Hunter X Hunter: I Got Stronger After I Died

The ability "Risk Investment" was most effective when ganging up on a single target—

Because that minimized the risks posed by its built-in limitations.

Right now, there were two enemies.

But to Adams, Kurt was so weak that he didn't even count.

That meant Adams didn't have to worry about Kurt interfering with his ability's activation.

This was why he immediately activated the first condition against Moro—without hesitation.

Normally, he would wait until the target attacked him first, then say:

"You are my next competitor."

That way, he could simultaneously fulfill both activation conditions.

After all, restrictions weren't just obstacles—they could be exploited or manipulated.

And Adams had already mastered that art.

His ability was proof of that.

A person who could create "Risk Investment" would, by necessity, have a deep understanding of how to navigate restrictions.

It might seem contradictory to the principles of Vows & Limitations—

But that was exactly what made Nen abilities so limitless in potential.

Moro's Instincts

As soon as Adams spoke, Moro jumped down from the wall and landed beside Kurt—

But his mind was already racing.

Something wasn't right about that phrase.

This wasn't just Nen knowledge or battle experience—

It was an instinct born from his past life.

Having once read the Hunter x Hunter manga, he had seen countless Nen abilities from a god-like, omniscient perspective.

And at this moment—

That treasured knowledge resurfaced.

His thoughts flashed to Genthru, the Bomber from Greed Island—

Whose ability was also triggered by specific words.

"You are my next competitor."

It was clear—

This phrase was being used to target someone.

In an instant, Moro gave a sharp command:

"Kurt, attack the guy with glasses!"

At that moment—

Kurt obeyed immediately.

Perhaps even he himself didn't realize it, but over the course of their brief time together—

He had already developed a deep trust in Moro's strength.

And that trust—

Made this gamble worth it.

A Sudden Attack

Kurt didn't stop to think about the power gap between himself and Adams.

He immediately followed the order.

"Paper Blizzard: Wind Dance!"

With a graceful flick of his paper fan, a violent gust kicked up countless paper shards from the ground—

Turning them into a storm of razor-sharp blades that rushed toward Adams.

The massive area attack descended from above—

And in that moment, Adams' calm smile disappeared.

"CALEB!!!"

Gone was his usual cool demeanor.

Instead, Adams jolted backward, his forehead veins bulging in panic, shouting desperately for Caleb.

There was no need to explain what that cry meant.

Caleb immediately understood.

He didn't even have time to wonder how the hell that kid had such terrifying tactical awareness—

Instead, he bit down on a hidden pill stored inside his mouth and rushed in front of Adams without hesitation.

Caleb's Awakening

"Deep Addict."

A reddish glow spread across Caleb's body, his dark under-eye circles vanishing instantly.

His previously sluggish posture transformed—

His face flushed red-hot, releasing visible steam as his blood pumped with unnatural energy.

This ability used drugs to amplify his Nen, imbuing it with the properties of a stimulant.

When activated—

Caleb's physical abilities skyrocketed.

His focus and reflexes sharpened immensely.

His movements became dangerously unpredictable.

However, there was a major drawback—

His hyperactive state made him prone to overconfidence, leading to reckless and bizarre decisions.

The Counterattack

"Total Frenzy!"

Caleb's head snapped from side to side, moving like a spinning top.

At the same time, he pounded the air wildly, throwing a barrage of rapid punches.

It looked completely pointless—

But somehow, each punch created a fierce shockwave that shredded through the incoming paper storm.

BOOM!

The paper blizzard shattered instantly.

But just then—

Moro's "Flying Star" streaked toward Caleb's exposed weak point.

A Near-Death Moment

At that moment—

Most of Caleb's Nen was concentrated in his fists.

His other defenses were paper-thin.

And worse—

30% of his aura had already been "invested" into Adams.

Which meant he was even more vulnerable.

If that Flying Star hit him—

He was dead.

Caleb's pupils contracted rapidly.

"Did he predict all of this?!"

Had Moro figured out the ability's flaw just from one sentence?

And within seconds, he had formulated a full-blown counterattack?

It was unbelievable.

Caleb had no time to dodge.

He could only watch death approach—

Until Luke intervened.

The Spider's Web

"The Weaver's Lie."

A strange Nen beast materialized before Caleb—

A grotesque, human-sized spider with multi-colored patterns covering its body.

Its back bore the delicate, smiling face of a woman, framed by four pairs of dead-red eyes.

And above her forehead—

A tiny golden crown.

The spider creature dangled from an invisible thread, suspended in mid-air.

It reached out two long, spindly forelegs—

Between them, a thin web appeared—

And Moro's Flying Star stopped dead in its tracks.

It didn't explode.

It didn't push through.

It was completely neutralized.

The spider creature spun more silk, wrapping the Flying Star tightly in its web—

At the same time, one of its red eyes lit up with an eerie glow.

Luke's ability had completely negated the attack.

A Zoldyck's Reputation

Adams clenched his fists.

"Zoldyck… the reputation is well deserved."

But Moro ignored him completely.

Instead—

He raised his hand.

"Deceptive Flying Star."

A new Flying Star shot straight toward Luke.

Luke's eyes narrowed.

He sidestepped, dodging the attack—

Then exploded forward, closing the distance in an instant.

At the same time—

The spider creature shifted—

Sensing the first Flying Star, which had now doubled in power and was returning from behind.

Luke didn't stop.

Even knowing the attack was coming—

He charged forward.

Behind him—

The spider's second pair of eyes lit up as it neutralized the second attack.

But Moro smirked.

"You can block three attacks, huh?"

He stepped back—

Adjusting his positioning.

Luke's fist shot forward—

But at the last moment—

Moro's aura shattered like stardust, forming a barrier.

"Come on, then."

His eyes gleamed.

"Let's see if you can break through me first."

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