After Ditto transford into several characters in a row, Akira also noticed a characteristic. Transforming into a character with lower strength took less ti than transforming into a character with higher strength.
This was quite reasonable, akin to charging up.
This suggested that transforming into a stronger character in battle carried so risk; if the opponent was strong enough, they might seize the opportunity.
In such cases, teammates would be needed to provide cover.
Despite this, Ditto was still incredibly overpowered.
And this was just Ditto solo usage.
If it were to rge with him... Would he beco a man of a thousand faces?
Akira imdiately put this into action, using a newly developed branch of his Nen Ability to rge with Ditto. After experinting for a while, Akira finally confird that he could also use Ditto transformation ability!
Casually pulling out a mirror from his shadow, looking at the bewitching makeup in the mirror, "Hisoka", he couldn't help but feel a chill.
Indeed, it wasn't good to transform into just anyone...
Akira had just transford into Hisoka, whom he had been with not long ago. Casually shooting a pink Aura at a nearby rock, it stuck to the rock without fail.
With a gentle lift of his finger, the rock was pulled into the air, swaying in the wind, connected to "Hisoka" hand by "Bungee Gum."
"No mistake, not only does the appearance match, but the Nen Ability can also be used as usual!"
After trying it out, Akira ended the rge with Ditto.
How to put it... This ability was very practical, making it easy to disguise as soone else. But perhaps due to psychological reasons, Akira wasn't very fond of transforming into other people appearances.
His own body was the most comfortable, so unless necessary, it was better not to transform.
After all, with Ditto around, it could transform when needed!
It must be said, Hisoka was truly a blessing for him. Not only did he obtain Ditto through Hisoka, but he also got information about the Dark Sonata from him.
For a mont, Akira impression of Hisoka improved quite a bit.
Well... the impression of him being a pervert wouldn't change.
It's no exaggeration to say that Ditto role was more important than any of the previous Pokemon! It represented infinite possibilities!
Ditto, a Pokemon, is equivalent to an entire team of Nen Ability users with a myriad of bizarre Nen Abilities!
This ti, coming to fight Omokage was really a big win.
It could be said that this was the most correct thing Akira had done since arriving in the world of Hunter x Hunter. Now that the task was completed, Akira could finally move on to the next destination.
The goal had already been determined. Recalling the phone call nchi had made to him earlier, a faint smile appeared on Akira lips.
Finally, can I go?
That legendary gourt paradise—Gourt Heaven!
.....
Two days later, after taking an airship and even transferring to another one, Akira finally arrived at the place nchi had agreed upon.
The southeastern corner of the Kukan'yu Kingdom, near the neighboring Yorbian Continent. Here was a port city called "Raston City."
Standing at the port, one could clearly see the azure sea, with strands of sea breeze blowing in the air.
"Akira, over here!"
While still admiring the seascape, Akira suddenly heard nchi call. Following the sound, he saw nchi standing at the harbor on the other side, waving and calling out to him.
As he approached, he noticed several high-speed boats docked at the harbor.
"Akira, long ti no see" nchi greeted with a bright smile.
"Yeah, it's been a while" Akira replied, feeling a bit nostalgic.
He rembered their first eting in the Samok Desert, where he had proposed the idea of visiting the Gourt Paradise. It seed nchi had been quite efficient in making it happen.
nchi appearance had also changed quite a bit. Her once spiky braids were now let down, making her look much more attractive. Her attire had also shifted to a more conservative style since their last eting during the Hunter Exam.
After reuniting with nchi, the two boarded a speedboat and headed towards the Gourt Paradise. According to nchi, the Gourt Paradise was located deep within this sea, between the ancient Kukan'yu Kingdom and the Yorbian Continent.
However, the island where the Gourt Paradise was situated did not appear on any maps, making it a place few could reach. The Gourt Paradise was like a private, high-end venue, accessible only by invitation or through the guidance of an insider. It was a sanctuary for countless food enthusiasts.
Most of the people there were Gourt Hunters, along with a few high-ranking V5 officials, nobles, and exceptionally skilled chefs. It also gathered the finest ingredients and cuisines from across the six continents!
.....
"Akira... there's sothing I'd like to discuss with you" nchi clear voice suddenly broke through Akira thoughts as he gazed at the endless sea. Turning to look, he saw nchi fidgeting slightly, her fair face clearly showing signs of nervousness.
