As Hisoka and Pola Bear took their positions, the cheers from the audience gradually died down.
Soon, only the host's voice echoed through the venue.
"Pola Bear, a creature from the Hikarios Mountains."
Menchi was stunned when she heard the host's introduction. She lowered her voice and said, "And the bear paws of Pola Bear are classified as Grade C ingredients and are very popular in the market."
"This…"
Moses didn't know how to respond.
Menchi looked at her master, then looked at Pola Bear on the arena, and said softly, "Master, although you said that we can't judge the attribute of Nen based on 'body size' alone, I still think that bear is an Enhancer."
"Body size is a factor that can easily lead to misjudgment. Look carefully, his Aura isn't deliberately concentrated in one point. This is the habit of most Enhancers who are very confident in their offensive and defensive capabilities. Based on this alone, there's over a 70% chance he's an Enhancer."
Moses carefully observed Pola Bear's Aura distribution.
It can be said that it is evenly distributed throughout the body. This seemingly unconscious habit is the norm for most Enhancers before a battle.
As for the other types...
For example, most Manipulators will unconsciously gather a little more Aura on their dominant hand than in other parts of their body.
Based on the quantity and distribution of Aura, one could even deduce if the target might be left-handed.
Gathering such information from Aura distribution and habits was the quickest way to collect intelligence before a battle.
After all, not all Nen Users could reach the 'still as stagnant water' state like Netero.
It's worth mentioning that some meticulous or cunning Nen Users would use this to mislead others deliberately.
Hearing Moses's words, Menchi nodded in realization.
Inside the venue.
The host's passionate introduction finally concluded, announcing the start of the battle.
On the arena.
The referee made the start gesture and quickly retreated.
The duel thus officially began.
"Roly Poly, I know you love playing tricks, so next, I won't give you any chance to breathe!"
Pola Bear took the lead to attack.
With a stomp of his right foot, a loud bang echoed as the violent impact force generated shattered the tiles on the arena.
Then, Pola Bear's burly figure charged towards Hisoka like a truck, with an astonishing momentum.
"Hmm."
Hisoka's narrow eyes squinted slightly.
'The 70% probability of being an Enhancer skyrocketed to 100% in this instant.'
That's right.
Hisoka's judgment aligned with Moses's.
'Since this guy is an Enhancer—'
Hisoka had no awareness of being a strong man at all. Facing the charge of Pola Bear, he chose to avoid it.
First, he retreated to create distance, then sidestepped. His light and nimble movements made Pola Bear's charge to miss, and he rushed to the edge of the arena before he could stop.
"Can you only hide?"
Pola Bear turned around abruptly and sneered provocatively.
Hisoka remained unmoved and flicked three cards at Pola Bear.
Pola Bear immediately swung his broadsword.
The seemingly bulky broadsword moved with surprising speed in his hands, and he effortlessly cut down the three cards that were flying towards him.
To maintain his aggressive momentum, Pola Bear charged again after cutting the cards.
This time, Hisoka did not retreat. He raised his right hand slowly, and the moment he raised his index and middle fingers in front of his face, a large joker card appeared.
In the audience.
Moses, holding his chin with his fingers, said softly, "It's over."
"Hmm?"
Hearing Moses's words, Menchi was slightly taken aback, and then she reacted quickly and focused her Nen on her eyes.
Then—
She noticed that the three cards that had fallen to the ground each had a very faint pink Nen string attached to it.
"That's…"
Menchi's eyes narrowed slightly.
On the arena.
Pola Bear charged towards Hisoka with great momentum and slashed at Hisoka's waist and abdomen with the big sword in his hand.
This is a horizontal slash with the largest range, which can greatly limit Hisoka's dodging space.
And even if Hisoka dodges, Pola Bear can still take advantage of the situation and pursue him.
However, at this moment—
The three cards that Pola Bear had previously slashed down suddenly rebounded like compressed springs, shooting towards the big sword in Pola Bear's hand.
Between them was a pink Nen string rapidly retracting.
That was Hisoka's Bungee Gum, which is attached to the cards and Pola Bear's broadsword.
Swish, swish, swish—
The speed of the flying cards was extremely fast, hitting Pola Bear's big sword in an instant.
Clang!
The big sword that was originally slashing towards Hisoka's waist and abdomen was forced to change its trajectory upon being struck by the cards, and slashed upwards, passing over Hisoka's head.
Meanwhile, Hisoka remained in place, and his expression didn't change at all.
"What…!"
Compared with Hisoka's calm reaction, Pola Bear's expression changed dramatically.
Before he could react, the joker card between Hisoka's index and middle fingers sliced across his neck at lightning speed.
Sstthh!
Accompanied by a slight sound, Hisoka appeared behind Pola Bear. He did not stop, but walked directly to the entrance he came from.
The referee's pupils shrank slightly, and then he turned to look at Pola Bear.
Pola Bear was frozen in place, with a stream of bright red blood spurting out from his neck.
The winner has been decided, it's a decisive kill!
…
On the audiences stand, Moses stood up.
"Let's go, Menchi."
After saying this, he walked towards the aisle.
Menchi instinctively followed, but her eyes glanced at Hisoka on the arena, unable to hide her excitement.
Moses walked ahead.
'In these two years, I'm not the only one who has become stronger.'
He thought silently in his heart.
'Not only Hisoka, but even Illumi and the Phantom Troupe's members were probably in a period of rapid growth.'
Ignoring the roaring cheers inside the venue, Moses and Menchi arrived outside and stopped in front of a pillar.
"I'm waiting for someone."
Moses said calmly.
When Menchi heard this, she looked puzzled. But she didn't ask anything, and just stood quietly beside Moses.
A moment later…
Hisoka, exuding an evil presence, walked straight towards them from a distant corridor.
"Are you waiting here just for me♡?"
There was a gleam in Hisoka's narrow eyes.
"Not really. Since you've 'seen' me, we might as well meet face-to-face, little ripe apple."
Moses looked at Hisoka calmly.
When he was in the audience, he noticed the look that Hisoka suddenly gave him.
It's amazing that Hisoka could accurately find him among so many people.
Hearing Moses's words, Hisoka's mouth curled up into a smile.
Hisoka never imagined...
He would meet Moses again under such circumstances.
Nor did he imagine he would be seen as a fruit by someone else.