Kaizen began recounting his experiences in detail, speaking slowly and thoughtfully.
"After leaving the Zoldyck Manor, I went to Heavens Arena. It didn’t take long for to reach the 200th floor. Along the way, I encountered several assassins, but none of them posed a significant challenge.
"Eliminating them was simple.
"Afterward, I took on an assassination mission where I dealt with five death-row prisoners. That’s when Zeno found out about .
"Then ca my fight against Isaiah. I defeated him, but he tried to poison in revenge. The poison didn’t work, so I killed him in return.
"After that, there was the tournant at Heavens Arena. Once it concluded, I followed Zeno to teor City.
"In teor City, the main focus was dealing with the Kute Gang of Thieves and their large-scale recruitnt plan. I also acquired a rare material from the Disaster Cockroach.
"Of course, I’m skipping over so of the fights with the world’s underground syndicates, but that led to our arrival in Yorknew City."
Kaizen paused, reflecting on the whirlwind of events over the past year. Despite how fast it had flown by, he realized just how much he had accomplished. His progress was evident, even from observing his own Nen Beast.
A year ago, Kaizen had only just begun learning Nen. Now, he had grown into a formidable combatant, standing as a C-rank Nen user—among the top in his tier.
He had beco part of a diverse and capable team:
Altan, a top-tier intelligence expert.
Raiken, an unparalleled master of lee combat.
Killer Queens, elite assassins who excelled at sabotage.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a mid-range and large-scale battle specialist.
Nina and Shizuku rounded out the group, alongside various Nen tools and weapons, including the Rotten Knife. Altan’s web of intelligence contacts was firmly established, allowing them access to critical information both online and through personal connections.
A Killer’s Path
"When you first entered Heavens Arena, those assassinations you faced were arranged by ," Zeno admitted.
"As a Zoldyck, the first lesson in assassination is survival. You must learn not to die before you can learn how to kill. Every mber of our family has gone through the sa thing."
Kaizen nodded, recalling how Zeno had always emphasized the importance of survival above all else.
"I see. And when I started appearing on those killer-for-hire websites, I noticed my missions weren’t particularly high-profile anymore.
"But when I searched for you, Grandpa Zeno, you always seed to show up quickly. I guessed you were never far behind, keeping an eye on . After all, our family doesn’t have many mbers, and you’ve always stressed survival."
Zeno smiled faintly. "That’s right. I wouldn’t let you wander off on your own until you could protect yourself. But after returning from teor City, you’re nearly there.
"In this world, very few can pose a threat to you now. And those who could... well, they know the consequences of provoking the Zoldyck family."
Kaizen understood Zeno’s point: the strongest individuals and organizations in the world were well aware of the Zoldyck na and the danger it carried. Most wouldn’t dare target a family mber. However, lesser forces, either unaware or reckless, might still attempt it.
The Power Dynamics of Heavens Arena
"Grandpa Zeno," Kaizen began, turning to his great-grandfather Maha, "I noticed sothing during the Heavens Arena tournant. There’s a massive gap in strength between the average fighters and the Floor Masters.
"Even among Floor Masters, the difference in strength is staggering. So barely qualify for the title, while others are on an entirely different level. I even sensed an aura similar to yours in one of the Floor Masters.
"How strong are they, really?"
Maha stroked his beard, recalling the arena’s structure. "The Floor Masters of Heavens Arena are an interesting bunch. Many are strong in their own right, carving unique paths. But their strength varies greatly."
Zeno elaborated, "The arena serves as a proving ground, especially for rookie killers. Most of the newer fighters are at the lower end of Nen proficiency. In fact, Nen users trained by major organizations can often surpass them with minimal effort.
"But for ordinary people, reaching the 200th floor or higher is one of the easiest ways to awaken their Nen.
"The problem lies in the mindset of these newcors. Instead of focusing on growth, they cultivate weaker opponents to climb the rankings more easily. This practice has led to the rise of weaker Floor Masters."
"However," Zeno added, "there are exceptions. Heavens Arena attracts fighters from all over the world. So train their bodies and minds relentlessly, making them truly formidable.
"The strongest Floor Masters are comparable to A-rank Nen users. The weakest, however, might only be D-rank at best.
"Do you rember the Kute Gang of Thieves, Kaizen?"
Kaizen nodded.
"They could beco Floor Masters, but they wouldn’t be the strongest. There are several Floor Masters far superior to them."
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