Ten years...
Uvogin had never stopped on the path of battle.
Not strong enough physically?
Not enough power?
Not enough explosive power and speed?
Not enough Aura?
He'll just keep tempering himself and keep fighting.
As a result, he developed his current fighting style that favored overpowering his enemies with brute strength and explosive force.
However, Kanzai's resilience and superior Nen techniques made Uvogin realize that the so-called battle is not just a blind competition of strength.
Uvogin felt deeply unwilling and didn't want to admit defeat.
But deep down, he has already acknowledged the fact relying solely on 'strength' is not enough.
It was this tiger-haired man before him who taught Uvogin this lesson with his fists, yet Uvogin still hadn't given up on the possibility of breaking through the situation using his most trusted fists.
Perhaps, after this battle, Uvogin would seriously consider the importance of techniques.
But not now.
Uvogin's stubbornness was evident from his Aura and his bull-like charge forward.
Kanzai noticed this and made a rare comment to Uvogin.
Nobunaga also saw this, that's why he chose to abandon his intent to kill Moses, and decisively went to support Uvogin who might be in danger at any time instead.
Moses noticed the changes in the situation on the scene.
'Impressive, Zaikan.'
Moses could intuitively feel Nobunaga's killing intent, which made him feel troubled.
Using 'dual-front' to fend off Phinks and Franklin is already very exhausting, and if he is not careful, he might get into trouble at any time.
In such a precarious position, if Nobunaga joined in, Moses would have to consider retreating from the battlefield.
However, Kanzai's remarkable performance, causing Uvogin to falter, forced Nobunaga to change his plan and assist Uvogin.
As a result, the pressure of facing the enemy that Moses needs to bear will return to the original state, and he didn't need to consider retreating for now.
Besides, there was no way he could just leave Kanzai behind.
However, with Nobunaga went to support Uvogin, Moses began to worry if Kanzai could handle the situation.
After all-
Coordinated combat between multiple Nen Users isn't as simple as '1+1'.
The synergy between abilities and the tactical effects from their coordination can significantly boost combat effectiveness.
Especially when Uvogin and Nobunaga are the most solid and coordinated duo within the Phantom Troupe.
'Let's see how things unfold. I still have two trump cards in my hand. Right now, the most important thing is to make sure I can get out of this situation safely. If there's a chance, I wouldn't mind severing a few more spider legs.'
Moses's thoughts spun, thinking in his heart:
'It's just that… the Potential Aura I have left now... might constrain my tactical options. When I killed Shalnarkjust now, there was no reaction from Perception. Could it be because I already got the reward [Automatic Mode] last time?'
'Or perhaps it triggered an accumulated reward?'
'Hmm... it would be nice if I could get a reward like +10% of my Potential Aura Limit. Then, I wouldn't have to worry about the consumption of my Potential Aura.'
Under the current circumstances, Moses wasn't concerned about safety issues, but the frequent use of [Shadow Shift] and [Super Speed] consumed a lot of his Potential Aura.
If he continues to fight, once his Potential Aura runs out, his options would be severely limited.
And he must also reserve some Potential Aura to escape from the battle.
While he hoped for an Aura replenishment reward from Perception, but Perception is not something that will grant his needs whenever he asks for it.
Therefore, Moses never relied on the unknown rewards from Perception in any battle.
Inside the battle zone.
Shalnark's sudden death affected the emotions of all the Phantom Troupe's members present.
In addition to feeling guilty and blaming themselves, Franklin and Phinks became more determined to kill Moses.
Since Moses had retracted his shadow, Franklin and Phinks simultaneously charged at him.
Because of the previous experience with Shalnark, neither Franklin nor Phinks would give Moses a chance to ambush their companions again.
Moses naturally did not think of using the same trick for a second time. He looked calmly at Franklin and Phinks, who were rushing over from the left and right sides.
'Shalnark is dead, but his 'grudge' is still in my hands.'
Moses's eyes flickered slightly.
[Black Voice - Automatic Mode Antenna]
This was derived from Shalnark's Nen Ability, [Black Voice], which activated the Automatic Mode ability in the target struck by the needle, causing them to lose consciousness while ruthlessly draining their Potential Aura to push their Manifested Aura beyond its limit.
Since it is an 'automatic' mode, Moses did not have control over the target pierced by the antenna.
Such conditions actually limit the diversity in how Moses can utilize this Automatic Mode Antenna.
If he had inserted the antenna on Uvogin, Uvogin would lose consciousness and directly enter an automatic berserk mode. Then, driven by the goal of 'eliminating the enemies', he will come to trouble him with Manifested Aura comparable to that of Chimera Ants.
That would be a catastrophic misuse.
So Moses could also choose to place the antenna on himself or Kanzai.
However, in this case, the uncontrollable nature of the automatic mode would put him and Kanzai in potential danger.
Due to the unique and limiting nature of the automatic mode, how to effectively use this trump card was something Moses had to consider.
Whether something is good or bad often depends on the user's application.
Moses pondered his strategy.
Outside the Snow Palace's gate…
Pakunoda gently laid down Shalnark's body.
Should she continue guarding the antique treasures here, or join the battle to take down Moses, who killed Shalnark?
This was what Pakunoda was considering at the moment.
Kortopi stood silently beside her, but his eyes looked at Moses with unabashed killing intent.
Omokage glanced at Pakunoda and Kortopi, whose emotions were completely revealed, and felt that it would be a bad idea for them to just stand there and do nothing.
'If I can help take down that guy, I think they will not mind me secretly making their dolls.'
Thinking so, Omokage immediately stepped into the battle zone.
[Soul Doll]
His eyes flashed with a dark red light.
As the red light quickly faded, three dolls appeared in front of him, namely Phinks, Franklin, and Nobunaga.
Controlling three dolls at the same time is the extent to which Omokage can maximize his abilities.
He can control these three dolls to fight, or he can use the [Doll Catcher] ability to merge these three dolls with himself, thereby possessing the 'shoddy' Nen Abilities of these three dolls.
In short-
Omokage, who decides to join the fight, would certainly exert his full combat strength, and may even become the last straw that could break Moses.
Kanzai had drawn Nobunaga away, but Omokage's participation shortly afterward once again brought undeniable pressure for Moses to bear.
The situation inside the battle zone changed once more, and this development was not favorable to Moses.
But at this moment-
In the unseen darkness, there is a pair of interested eyes watching everything unfold.
Or rather,
They are a pair of eyes that are suppressing a certain desire.