"Witness the battle..."
"But now that the battle is over, why haven't you left? Everyone else was smart enough to evacuate immediately. You don't seem like someone who's foolish," Ethan remarked, a trace of amusement in his voice as he looked at Kurapika.
He had arranged to meet Hisoka before coming to the island, doing so in front of all the candidates.
In fact, Kurapika wasn't the only one secretly watching the battle, but the others wisely departed once the fight concluded.
Ethan singled out Kurapika because he was the only one who didn't leave after the battle ended but instead approached him.
"I want to become stronger, and your battle with Hisoka revealed a power I've never encountered before. I want to seek your guidance," Kurapika said, taking a deep breath and explaining why he stayed, his eyes filled with determination.
For those without Nen, it remains invisible, and even Nen energy is hard to detect. Yet, during the battle between Ethan and Hisoka, anyone observant could sense the presence of Nen users.
Moreover, Ethan used his Thread Fruit abilities, which, unlike Nen, were visible to the naked eye.
A power that transcends normal understanding, extraordinary and powerful—how could Kurapika not desire it?
.....
In a coastal reef area, Ethan and Lisa sat casually on a rock.
Opposite them, Kurapika stood quietly, waiting patiently.
After Kurapika expressed his desire to seek Ethan's guidance, Ethan neither agreed nor refused. Instead, he found a nearby spot to rest.
Raising his left arm, Ethan pressed his right hand to the wound Hisoka had inflicted. In his palm, nearly invisible silk threads passed through the wound, quickly suturing it.
Kurapika watched intently, not blinking, as if trying to uncover the secret of this unknown power.
The wound was quickly sutured, leaving a long, narrow line.
Moreover, the durable silk threads from the Thread Fruit were used to stitch the wound, ensuring it wouldn't reopen when Ethan exerted force with his left arm.
After resting for a while, once his physical and mental energy stabilized, Ethan turned his attention to Kurapika.
"Nen, that's the power Hisoka and I used in our battle," Ethan explained suddenly.
"Nen?!" Kurapika was taken aback, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
He quickly asked, "Is it possible to acquire Nen through training?"
Ethan smiled and replied, "Of course. Although Nen users are rare compared to the overall human population, every human has the potential to become a Nen user."
Kurapika felt relieved. He feared Nen might be unobtainable through training.
But he wasn't completely at ease, as Ethan's words implied that learning Nen could be challenging.
"Though it's a bit presumptuous, would you teach me to learn Nen? I'm willing to pay any price," Kurapika said with determination.
Ethan waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need for that, because as long as you pass the Hunter Exam, the Hunter Association will naturally provide someone to teach you Nen."
"Is that so?!" Kurapika was surprised.
"Yes, for a qualified professional Hunter, mastering Nen is a basic requirement. In fact, the current Hunter Exam is only the first half. Only by learning Nen can you truly pass the exam," Ethan explained with a smile.
Hearing this, Kurapika was filled with joy.
After witnessing the battle between Ethan and Hisoka and learning that the unknown power they wielded was called Nen, he developed a strong desire for it.
Now knowing that passing the Hunter Exam would offer him the opportunity to learn Nen, how could he not be thrilled?
"Thank you so much for sharing this important information. If you ever need anything, I'll do my best to help."
After his initial surprise, Kurapika quickly bowed to Ethan.
Although Ethan didn't directly teach him Nen, Kurapika was grateful for the information provided.
"Help? Perhaps we can help each other. You must be from the Kurta Clan. I assume you want revenge on the Phantom Troupe," Ethan said with a soft smile, staring at Kurapika as he spoke slowly.
Uh-huh!
Kurapika suddenly straightened, his eyes turning scarlet as he stepped back to create distance. He quickly drew the two sheathed swords from his back, staring intently at Ethan.
"What?!"
Although Lisa, sitting next to Ethan, remained silent, seemingly relaxed, she was actually on guard.
As Kurapika shifted into a fighting stance, Lisa instantly stood up. Black and white guns appeared in her hands, aimed at Kurapika with a sharp gaze.
Ethan didn't move, remaining seated on the rock with a casual demeanor as he calmly observed Kurapika's reaction: "Your reaction is too extreme. If I were from the Phantom Troupe, do you think you'd still be standing here?"
"Who are you, and how do you know about me?"
Kurapika's breathing was rapid, a response to his emotional turmoil. After hearing Ethan's words, he hesitated but eventually lowered the two swords.
Ethan was right. If he were really from the Phantom Troupe, he wouldn't have spoken as he did after identifying Kurapika as a Kurta Clan member.
Of course, Kurapika didn't fully lower his guard and remained suspicious of Ethan's intentions.
"I'm just an ordinary Nen user, preparing to become a professional bounty hunter. The Phantom Troupe is one of my future targets, so I've paid special attention and conducted my own investigations."
"As for your background, I have my own sources of information," Ethan stated calmly.
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