Moro’s Mindset as a Stronger Fighter

Seven Nen users—dead, just like that.

Though their strength had been mediocre, the ease with which they were wiped out left Kurt slightly dazed, his mind flashing back to the moment before they stormed the mansion grounds—

In the Forest

Moro stripped the clothing, gloves, and tall boots off one of the dead rangers.

"What are you doing?"

Kurt watched in confusion.

The enemy's listening devices and communication equipment had already been located and destroyed.

Why was Moro suddenly looting a corpse's clothes?

"I'll need them later."

Moro didn't even look up as he answered.

Kurt didn't press further. He waited in silence for Moro to finish, then finally asked, "What exactly are you planning to do with those?"

"They'll fool people."

Moro peeled off the tracksuit Illumi liked him to wear and put on the ranger's uniform instead.

Now Kurt was even more confused.

At first, he assumed Moro was disguising himself to infiltrate the mansion, but that idea didn't make sense.

They had already attacked head-on—there was no way they could still sneak in.

As Kurt stood there, trying to piece things together, Moro handed him the tracksuit.

"Kurt, you can shape paper into human figures, right?"

"I can, but I'm not great at it."

Kurt answered honestly.

Moro nodded, not surprised in the slightest.

After all, Kurt was still young—just solidifying his Nen ability's foundation was already impressive. It was unrealistic to expect mastery in every aspect.

"That's fine. Having actual clothing as a frame will make it easier to control."

Moro gestured to the boots and gloves on the ground.

Some Manipulation-type Nen users lacked raw talent or dedication, so they developed techniques to cheat the system—like using objects to hold Nen in a fixed shape.

Moro's idea was to have Kurt animate the tracksuit, creating a human-shaped decoy.

Conveniently, the rangers in this area were heavily geared up, likely as protection against forest creatures like venomous snakes and insects.

That meant their uniforms covered almost everything, making it the perfect setup for a fake person.

Moro briefly explained his plan, though Kurt remained skeptical.

Still, he followed the instructions, using his paper ability to fill out the uniform, slowly shaping it into a humanoid figure.

"Are you sure this will work?"

Kurt asked as he watched Moro adjust the clothes on the dummy.

With his back to Kurt, Moro chuckled. "Can't guarantee it, but it's worth a shot."

After carefully placing a mask over the paper soldier's face, Moro stepped back, examined it, and nodded in approval.

Predicting the Enemy's Strength

"I believe Nolan's hideout is heavily guarded by well-equipped security forces and Nen users. However, their Nen users probably aren't that strong."

"Not strong?"

Kurt instinctively wanted to argue but hesitated, instead offering a more measured response:

"Before taking this job, I researched 'Menu.' Their influence spans multiple continents. For an organization of that scale, aren't you underestimating them?"

"That's exactly the problem."

Moro turned to Kurt, his expression serious.

"Because they're spread out across multiple regions, their core strength is inevitably diluted."

In the world of organized crime, once Nen users get involved, things become far more chaotic.

If an organization like Menu didn't have strong fighters stationed in key locations, it would've already been devoured by rivals.

Of course, if Menu's operations were limited to Gambino's domain, that would be a different story.

This was the reasoning behind Moro's assumption that Nolan's personal guards wouldn't be too powerful.

And seeing how paranoid Nolan was about keeping his location hidden only reinforced that belief.

"If my guess is right, then the Nen users stationed here will rely on the firepower of their armed guards—using strategies like ambushes and sneak attacks."

Moro's mind briefly wandered to the first Nen user he had encountered after his "resurrection."

Using allies as bait was often highly effective.

Even if the tactic didn't guarantee victory, it at least provided valuable intel on the enemy's abilities.

For Nen users in the underworld, sacrificing subordinates—whether as shields, distractions, or cannon fodder—was just standard practice.

"Even if I'm wrong, setting up this decoy will still serve as a useful distraction. And besides…

"Opportunities only come to those who are prepared."

Moro smiled at Kurt.

Kurt remained uncertain.

Present – In the Mansion Courtyard

As the gunfire finally died down, Kurt snapped out of his thoughts and glanced up at the figure standing atop the courtyard wall.

A single setup before the battle, and Moro had already eliminated seven Nen users effortlessly.

And just as he predicted.

"So… Nen alone doesn't determine victory, huh?"

Kurt looked at the bodies scattered around, his thoughts drifting back to something Moro had once told him in an alleyway.

Had he planned his assassination mission differently—perhaps by planting paper spies near his target beforehand—

Would he have lost so badly?

His mind then turned to the two Shadow Beasts who had both been stronger than Moro.

How had Moro beaten them?

Maybe this was Moro's true strength—

Kurt's understanding of power was beginning to shift.

Moro's Perspective

Meanwhile, Moro was disappointed.

The dead Nen users were only around Level 20—too weak to give him any experience points.

Oh well.

He wasn't here for grinding levels—his goal was to eliminate Nolan.

Raising his hand, he gathered Nen into a basketball-sized energy sphere and hurled it into the courtyard.

The orb shot through the air, dodging the remaining gunfire, then burst apart like a firework—

Unleashing a deadly rain of shrapnel.

The armed guards fell instantly, their bodies riddled with holes.

Against a powerful Emission-type Nen user, even the best firearms were useless.

This was a complete power mismatch.

The only reason he hadn't cleared them earlier was to bait out the Nen users.

Now, with the fodder taken care of, all that remained was—

"Hmm?"

Moro paused, his hand still glowing with Nen.

From inside the mansion, three more Nen users walked out.

Luke, Caleb, and Adams.

Stepping over the bodies, they quickly spotted the corpses of their fellow Nen users near the courtyard wall.

Even more shocking—

The entire battle had lasted less than three minutes.

"Guess the Zoldyck reputation is well-deserved…"

Caleb muttered, suddenly wide awake.

Adams smiled and scanned the two assassins.

"Not him. His aura is too weak."

He immediately dismissed Kurt as a viable target for his "Risk Investment" ability.

But when his gaze landed on Moro, he smirked.

"This one will do."

Meanwhile, Luke stepped forward.

"Stand down," he commanded.

The remaining gunmen immediately withdrew inside the mansion.

Moro and Kurt carefully examined their new opponents.

Kurt felt an immense pressure from them.

"They're strong."

Even the usually calm Moro was surprised.

Three powerful Nen users.

Luke – Level 40-45

Caleb – Level 25-30

Adams – Level 50+

Stronger than the Shadow Beasts.

"I underestimated Menu's resources."

Yet despite this—

Moro felt no fear.

If he couldn't kill Nolan today, then he would never be able to kill Feitan.

His heart steadied.

Adams caught his eye and grinned.

"You're my next competitor."

First ability condition: Met.

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