Hunter X Hunter: The Strongest Assassin Of The Zoldyck Family!

Kaizen welcomed two weeks of free time.

In that time, he had made significant progress. Apart from the four restricted zones, he had explored nearly every other area and absorbed their unique traits. The crystal ball's total progress had now reached 30%.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him with a swift motion.

"Kaizen, assemble."

Without hesitation, Kaizen followed the young man. Along the way, he noticed that others had also gathered. Some were familiar faces—like him, they had passed the trials in the ruins. Others were strangers, their expressions marked by determination or apprehension.

Every one of them was a cadre of the Mafia Community.

"Where are we going?" someone asked hesitantly.

The young man turned sharply, his glare sharp as a blade.

"Keep your questions to yourself. Speak only when necessary. Follow orders."

Kaizen remained silent, his mind already piecing together the possibilities of this mission. It had to involve the restricted zones—places Kaizen had long intended to explore to advance the crystal ball's progress.

His first target was the engineering factory.

Situated nearly 400 miles away, it was a facility dedicated to manufacturing firearms. The factory was operated primarily by non-nen users and housed extensive electronic equipment. For Kaizen, this was an opportunity.

He issued a command to Altan, his tool for infiltration. Within moments, the factory's network was compromised. Thanks to Altan's abilities, the intrusion was seamless, leaving no trace for the factory workers to detect. When problems arose, their natural assumption would be that a physical intruder had breached their security—not a Nen user exploiting their systems.

Before long, the group arrived at the arsenal—a sprawling complex visible even from a distance. The young leader raised a hand, signaling the group to stop.

"This is the arsenal—a factory manufacturing firearms. There's been an intruder, and it's our job to locate and eliminate them."

He continued, handing out equipment. "You'll move in pairs. Each pair will carry tracking and recording devices. Pairings will be based on the number on your device."

Kaizen's device led him to a woman who approached with a confident smirk.

"Looks like we're partners, little brother," she said.

"Lead the way," Kaizen replied politely, his tone neutral.

He understood the leader's rationale for distributing the devices. It wasn't just about tracking the intruder—it was also a precaution against internal threats. Any ulterior motives within the group would be harder to act on under surveillance.

But Kaizen's goal was simple: observe. As long as he could gather enough data, he would achieve his objective.

The teams spread out across the arsenal, each assigned specific areas to search. Kaizen activated the crystal ball. Invisible to others, faint lights began to flow into it, filling it bit by bit.

Suddenly, a loud commotion broke out.

Kaizen turned to see a figure darting through the arsenal at incredible speed, pursued by several Nen users.

"Stop him!"

Kaizen frowned slightly. So, there really are other infiltrators here besides me.

As the figure closed in, the woman beside Kaizen readied a whip, her Nen aura flaring. She lashed out with precision, aiming to immobilize the intruder.

"Snap!"

The whip struck, leaving a bloody mark, but the intruder seized the opportunity. Grabbing the whip, he yanked the woman off balance, pulling her close. In one fluid motion, he struck her with a palm infused with nen and shoved her toward her pursuers.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion followed. The woman's body detonated like a bomb, scattering shrapnel-like debris in all directions. Kaizen instinctively stepped back, feigning fear to blend in.

Killer Queen's ability is similar, but this… Kaizen analyzed. It targets living beings—likely with restrictions and vows to enhance its power. Fascinating.

The intruder's appearance was now clear. He was young, with spiked hair resembling a hedgehog on top and a thin, braided ponytail below. His sharp, cruel features exuded menace. Kaizen estimated his aura to be at C-rank, but the destructive power of his explosions suggested a greater hidden potential.

A chaotic pursuit unfolded. The intruder maneuvered through the arsenal with practiced familiarity, using its labyrinthine layout and his explosive abilities to evade capture. Despite their numbers, the pursuers were at a disadvantage. Most were D-rank Nen users, and even Kaizen, concealing his true strength, mimicked their level to avoid suspicion.

"Everyone, stay alert!" the leader barked. "This ability requires physical contact to activate. Attack from a distance and use your beasts if you have them!"

Kaizen summoned Killer Queen, commanding it to corner the intruder. Meanwhile, others launched their Nen beasts into action. The intruder's movements grew more desperate as the net closed in.

But then Kaizen noticed a shift in the man's expression. His eyes burned with grim resolve—a sign he was about to make a dangerous move.

"Careful!" someone shouted as the intruder charged directly at the group.

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