The Troupe had previously compiled information about Law's abilities. While they didn't know everything, they had a general understanding.
Therefore, everyone understood the implied meaning behind Feitan's unclear statement.
Wanting to verify whether Machi's heart had been taken by Law by slashing towards her chest was, ultimately, going too far.
After explaining the reason for his action, Feitan withdrew his strength, retracted his hand, and leaped backward, creating distance between himself and Nobunaga.
"Is that your reason for trying to kill her?" Nobunaga had not sheathed his sword, glaring angrily at the retreating Feitan.
"Trying to kill her?" Feitan snorted coldly, his tone indifferent. "If I truly wanted to kill her, I wouldn't have given you a warning beforehand. Otherwise, do you think you could have blocked my blade?"
Hearing this, Nobunaga said nothing, sheathed his sword, bent his knees slightly, adopting the stance for Iaijutsu. The Aura around him solidified like a substance, radiating a dangerous presence.
"Feitan, you really went too far," Franklin said.
"Seconded," Shalnark raised his hand, then looked at the poised Nobunaga and said, "Feitan is in the wrong here, but don't let things get more complicated."
Nobunaga did not retract his Aura, and Feitan remained in a state ready for battle at any moment.
Uvogin and Phinks were also locking eyes, the Aura flowing around their bodies wasn't as obvious as Nobunaga and Feitan's, but it was clear it could erupt at any moment.
Watching this scene, Shalnark couldn't help but sigh, then looked at Chrollo, who was deep in thought.
The person involved, Machi, had not expressed any dissatisfaction, but the atmosphere within the Troupe had become like a tightly wound spring, uncertain when it would rebound violently.
At that moment, Chrollo slowly looked at Machi and said faintly, "I agree."
Hearing this, Machi's gaze swept past Pakunoda, Shizuku...
It circled around without pause, eventually returning to the starting point, landing on Chrollo.
The words she wanted to say ultimately remained unspoken.
Machi was silent for a moment, then turned and walked away.
Seeing this, Uvogin frowned, opened his mouth, but ultimately remained silent in the end.
Even though Law had returned, for him and Nobunaga to quit the Troupe wasn't as decisive as Machi was now… they were still hesitating.
"Leader, Machi knows the abilities of several of us," Phinks suddenly said.
The atmosphere, which had just relaxed slightly, became sharp as a blade again with this statement.
Among the members, someone moved. It was Bonolenov, wrapped like a mummy. He flashed, blocking Machi's path.
Clang!
Nobunaga's thumb pressed against his long sword's guard, a glimpse of its sharp edge revealed.
Uvogin wantonly released his Aura, coldly staring at Phinks, and said in a deep voice, "What do you mean by that?"
Phinks twisted his neck and said coldly, "Can't you understand human speech? Since Machi has chosen that man, selling out our ability information is inevitable, right?"
"Selling out?"
Machi directly turned around, exposing her back to Bonolenov. The latter was slightly taken aback. The thought of striking to subdue Machi flashed through his mind for an instant but was immediately suppressed by him.
Even though just seconds ago, Machi had officially left the Troupe, this act at this moment still embodied a form of trust.
Therefore, Bonolenov could not tolerate himself striking at that moment.
Ignoring the threat from Bonolenov, Machi looked coldly at Phinks and said, "You think I would sell you out?"
Although she had decided to leave the Troupe, deep down she still didn't want Law and the Troupe to be opposed, and she sincerely hoped that Law would let the Troupe off.
She had thought that after she left, as long as the Troupe no longer provoked Law, she would do her best to resolve this grudge until they had nothing to do with each other.
She valued the Troupe, but she valued Law more.
However, she would never betray those she valued, even if they were from the past, she wouldn't.
But at this moment, she felt disappointed.
"Not 'think'," Phinks rotated his arm and said coldly, "It's certain."
Hearing Phinks's conclusion, Machi looked expressionlessly at the others. Seeing that the others did not express agreement with Phinks's statement gave her some comfort.
"Haha."
Before Machi could respond, Uvogin instead laughed angrily, staring deathly at Phinks, his Aura erupting wantonly, rolling up clouds of dust.
"I've been displeased with you for a long time, now I'm so displeased I want to punch your head off."
"Oh?" Phinks showed a fierce grin, raising his hand that could crush steel, and said, "Let's see whether I crush your head or you punch mine off."
Before his words faded, Uvogin pounced, his fist emitting a shining light.
Phinks, aware of the Big Bang Impact's power, naturally wouldn't meet it head-on, avoiding it at the fastest speed.
Other members nearby also dodged out of the way, only Chrollo and Pakunoda remained in their original positions, as they were farther away.
Boom!
A punch missed, angrily smashing into the ground.
Accompanied by a deafening roar, abandoned cars were sent flying into the air by the force of the punch.
Dust filled the air, a figure darted swiftly within it, trailing streams of dust… it was Phinks, who had retreated but now returned, arriving in front of Uvogin and throwing a punch at his face.
Uvogin sneered, raising his fist to meet it.
Bang!
Fists collided, the resulting shockwave blowing the dust away completely.
At that moment, Franklin's tall and sturdy body forced its way between the two, forcibly pushing Uvogin and Phinks apart.
However, one wave hadn't settled before another rose.
Feitan fixed his gaze on Machi.
Nobunaga's Aura immediately locked onto Feitan, his killing intent palpable as he said, "Take one step further, and I'll cut you down!"
Feitan's eyes narrowed immediately, a sinister Aura covering his entire body.
Due to Law's existence, the members of the Troupe had actually become stronger than in the original work.
Among them, Hisoka and Chrollo were the most prominent, fully utilizing the talent they possessed, not wasting a single moment of their past time.
Next was Feitan.
When resentment turns into full motivation, it naturally speeds up the pace of progress.
The atmosphere on the scene became solemn, the genuine killing intent from each person palpable.
"I think Machi wouldn't sell us out," Shizuku said seriously.
Kortopi glanced at her and said faintly, "What if she would?"
Shizuku tilted her head and thought, then shook her head. "I don't know."
Kortopi felt speechless.
Chrollo watched the confronting members, slowly stood up, his hands in his coat pockets.
The remaining wind blew his bangs, fully revealing his deep, bottomless eyes.
"I believe her."
His calm words suppressed the dangerous, confrontational atmosphere on the scene.
Hearing Chrollo's words, Phinks instead said coldly, "It's not a question of belief."
"Then what do you want?" Machi said coldly.
Phinks looked at Machi and sneered, "Simple. Let Pakunoda probe you. A fair exchange."
His motive was to obtain more information about Law from Machi.
As for the selling out, while he genuinely had some concerns, it was more used as a reason and excuse.
Hearing this, Machi's face changed. At this moment, she formally prepared for battle, pulling Nen Threads between her hands.
Noticing Machi's movement, Bonolenov, blocking the path, also immediately entered a combat-ready state.
"I think the same as Shizuku, I don't think Machi would sell us out, but I highly agree with Phinks's suggestion." Shalnark looked at Chrollo and Pakunoda and said seriously, "If there's a channel to obtain information about Law, we better not miss it."
Chrollo said without hesitation, "Let her go."
Shalnark shrugged, saying no more.
"But, I'm very curious."
At that moment, Hisoka's voice came over.
"Just how dangerous is Law now?"