chapter 4

Ron set the cup down. Maha Zoldyck looked at him and said, "Your situation is a bit unique. Under normal circumstances, a change in the color of the water in the cup indicates an Emission type. However, the water in your cup changed color and then reverted back."

"Based on this, you should be a Specialization type, but leaning towards Emission."

"Therefore, the abilities you should develop will be more aligned with Emission."

"Emission involves releasing your aura from your body."

"It is the release of aura."

"Typically, Emission-type users develop abilities such as Nen bullets and Nen beasts."

"Take some time to think this over."

"Once you have a good grasp of Ten, Zetsu, and Ren, you can try learning Hatsu."

Ron nodded. "Yes, great-grandfather."

"Practice well."

At that moment, a figure appeared before Maha Zoldyck.

"Grandfather."

Maha Zoldyck looked at the elder in front of him and nodded slightly.

"Zeno."

The person who had come was none other than Zeno Zoldyck. 

Nen users have lifespans far exceeding that of ordinary people; Zeno was already in his old age, but Maha Zoldyck was still alive, and Netero had an even longer lifespan compared to Zeno.

"Go to Meteor City; Ron needs a butler."

Zeno was taken aback for a moment.

"Has Ron already started learning Nen?"

"Yes."

"Alright, I understand. I will make arrangements."

The Zoldyck family is powerful but has few members. There are only a limited number of family members. For a family of assassins and a vast estate, many tasks require manpower. 

Thus, butlers and maids are essential for the Zoldyck family. 

Usually, a member of the Zoldyck family would be accompanied by a butler and several maids. Previously, Ron did not require such assistance. But now that he had begun learning Nen, he needed such support. 

Zeno's figure flickered and left.

When he reappeared, he was already at the entrance of the courtyard.

Zeno looked at Ron, who was training inside the courtyard. Then he turned to the butler at the entrance.

"When did Ron start learning Nen?"

"Reporting to Lord Zeno, three days ago."

"Three days, huh?"

Zeno slightly raised his eyebrows, his gaze lingering on Ron's black hair for a moment.

Ron sensed something unusual and looked outside. But by this time, Zeno had already left.

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Time passed quickly. Half a month later, Maha Zoldyck arrived in the courtyard. 

Ron demonstrated his mastery of Ten, Zetsu, and Ren in sequence.

"That's enough."

Maha nodded.

"Next, I will teach you one advanced Nen technique. Once you master it, you can begin developing your own abilities, which fall under the category of Hatsu."

"This technique is called Gyo."

"Actually, you've already come into contact with it before," Maha Zoldyck said. "During the Chess test, I asked you to concentrate your aura in your palms, which could also be considered Gyo, albeit in a rough manner."

"Narrowly speaking, Gyo refers to concentrating your aura in your eyes, allowing you to see things normally unseen."

"In a broader sense, Gyo means to gather your aura."

"As for the location of this concentration, it can vary; it can be in the eyes, in your fists, or in other parts of your body."

Ron nodded, remembering the technique that Maha Zoldyck had explained.

The next moment, he focused.

"Gyo!"

Ron concentrated his mind on the aura surrounding his body. Then, he controlled this aura, moving it. 

He directed it to his eyes.

A strange sensation surged within him.

Then, Ron noticed that the world through his eyes looked different.

He first looked at his own hands.

A faint layer of aura surrounded his hands, clinging to his skin as if he were wearing a form-fitting protective suit. 

This suit was light and did not hinder his dexterity in the slightest. Yet, its strength was great, even tougher than steel.

And the stronger the Nen user, the stronger the aura.

Ron raised his head and looked at Maha Zoldyck across from him. He then turned to the butler and maid by the entrance.

Ron discovered something noteworthy.

Although they were all Nen users and possessed aura, the aura on different individuals varied significantly.

This detail had not been mentioned in the original story.

In the original plot, it primarily discussed the differences in aura quantity between different Nen users. But now Ron realized that not only did the quantity of aura differ between users, but the quality did as well.

Seeing that Ron had mastered Gyo, Maha Zoldyck continued, "The term Hatsu refers to merging the Nen techniques you have mastered, along with other skills, experiences, knowledge… and everything your heart desires."

"Yes, great-grandfather, I understand," Ron replied.

Ron returned to his room.

The foundational learning of Nen could take place in the courtyard, but specific Nen abilities were very personal matters. Especially for a Specialization type.

The implications of exposed information were completely different from those that remained hidden.

Maha Zoldyck understood this and thus chose to leave.

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Time passed quickly. Ron hardly left his room; food and water were brought in by the maid from outside. 

At this point, Zeno had already arrived in Meteor City.

Meteor City is a very unique place in this world. Previously, it was the world's garbage dump. However, over time, what was discarded here was not only trash but also people. 

As time went on, this area formed a sort of nation. There was no official name for the country, nor was it recognized by other nations. Yet, in terms of area and population, it surpassed many small countries. This area was the world's abandoned land. And the people here were those the world had abandoned.

Since there were people, there was a need to survive. 

The inhabitants of Meteor City mainly relied on two methods for survival.

The first was processing the garbage sent by other countries. Garbage is relative. What is considered trash by other nations is a resource for Meteor City. The lower-class people of Meteor City scavenged for food in the dumps. 

However, the upper class of Meteor City had another way to acquire resources. That was by selling the populace of Meteor City. 

The people of Meteor City were all abandoned, yet there were so many of them, and the environment was harsh. In such circumstances, there were often individuals with considerable talent. These individuals became prime resources. 

World gangs and the V5… all sourced talent from Meteor City. 

The Zoldyck family was no exception. With few family members, the Zoldyck family required many butlers and maids. 

Most of the butlers and maids in the Zoldyck estate came from Meteor City, and even the wife of Silva Zoldyck was from Meteor City.

An elder appeared before Zeno.

"I need ten talented young boys."

"Aged between twelve and fifteen."

"Stable in personality."

The elder of Meteor City revealed a smile.

"Not a problem."

The elder was fond of the Zoldyck family's business. The two had collaborated multiple times.

Two days later…