This time, it wasn't Ron's En, but Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's.
As a Nen Beast, every Nen technique that Ron mastered and learned was automatically accessible to Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. This was because the Nen Beast was essentially an extension of Ron's ability.
Whatever Ron could do, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa could use seamlessly.
But the reverse wasn't true.
For instance, the martial arts techniques mastered by Hanma Baki were skills Ron couldn't directly replicate. He needed to study and practice them first.
This was one of the reasons why Ron had previously spent so much time training his body in Heaven's Arena.
As Ron grew stronger, so did his Nen Beast.
Behind Ryūnosuke Akutagawa appeared a massive, dark-coloured claw.
The moment the small fish entered his En field, the crimson claw lashed out with lightning speed. It moved faster than the fish could react—its movements imperceptible to the naked eye.
At this moment, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa resembled a cold-blooded killing machine.
Every fish that ventured into his En field was instantly killed.
Not a single one could get within three meters of Ron.
They posed no threat to him whatsoever.
At that moment, Ron raised a makeshift spear in his hand and hurled it forcefully at the giant fish.
This time, the giant fish was prepared.
Its flesh twisted and condensed into the shape of an arm.
The spear struck the arm, producing a metallic collision sound.
It failed to break through the fish's defence.
The fish's face twisted into a mocking smile.
But then, its expression changed dramatically.
A soundless explosion erupted from the giant fish. The portion of its flesh that had been turned into a bomb was instantly obliterated. The immense shockwave didn't stop there.
The entire body of the giant fish tilted.
Nearly half of its body was blown apart.
Human corpses tumbled out.
The giant fish's aura plummeted by more than half in an instant.
What was already a dire situation had now become even more grim.
Ron leapt into the air.
Simultaneously, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa charged forward.
"Higan Sakura!" (Beyond the Shore Cherry Blossom!)
A sharp, dark red spiked ball materialized.
Under Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's control, it smashed violently into the giant fish.
Countless strikes landed in an instant.
The giant fish's body became riddled with holes.
Severely injured from the explosion, it had no chance to retaliate.
Its injuries worsened.
Its aura grew weaker.
The giant fish's body split apart.
A figure emerged in Ron's sight.
It was an old man, glaring at Ron with venomous hatred.
The aura emanating from this man far exceeded that of the humans making up the fish's body.
Clearly, this was the core of the monstrous fish.
Ron looked at the old man, his face emotionless.
Above the old man, a massive spiked ball appeared under Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's control.
With immense force, the ball struck down.
The old man was reduced to a pile of flesh under Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's attack.
Ron raised his Rotten Life Blade, slashing in the direction of the old man's remains.
A powerful suction erupted from the blade.
The deathly aura was drawn toward the Rotten Life Blade, merging into it.
Subtle changes appeared on the blade.
The giant fish deflated.
The human corpses dried up and crumbled to the ground.
The airship station had become a hellish scene.
Every building in sight was reduced to rubble.
Corpses littered the ground; severed limbs were everywhere.
The air reeked of blood and decay.
Ordinary civilians had long since fled.
Ron sheathed his blade.
Most of the small fish had been killed, with only a few escaping after losing the giant fish's control. Some dove into the sewers. Others hid in garbage-strewn corners, while a few ran into residential areas.
The sound of police sirens echoed.
Beside Dominica was a portly figure, who appeared to be a local official.
The official treated Dominica with great respect.
This wasn't Fiora, but Fiora was a member of the V5.
This country, in contrast, was a small one.
Dominica, being a member of Fiora's royal family, commanded considerable authority. For a small-town official, establishing a connection with Dominica was a rare opportunity. At the very least, avoiding his wrath was imperative. A simple act of revenge from Dominica could spell disaster for such an official.
"Ron, Wendy, let's go."
A brand-new car was waiting by the roadside—the previous one had been destroyed under the monstrous fish's rampage.
Dominica took the driver's seat.
Wendy sat in the front passenger seat.
Wendy focused her Nen ability on her Book of Arrows, reflecting on the battle she had just witnessed.
Especially Ron's fight against the giant fish.
She couldn't help but glance at Ron through the rearview mirror.
In Fiora, Wendy had always stood out among her peers.
She knew she was a genius.
In the small town, Ron's performance had impressed her. She had acknowledged Ron as someone like herself—a genius.
But this time, Ron's display transcended the definition of genius.
Alone, he had slain a terrifying B-level monster.
What level of strength was that?
And that wasn't even Ron's full power...
While fighting the monstrous fish, Ron had still been aware of her situation, providing support when necessary.
For the first time, Wendy doubted herself.
"Am I truly a genius?"
"If I am, then what is Ron?"
Dominica said nothing, but in his heart, he was equally stunned by Ron's performance.
When Ron had proposed taking on the giant fish alone, Dominica had hesitated. Only the presence of the balloon-like human heads had forced him to agree.
He hadn't expected Ron to actually defeat and kill the giant fish.
"Even for a member of the Zoldyck family, this is extraordinary."
"Ron must be among the most gifted of the Zoldycks."
"He has the calm mindset of a seasoned warrior."
"And keen sense of strategy."
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