Chapter 271 This Isn't Just Fun

Law didn't know what use a single request could be, but since it came from Netero, the value of that request would be immeasurable.

Most importantly, this request had no limits. In other words, if Law won this volleyball game, he could even ask Netero to hand over the position of Chairman of the Hunter Association. And given Netero's principles, he would likely agree.

'I have to win!'

If before he had been half-hearted, now Law was like a man possessed, with his fighting spirit blazing.

If this were a fight, Law wouldn't even have the desire to try. But this was a game with rules. By satisfying and exploiting those rules, there was a chance for him to win against Netero.

"Good, good. This is much more interesting." Netero nodded with satisfaction.

Even without seeing the change in Law's expression, Netero could sense Law's fighting spirit just from the flow of his Aura.

"Can I make a request?" Law's desire to win was now fully ignited, so he wanted to do everything possible to secure victory.

Netero slowly injected his Aura into the volleyball and said, "Go ahead."

"It would be too unsatisfying if the outcome was decided by one point." Law smiled.

Before the stakes were set, he had wanted to end the game in a single round, but now, he needed more opportunities to pave the way to victory.

"Hohoho." Netero instantly saw through Law's thoughts but he didn't mind and said, "So how many points do you want to decide the winner?"

"Six!" Law said seriously.

He had originally considered ten points, but given the difference in Potential Aura between them, he felt ten was too many.

"Six, huh..."

Netero's eyes gleamed slightly, and the corners of his mouth lifted up as he said, "I might... get a little serious too."

Before he finished speaking, a powerful Aura began to came out from his not-so-tall and not-so-strong body.

This momentum wasn't specifically directed at Law, but Law still felt the pressure.

Six points… this is what Law thinks is the most appropriate estimate, and in Netero's opinion, Law's estimate is very correct, which is why Netero also felt a spark of competitive spirit.

Without stakes, the one-point-rule would have been the best for Law. But with the stakes, just one round would have made it nearly impossible for Law to win. Three points are too few, ten are too many, and six is just right.

"Then six it is. But no matter who wins or loses, you have to keep playing with me until dawn." The Aura flowing through Netero's body was obviously different from before.

'Was he gathering strength?'

Whether he was or not, Law needed to start the match as soon as possible.

Sensing the change, Law didn't say more. He didn't agree to Netero's request either, and simply said in a deep voice, "Serve."

'Did you notice…?'

Netero smiled faintly, then focused his Aura on the volleyball.

He tossed it up and strikes the ball!

With a deafening thud, the volleyball shot toward Law like a cannonball, roaring through the air.

Straight at him!

Law's face hardened. He was mentally prepared and quickly distributed the Aura flowing in his body, concentrating most of it in his hands and feet.

'Domain!'

An invisible barrier formed in the path of the incoming volleyball.

The volleyball flew like lightning, but as it entered the one-meter range of Law's Domain, its momentum visibly weakened. Then, Law caught the ball with all his strength.

'What a strong force!'

The moment he caught the ball, their Auras clashed, turning the volleyball into a battlefield. The sound of grinding filled the air!

Law's hands were like holding a drilling machine that was working efficiently, and the force of the volleyball made his hands tremble slightly continuously.

'This is much stronger than the last serve, but I can handle it!'

A look of realization crossed Law's face, but his joy lasted only a second or two. It's because the volleyball that he was holding tightly in his hand suddenly exploded.

"Huh?"

Law's expression changed slightly. His hands were pushed back, and he took a step or two backward before stopping.

"One point."

Netero said with a smile upon seeing this.

The ball had exploded upon being received by Law, meaning Law hadn't successfully received it. According to the rules, Netero had won this point.

"…"

Law looked down at his hands and remained silent.

Netero pulled out a small phone from who-knows-where, and made a call. Not long after, a staff member wheeled in a cart full of volleyballs.

There were about fifty volleyballs in the cart.

Netero had so many volleyballs sent over, as if to remind Law that in the upcoming round, every ball he received would explode like the last one. Which means that he would lose that round.

Law glanced at the cart of volleyballs outside the court, took a deep breath, and reminded himself that he still had five more chances.

At this time, Netero tossed the ball to Law, who was slightly surprised but caught it anyway.

Without saying anything, Law prepared to serve. This time, he didn't suspend the ball in front of him, but instead tossed it into the air like Netero had done.

Netero had only tossed the ball about two meters high, but Law threw it up to around five meters, almost touching the ceiling. Fortunately, the ceilings in Heavens Arena were high enough to give Law room to maneuver.

Throwing it higher gave him more time to gather Aura.

Law raised his right hand, aura swirling around it and emitting a bright light. At the same time, he deliberately tilted his body slightly to the left. It's a very subtle but noticeable movement, which is meant to deceive Netero.

Netero, of course, noticed this small gesture, which might have suggested that Law intended to hit the ball to the right side of Netero's court.

The volleyball reached the peak and slowly fell down...

Law suddenly made a move, and his right hand, which was full of Aura and shone a light bulb, slammed towards the ball.

Both the small gesture when gathering Aura and the motion of his strike seemed to indicate that Law would send the ball to the right side of Netero's court. However, after making this judgment, Netero didn't prepare in advance.

Law, who was focused on his strike, didn't notice this. His right hand, which had gathered a significant amount of Aura, was actually a feint. And the real direction of the ball wasn't toward Netero's right side either.

Law's right hand missed the descending ball. At the same time, he quickly transferred a portion of his Aura to his left hand and pushed the ball toward Netero's left side.

The Aura infused into the ball was minimal, so the power was much weaker, but the speed didn't decrease.

However, this feint didn't fool Netero, or rather, it couldn't fool him.

Netero only moved the moment Law made contact with the ball. Like a leopard, he dashed to the right and easily received Law's serve.

His unparalleled coordination was a perfect blend of reflexes and physical movement.

Law exhaled, not discouraged at all, and immediately prepared to receive Netero's next serve.

Netero served again, and with the sound of the ball being struck, it flew toward Law once more.

Still straight at him...!

Law once again put all his effort into receiving the ball. But just like before, even though he managed to withstand the force, after a few seconds of struggling with the ball in his hands, it suddenly exploded!

Two to zero.

As the ball exploded, Netero had already gone to the cart outside the court to grab another volleyball and returned to the court.

His actions showed that he's absolutely confident that Law wouldn't be able to receive the ball. So after serving, he didn't stay ready in the court, but instead went outside to fetch another ball.

This can be said to be full of confidence, or it can be said that he does not care about the threat that Law can bring.

Netero tossed the new volleyball to Law and said with a smile, "Want me to give you a hint?"

His serves, as well as Law's feint-filled serves, were all tied to Nen Techniques. So, this wasn't just a simple game of volleyball. And whether Law could benefit from it depended on himself.

Law looked at him calmly and said: "If I listen to your hint, would it be good or bad thing for me?"

"Of course... it would be good." Netero said.

Law nodded and replied, "Then it must be bad."

Netero shrugged, expressing regret.

It is unknown whether he was regretting not being able to trick Law, or regretting that Law missed an easy opportunity that would have allowed him to win without any effort.

At that moment, the others began to gather in the martial arts room, drawn by the clash of Nen.