Chapter 116 Meeting Hisoka

These four inmates who had also escaped from Fox River Prison, the average prison term of them is as high as 500 years.

Without this incident, no matter how their sentences were reduced, they would have had no choice but to die in prison.

Now, having obtained a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for freedom, they naturally cherished it.

From preparing for a surprise attack to the decisive act of escape, their actions showcased their thorough caution and careful decision-making. They were truly meticulous, especially in their choices.

However, luck was not on their side.

Under the starless night sky, with some scattered clouds revealing a crescent moon, silver moonlight cascaded to the ground, illuminating the figure playing with a deck of cards.

Tall and slender, with a narrow waist and long legs.

His red hair stood wildly, with tear-like and starry makeup on the cheeks. Narrow, long eyes with eye-catching golden pupils.

This figure was none other than Hisoka, who had come with Illumi.

Compared to when he first appeared in the original work, the current Hisoka is younger and more flamboyant, exuding a sharp and unrestrained aura.

Leaning against a building wall, he skillfully manipulated the deck of cards in his hand, making them flutter like butterflies.

His gaze fell on distant lights, seeming both bored and contemplative about what to do next.

Then, he noticed four men with crew cut sprinting toward him.

His golden pupils shifted to the other side of his eye sockets, focusing on the four crew-cut men.

"5 points, 2 points, 4 points, 9 points."

With one glance, Hisoka rated each of the four crew-cut men.

At the same time, the four men who rushed here in order to stay away from Moses reflexively slowed down due to the Aura Hisoka revealed at the moment.

The danger they felt from Moses just now, in less than half a minute, they now sensed a similar level of danger emanating from Hisoka.

However, Hisoka didn't give them any chance. He raised his hand and effortlessly threw three playing cards.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh—

Accompanied by subtle sounds, three playing cards accurately stabbed the foreheads of the 2-point, 4-point, and 5-point crew-cut men.

The three Swamp People prisoners who were rated by Hisoka were killed on the spot before they could realize what was going on.

"Pla... playing cards!?"

Only the muscular man, who was rated 9 by Hisoka, was left.

He quickly glanced at the foreheads of his fallen comrades. The deeply embedded playing cards were oozing with bright red blood.

An expression of disbelief and shock appeared on his face in an instant.

Hisoka took advantage of this gap and rushed forward to the muscular man.

However, he didn't attack the muscular man. Instead, at close range, Hisoka scrutinized him with an assessing gaze, as if expecting some change.

'Damn…'

The muscular man, having a chance to catch his breath, didn't succumb to the internal fear and didn't attempt to turn and run.

'I can't escape.'

He still had a trace of calmness. After seeing Hisoka's speed, he clearly realized this cruel fact.

'If there is still a chance.'

'That chance was—'

'To take advantage of the opponent's carelessness and counterattack.'

In a split second, the thoughts of the muscular man raced.

He committed to the idea, extended his finger to expose his knuckles, and suddenly struck at Hisoka's throat.

This might be his only chance to escape danger.

Facing the muscular man's all-out attack, Hisoka just merely tilted his head backward, effortlessly evading the strike.

"Aren't you a 'Swamp Man'…"

There was a hint of disappointment in the faint whispers that dissipated with the evening breeze.

The purpose of leaving one person behind is to wait for possible changes.

Since none occurred…

Hisoka, with a poker card between his fingers, passed over the muscular man. In an instant, the playing card traced the simplest trajectory across the muscular man's neck.

Immediately afterwards, Hisoka took two steps forward, lifted the poker card stained with a bit of blood and gently placed it against his lips. His golden pupils looked towards the road ahead covered in silver moonlight.

"But there is another possibility."

Hisoka gazed ahead, his smile concealed behind the poker card.

Thud—

The muscular man's body fell to the ground, making a sound.

At the same time…

On the road ahead, Moses walked slowly, his body bathed in the silver moonlight.

Hisoka looked at Moses, the corners of his eyes were slightly curved, and his pupils revealing a dangerous gleam.

For Hisoka, the corpses behind him may or may not be Swamp People.

If they were Swamp People, then in a one-on-one situation, the Swamp People would suddenly have their physical abilities enhanced significantly.

If they weren't Swamp People, their physical qualities would remain unchanged, just like before.

On top of this, there is another possibility.

That is… there might be a third party present at the scene, apart from him and the Swamp People.

Thus, Moses appeared before him.

"Hmm~"

Hisoka carefully examined Moses, as if he was looking at an item displayed in a display window.

His body, having just experienced a killing spree, remained in a highly sensitive state. Hisoka, at this moment, still needed a fight to relieve his desires and needs.

His aggressive gaze swept over Moses's Aura, and Hisoka's own Aura became more active.

He originally heard that there was an underground fighting arena here where only life and death were decided. That's why he thought of coming here, to see if there was a chance to 'enjoy' himself.

For him, killing those men just now was akin to casually stepping on a few ants, and there would be no obvious feelings or feedback.

But now, seeing Moses…

Hisoka, who felt very lucky, suddenly felt as if he had 'finally seen the main course'.

"The reason they panicked and fled was you."

"…"

Moses didn't answer, but observed Hisoka calmly.

Through Hisoka's distinctive style of dressing and the presence of playing cards, Moses has already confirmed Hisoka's identity.

This is one of the outstanding characters who constantly showcased his 'utmost self' in the original work, possessing considerable overall strength, being passionate about combat, and considering the pleasure derived from battle as a pursuit in life.

Many times, in order to satisfy this abnormal desire...

Once Hisoka deemed a target still had potential for growth, he would never kill them. Instead, he might even assist in their growth.

The reason for doing this is to wait for the green apples to mature and then enjoy the pleasure of picking them with his own hands.

Hisoka was jokingly referred to as the 'apple-farming farmer' who enjoyed growing apples.

Moses didn't expect to meet Hisoka here. He was deeply surprised, but when he felt Hisoka's gaze, he straightforwardly revealed himself.

If it were the old Moses, he would have followed the principle of avoiding unnecessary trouble, and would most likely choose to stay away from Hisoka.

But now, in pursuit of potential rewards from Perception, Moses chose to confront Hisoka head-on.

Unlike the last time when he was forced to fight Illumi for self-preservation…

This time, it was Moses who took the initiative to approach Hisoka.

Despite having no grievances or enmity, Moses had a strong desire to have a direct confrontation with a skilled individual like Hisoka.

Regardless of the outcome, he was prepared to accept it.

Moreover, with six years left until the original plot started, considering Hisoka's current strength and the potential enhancement of his shadow clone, he might have a chance for victory.

If things went smoothly, he might even receive a double reward once again.

"…"

Thinking up to this point, Moses slowly raised his right hand and then beckoned Hisoka with a subtle curl of his finger.

Come.

It was a clear invitation through a distinct body movement.

Then-

Hisoka smiled.

An unexpected encounter, mutual assessment, and immediately initiating a combat with no grievances or resentment.

Before any exchange of words, they skipped straight to the intense battle.

This absurd turn of events played out between Moses and Hisoka.

Hisoka's surging emotions merged with his Nen, and the Aura surrounding him suddenly became even more intense.

The battle is imminent.