Chapter 253: Netero - Maha’s Remarkable Junior!

Dressed in a simple white training uniform, streaked faintly with blue, stood an elderly man. His ears were surprisingly large, his hair, beard, and eyebrows stark white. Yet, his lively demeanor defied his years.

When Gel entered, the old man paused his work, looked up, and greeted her with a warm smile.

"Ah, you've returned. Thank you for your hard work," Netero said.

"Chairman, there's no need for such formality. It's my duty," Gel replied, bowing slightly as she approached.

He placed a document on the desk. "This is the mission log for this time."

"Good."

Netero picked up the file and flipped through it briefly.

"As expected, Gel, you're as reliable as ever. Excellent work."

Setting the file aside, Netero's expression grew thoughtful.

"By the way, I heard you brought two young ones along with you this time?"

"Yes."

Gel's gaze grew distant as she recalled. "Two exceptional kids. One is a prodigy of the Fiora royal family, and the other... a genius from the Zoldyck family."

"Hah, if Gel calls them geniuses, they must truly be something special."

Gel nodded, her voice tinged with awe. "Chairman, I was genuinely stunned by their performance. They're barely into their teens, but their abilities far surpass their peers.

"They're skilled in aura manipulation, adept in combat techniques, and display an exceptional mentality and strategic insight. Their level of refinement feels more like that of seasoned veterans rather than mere students.

"And their unique talents... astounding."

"In comparison, even my disciples pale next to them. Honestly, I'm no match for them myself. Their potential is limitless.

"Among everyone I've encountered in the Hunter Association, only one other person comes close to their caliber."

"Ging?" Netero interjected.

"Yes... him."

"It's no small feat to reach Kaizen's level, but these two seem to have something extraordinary about them," Netero said.

"Wendy, the daughter of the dragon from the Fiora royal family. And Kaizen, handpicked and trained by my old friend himself."

Gel's eyes widened. "Son of the dragon?"

He was familiar with the Fiora royal family's aura tradition—a specialized school of Nen focused on reverence. Each practitioner revered something specific: the land, fire, metal, plants, or more. This reverence fueled their abilities, allowing them to replenish their aura by consuming related materials, making them masters of prolonged combat.

In the Fiora royal family, three titles were granted to individuals of extraordinary talent: the Son of the Dragon, the Son of the Star, and the Son of the Head. These prodigies received unmatched resources and training, ensuring they would become the future rulers of Fiora.

"No wonder Wendy stands out," Gel murmured, realization dawning.

The Fiora royal family, part of the V5 alliance, wielded power rivaling even the Hunter Association. While no individual Nen user in Fiora surpassed Netero, their collective might and advanced technology made them a formidable force.

"And your old friend?" Gel asked hesitantly. "You mean Zeno Zoldyck?"

"No." Netero shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Zeno's just a brat. Though, now that I think about it, time has flown—he's become quite the old man himself."

Gel froze. If not Zeno, there was only one other possibility: Maha Zoldyck, the legendary assassin. The man hailed as the world's greatest killer and one of the top five Nen users globally.

Trained by Maha himself...

Gel felt a chill run through her. It was akin to being mentored by Netero—a true privilege.

"No wonder," Gel whispered, her earlier impression of Wendy and Kaizen solidifying. Their future was certain, they would surpass even the highest expectations.

"But Kaizen isn't an heir to the Zoldyck family, is he?"

Netero chuckled. "Heir or not doesn't matter. The Zoldyck family has its own traditions, and legacy isn't always about bloodline.

"Zeno, Silva—they've all fallen short of Maha's level. If Maha chose Kaizen, it was for a reason."

With that, Netero waved a hand. "That's enough, Gel. You've done well. You may go now."

"Yes, Chairman."

Bowing once more, Gel exited the office, her mind swirling with thoughts of the remarkable young talents he had witnessed.

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