Name: Nihilego
Ability: Beast Boost
Type: Rock/Poison
Strength: SS-
Moves: Corrosive Gas, Meteor Beam, Venoshock, Power Gem, Toxic Spikes...
Like the two Legendary Pokemon before it, Nihilego cannot enhance its strength through Restriction and Vow.
As one of the Ultra Beasts, Nihilego's power reached SS- rank, second only to Marshadow and Genesect.
Now, Akira possesses three Pokemon within the SS-tier range!
Moreover, Nihilego is highly practical—it can inject neurotoxins into other organisms and manipulate them.
This is an ability Akira previously lacked.
At the same time, Nihilego is an exceptionally powerful Poison-type Pokemon, making poison-based attacks highly effective in the world of Hunter x Hunter.
Before this, the only Poison-type Pokemon Akira had was Gengar.
Nihilego's ability is also crucial and highly useful.
[Beast Boost] originally increases the highest stat (except HP) after defeating an opponent.
This ability is similar to [Moxie], where defeating an opponent enhances one's own stats.
It excels in prolonged battles, continuously strengthening itself.
In the real world, however, there are slight modifications.
Not every defeated opponent grants the same power boost.
The enhancement effect depends on the strength of the opponent.
The stronger the enemy, the greater the power gained upon victory, while defeating weaker creatures yields almost no effect.
There is also a time limit—once it expires, the boost disappears.
Overall, it remains an excellent ability, making it unafraid of most prolonged or group battles.
Paired with Nihilego's neurotoxins, it can even turn enemies into allies.
Among the Ultra Beasts, Nihilego is one of the best pokemon.
The only question is whether there will be opportunities to obtain other Ultra Beasts in the future.
Akira collected his thoughts just as Porygon-Z finished absorbing the data from the cabinet labeled with his name.
With a single thought, the information could be directly transmitted into Akira's mind.
Suddenly, he felt a series of unfamiliar data flood his consciousness—all of it, without exception, pertained to him.
There were records of his first appearance in that small town, with a deliberate note stating that his place of origin remained undiscovered.
There were also records of his subsequent travels to the Harimu Ruins, the Samock Desert and other locations.
The most heavily emphasized section, taking up the most space, was undoubtedly his combat prowess.
The V5 not only documented every Pokemon he had ever revealed but also detailed each of their abilities.
They had even estimated the approximate strength levels of his Pokemon.
Ultimately, they arrived at a conclusion: extreme caution was necessary when dealing with him.
The information in this cabinet appeared to be frequently updated, as Akira even found records of his appointment as association president.
"How annoying..."
"You've really gone to great lengths, gathering every possible detail about me."
Akira murmured softly in admiration.
As expected of the V5—they had managed to document nearly everything he had done since arriving in the Hunter x Hunter world.
Even his joint mission with Hisoka to deal with Omokage was recorded.
Akira wasn't particularly concerned about them gathering information on him.
But the extent of their investigation was reaching the point of practically stripping him bare, which inevitably made him feel a sense of disgust.
All the collected data was recorded in the same tone—one that treated him as a potential enemy!
The strength he had displayed had finally made V5 uneasy.
Right at this moment, Porygon-Z transmitted another message to him.
It had just discovered that a meeting related to Akira was being held in one of the rooms at the Bureau.
*****
Inside a certain room at the Bureau.
It was a relatively spacious conference room with a long rectangular table engraved with unknown patterns.
The entire room was unnaturally dark, as if the occupants deliberately avoided turning on the lights.
The only faint illumination came from the screen embedded in the wall at the front of the room.
Perhaps the darkness aided their thinking.
At the same time, this meager light barely outlined the figures of the five people seated around the table.
Five individuals—exactly matching the number of V5.
These five were the highest-ranking leaders of V5, the most powerful figures across the six continents.
Any decision they made would influence the six continents and shape the future of humanity.
"This time, we paid a hefty price to have the Gatekeeper transport the Chimera Ant Queen from the Dark Continent," one of them spoke.