The sea breeze gently brushed through her hair, which she tucked behind her ear, her earlobes slightly red.
Seeing nchi like this, Akira felt a bit out of place. But he had to admit, she looked much more appealing this way.
After a long ntal preparation, nchi finally mustered the courage to invite Akira to be her Gourt Hunter partner.
After so explanation, Akira learned about the tradition of Gourt Hunters working in pairs. The division of labor was quite reasonable: one would gather ingredients, and the other would cook. Akira readily accepted nchi invitation.
Getting a top chef for free was a great deal! However, Akira vaguely sensed that nchi invitation might be more than just about being partners...
nchi, who was usually bold and straightforward, was now so nervous. If it were just about inviting soone to be a partner, Akira found it hard to believe.
Under nchi guidance, the speedboat gradually approached the location of the Gourt Paradise.
"You can already see the outline, it's right ahead" nchi pointed forward, where several islands began to appear in their view.
The Gourt Paradise was built on a group of islands, with a large central island surrounded by several smaller ones, forming a constellation-like pattern.
The surrounding smaller islands were generally used for cultivating ingredients and hosting guests. The key point was the central island, nad "Gourt Island," which was the core of the Gourt Paradise.
Gourt Island was exceptionally large, far surpassing the combined size of the other smaller islands. The area above is mainly divided into two sections: the ingredient zone and the gourt zone.
"Buzz!"
As the speedboat ca to a halt, the two arrived at the port of Gourt Island, a place specifically designated for docking boats.
Akira followed closely behind nchi as they stepped onto Gourt Island.
As soon as he took his first step, the expected incubation bar appeared in Akira mind.
Indeed, a special place like the Gourt Paradise could indeed incubate Pokemon.
The question was, which one would it be?
There were quite a few Pokemon related to food. From the ingredient perspective, there was the Farfetch holding a leek, the Slowpoke with its delicious tail, and the Miltank producing tasty milk...
From the perspective of eating gourt food...
Akira thought the most suitable ones were Munchlax and Snorlax!
When it cos to Pokemon that love to eat, Munchlax and Snorlax usually co to mind.
Before they had walked far, the aroma of gourt food wafted into their noses, a complex blend of scents. Because there was so much gourt food here, many aromas were mixed together. With just a casual sniff, Akira could detect three or four different styles of aromas.
From here on, it was the gourt zone of Gourt Island!
Gourt Island was roughly divided with the gourt zone on the outskirts and the ingredient zone in the middle. Strolling through the streets, food stalls lined both sides of the road. Akira couldn't help but be amazed.
There was giant popcorn the size of a basketball, with a toasty aroma wafting from it. There was a concentrated seasoning that, with just a drop, could fill a dish with the flavor of the sea. There were colorful juices like rainbows, said to offer the taste of many fruits in a single sip.
Here, the top gourt foods from all six continents were gathered! In an instant, Akira felt as if he had stumbled into "Toriko," with magical gourt food everywhere.
Before tasting anything, nchi ntioned that she planned to take him to et the founder of the Gourt Paradise. That is—Linne Horsdoeuvre!
Akira felt a bit strange, why would she take him to et Linne? When he asked, nchi hesitated, her eyes constantly darting away, sowhat afraid to look at Akira, her cheeks slightly red.
Seeing this, Akira decided not to press further, as he was quite interested in eting this legendary figure.
Linne definitely deserved to be called a legend, especially among Gourt Hunters.
Linne had a plethora of titles, such as a two-star Gourt Hunter, a companion of Chairman Netero on his journey to the Dark Continent, and the founder of the Gourt Paradise... And the two-star Gourt Hunter title was likely because the old lady didn't care much for fa, much like Ging Freecss.
Otherwise, she would definitely be at the three-star level.
After walking through a street, the two arrived at the largest building in the Gourt Paradise. This was also the administrative building used to handle various affairs.
Linne office was on the top floor of this building.
"Knock knock."
"Grandma, I've brought him over."
nchi knocked on the door twice and spoke softly.
Akira wasn't sure if he was overthinking it, but it seed like nchi tone was a bit nervous?
After speaking, nchi waited quietly for a few monts, then slowly opened the door and entered. Akira finally got to et this legendary figure!
