In a room on the 150th floor of the Heavens Arena, Rocky sat cross-legged on the bed, exhaling gently, constantly refining his Nen.
Ten days had passed since he entered the Heavens Arena.
Unlike others who sought to rush through the floors, Rocky deliberately took his time, aiming to maximize his profits by playing as many matches as possible. Each match earned him significant rewards, and by winning with calculated precision, he had already earned 3 billion Jenny.
The Heavens Arena officials noticed his skill and potential, offering him a lucrative deal to stay on the 150th floor and participate in more matches. Each match would come with double the standard reward.
While this offer would tempt most, Rocky declined. Money, while important, was secondary to him. He saw the Heavens Arena as a temporary respite and an opportunity to strengthen himself further. His primary goals were improving his Nen and helping Pairo awaken his own Nen abilities.
However, Piro's progress was slow. Even after ten days, Piro had not yet managed to sense his nen. Rocky decided to shift tactics, urging Piro to focus on controlling his Scarlet Eyes first. If Piro could learn to activate and deactivate his Scarlet Eyes at will, it might make his Nen training easier.
Given the unique bloodline of the Kurta clan, Rocky was determined to help Piro unlock his potential.
Despite his focus on assisting Piro, Rocky had dedicated much of his own time to training. His progress in the past ten days had been extraordinary. Thanks to his natural talent and enhanced physical condition, Rocky's results from just one hour of Nen training now rivaled what most could achieve in weeks.
In these ten days, with less than 48 hours of dedicated training, Rocky's Nen reserves had tripled. This exponential growth surprised even him, reinforcing his belief that staying on the 150th floor was the right decision.
He planned to remain there for another month, aiming to strengthen his Nen and prepare a new weapon. By the end of this period, Rocky wanted Piro to make significant strides in his training and potentially awaken his Nen. If Piro couldn't, Rocky would have to consider a more dangerous, forceful method of awakening his Nen.
This decision, however, would ultimately rest with Piro.
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Over the first eight days of this period, Rocky maintained an intense training regimen. He focused primarily on *Ken*—perfecting his defense. By the end of these eight days, he could sustain a perfect *Ken* for three hours, a testament to his growth.
For the first three hours, his defensive abilities remained near perfect. After this point, his capabilities would gradually decline:
- At three and a half hours, his defenses weakened by 20%.
- At four hours, his defenses dropped by 35%.
- By four and a half hours, his *Ken* was only 60% effective and would eventually dissipate.
Satisfied with his progress in *Ken*, Rocky shifted his focus to *En*—a skill that emphasized offense and perception.
Mastering *En* proved more challenging. Over the next 20 days, Rocky pushed his limits, expanding his *En* radius to an impressive 20 meters. Unlike most Nen users, who could only maintain a smaller radius for exploration or combat, Rocky achieved a state of perfection within this 20-meter range.
This advancement allowed him to detect even the subtlest movements within his radius, giving him an edge in both offense and defense. For now, this level of mastery met his needs, though he knew there was room for improvement.
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With his foundational training temporarily complete, Rocky turned his attention to his next major goal—a new weapon.
Over the past several days, Rocky had been conceptualizing a weapon that would suit his evolving combat style. His idea was inspired by the shuriken from the Naruto world, but he wanted to incorporate modern elements and Nen-based enhancements.
The weapon, which he named the **Dragon King Sword**, was designed to be versatile and lethal.
Its features included:
- A massive shuriken-like structure with adjustable size.
- The ability to transform into a giant Fūma shuriken.
- Four detachable fan-blade-shaped daggers.
- A central iron ring that, when detached, would serve as the handguard for the daggers.
The central iron ring also had a unique feature—it could gather and amplify Nen, enhancing the weapon's lethality and speed when used as a shuriken.
This design allowed the weapon to excel in assassination missions and rapid combat scenarios. The detachable daggers provided flexibility for close-range combat, while the shuriken form excelled in mid-range engagements.
Rocky also planned to give the weapon a specialized ability. In exchange for enhanced speed and power, 90% of his Nen reserves would be channeled into the weapon during use, leaving only 10% for defense. This trade-off would make the weapon devastatingly powerful but risky to wield.
Before finalizing the weapon, Rocky decided to wait for his Nen modification ability to refresh, hoping to enhance the weapon's capabilities further.
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The days passed quickly as Rocky dedicated himself to both training and weapon development.
On the first day of his post-competition training, Rocky pushed himself to his limits, training for nearly 24 hours straight. His Nen reserves grew exponentially, nearly tripling in just one day.
By the eighth day, Rocky had successfully increased his *Ken* duration to three hours, solidifying his defensive capabilities.
By the twentieth day, his mastery of *En* allowed him to maintain a perfect 20-meter radius, giving him an unparalleled advantage in detection and offense.
Now, with only a few days left before his Nen modification ability refreshed, Rocky began the final phase of his preparation. The **Dragon King Sword** was no longer just an idea—it was on the verge of becoming a reality.
As he visualized the weapon in his mind, Rocky's determination grew stronger. This weapon would not only symbolize his growth but also become a key tool in his journey to protect his clan and exact revenge on those who wronged them.
"Just a little longer," Rocky muttered to himself, his gaze steely with resolve.
The next step of his journey awaited, and Rocky was ready.