"We even specifically chose NGL, the most suitable location and the Ant King was born exactly as planned."
"Yet, it still didn't affect Netero—he remains as lively as ever. What do you propose we do now?"
A middle-aged woman dressed in extravagant attire, exuding an air of arrogance, spoke with a hint of irritation.
As the highest leader of her nation, she wielded immeasurable power and wealth.
The dress she wore alone was worth tens of billions of Jenny!
Her outfit was further adorned with various accessories—gemstone necklaces, pearl bracelets and more.
The silver necklace around her neck still shimmered faintly in the dim room, resembling a dazzling meteor.
This necklace alone was an invaluable, priceless treasure.
In fact, the middle-aged woman faintly served as a "light source" in the room due to the sheer number of glittering jewels she wore.
Their brilliance even surpassed the glow of the nearby screen.
The dimness of the room was also partly due to her—after all, such an environment better showcased the splendor of her jewelry.
And yet, this wasn't even the most eye-catching aspect.Most eye-catching was the crown atop her head, crafted from various rare metals—lightweight yet exquisitely beautiful.
As a woman, the Middle-aged Woman placed great importance on her appearance, which explained the abundance of jewelry she wore.
But this crown was her most treasured possession.
Embedded prominently in its ornate design was a pearl the size of a fist.
The pearl's surface was pristine and smooth, yet deep within, a dense crimson glow pulsed—like a goblet brimming with red wine, the radiance within seemed to condense into actual blood.
This was the legendary Blood Pearl, an artifact Akira had once heard tales of in 'Port Carter'.
Years ago, the Blood Pearl had been auctioned off in 'Port Carter', initially purchased by a high-ranking V5 official.
After changing hands multiple times, it eventually ended up in the Middle-aged Woman's possession.
The Blood Pearl nourished itself by absorbing the life force of surrounding creatures.
The richer the crimson hue, the more life force it had consumed.
The Blood Pearl proved its worth—since obtaining it, she had barely aged, her beauty even improving gradually.
She could now rightfully be called a stunning woman.
Yet at this moment, that very same beauty was twisted into a scowl, her dissatisfaction with the failed operation plain to see.
"What now? What else can we even do?"
"Netero may not be dead, but he's already aware of our intentions."
"By stepping down as Chairman of the Hunter Association, he's effectively conceded—so in a way, we've achieved our goal."
"The real problem now is that Akira. We barely managed to push Netero out, only for an even more terrifying man to emerge."
A middle-aged man in a suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, massaged his temples with a sigh.
The motion was an attempt to soothe his growing headache.
In his thirties, he was the youngest among the five, dressed in an unassuming suit.
Yet despite his plain attire, his commanding presence and piercing gaze set him apart.
Even in a crowd of ordinary office workers, he would stand out like a crane among chickens, impossible to overlook.
Unlike the Middle-aged Woman, the Suit Man craved not beauty or appearance—but power.
This ambition was why, despite being the youngest, he had risen to his position among the five.
Now, he occupied one of the highest seats of authority across the six continents—his ambitions fulfilled.
But years of relentless work had left him little time to hone his Nen ability, making him the weakest of the five in terms of combat prowess.
He was accustomed to handling matters himself, unwilling to entrust too many tasks to others.
"Akira... he is indeed a target that demands serious attention. It's no exaggeration to say he's even more troublesome than Netero."
"Our failure to eliminate Netero as originally planned was also due to this Akira."
Meanwhile, a Military Uniform Man crossed his arms and spoke in a deep, resonant voice.
His square-jawed face bore a bronze complexion, and his eyes were filled with determination—though within that determination lurked another emotion: ambition.
Unlike the Middle-aged Woman or the Suit Man, the Military Uniform Man was driven by grand ambitions, prioritizing the expansion into new territories.
Among the five, he was the leading advocate for war, having proposed and organized most of the expeditions to the Dark Continent.
However, his ambition was self-serving—he sought to conquer the Dark Continent and claim it as his own domain, turning it into his personal territory.
