[39] : The Art of 'Ken': Harnessing 100% Aura, Nen Beasts Unveiled

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"'Ken' is an advanced application technique that combines the five fundamental techniques: Ten, Zetsu, Ren, Hatsu, and Gyo.

To use 'Ken' proficiently, one must not only master the basic four major principles but also thoroughly understand the application technique of 'Gyo' above them.

After a week of intensive training, thanks to their strong learning abilities, Airmid had essentially grasped several application techniques of Nen.

However, among them, 'Ken' was the most difficult and the technique Airmid had the hardest time mastering.

Under normal circumstances, Airmid couldn't use this move in battle, but that didn't stop her opponent from giving her the opportunity.

In his defensive state, Gido stood still, maintaining the form of a top, giving Airmid plenty of time to prepare and execute this move.

As for the effect of 'Ken'?

It's an extremely powerful technique that can utilize 100% of one's aura in a single attack.

Thus, 'Ken' is considered an essential weapon for powerful Nen users in battle.

"Oh! Gido has fallen unconscious, his life and death currently unknown."

"This means that the victory of this match goes to the newcomer, Airmid!"

Airmid the host's shout, the referee also announced the decision.

With the victory in hand, Airmid slowly walked into the contestant passage amidst the audience's cheers.

As soon as she exited the preparation room, Mika and Mellie approached her.

"So strong, Airmid!"

Grabbing Airmid's hands, Mellie said joyfully.

"I'm not that strong. If Mika hadn't arrived in time to teach me the application techniques of Nen, I wouldn't have defeated him so easily."

"After all, our potential aura is really too low."

Through this battle, Airmid had clearly understood her own disadvantages.

She realized that returning to Orario to level up had become an urgent matter.

"Indeed!"

Mika nodded seriously.

Starting from the Heavens Arena, the real world of Nen users was about to unfold.

Moreover, when they parted with Kurapika and Leorio at the Zoldyck family's house, they agreed to meet in Yorknew City.

There, they planned to have a big clash with the Phantom Troupe.

Mika was eager to face the Phantom Troupe.

But he needed helpers, as the Phantom Troupe was not a group to be fought solo; they were a criminal gang composed of multiple Strong Nen users.

Mika couldn't possibly fight them all alone.

So, he needed the strength of Airmid and Mellie.

"Tomorrow, Mellie, you need to be careful in your match. Don't let your opponent control the pace!"

"Don't worry, tomorrow I'll show you all how I'll take him down in seconds."

Mellie confidently waved her fist.

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The next day, it was Mellie's turn to battle Riehlvelt.

Mellie's opponent, Riehlvelt, was a Nen user in a wheelchair, and like the defeated Gido and another contestant named Sadaso, he was someone with physical disabilities.

They were similar to Gon and Killua in the beginning, entering the 200th floor as martial artists without knowing Nen, only to be baptized by it.

Every year, many people like them would enter the world of Nen users and start battling in confusion.

Most of them met tragic ends.

But a few survived and awakened their Nen abilities.

As Mika had once said, awakening Nen could be achieved not only through self-cultivation but also by having one's aura nodes forcibly opened by another's Nen.

In the original story, Gon and Killua, who didn't have time for quiet cultivation, had their aura nodes opened by Wing, a skilled master from Shingen-Ryu with mature techniques.

But Gido and his companions had their aura nodes forcibly opened on the arena, enduring the malicious aura of their opponents.

As a result, they were all physically disabled, injuries from their initial awakening.

If Gon and Killua hadn't taken the Hunter Exam before going to the Heavens Arena, they might have experienced what Gido and his companions did.

But more likely, they would have been injured upon awakening, but not disabled.

After all, they were rare geniuses in the realm of Nen, with talents unmatched by millions.

"The match begins!"

With the referee's announcement, Mellie's battle with Riehlvelt began.

Unlike Gido, Riehlvelt was a defensive counter-attacker. Using his Nen ability, he could propel his wheelchair forward, always observing his opponent's moves before counterattacking.

Facing Riehlvelt scrutiny, Mellie gently raised her right hand, summoning a baby dragon-shaped Nen beast onto her arm.

Nen beasts are another unique aspect of the Nen system.

They are special entities created using Nen, capable of independent action.

Depending on the ability or attribute, the intelligence of Nen beasts varies greatly.

Some Nen beasts are like tools, with no intelligence.

Others are sentient enough to communicate with their masters.

The baby dragon in Mellie's hand was her Nen beast.

"Go, Fu-Fu!"

The name 'Fu-Fu' was given by Mika. After all, how could Mellie be without Fu-Fu?

With a light lift of Mellie's arm, the baby dragon named 'Fu-Fu' flew out, circling above the arena.

This Nen beast was Mellie's Nen ability, 'Illusion Dragon.'

After learning some basics of Nen from Mika, Mellie began pondering how to develop her Nen ability.

Based on her judgment of her Nen characteristic, Mellie thought dream manipulation might be her essence.

She considered developing her Nen ability in that direction.

But she later abandoned the idea.

She realized that developing similar abilities in both Nen and the blessings of the gods would just give her another operational tool.

Like 1+1=2, addition wouldn't bring about a qualitative change.

So, she decided to develop her Nen ability as an amplifier of her abilities, turning it into multiplication.

Hence, she decided to create a Nen beast as a part of herself.

This was how she developed her Nen ability.

As for the shape of the Nen beast, she initially thought of a dream demon, but Mika suggested the form of an illusion dragon.

After all, isn't an illusion dragon better looking than a dream demon?

And so, Mellie's Nen ability was born.

Mellie envisioned that as her strength increased, she would continuously develop the abilities of this 'Illusion Dragon.'

Whether as an amplifier of her abilities or a bodyguard for her as a mage, Mellie had high hopes for it.

"So this is your Nen ability? What kind of combat power does such a small Nen beast have?"

"It seems I will win this battle. Let me show you my ability!"

Seeing the baby dragon circle in the air before returning to Mellie's shoulder, Riehlvelt mocked loudly.

"No, this battle is already over."

Mellie said with a smile.

"What?"

Hearing Mellie's laughter, Riehlvelt suddenly felt drowsy.

Watching Riehlvelt fall outside the arena, fast asleep, and hearing the audience's cheers, Mellie's expression grew happier.

Looking at Mellie, who was being announced as the winner by the excited referee, Mika in the audience remarked, "Simultaneously manipulating all the spectators, contestants, and the referee on the field, making them experience different dreams, Mellie's control ability has grown stronger."

"Mellie has always been strong!"

Airmid nodded seriously.

"After all, she is a genius!"

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