In the bright and spacious room, there was an ordinary desk, and on the wall hung an unknown painting, which looked like so kind of grass.
Behind the desk sat a petite elderly woman.
The old woman had a head of golden hair. If one were to judge by her hair alone, they might think she was a young person. But the reality was quite the opposite. Her face was deeply lined with wrinkles, and her cheeks protruded unnaturally, sagging on both sides.
On the right side of her face, there were two vertical lines painted, their aning unknown. Her eyes were pale, almost as if she had cataracts, appearing cloudy and unclear.
Anyone who saw her would question whether she could actually see anything.
This was Linne!
Seeing her appearance, which matched his impression, Akira wasn't too surprised. After all, he had already seen Linne appearance on Earth. If anything, Akira wanted to lant how ti spares no one.
According to the manga, Linne was quite beautiful in her youth, but now she had beco like this. Akira felt that this might not just be the result of ti, but perhaps other factors were at play as well. Because Akira also sensed a lifeless Aura emanating from Linne!
An Aura similar to that of the Dark Continent!
Na: Linne Horsdoeuvre
Strength: A (Severely Ill)
Nen Ability: ...
Severely ill, huh...
The manga ntioned that Linne hadn't spoken a word in five years, which might be related to her illness. Putting all the information together, Akira could make an educated guess.
It was likely that Linne had contracted so strange illness in the Dark Continent!
Speaking of which, this was the third heavyweight figure he had encountered.
The first was Chairman Netero, and the second was Maha Zoldyck.
As Akira was lost in thought, Linne was also sizing him up. Her cloudy eyes flickered with a hint of surprise. So, the person nchi had found was him? The strongest floor master of the Heaven's Arena—the "Legend" Akira!
Clearly, Linne recognized Akira identity, which was the norm for most Aura Users. People like nchi, who rarely ventured out and paid little attention to current events, were ultimately in the minority.
For a mont,Linne gaze was complex, unsure of what to say.
Originally, she had been proud of nchi but worried that the partner nchi had found might not be good enough for her. Now, it seed she had been overthinking it. To put it bluntly, nchi is the one who's climbing up the social ladder here.
Akira battles at the Heaven's Arena were sothing she had witnessed, and without exaggeration, he was undoubtedly among the strongest in the world.
For such a being to partner with nchi, it was indeed a huge gain for her.
"Ahem, is that him?"
A hoarse and deep voice sounded. Akira looked at Linne with so surprise.
So she could still speak a bit after all...
"Yes, it's him!"
nchi said firmly, she had decided on Akira!
"Is that so..."
"You two should get along well from now on."
Linne said with a touch of emotion.
As soone who had lived long enough to beco wise, she could naturally see nchi intentions. It's probably not just a simple partnership, huh?
But it's also quite normal. In the world of Gourt Hunters, when a male and female pair up, they're usually lovers.
Looking at Linne kind face, and then at nchi, whose cheeks were tinged with a blush and who seed a bit shy. Akira couldn't help but feel like this scene had a vibe of a mother entrusting her daughter to soone.
The speculation in his heart was continuously being confird as reality!
"So, will you two participate in this year's competition together?"
Linne suddenly thought of sothing and spoke again.
What competition?
nchi hurriedly explained to Akira.
It turned out that the annual Gourt Festival at the Gourt Paradise was coming up, the most grand event here.
The competition was roughly divided into two parts: gathering ingredients and cooking gourt dishes. Participants needed to traverse the island ingredient zones, hunt for the ingredients they needed, and then co to the gourt area to cook.
The dishes they made only needed to be shared with the judges for scoring, and the rest could be enjoyed by themselves. The competition had many prizes, such as rare ingredients, all-you-can-eat passes for the Gourt Paradise, and so on.
The champion could directly be promoted to a One-Star Gourt Hunter!
Participants usually ford teams of two, but one could also choose to participate alone. However, that would put them at a disadvantage compared to others.
In the past, nchi had suffered from this by participating alone and had never won the championship.
Her One-Star Gourt Hunter title was earned through her own solid efforts.
After listening to nchi explanation, Akira decided to participate.
He couldn't let so many rare ingredients slip by!
Participating in such a competition was no different from looting for him.
[Should i add a lemon of nchi and akira later? or you guys dont like it?]
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