Chapter 352

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Abel recreated the classic scene of the Hulk smashing Loki, catching Hisoka off guard with his opening move.

But once Hisoka regained his composure, he managed to escape using 'Bungee Gum' he had previously stuck under the big screen. 'Bungee Gum' is actually Hisoka's Nen ability, aptly named 'Elastic Love.'

It can turn his aura into gum-like adhesive, capable of sticking to any object while possessing the properties of both gum and rubber.

It's not a particularly powerful Nen ability, but in Hisoka's hands, it has created wonders time and again.

Just like a true magician, he makes the impossible possible.

Despite his successful escape, Hisoka now looked quite disheveled.

Anyone would be worse for wear after being smacked head-first into the ground repeatedly.

Had he not promptly protected himself with 'Ken,' by now, his bones might have been shattered.

And that was after Abel had gone easy on him.

This time, the 'Wish Granting Order' required him to defeat Hisoka three times.

Therefore, he had to take it easy; accidentally killing Hisoka would render the optional objective unachievable.

"So, the speed and power burst at that instant. Are you an Enhancer?"

"No, that's not it. I've reviewed that day's battle over and over and confirmed that the two ice blades condensed from nothing, they are definitely Conjuration!"

"Then combining this strange look you have now, I get it. Only a Specialist's Nen ability could be so mysterious and unpredictable."

Hisoka kept his distance, rapidly analyzing the 'information' Abel had just revealed.

Initially, he thought Abel was a Conjurer.

But now, he had completely dismissed that conclusion.

"This guy has to be a Specialist!"

At that moment, Hisoka was reminded of Chrollo, whose Nen ability was also enigmatic and unpredictable.

Nen abilities are generally classified into six categories: 'Enhancer,' 'Emitter,' 'Transmuter,' 'Manipulator,' 'Conjurer,' and 'Specialist.'

Enhancers amplify the natural properties of oneself or a weapon; in other words, they increase strength or speed.

Emitters release aura from their body for attacks, like 'Nen bullets' or 'Nen beasts.'

Transmuters change the properties or form of their aura.

Manipulators control objects or individuals by infusing them with their aura.

Conjurers transform their aura into material forms, creating items or effects.

Specialists possess unique abilities that don't fit into the other five categories, often mysterious and defying conventional understanding.

This is why Hisoka categorized Abel's Nen ability as a Specialist's.

However, who could have guessed that Abel, who fought his way to consecutive victories in the Heavens Arena, didn't even know what Nen was?

Hisoka, with narrowing eyes, suddenly flung several playing cards at Abel.

These Nen-infused cards were incredibly sharp, capable of slicing through solid stone with ease.

Abel stretched out his hands and conjured two ice blades, effortlessly slicing through all the incoming cards as if he was cutting fruit.

Such tricks couldn't stop him.

Hisoka's lips curled slightly, his fingers making a subtle motion.

Then, a few half-cut cards on the ground spun back into the air, aiming straight for Abel's back.

Before throwing his cards, Hisoka had already applied "Bungee Gum" to them, creating a boomerang effect upon retrieval.

Normally, no one would defend against a few cut cards that had fallen to the ground.

And this was the opportunity Hisoka was looking for!

Here it comes!

Under Hisoka's gaze, Abel appeared to be oblivious to everything as the cards pierced through him.

Wait, pierced?!

Hisoka's narrowed eyes suddenly widened.

Then, as a voice sounded behind him, the 'figure' before him also vanished into thin air.

Damn, it was an illusion?!

"I'm curious, can a magician without hands still perform magic?"

With a swoosh!

Two arms were thrown into the air, then landed in the arena.

Since killing wasn't allowed, Abel had chosen to sever this guy's hands first.

Bang!

Abel lifted his right leg and kicked Hisoka away, but with his face braking and the "Bungee Gum" he had previously attached to the arena, Hisoka stopped himself from being knocked out of the ring.

The audience erupted with deafening cheers and screams at the right moment.

Abel's overwhelming strength had completely conquered them.

Even Gon and the others watching on TV showed shocked expressions.

They had considered that Hisoka could lose, but never imagined that he would be so one-sidedly thrashed by another person!

That's right, thrashed!

How long had the match been going on? Hisoka had first been held by the head and brutally beaten, then, after making one counter-attack, got his arms chopped off and nearly fell out of the ring.

That guy called Abel was simply too strong!

"What just happened? Why did Hisoka's actions look so stiff?"

Killua expressed his confusion and asked for clarity.

Kurapika replied gravely, "That's because Hisoka was completely suppressed."

"What?"

"Based on your descriptions, Hisoka's greatest weapon is his flexibility and whimsical fighting thought. Even a casual word might be a trap to lure the opponent."

"It's true, such an enemy is indeed terrifying, because you never know when you might be caught in his web and devoured as prey."

"But today, Hisoka's opponent was someone who overpowered him in every aspect: stronger, faster, and with more explosive power!"

At this point, Kurapika pushed up his glasses and added, "Under such circumstances, Hisoka's advantages could not be utilized. It's like no matter how intricate a spider's web is, it can't restrain an elephant."

And perhaps the opponent might be an even more formidable monster than an elephant.

Kurapika left the last thought unspoken.

"Doesn't that mean Hisoka is doomed to lose?"

"From the current situation, I can't see any hope for a turnaround."

"Even more so, I saw a relaxed confidence on Abel's face that one only has when facing opponents far weaker than oneself."

"Ah? Are you saying this guy hasn't even started using his real strength?"

"That's probably the case."

Gon and Killua looked at each other, both seeing a deep shock in the other's eyes.