"Many fighters from the Sky Arena have established dojos outside. You can join one of them first," Ron said.
"Nen users don't easily teach others, but if your sincerity is sufficient, they won't completely refuse."
Juliana had considered this plan before and had even tried to learn from those powerful Floor Masters. However, for various reasons, she hadn't succeeded and eventually gave up. She believed that by fighting match after match, she could improve her strength. Obtaining the position of Floor Master wasn't impossible.
But after this bout with Ron, Juliana realized a problem: she might indeed need a teacher to guide her.
"If that doesn't work, then go take the Hunter Exam!"
"Hunter Exam?" Juliana frowned. She had heard of it but hadn't seriously looked into it.
"By passing the Hunter Exam, you can obtain Hunter status and join the Hunter Association. At that point, someone will teach you these things."
"However, the Hunter Exam carries certain dangers; there's a risk of death."
This didn't bother Juliana. The stadium of Sky Arena also had risks of death. Since she had become a martial artist, what did it matter?
"Ron, are you a Hunter?"
"No." Ron shook his head. "I just know about the Hunter Exam and have some understanding of the Hunter Association."
"Alright, thank you, Ron."
Juliana left.
Ron didn't know what choice Juliana would make, but it had nothing to do with him anymore. Given their acquaintance, he'd done his utmost by saying this much.
As for teaching Juliana advanced Nen techniques without her joining his team? Impossible. Ron wasn't doing charity.
Advanced Nen techniques are fixed, but teaching methods vary, and different Nen users have different understandings of these techniques. Ron's information came from Maha Zoldyck. Juliana wasn't qualified to learn.
A few days later, Ron heard that Juliana had left the Sky Arena.
Ron continued practising with TST.
Two months passed, and Ron had achieved a 90% completion rate in In and Shu. Only Ko lagged slightly behind.
"Using Gyo while maintaining Ten on the periphery and applying Zetsu to other areas..."
"Concentrating 100% of my aura in one place."
"But my Nen Beasts always occupy a portion..."
Suddenly, Ron realized why his progress in Ko was slow.
"Because before, I've never practised with my full strength."
"I've always been holding back, conserving."
"I've allocated more aura to my Nen Beasts."
"So I've never had the chance to use my full power."
"However, using my full strength here doesn't seem appropriate; it might cause a big commotion."
"Too conspicuous."
Ron had already attracted a lot of attention in the Sky Arena, but he didn't want to draw even more.
He didn't want to reveal more about himself. Being known as a young genius was enough.
"If I go outside, I have to worry about safety issues."
Suddenly, Ron thought of something.
"However, Uncle Silva is in this city."
Ron took out his phone and dialled Silva's number.
"Uncle Silva."
"Ron, what's the matter?"
"Uncle Silva, I need your help with something."
Ron briefly explained his intentions.
Silva was silent for a moment.
"Alright, but over here with Killua, we can't be short-handed for too long."
"I can have members of my team go over," Ron said. "I have a team member who has reached the level of a C-class Nen user. Another team member has very special abilities; she's a Manipulator."
"Okay, that's acceptable."
Ron walked out of the room.
"Nina, Sally, I need your help with something."
The two immediately looked over.
Ron took out a photo.
"I'm going out for a while. During my absence, I need you to ensure this person's safety."
Sally subconsciously asked, "Who is this?"
"He doesn't know me."
Ron didn't directly state their relationship but wasn't lying either. At this time, Killua indeed didn't know Ron or even of his existence.
"Alright."
Nina and Sally exchanged glances.
"Then I'll leave it to you."
Ron provided Nina and Sally with the information he had on Killua's location.
Once Nina and Sally were in position, Ron called Silva to confirm.
"Uncle Silva, it's done."
Silva looked at Nina and Sally not far away and nodded. "Good."
The moment Nina and Sally appeared, Silva had noticed them, but they hadn't noticed Silva. This was the difference in strength and experience.
Ron left the Sky Arena.
At the edge of the city—in the suburbs at an abandoned factory—shortly after Ron arrived, Silva appeared.
"Uncle Silva."
"Ron, let's begin."
"Alright."
Now, Ron could completely relax. In such a remote place, even if he used his full strength, it wouldn't attract attention. Hardly anyone came here.
With Silva guarding nearby, Ron didn't need to worry about safety. Silva had reached the level of an A-class Nen user; in this world, those stronger than Silva were extremely few. Even the Phantom Troupe had no way to deal with Silva, let alone others.
In the entire city, perhaps only the Tower Master of the Sky Arena could pose a threat to Silva. However, the Tower Master would know Silva's identity and wouldn't make a move against him.
In fact, top-level Nen users wouldn't attack each other unless there were irreconcilable conflicts—not just because of the risks involved.
Ron retracted all the aura dispersed in his Nen Beasts. A surge of vast aura enveloped him.
Silva looked over. "What a terrifying amount of aura."
"As an Emitter-type Nen user, he would pay special attention to training his aura quantity. But to reach this level at his age, after learning Nen for less than two years, can only be described as monstrous."
To outsiders, members of the Zoldyck family were already considered monsters. And Ron had become a monster among monsters in Silva's eyes.
Silva glanced toward the Sky Arena.
"Killua is currently in the Sky Arena."
"I wonder if Killua, at this age, can reach Ron's level."
"Ron's talent surpasses Illumi's and even mine."
"But so does Killua."
Ron closed his eyes, adjusting his state. In his mind, information about Ko, his previous training, and his experiences surfaced one by one.
After a while, Ron opened his eyes.
"Ko!"
In the next moment, all the aura on Ron surged, converging toward his fist.
More and more.