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I fixed all the wrong names and terms i could find. If someone finds any mistakes, do point it i so that i could fix it. As for the later chapters or the previous chapters, I'll fix them when i have free time.
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"Hmm~"
"White crystals appeared in the water!"
"So you are a Conjurer!"
The chief nodded, not too concerned about the result.
He turned around and began to explain the Nen system to Rocky.
Nen!
It is divided into six systems.
Enhancer, Conjurer, Manipulator, Specialist, Emitter, and Transmuter.
There are six categories, and each person can only be a special user in one of them. However, aside from their primary system, individuals can also cultivate other systems, but they won't be able to fully harness their abilities.
The maximum power exerted decreases by 20% with each additional system.
For example, a Conjurer can only exert 60% of the power of an Enhancer.
The further the distance, the more difficult it becomes to cultivate the corresponding system.
Among them, the Specialist cannot be cultivated.
One must either be born as a Specialist or undergo some future change that alters their Nen, making it a Specialist type.
The systems most likely to change into a Specialist are the Nen of Manipulator and Conjurer.
These two systems are also the closest to the Specialist .
"Alright, kid, do you understand what I just explained?"
Upon hearing the question from the chief, Rocky nodded.
But deep down, he felt a bit disappointed. A Conjurer? Why did it have to be Conjurer?
Conjurers usually didn't fight directly but rather used nen beasts or materialized items.
They applied their abilities to these items to gain powerful combat power.
Generally, their fighting style was more long-range because their own Nen's attack and defense capabilities were weaker.
Thus, they often focused on long-range combat to maximize the advantages of their manipulation abilities.
*Even if it's not a Specialist , being a Conjurer would've been fine...*
He sighed silently.
At this moment, the chief assumed Rocky was tired. After all, most children his age were playful and easily distracted.
It was already impressive that Rocky had remained so focused for this long and had successfully completed the Water-divination .
The Water-divination confirmed Rocky's remarkable talent.
Completing the Water-divination wasn't easy. If one's Nen wasn't developed to a certain level, the Water-divination would react, but the reaction would be too faint to distinguish the type of Nen.
Rocky had just awakened his Nen. Half an hour ago, his Nen was weak—just slightly stronger than an average adult's.
But now, half an hour later, Rocky had been releasing his Nen continuously, and the strength of his Nen was steadily growing.
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Rocky had fully met the requirements for the Water-divination .
However, there were still only a few white crystals in the cup, so small they looked like gravel.
"Little Rocky, no playing for the next little while!"
The clan leader's voice was firm but not unkind.
"Keep practicing like you were before. If you can fill the entire cup with white crystals and do it in one go, then you can go out and play!"
*Go out and play?*
Rocky didn't want to go out to play right now—he wanted to get away.
Kurapika was already twelve years old. Who knew when the Kurta Tribe would be wiped out?
Rocky didn't want to stay here and be caught up in that disaster.
Even though he had been here for a while, he hadn't developed any strong emotional connections to the Kuruta people.
And even Satsuki didn't feel that close to Rocky.
His own life was the most important thing right now.
"Can't i leave now, clan leader ? I've been practicing for a long time!"
Half an hour… was that really a long time? It felt like it should count!
The clan leader smiled warmly, but there was a twinkle in his eyes. "Don't even think about it, little Rocky."
"If you don't finish what I said, you won't be going out to play. In fact, you won't be leaving this room at all!"
"Satsuki said you wanted to learn the Barrier Style. Well, I've created a Barrier around this room. You can't leave without my permission, and you won't go anywhere without completing your training!"
"Why don't you take a nap if you're tired? Once you're done training, I'll let you go outside to play for the whole day."
Rocky's lips twitched slightly. *Is this considered child abuse?*
He was only eight years old!
This kind of crazy exploitation?
It wasn't that the clan leader had any ill intentions—he simply wanted to understand the extent of Rocky's incredible talent.
From a complete beginner to completing the Water-divination in just half an hour?
The chief was astonished. He genuinely wanted to see just how long it would take Rocky to perfect the Water-divination if he put in all his effort.
If Rocky could perform the perfect Water-divination, it would mean he was a qualified Nen user.
It would also mark his official entry into the world of Nen.
This was about the same level as Gon and Killua when they first learned to read Nen and fought against it in the Sky Arena.
After instructing Rocky and making sure to remind him not to slack off, the clan leader left the room.
Now, Rocky was left alone, staring at the cup of water on the table.
*He really won't let me go outside, huh?*
Rocky wasn't so concerned about his training; he just wanted to change locations. Anywhere outside the Kuruta Tribe felt safer to him.
*There's no other way...*
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"I can only improve my strength as quickly as possible. At least then, I'll be able to run faster when I escape."
Rocky thought for a moment. "With the strength of Satsuki and the others' Nen, the Barrier Style they use isn't too strong."
"If I improve my strength quickly and break through the Barrier Style violently, I can escape from the Kuruta tribe!"
He glanced at his information panel.
**[Nen Talent: Top]**
With top-tier talent like this, my improvement should be fast, right?
Rocky sat cross-legged, placing his hands next to the water cup filled with water.
He activated his Nen again.
This time, the energy was clearly stronger than before. After half an hour of relentless release, Rocky felt his energy replenishing rapidly.
Nen talent wasn't just about controlling Nen—it was all-encompassing.
Nen was life energy.
And with Rocky's top-tier talent, his body had also undergone changes.
His physical fitness was on par with Gon's, and in fact, he even had more potential than Gon.
Outside the window, the clan leader narrowed his eyes, watching Rocky intently.
*He still has some perseverance!*
For a child of this age, it was already impressive that he was willing to focus on his training instead of playing around.
What he didn't know was just how terrifying Rocky's talent really was.
The answer would soon reveal itself.
Three days later, Rocky watched as the cup in his hands was pierced by the swirling white crystals, the result of his intense Nen release.
The cup shattered instantly.
Water splashed everywhere.
What remained before Rocky was a single, shining white crystal.
Rocky stared at the crystal on the table, stunned.
*Is this... the embodiment of my own Nen?*
In just three days, Rocky's Nen had increased more than tenfold.
Throughout these three days, Rocky followed a regular schedule. He thought training would be a tedious task, but to his surprise, it wasn't at all.
He could feel his Nen growing stronger with each passing moment.
It was almost as if it were happening right before his eyes.
The sensation of becoming stronger was addictive.
Normally, training felt boring because progress wasn't visible. But with this constant, tangible growth, learning and practicing didn't feel dull at all.
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