same time.

Some Imperial Arms possess secret techniques, but their use comes with risks.

The Imperial Arms forms include weapons, armor, and biological forms, some of which can control other creatures or enhance combat abilities.

The strength varies.

For example, the Imperial Arms that transforms spiritual energy into shockwaves and fires them as gun-shaped attacks, such as the [Romantic Turret - Pumpkin].

Transformed into armor and worn to amplify its power, this armor-type Imperial Arm is called [Demon Possession • Control Armor].

There's even a demon sword that guarantees death the opponent with a single strike, the [One-Hit Kill Murasame], a mechanic that would be absolutely top-tier even among Imperial Arms.

【Beast King Transformation - Lion King】is the Teigu of Leone, the eldest sister in the main group. It allows her to transform into a beast, increasing her physical strength, enhancing her sense of smell, and its ultimate move can greatly improve her recovery ability.

In the original story, even if someone's hands and feet are cut off or their eyes are gouged out, they can stop the bleeding and reattach themselves.

The result was that this man died alone in an alley after the victory in the great battle.

After all, Akame ga Kill! is a well-known healing anime; one person dies after watching each episode, except that it refers to the main characters.

The B+ grade [Beast King Transformation] probably can't reach that level, but it won't be too bad either. I'll find some time to test it out later; it should be qualified for an upgrade.

Moreover, it can be used not only on him, but also on character cards.

For example, Chopper, as a reindeer, might be quite suited to animal form.

The thought of the enemy facing a giant, enhanced version of Chopper, with greater physical strength and the ability to quickly regenerate severed limbs, makes one feel sorry for the enemy.

Hmm—it can also be used by Tsunade, Yaodao-hime, and the others. After transforming into beast girls, they become beast girls, which has a unique charm.

After Haga and his two companions were dealt with, they swept through the forest to make sure there were no more chimera ants before setting off again.

Since they were able to encounter chimeric ants, it means they are not far from the ant nest.

Soon, it gradually got dark.

The bright moon in the sky casts its pure light upon the earth.

After a long journey, and with the added task of eliminating chimeric ants along the way, the group finally reached their destination—the ant nest.

They are now standing on a rocky platform, quite a distance from the ant nest.

"Hehehe, the real person is even scarier than the memory."

"That guy might be even stronger than me~"

Netero held his fingers up to his face in a gesture resembling "OK".

Using the Nen contained in his eyes, he can easily see details in the distance.

At this moment, he was looking at the catwoman who was taking a break on the top of the anthill.

"Is he even better than you, Chairman?!"

Mo Laowu, standing to the side, froze. Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still startled by the chairman's words.

"If even you can't beat me, then wouldn't the only option be—"

Mo Laowu hesitated for a moment, then turned his head to look at Lin En, who had a calm expression.

Although Mo Laowu didn't finish his sentence, the other three people present understood what he meant.

If even Chairman Netero, the "strongest in the old world," can't beat him.

That means only Lynn, the "strongest in the New World," could deal with the Guardian Ants, and he wasn't even the Ant King.

After all, Lynn really did subdue Catwoman, and he has real achievements to show for it.

But—isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?

Is there really such a big difference in strength between the president and Lynn?

The president can't beat Catwoman, but Lynn can easily take her down.

"The old man loves to joke, but he rarely tells the truth. Just take what he says with a grain of salt," Lynn said, glancing at Netero, who was about to put on a show.

"Don't say that, I don't like to lie."

"After all, time is cruel~ I'm no longer the strongest in the world, and there will be more and more people stronger than me in the future."

"The person standing next to me right now is just like that."

Netero shrugged, covered his face and cried, pretending to be a frail old man.

"I'm probably not even half as strong as I was in my prime now. I really don't want to get old~"

This was a heartfelt exclamation from him.

Looking at Lynn, he felt as if he were seeing his younger, spirited self.

As a strong person, he knew very well that he had long passed his prime.

