Chapter 56: Returning Home x Waiting

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January 14, 1982, Kukuroo Mountain, Zoldyck Family.

Illumi took a week to travel by airship from Korarl City to the Republic of Padokia. This speed was simply incredibly slow.

This couldn't help but make Illumi suspect that various countries might have signed some secret agreement not to allow ordinary citizens to use airplanes as a mode of transportation.

As for the reason, it was very likely because the V5* wanted to seal off the existence of the Dark Continent.

One must know that Tsubone* is capable of transforming into a fighter jet, and even small countries like East Gorteau possess fighter jets.

"I'm back."

Illumi called out from outside the door, reached out, pulled the sliding door open with a click.

"Welcome back."

Silva lightly nodded to Illumi. Illumi looked towards Kikyo Zoldyck, kneeling beside Silva's right hand. Her belly was completely swollen, round and full.

Kikyo, very rarely, gave Illumi a gentle smile.

This made Illumi feel even more regretful. Such a woman with the aura of a Yamato Nadeshiko* would surprisingly become so neurotic in the future.

Illumi was sitting to Silva's left, staring blankly at Illumi.

"Welcome home."

Illumi greeted him. Illumi lowered his head and chuckled softly, took off his shoes, and sat on the tatami mat.

"Your younger brother will be born in three months."

"Don't leave home during this period. Stay and keep your mother company."

Silva sat cross-legged on the tatami, with a tea set and tea table placed before him.

Clearly, before Illumi returned, the family of three might have been chatting or something.

"Oh, by the way, Killua's training is also finished."

"If you have free time, practice with him. He really wants to know the gap between himself and you."

Illumi heard this, turned to look at Killua, who was also staring blankly at him. After a while, Killua said.

"I heard you participated in the Hunter Exam. How was it?"

"The test was simple, but there were a few powerful examinees inside."

Illumi started chatting with him, discussing theoretical knowledge of assassination techniques, such as how to kill people fastest, with the least bleeding, and so on.

However, during their conversation, Illumi suddenly realized that although he was very efficient at killing people, he had never cared about things like bleeding.

Those who died by his hand were usually very gruesome, with bodies separated from heads, and blood flowing like rivers.

Silva, meanwhile, brewed tea for himself, occasionally chatting with Kikyo. The first day back home passed peacefully like this.

For the next three months, Illumi listened to Silva and didn't accept any requests.

He stayed at home with Killua, accompanying their mother Kikyo, after all, she was pregnant and needed family companionship at this time.

Kukuroo Mountain, Zoldyck family backyard park...

Kikyo Zoldyck, wearing a loose kimono, sat in the pavilion. Two female butlers were by her side attending to her.

Meanwhile, Illumi and Killua stood opposite each other on an open ground not far away.

"Come on, you can use any kind of attack you want."

Illumi stood seven meters opposite Killua with his hands in his pockets, a smile on his face.

"Is that so?"

Looking at his confident smile, although Killua's face was expressionless, he was actually a little annoyed in his heart.

"Since you've said so..."

Although he said this, he still stood rooted to the spot, his eyes fixedly watching Illumi's every move.

Illumi also remained motionless. He knew Killua was waiting for an opportunity, but he wasn't the kind of person who would expose weaknesses for no reason, unless he did it intentionally.

"Young Master Illumi, the Madam asks if you prefer white or blue clothes."

One of the female butlers from Kikyo's side suddenly called out. Illumi turned his head to look.

"I like..."

"Whoosh!"

A sharp sound of air being cut through attacked.

Illumi tilted his body back. A large needle flew past his bangs, striking the trunk of a large tree behind him with a bang.

"Needle?"

His eyes accurately captured the flying object. It was the Nen Needle that Killua often used in the original story, except it wasn't covered in Nen yet now.

"Swish!"

While his body posture hadn't fully adjusted, Killua leaped high, his right hand clenched into a fist, aiming for his head, and smashed down violently.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, a large amount of dust and smoke erupted from where Illumi had been standing, covering the surrounding area.

"Ah!"

In the pavilion, the female butler who had called out for Illumi couldn't help but cover her mouth and let out an exclamation.

"Hoo hoo~~"

A strong gust of wind blew, scattering the dust and smoke that covered the surroundings while also blowing down leaves, revealing the situation inside.

The ground where Illumi had originally been standing had been blasted into a round pit fifty centimeters in diameter, with numerous cracks spreading out.

And in the pit, Killua was kneeling on one knee, having punched a fist-sized hole into the pit with his right fist.

"I don't like white, nor do I like blue."

Illumi's leisurely voice sounded from his back. It turned out Illumi was sitting directly on the back of the kneeling Killua.

Looking back at the female butler in the pavilion, he raised his right index finger and smiled slowly.

"I like... black."

The pupils of Killua, who was kneeling, trembled slightly. This was the first time his expression showed fluctuation.

"Huh?"

Illumi very clearly noticed that the aura on Killua's body had changed; it was no longer calm.

Killua raised his free left hand, his five fingers together to form a hand blade, and attacked Illumi from below.

"Swish!"

Illumi naturally stood up, but his speed was so fast that it left afterimages. He instantly dodged Killua's hand blade attack.

After Illumi stood up, Killua also broke free from the constraint and raised his right hand again, his five fingers together, attempting to form a hand blade and attack Illumi again.

"Slap!"

However, before he could fully close his five fingers, Illumi's left hand smacked into his right palm. His fingers squeezed into the gaps between Killua's right fingers, interlocking with his.

"Handshake."

Illumi chuckled softly, revealing his white teeth. He flicked his left hand gently, sending Killua flying.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

Killua's body spun rapidly in mid-air. Just as he was about to hit the ground, he forcefully slapped the ground with his left hand and landed with a backflip.

"Rustle..."

After landing, due to inertia, Killua's body slid backward across the flat concrete ground, his canvas shoes making a slight rubbing sound.

"Mm..."

Killua's expression changed again. His pupils, which had been blank since childhood, trembled almost imperceptibly once more.

Noticing this instant, Illumi's lips curved up slightly. He wanted to tease Killua more.

"Da da da..."

Killua continued to charge forward without hesitation. A hand blade slashed down. Illumi lightly twisted his foot, dodging to the side.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

Killua didn't give up the attack and continuously increased his speed. Hand blades, fists, Nen Needles, groin kicks, etc., he used every attack he could.

But Illumi's speed was always slightly superior. Seeing Killua's attacks about to land on him, he would immediately slide his foot and easily dodge.