Moreover, the Military Uniform Man was the strongest among the five, having reached an S- rank in strength.
This was evident from the faint aura he exuded.
"First, we lost the 'Former World Strongest,' and now we're facing the 'New World Strongest'—and both just happened to become the Chairman of the Hunter Association! At this point, I'm not even sure if our operation was the right move."
"Furthermore, based on all the intelligence we've gathered, Akira's strength has reached a level never before achieved in human history. It's very possible... he's already touched the realm of 'them'!"
As he spoke, his expression darkened further.
The others' breaths hitched, their already grim faces clouding over with unease.
"Could there be a mistake? Has Akira truly reached the level of the 'Guide'?" The Suit Man adjusted his glasses, skepticism lacing his tone.
Though the Military Uniform Man hadn't named them outright, everyone understood that "them" referred to the Guides.
The Guides dwelled near Mobius Lake on the Dark Continent.
Only by crossing their territory could one reach the true Dark Continent—a symbolic "gate."
The Guides were a race of demi-human magical beasts, their power so terrifying that it was nearly unattainable for humans.
In fact, throughout all 149 recorded human expeditions, not once had humanity reached the other side by their own strength.
Instead, they relied on special methods to contact the Gatekeepers.
After reaching an agreement, the Gatekeepers would dispatch their subordinate demi-human beasts to guide humans into the Dark Continent—hence the name "Guides."
The Gatekeepers were also a race of magical beasts, their strength surpassing even that of the Guides.
They stood like a gate at the edge of the Dark Continent, serving as a bridge between humanity and that forbidden land.
In exchange for passage, humans had to pay a price and surrender a portion of what they obtained from the Dark Continent.
Not only were the Guides immensely powerful, but they were also intimately familiar with Mobius Lake, capable of selecting the safest routes for travel.
If one were to proceed directly, even the Guide would lose their life in these waters.
Without the Guide's assistance, humans wouldn't even be able to cross this central stretch of sea.
This is a lesson learned through countless bloody sacrifices!
Without exception, every voyage attempted without the Guide's help has vanished without a trace into that boundless ocean.
Among humans, only those seated in their positions possess the ability and qualifications to converse with the Gatekeeper.
After countless interactions, the only description ever relayed about the Guide's power is a single phrase:
Impossible!!
This is a being whose power far surpasses that of humans!
Thus, when the Military Uniform Man finished speaking, the Suit Man and the others found it hard to believe.
"No, I'm not exaggerating. This is the conclusion drawn from synthesizing countless pieces of intelligence."
"If I had to compare Akira's strength to any known being within my understanding..."
"Then the only one I can think of is the Guide."
The Military Uniform Man spoke with steady composure and despite the terrifying implications of his words, the others instinctively believed him.
"Among the five of us, I am the strongest, which is why I can better grasp the sheer horror of Akira's power!"
"To put it bluntly, the strength he possesses far exceeds even Netero's!"
"Netero is utterly incomparable to him! The difference in their power is like heaven and earth!"
"I personally visited the site where he fought the Ant King."
"Though none of you were there, you must have seen photographs or records, so you have some idea, right?"
The other four nodded in unison—they had indeed seen images of the aftermath.
"Then you should have some estimation of the scale of destruction, yes?"
"Take the Poor man rose for example. To achieve that level of devastation, you'd need at least five Roses detonating simultaneously!"
Slowly raising his right hand, the Military Uniform Man spread his fingers, forming a "five."
"This is a level of destruction no human in history has ever been capable of!"
"But Akira can do it!"
"Gentlemen, we must now discuss how to deal with Akira."
"If we allow such a terrifying existence to roam freely across the six continents, none of us will sleep soundly at night."
His words were deeply persuasive, stirring unease in the others once more.
Suddenly, a voice emerged from the shadows.
"Sorry for keeping you all up at night~"
"But don't worry—you'll sleep very soundly from now on."
At that moment, the five people in the room felt as if needles were pricking their backs.
Their pupils contracted violently, as though something unspeakably horrifying had appeared before them!
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