Chapter 13: Heaven's Arena Part 3

"So, what would you choose this time?"

'First option is trash, so not that one.

It's between second and third.

I'm really lacking martial arts at this point in time.

The conditions to get Hayabusa's mastery in the ninja arts are easy enough…

Will I be able to evade Killua's senses with Zetsu? Probably yes after I use the pass, even if he has learned Nen.

Normally I would choose this item, but the second one is just as good.

Sadaso's Hatsu.

However, the conditions are not easy to fulfill.

Especially the second one, which is to get hit by his Hatsu in 3 different occasions. In a week how many times can I even meet him?

I could always try, it's a Hatsu ability we are talking about! And one pretty good for crowd control at that…

Mmm, ok, I'll choose..'

…

"I choose number 3!"

'Number 2 was probably the best choice, but the effort I'd have to put in clearing all the tasks is not worth my time.

Nen Arm is good, but it's a rather simple ability.

One so simple I could create it myself given enough time.

Also, that is a pure transmutation type ability, I could only use it at 60% of its potential at best, since I'm a specialist.

Good fighting capabilities, that's what I need.

Well, I guess I'll have to stall for another day before reaching floor 200.'

…

-Few minutes later-

The torn training pass shined and shot towards Enma's body.

'I want to train Nen!'

For a few seconds nothing happened.

Suddenly the teen's green aura activated in an outburst of Ren.

Not only that, the aura output started growing considerably, stopping only when it was near 5 times its original size.

Images started flowing in Enma's mind. Scenes of a year relentless training.

The him in the visions trained in an empty dimension day and night, never stopping for the whole 365 days.

Ten, Ren, Zetsu, Hatsu, Gyo, that was the cycle that kept repeating over and over again.

Fuuu!

Enma let out a long breath and the memories stopped along with the raging aura, which returned inside of his body.

'What a strange feeling. It's like I was there, training for a whole year, but at the same time wasn't, and all happened in seconds.

The me in the visions trained exactly how I would, with the knowledge I have. The only difference is that I would have stopped now and then in reality, to eat at the very least.

I would have never achieved these results in a single year. More like 1 and a half or 2 years.'

Enma let, once again, Nen out of his body. First he performed Ten, than Ren, followed by Gyo and finally Zetsu.

"Speed, control, precision… My foundation is as sturdy as possible now."

…

-Next day-

"Have you seen it?? Enma's win happened in a flash this time as well! What happened exactly in the last 5 fights?? I can't wait to see him in floor 200!"

The commentator said stupefied.

In order to not waste time, Enma quitted 4 matches and proceeded to win 5 in a row. Using the combination of Spider-sense and Itto shura let him win easily, even when in Zetsu.

'Floor 200… I'm coming!'

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[Conjure a leaf from Nen][X]

…

The floors above the 200th offered no prize money, only fame and glory.

It didn't really mattered to Enma, as he collected a whooping 300 million Jenys up to this point.

All weapons were allowed on this floor, and the trusty Kusanagi made its appearance once again.

A contestant had 90 days to prepare for any fight, though it was possible to fight everyday if so wanted.

The 21 highest ranked competitors were called Floor Masters, and were given their own floor between the 230th and 250th.

Losing four matches resulted in disqualification, while winning ten resulted in being awarded the right to challenge a Floor Master.

The 251st floor of Heavens Arena held a biennial tournament called the Battle Olympia, whose victor was allowed to live on the 251st floor, in an exclusive penthouse.

"Please complete these forms!"

The receptionist said.

…

If one reaches the 200th floor without knowing how to use Nen, some cruel fighters take it upon themselves to "initiate" them by attacking with Nen. These "initiated" typically suffer severe injury, if not death.

Sadaso, Gido, and Riehlvelt were all "initiated", each of them suffering a permanent disability as a result of their 'initiation'.

As a sort of revenge against what happened to them, the 3 Nen user took it upon themselves to exploit the floor's new fighters, extorting or 'initiating' for their own amusements and gains.

It was a case were the victim became the perpetrator.

"A new guy kekeke. Do you think he can use it?"

"Hehe I've reviewed his fights. He shouldn't be able to. He has really strong senses though, so be careful."

"Why don't we trick him to fight with one of us?"

"Cough! Perfect. Who will it be between the 3?"

"Me"

Said Sadaso.

"No way! You did it the last time. Cough cough. It' my turn now." Retorted Gido.

"Don't fight. Let the innocent 'lamb' decide… Why don't we trick him like we usually do? hahah"

"kekeke perfect. Let's go"

...

"All done! Now you need to sign up for when you want to fight. Here's the form."

Before he could take the piece of paper, 3 figures made their presence known.

"Greetings friend! Cough" Gido said.

'I was wondering when they'd make an appearance.'

"Who are you?"

Enma faked vigilance.

"You don't need to be on guard, young friend. I'm Gido, he is Sadaso and that's Riehlvelt.

To be honest with you, we are the weakest of the 173 fighters on the floor. Seeing as you are a new addition here, why don't we organize a fight between us? We'll let you win the first, and then you'll let one of us win the second. It's a win/win situation. What do you say?"

