Chapter 232 Sanbica's Burden

Due to her physical condition and Nen Ability, Sanbica's body was naturally frail, and she couldn't undergo high-intensity physical training. This is why Sanbica did not participate when Law was doing physical training.

However, during the training phase of Nen Techniques, Sanbica did take part, and Biscuit spared no effort in teaching her.

Although her Nen Techniques have been greatly improved, Sanbica's physical strength and combat experience remained her biggest weaknesses.

Taking into account the characteristics of Sanbica's profession, the impact of these two flaws is actually not that great. However, if Sanbica continues traveling with Law, she was bound to encounter powerful enemies like Atomu again.

If that happened, and Law found himself in a dire situation, he wouldn't be able to protect Sanbica. Worse, she could become his weakness, which is something that would be dangerous for both of them.

Just now when they first arrived at the Heavens Arena, Law once again suggested that Sanbica participate in the competition. It was not because he was worried that Sanbica would become a burden in the future, but because he genuinely hoped Sanbica could strengthen herself.

Having experienced two life-threatening situations, Law understood all too well that strength was the foundation for survival in this world. That was why he had spent the past year training relentlessly, and why he had asked Biscuit to help Sanbica improve as well.

Biscuit, however, had her own reasons for bringing up this issue again, and it's not as straightforward as Law's.

As a Nen User who had traveled the world for decades, she had faced danger countless times. In her forty-plus years of life, there was even a time she nearly died because her opponent was simply too strong.

Strength wasn't just about power, it was about survival.

Seeing that Sanbica remained silent, Biscuit gazed ahead at the clean and orderly streets and said, "If you just want to be a doctor, then just ignore what I said. But..."

Biscuit suddenly stopped walking, and seeing this, Sanbica instinctively stopped as well.

"If you want to continue following Law, you need to correct your weaknesses. You also know about the incident at the Stargie's Tomb. That kid went out of his way to fight a stronger opponent just to uphold the dignity of a corpse, and he nearly lost his life for it."

"And in the future, he might make more enemies for similar reasons. That's not going to end well for you."

Sanbica was silent for a moment, then looked into Biscuit's eyes and said, "Are you worried... that he'll get into danger because of me?"

"Why would I care about his safety?" Biscuit raised her eyebrows.

Sanbica was stunned and asked in confusion: "Then why are you telling me this?"

" Because I'm worried you will be the one in danger because of Law." Biscuit put her hands on her hips and said seriously, "With Law's Nen Exorcism Ability, his future achievements will definitely be great, but your ability is even more important than his."

A look of doubt suddenly appeared in Sanbica's dark eyes.

"To put it bluntly, someone like you should be locked in a cage..."

After a year of traveling together, Biscuit had gained a clear understanding of Sanbica's abilities, that's why she believed that Sanbica was even more valuable than Law.

In her opinion, Sanbica should be under the strict protection of the Hunter Association, and then she should be allowed to do whatever she wants.

As for other trivial matters, the Hunter Association can take care of them.

If she wanted to study dangerous viruses, all she had to do was ask, as Hunter Association would definitely acquire them for her. Her only role should be to contribute to humanity through her research.

"Not only is that sentence unpleasant to hear, it is also something I absolutely hate." Sanbica's eyes were calm, but internally, she wasn't unaffected. It's because Biscuit's words echoed those she had heard from many others before.

"I'm not trying to decide anything for you, I'm just giving you advice." Biscuit said lightly.

She felt that Sanbica was the kind of high-value scientific researcher who needed thorough protection. He should stay in a heavily guarded laboratory and give full play to her talents and abilities instead of wandering around.

This is her personal belief and opinion, but as she herself said, she will not help Sanbica decide anything. On the contrary, she would respect Sanbica's decision and do everything she could to minimize the dangers Sanbica might face.

Otherwise, she should have already informed the Hunter Association about this matter and let them make proper arrangements for Sanbica.

Sanbica remained silent for a while, then nodded and said, "I'll think about it."

"Mm, let's go."

Biscuit took a step forward and walked towards the towering hotel not far away.

Sanbica silently followed behind her. At this moment, she was seriously contemplating about this question.

The unpleasant words that Biscuit had just said reminded her of her past… of her name, of her experiences.

'Was it truly impossible for ideals and freedom to coexist?'

'So, do I want to continue following Law?'

'I want to!'

Sanbica answered herself in her heart.

And that was exactly why she couldn't allow herself to remain weak.

Being a Hunter was a life-or-death profession, so close comrades always stayed in contact, never daring to grow complacent, for fear that a friend might suddenly die one day.

The path Law has chosen is a dangerous one. So if she wanted to walk alongside him, she had to be prepared for it.

Biscuit believed from the bottom of her heart that Sanbica should not follow Law, as the professional characteristics of these two people were simply too different.

Of course, she wouldn't interfere too much, as it was up to the individuals involved to make their own choices. She was just Law's Master… and a fairly competent guide at best.

'After this matter is settled, it's time for me to leave. Originally, I planned to spend just a year on Law, but now, it seems that I will have to spend another half a year.' Biscuit thought to herself.

The two of them walked side by side, weaving through the crowd toward the hotel.

Law had never asked about Sanbica's past. He knows the future of the Phantom Troupe, Hisoka, Buhara, Biscuit and others, but he doesn't know Sanbica's future.

Therefore, he did not know that his arrival was subtly altering Sanbica's future.

After walking 500 meters, when they arrived downstairs of the hotel, Sanbica had made her decision.

She also wants to sign up for the battles in the Heavens Arena. Even though she doesn't like it, she has to do things she doesn't like now in order to do things she will like more in the future.

…

Heavens Arena.

Before Law and Buhara reached the elevators, they were approached by a woman in uniform.

The uniforms for both male and female staff are the same, consisting of a black, long-sleeved jumpsuit with a short skirt over long pants. There is a fist emblem on the chest, and each staff member wore a matching cap.

"This way, please."

The woman led the two of them to a spacious hall where a row of elevators lined the wall.

The elevators here do not go directly to any floor, and the elevator that the girl took Law and Buhara to could only go up to the 50th floor.

Ding!

The elevator doors slid open.

Law and Buhara stepped inside.