It's already something to be proud of that they've lived to this age; it's certainly impossible for them to retain their peak strength.

But for someone who is wholeheartedly pursuing martial arts, watching their strength gradually weaken is indeed a painful thing.

Don't you want to get old?

"Don't be so discouraged, old man. There might still be a chance."

Lynn's calm words came from the side, causing the others to turn their gazes in confusion.

Is this a joke?

Indeed, Lynn was not joking; she meant it sincerely.

Making people stay young may sound like a joke, but it's not impossible.

After all, there is hope for longevity on the Dark Continent, as well as a calamity called "the disease of immortality," so living forever is not absolutely impossible.

He can even access cards from all the worlds, and even a single food cell can grant immortality.

If the old man is willing to join his faction, he might give him a chance.

"You never age!"

"I guess I have no hope in this lifetime."

"So, we've reached the anthill, what should we do next?" Netero turned around, his back to the anthill, and asked.

"I'd like to clarify, what is our primary objective right now?"

Lynn's eyes flashed with a sly glint, intending to tease the old man.

Without hesitation, Mo Laowu, who was standing next to him, said, "Of course we should eliminate the chimera ants as soon as possible. It will be troublesome if we drag it out."

Kate opened her mouth upon hearing this, but then remained silent.

Mo Laowu and the others had not heard Lynn's explanation, but he and Qi knew what was going on, so they could not do as Mo Laowu said.

"I see." Lynn nodded slightly and began to analyze, "So what we need to do is quickly eliminate the Chimera Ants."

.

"That's easy. The king ant hasn't been born yet, and the queen ant can't move. We only have two guard ants to deal with at most. The others can be ignored."

"And one of the guard ants has already been subdued by me. We can attack at the same time and flatten the current ant nest."

""

"The Chimera Ant Incident has officially come to an end."

"Old man, what do you think?" Lynn asked with a smile.

"Hmm—that sounds really good."

Netero stroked his beard, his eyes darting around.

"However, chimeric ants are creatures from the Dark Continent, and we don't know much about them yet, so it's better to observe them further."

"It wouldn't be good if they were hiding some kind of ability, or if the ant king sensed danger and was born prematurely."

Unaware of the situation, both Mo Laowu and Norbu wondered if the chairman had become demented.

Lynn's approach is clearly the optimal solution. Although there may be some risk due to information asymmetry, nothing in the world is completely risk-free.

As for the early birth of the Ant King—

Wouldn't it be better to just wait until the Ant King is born normally?

How could the president say such a thing?

"I see, old man, you've thought of everything very thoroughly."

Lynn nodded seriously, then took out [Falling Expert Z].

"Then how about we use it?"

"Don't let its toy-like appearance fool you; it's actually a highly skilled assassination expert, capable of even traversing space to assassinate targets."

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"With just a command, it can penetrate into the anthill and kill the queen before she can react, and the king ant will die as well."

Upon hearing this, Mo Laowu and the others' eyes lit up.

They all recognized it as the Nen artifact Lynn had used during his fight against Jade that night, and they had witnessed just how terrifying this little thing's fighting power was.

What's surprising is that it can also cross space to assassinate enemies.

What a terrifying Nen tool! No wonder it's the strongest in the world.

Lynn continued, describing a multitude of methods for assassinating the Ant King.

"If you don't like this, I have other options."

"I have a powerful method of invisibility that even the guard ants cannot detect, guaranteeing me the ability to assassinate the queen ant."

"Or use a portal to go directly into the anthill and wreak havoc."

"If that's still not enough, I've prepared some small, high-powered bombs, enough to easily raze the anthill to the ground."

"Furthermore, the explosion produces a potent toxin, ensuring that not a single chimeric ant will survive."

Mo Laowu and the others suddenly felt a chill run down their spines.

"The bomb you mentioned, could it be...?"

"That's right, it's called 'The Poor Man's Rose,' and I prepared five or six of them."