'That was definitely not Netero!'
'It was something else entirely.'
Seeing Netero's pitch-black, hollow eyes, Moses and Biscuit immediately came to a conclusion.
Fiona, who was closest to Netero, also realized this.
Although the man in front of her looked exactly like Netero in appearance, body shape, and even expression and behavior, those hollow eyes proved he was not Netero.
'He must be some kind of product related to Nen!'
"Hmm, I can still walk..."
Netero, wearing his iconic 'Heart' combat clothes, walked leisurely towards Fiona, stroking his beard and saying lightly: "But the path is getting harder to see now. I guess I can't deny my age."
Seeing Netero approaching step by step, Fiona's eyes showed vigilance. She raised her right arm to shield Koko and quickly retreated to the back.
Koko was somewhat bewildered as she was protected by Fiona and retreated.
'What's going on?'
'Why is the legendary Hunter Association's Chairman, Netero, here?'
'And why did Fiona react so strongly?'
'Isn't this a good thing?'
Koko, who didn't understand what's going on, was about to ask when she heard Netero, the Hunter Association's Chairman, say, "If my eyes can't see clearly, I'll just have to get a new pair that can."
Then, a golden light appeared in Koko's eyes.
Fiona's eyes immediately widened, and she looked in disbelief at the golden shadow that emerged from behind Netero.
"100-Type Guanyin... Impossible!!!"
In a flash, Fiona pushed Koko with her backhand.
The well-controlled force did not hurt Koko, but at the same time, pushed her towards Moses.
The next moment.
A stream of golden light struck Fiona.
It was the Hundred-Type Guanyin's palm strike.
The strike sent Fiona crashing to the ground.
Boom!
The seemingly powerful impact caused the ground to crack, and a wave of air swept in all directions.
As the dust settled, the golden Guanyin's hand still pressed Fiona firmly to the ground.
Netero, who summoned the 100-Type Guanyin, walked leisurely towards the immobilized Fiona.
Far away…
Seeing the hollow eyes Netero use the 100-Type Guanyin, Moses and Biscuit's pupils contracted sharply.
"It can even replicate abilities..."
"But the power and speed are far inferior to the original."
Moses and Biscuit exchanged a quick glance, and both could see surprise in each other's eyes.
Although the 100-Type Guanyin used by the fake is far less powerful than the original one, the fact that the Nen product can replicate the Nen Ability of others is something that cannot be underestimated.
Not to mention…
It could even replicate the abilities of someone as powerful as Netero!
Even if it's a weaker version, the mere appearance of 100-Type Guanyin is enough to break down the defenses of most Pro Huters.
'I didn't expect the Phantom Troupe to have this ability...'
'Was it one of the previous member No.4 I never saw in the original work?'
Moses's mind raced. He looked at Fiona, who was pinned under the Guanyin's palm, and said in a deep voice, "Biscuit, take Menchi and Shizuku away."
"Alright, be careful."
At this critical moment, Biscuit didn't care about the small problem that Moses didn't call her 'sister', and ran towards Menchi and Shizuku without hesitation.
The appearance of the fake Netero and 100-Type Guanyin was simply adding fuel to the fire, making an already bad situation even worse.
Before they know the principle behind the other party's Nen Ability, they cannot rule out the possibility that the other party could summon some more powerful people.
In that case, the best option was to retreat.
…
Meanwhile…
Further away.
Kanzai, who was escorting Erin towards the courtyard gate, turned to look at the direction of the Snow Palace, his eyes filled with shock.
"It's the Chairman's 100-Type Guanyin... but why is Chairman here? It's like he suddenly appeared out of nowhere."
It was unclear where Netero came from, but this was undoubtedly good news in Kanzai's opinion.
"Chairman? Are you talking about Netero, the Chairman of the Hunter Association? So, that flash of golden light just now was Netero's ability?"
After hearing what Kanzai said, Erin couldn't help but ask.
Kanzai retracted his gaze and nodded, "Yes, although I'm not sure how Chairman got here, but if he is here, it means we don't have much to worry about."
"In that case, there's no need for us to leave in such a hurry."
Erin abruptly stopped and turned to look in the direction of the Snow Palace. His eyes flashed with a strange color and she said, "The legendary Pro Hunter. If I could see him in person, then this trip tonight... would not be in vain."
"This…"
Kanzai looked at Erin, who was wrapped in a thin layer of Aura, and advised: "Even if Chairman is here, my personal suggestion is to prioritize staying away from danger."
"Then, let me ask you again, Kanzai."
Erin turned her gaze to look at Kanzai's face and said calmly: "Are you sure Netero is really there?"
"I'm sure. I wouldn't mistake it. That was indeed Chairman's ability."
Kanzai affirmed without hesitation.
He had seen the 100-Type Guanyin many times before, so there was no way he could be wrong!
"That'll do."
Erin pursed her lips and smiled, then strolled towards the Snow Palace.
Kanzai watched Erin's bold move, then looked towards Harvey.
Harvey merely frowned tightly but said nothing, just following Erin closely.
"Forget it. With Chairman here, as long as those people aren't fools, they'll definitely flee in panic."
Kanzai shook his head slightly and quickly followed, positioning himself in front of Erin to protect her.
This female superstar, who is eager to witness the legendary Pro Hunter's prowess firsthand, had no idea she was stepping into a huge trap.
And Kanzai, who was supposed to escort Erin away from the conflict, was thus forced to turn back as well.
Life's drama unfolds in such ways.
At the Snow Palace's entrance.
The fake Netero arrived before Fiona, who was pinned under the 100-Type Guanyin's palm.
Fiona's lips were bleeding, and she struggled to lift up the golden hand that was pressing down on her.
The moment she was struck by the 100-Type Guanyin, she further confirmed the opponent was a fake.
Otherwise, if it had been the real 100-Type Guanyin...
That single strike would have killed her instantly.
Instead of being like now, where she only suffered internal injuries and still having the strength to fight.
"Hmm…"
Netero suddenly leaned close to Fiona's face.
Fiona's eyes immediately widened as she looked at Netero's dark, hollow eye sockets that seemed to be emitting an ominous aura.
Suddenly--
A tangle of fine, multicolored Nen threads appeared before Fiona, with the other ends connected to Netero's hollow eye sockets.
"This is?"
Before Fiona could understand what was happening, she felt her vision suddenly become blurry, then turned pitch black. At this moment, she could no longer feel the existence of her eyes.
"My eyes…!"
Fiona's heart trembled.
At the same time, Netero's eye sockets were no longer hollow, but had eyes identical to the real Netero's.
"Oh? My luck isn't bad."
A voice came from the Snow Palace's entrance.
The figure, tall and slender with long silver-gray hair, was the Phantom Troupe's current No. 4, Omokage.
"I didn't expect that these randomly picked eyes would contain so many memories."
Omokage said with a wicked smile on his face as he looked at Fiona, whose eyes were now pitch black and hollow.