Proposed Riehlvelt.

In reality, what the man on the wheelchair was thinking was completely different.

'Let you win? Hahah you'll be in for a world of pain!'

Enma pretended to think about it, and said.

"Mmmm. Ok, it sounds reasonable enough. It's just that I have things to do right now. How about fighting in a week time?"

"Perfect! Let's sign up for exactly 1 week later! Sadly there are 3 of us…

I found it! Why don't you choose one of us? It will be fair this way."

"Oh..ok, I chose you"

Enma pointed to Sadaso. He wanted to experience firsthand the Hatsu he could have gotten had he made a different choice.

'Kekekek. Luuuuucky!! Sorry guys kekek'

'Tsk!'

'Cough! Unfair!'

"Deal!"

Both of them signed up for 1 week later.

"Mr Enma, this is the key for your room."

"Thanks!"

'Room 2224'

"Let's meet in 1 week young friend, I'll let you win this one. You'll do the same for me later."

"Sure!"

…

-The luxurious room 2224-

'Time's money. Gon and Killua will be here this evening, and I know exactly where to find them…'

…

Enma exited the room around 10:30 p.m and in a second activated a perfect form of Zetsu.

'The invisibility cloak paired with Zetsu would have been perfect for this mission…'

He approached the reception and, as expected, the duo were there.

Enma approached from behind, and when he was in a ten meter radius...

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The teen remained hidden behind a plant, even when he noticed a familiar trio approaching the kids.

The following interaction went like in canon.

'It would appear that my presence here didn't change the fact that both Gon and Killua learned Nen from Wing. Good!

Shit! They are moving.'

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Enma waited a few second after the duo departed and started following again with the outmost silence.

[13min/15min]

The 2 kids soon arrived at Gon's room, number 2207.

[14:35min/15min]

'Just a little more. Come on!'

But it was too late, they had already opened the door and were now going in.

'Shit!'

Before Gon could completely close the door…

'Itto shura!'

Enma coupled the technique with Ren and, sprinting forward at incredible speed, was able to intrude in the room at the last possible second.

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The kids felt a breeze, before Killua said.

"What are you doing here??"

…

-30 seconds earlier-

Gon and Killua were having an incredible day.

They reached floor 200, met Hisoka and learned of the existence of Nen.

It was a power that both of them had just unlocked thanks to Mr Wing.

They had parted with the 3 creepy fighters after Gon fixed a match, and finally were able to enter Gon's room.

Inside the room, standing in the darkness, a guy was waiting for them.

He wore a black cloak with red clouds. Beneath it, a light purple opened shirt with short sleeves, black pants and a purple rope around his waist.

Recognizing the teen, Killua said annoyed.

"What are you doing here?" "Enma! It's you!"

"Hello there!"

"Hey! How the hell did you come in?

Also how did you knew this was going to be our room?"

"Why should I tell you?"

"Waa! So annoying! What the hell are you even wearing?"

"Hehe, do you like it? I have another one.."

"It's terrible!"

"I like it!"

"Thanks Gon! Anyway, how are you? I heard what happened after the Hunter exam. Happy to see you are ok Killua."

"…Thanks"

"You too Enma! You were hurt pretty badly, Leorio told us Menchi cured you. How did she do it?"

"Well, if you are here, that means you know of the existence of Nen, right?"

The 2 nodded simultaneously.

"Good. Basically, she used her Hatsu, her special ability."

"Nen can even do that??"

Killua was surprised, Nen was more formidable than he thought.

"And more…"

"So you are also a Nen user! You use it at the exam's final test, I saw it!"

"Yes, I used it unconsciously. Menchi explained the basics and I have been practicing it ever since."

"Wow! We learn it today from Mr Wing!"

Gon said enthusiastically.

"Mr Wing?"

"Yes, he is a nice guy we met."

Continued Killua.

"He is trustworthy! You should meet him!"

"Mmm, why not… Next time I'll come along."

"Don't be sad when he'll tell you we are geniuses while you are a normal person!"

Killua taunted smugly.

'If only you knew, little bastard.'

Enma ignored the young Zoldyck, which annoyed him a lot, and asked.

"Have you already fixed a match?"

"Yes! I have! It's tomorrow. I'm against a guy named Gido!"

"Don't you think it's a bit premature? You learned Nen today…"

"It's useless to try to reason with him. He is too headstrong. Now that we learned Nen, he can't wait to use it."

"Hehe" Gon gave a sheepish laugh.

"I'm sure I'll be fine! What about you?"

"I have a fight in a week time, against one of those cripples as well. Hehe he tried to scam me, wrong move.

Well, I need to go now, good luck for tomorrow. My room is 2224 if you need something."

"Thanks! Good night!"

"Bye"

Enma exited the room.

"Eh? Wait! He didn't tell us how he managed to enter!"

…

-Enma's room-

11:45 p.m.

'Finally!'

The object of the cheering was in front of the teen in the form of a conjured leaf.

After nearly an hour trying, he was able to do it.

It looked terrible for a leaf, but it did the job.

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[Conjured leaf ][V]

Abruptly an immense headache assaulted the young man's brain, his eyes rolled back and he blacked out.