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

Peng!

Kuroro's right arm snapped off instantly, twisting in a bizarre manner.

The sound of the bone breaking was crisp and loud, which sounded very jarring to Kuroro's ears. An unnatural look appeared on his face as he endured the pain of his broken right arm, filled with doubt.

This doesn't make sense... Could it be a constraint or a vow?

After their exchange, Kuroro was very clear about Lynn's level of strength.

This couldn't possibly be a case of pretending to be weak while actually being strong, because no matter how well someone can disguise themselves, the natural reactions that come out in battle can't be faked... In his view, Lynn was just a Nen user with decent strength, but weaker than him.

However, the strength Lynn unleashed at this moment was no less than his.

For such a rapid leap in strength, Kuroro could only think of one most suitable answer—restraint and oath!

In his view, Lynn most likely paid a high price to establish constraints and oaths in exchange for his strength.

This is good news because such constraints and vows are often not lasting and are likely to have time limits.

Once time passes, this power that does not belong to him will disappear, and he will also have to bear the consequences.

The bad news is that he was caught off guard and his right arm was broken. The Thief's Secret requires one hand to hold the book, and with the enemy still watching, he basically has no hope of using his Nen ability. He can only rely on the dagger in his left hand for offense and defense.

In the blink of an eye, Kuroro made his decision.

drag!

He would win if he could stall for time until the enemy's time ran out; now that he was missing an arm, it would be difficult for him to organize an effective counterattack.

The next moment, Kuroro didn't think about retaliating. Instead, ignoring his injured right arm, he faced Lynn and quickly retreated backward.

Exposing your back to the enemy at this time would be a foolish thing to do.

He didn't even think about escaping to another place. With his injuries, he definitely couldn't outrun his opponent. All he could do now was hide and try to buy as much time as possible.

Looking at Kuroro, who was not far away, holding a knife in his left hand and his right hand hanging unnaturally at his side with a wary expression, Lynn quickly understood his plan.

This means they understand they are not in good condition and intend to stall for time.

Perhaps they see his current state as a constraint or a vow.

"Don't be so nervous, the battle will be over soon." Lynn's expression was calm, but a strong aura surrounded him, and the resulting air pressure continuously impacted the ground, creating shockwaves that expanded outward from his feet.

Since he could only maintain it for three minutes, he naturally went all out, without worrying about the consumption of his spiritual energy.

Even if he unleashed his Nen at maximum power, he couldn't exhaust it all within three minutes.

Three minutes—that's the time he set for this simulated battle. Either he defeats Kuroro during his "transformation" time, or he withdraws from the battle.

After using [Solo Assistance], he felt like he was in excellent condition, with an endless source of power, having achieved A-rank strength.

This is just going from B+ to A. I wonder what it felt like for Gon to transform into Black Gon in the original story. But at that time, Gon was blinded by hatred and probably didn't feel anything at all.

Suddenly, Lynn's eyes turned cold, and he stretched out his hands. An astonishing chill burst forth from his body, turning his eyebrows and hair snow-white, and the temperature in the entire room plummeted.

A thick layer of ice quickly formed on the ground, and at the same time, visible frost appeared on Kuroro's body.

As an A-rank character, his use of ice-based abilities is far more terrifying, enabling him to launch attacks across a wide area, covering the entire living room in a very short time.

This is only A-rank. If he continues to grow, he may one day unleash power comparable to Esdeath, Admiral Aokiji, and others.

He first used ice-type attacks to control the field, and then it was time for him to unleash his power.

Lynn stomped his foot hard, and his Nen surged out like a madman. He was covered in thick and powerful Nen energy and rushed straight towards Kuroro like a supercar, creating a sudden gust of wind along the way.

Kuroro's eyelids twitched at the sight.

It's quite rare to see someone use Nen like this.

This further confirms the speculation about constraints and oaths.

Only this possibility could explain why the enemy would be so careless with their Nen, squandering it so recklessly. I wonder what price they paid to acquire this strength; it was probably the price of death.

While muttering to himself, Kuroro's hands moved swiftly, dodging to the other side and holding the dagger in front of him for defense.

Lynn arrived in an instant, his hands enveloped in incredibly dense Nen energy, with 30% of his Nen energy concentrated in each hand.

In addition, his hands were covered with thick ice armor.

This can both enhance the attack and defend against attacks from daggers.

What he needs to do next is enjoy the battle!

Peng!

Lynn's right fist landed on the dagger, instantly knocking Kuroro back a step. Before he could regain his footing, his left fist followed immediately.

In an instant, fists rained down like a storm, all landing on the dagger and concentrating on a single point.

Lynn completely transformed into a battle maniac, with only one thought in his mind—fight! Until he defeats Kuroro!

Under immense pressure, Kuroro retreated repeatedly until he reached the wall with nowhere left to go, and his left hand was also exhausted.

He was only an A-rank, and he was seriously injured, while Lynn was an A-rank in his prime and unafraid of exhaustion.

Lynn can use any ability, but Kuroro only has a dagger to protect himself.

As one side gained and the other lost, Kuroro's Nen energy poured out like a flood, and his overall condition visibly declined.

This won't do... After struggling for a while, Kuroro's expression turned grim.

How much time does this person have? A minute has already passed, hasn't it?

He didn't know how much time Lynn had left, but at this rate, he could only last a minute or two at most... Should he use Restraint and Oath?

Constraints and oaths come at a price, but given his current state, there's probably no other way to break free.

While Kuroro was deep in thought, Lynn seized the opportunity and suddenly deflected the dagger.

At this moment, Lynn had entered the state he was pursuing, and a large amount of Nen gathered in this punch, almost approaching the level of "hardness". He threw a straight punch and hit Kuroro's chest hard.

[Scrap Iron Block]!

boom!

Kuroro's pupils shrank sharply, a section of his chest suddenly collapsed, and he was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall and being buried in the ruins.

Smoke and dust billowed into the sky, and the deafening roar of the collapse was incessant.

Kuroro's aura was unusually weak at this moment. First, his right arm was severed, then a large amount of his Nen energy was consumed, and now his chest was severely injured, leaving him with only a small amount of consciousness.

He lost?

The next moment, Kuroro vanished into nothingness.

Challenge Successful

[Card Reward: Theft (B-)]