Using restrictions to break through the original upper limit of an ability...
Not all Nen users can think of this.
The gloomy youth, unaware of the reason, naturally assumed the target was a very powerful Emitter Nen user.
He had seen it clearly just now.
That Nen bullet, like a meteor, possessed speed, power, range, and most importantly, stability.
Facing an Emitter Nen user capable of long-range precision strikes, if one couldn't close the distance before they gained momentum, one would have to consider the possibility of being slowly tortured to death.
This was a very standard assessment.
It also implicitly ruled out the gloomy youth being an Emitter or an Enhancer.
However, the point of the gloomy youth's hesitation was not the uncertainty brought by "distance."
In fact, the Nen type the gloomy youth was most keen to deal with was undoubtedly Emitter.
This depended on his Nen ability—
"Hearth."
The gloomy youth, hidden, looked in Moro's general direction and gently pressed his hand to his abdomen.
His "Hearth" was a composite ability of Conjuration and Transmutation.
The ability's effect was to transform the abdominal area into a hearth with a lingering wisp of flame.
This hearth, conjured using a body part as its clay, could absorb any type of damage within its tolerance range.
Then, with the ability's intervention, the absorbed damage would transform into fuel, like firewood, enhancing the flames within the hearth for a specific duration.
When the flames filled the entire hearth, the gloomy youth's Nen output would be significantly enhanced, and his body would become increasingly hot as the burning time progressed.
This was why the gloomy youth was keen to deal with Emitters.
He could fully utilize the "Hearth" ability to absorb the first wave of attacks from an Emitter Nen user, thereby gaining the initiative.
But "Hearth" was not omnipotent.
He could only absorb damage intensity within his tolerance range, which depended on the strength difference between him and his opponent.
So, after witnessing the power of that Nen bullet firsthand, he wasn't confident in absorbing that level of damage.
This was precisely the reason for his hesitation.
Should he continue to act, or wait until next time to formulate a new plan?
Stopping in place, the gloomy youth failed to make a decisive choice.
On the other side.
The car was engulfed in raging flames, and a pungent odor permeated the air.
The firelight illuminated the road, casting large shadows within the forest.
Moro, hidden in the shadows, gazed intently at the sniper's location.
The "Flying Star," at its maximum potential and after a twofold enhancement, already possessed greater power than an RPG.
Moreover, the "Flying Star"'s landing deviation was very small; even if it couldn't directly kill the sniper, it would at least result in a severe injury.
Either outcome would be sufficient to significantly weaken the threat from the sniper.
However, compared to confirming the sniper's specific condition, Moro was currently more concerned about other enemies besides the sniper.
The moment the "Flying Star" struck the sniper's approximate location, he clearly perceived a sudden surge in aura fluctuation.
Although the aura fluctuation quickly subsided after a second, it roughly revealed the location.
"It must be a Nen user..."
Moro looked into the forest shrouded in night.
That sudden, intense aura fluctuation was clearly influenced by some emotion.
Most likely due to seeing a companion attacked by the "Flying Star"...
And emotion itself can greatly affect the state of Nen.
Therefore, in Nen battles, mental fortitude is one of the important factors determining victory or defeat.
The reason Shingen-ryu advocates cultivating the mind first is precisely due to this consideration.
Of course, being emotional doesn't necessarily always have a negative impact on one's Nen state.
In some cases, extreme emotional changes can even enhance a Nen user's combat power.
But in most cases, it serves as a negative example.
Like now.
Moro used this to detect the aura fluctuation, gaining crucial information in a situation where he should have known nothing.
Retreat, or attack?
In less than a breath, Moro decisively made his choice.
Attack, fiercely attack!
Not only to seize every opportunity to upgrade and grow stronger, but also to solidify his will to fearlessly move forward.
Moro believed—
If he chose to retreat here, how could he possibly gain the strength to kill Feitan within a limited time?
Which of those powerful Nen users didn't come from life-or-death battles?
And only by directly facing life-and-death crises can one truly see some things clearly.
The reason he was able to stealthily take out Pakunoda and Shalnark with "Flying Star" on that chilling, murderous rainy night...
Wasn't that also a result obtained between life and death?
If someone had told Moro before that:
"Although you've only learned Nen for half a year, you can take out Pakunoda and Shalnark right under Chrollo's nose."
That would be too funny.
Even Moro, as the protagonist of that topic, would burst out laughing.
But the fact was, Moro did it.
So, some things, if you don't do them with all your might, you'll never know how far you can go.
And Nen, a power full of infinite possibilities, is precisely what responds best to such subjective thoughts.
After making the decisive choice to attack, Moro's thought process began to serve the battle.
He observed his surroundings.
The forest wasn't very dense, with significant gaps between trees.
But fighting in such an environment would always limit the "Flying Star"'s mechanism.
"I need to get out."
Having thought this, Moro glanced again at the distant hillside, which had now quieted down.
The forest would hinder the "Flying Star"'s performance, but on open ground, he'd have to consider whether the sniper could still pull the trigger.
Moro still leaned towards the sniper having lost the ability to pull the trigger, so he walked out of the forest and directly onto the open ground.
His actions were observed by the gloomy youth.
"This person...!"
Seeing Moro openly walk out of the forest, the gloomy youth's heart skipped a beat.
Recalling the Nen bullet that flew thousands of meters just moments ago, he naturally felt the immense confidence Moro displayed.
No wonder Zazan was taken out...
But the most damned are those incompetent fools responsible for consolidating information.
Clearly a powerful Nen user, yet they were classified as an approachable target, thus giving the opponent an opportunity to disguise himself.
But... what exactly is this person's "purpose"?
Why disguise his strength and mix with the "piglets," and why give up midway, directly exposing himself to kill Zazan?
Too strange...
The gloomy youth's thoughts spun.
Before he could think further, he suddenly noticed Moro's movements.
Moro was actually heading his way.
"Hmm?"
The gloomy youth's expression changed.
"Was I discovered?"
Watching Moro gradually press closer, the gloomy youth found himself in a dilemma.
His subjective judgment of Moro's strength, and the mission requirements from above...
Between the two, his thoughts were constantly torn.
(End of Chapter)
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