Reborn in HXH: I Plundered Infinite Traits

Deep in the jungle.

Secluded and unpopulated.

The Pinhead Illumi finally stopped in his tracks.

The bones in his neck emitted cracking sounds, as if they would snap at any moment.

Like a rusted robot, he slowly turned around.

"I originally didn't want to make a move on you, but since you practically asked for it, you can't blame me..."

The Pinhead Illumi took out a voice recorder.

"Of course, I was the one who came looking for you," Riku said loudly.

How truly interesting.

It seems this Illumi really cared about Hisoka's opinion, actually recording evidence in advance.

Click.

The recorder was turned off.

An extra needle, like the ones on his head, appeared in the Pinhead Illumi's hand.

Name: Pinhead Illumi Traits: [Wire Needle - Manipulation Nen] (Gold), [Zoldyck Assassination Arts] (Gold), [Taijutsu] (Gold), [Disguise] (Purple), [Poison Resistance] (Purple), [Control Freak] (Purple), [Burrowing] (Purple), [Masochism] (Blue), [Narcolepsy] (Green), etc.

Oh.

What a little genius!

Trait: [Wire Needle - Manipulation Nen] (Gold) Effect: When a target is struck by this ability, their body will be directly manipulated.

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Isn't this an alternate-world version of the String-String Fruit?

Not bad, not bad.

This guy indeed had a few very good traits on him.

Of course, regarding his disguise technique... it was too garbage.

He had to hammer his body full of needles, and the duration wasn't even that long.

Meanwhile, his own Super Copy was truly powerful.

Not to mention being able to maintain it indefinitely, it could also copy perfectly. It was unknown how many tiers higher it was compared to this.

Of course, if he could drop some good traits from this guy, that would naturally be excellent.

Profit and all that were just extra bonuses from the job.

"What kind of person do you want to become?" the Pinhead Illumi suddenly asked.

"I won't kill you this time, but I will let you experience a different kind of life."

His corpse-like stiff face squeezed out a smile.

Possessing the Wire Needle Nen, combined with his disguise technique, he could forcibly perform plastic surgery on an opponent after defeating them.

He planned to try turning Riku into an ugly woman.

He also enjoyed destroying the minds of these so-called geniuses.

Only a mind that had experienced destruction would become stronger.

Just like his pitiful younger brother.

"Do you want me to be your daddy? But I couldn't possibly birth a child as ugly as you," Riku replied.

His figure, however, transformed into a rapid blur as he dashed forward.

[Extreme Speed] (Gold)!

[Lethal Poison] (Gold)!

[Divine Power] (Red)!

[Iron-Plated Tank] (Gold)!

[Demon Spider Perception] (Purple)!

...

Various active abilities were directly engaged.

Riku's fist even turned red and scorching hot due to the friction with the air.

The Pinhead Illumi's gaze changed drastically.

He clearly felt the terrifying power on Riku's fist.

Especially the speed the opponent suddenly unleashed; it was simply unimaginable.

He didn't yield the slightest bit even compared to a top-tier assassin like himself.

But the problem right now was...

He was in a disguised state and simply couldn't bring out his full combat power.

Plus, this guy seemed to have a habit of launching sneak attacks.

He didn't have the style of a master at all.

And the moment he struck, it was a lethal blow.

Ruthless!

Truly freaking ruthless!

But this was what a true assassin should be!

He had taught his pitiful younger brother countless times not to attack an opponent unless he had absolute certainty.

Just like how he agreed to Riku's challenge because he had absolute certainty he could defeat the opponent.

Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!

Speed so fast it dazzled the eyes.

One couldn't even see how the Pinhead Illumi attacked; his needles, mixed with some Nen wire needles, shot directly toward Riku's face.

The opponent was indeed fast and fierce.

But this was perfect; getting a face full of needles should hurt a lot, right?

What came next would be the real show.

As long as his Nen penetrated the target's body, it would hook them directly like a fishhook, and then he could control their body!

Reckless brat, I must make you suffer some lessons. Even if you are the prey that pervert Hisoka has his eyes on.

Illumi sneered internally.

But as the distance between them rapidly closed, his expression wavered slightly.

Because he couldn't see any intention of dodging from Riku!

A battle maniac!?

To actually choose such a mutually destructive method of fighting.

Hehe.

But his attack would definitely hit the opponent first.

Did this guy think his taijutsu was weak?

Illumi was somewhat disappointed. He didn't even understand why Hisoka was so obsessed with this guy.

Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!

In the next instant.

Those steel needles that shot out actually sounded as if they had struck an iron plate.

They actually emitted the sound of colliding steel.

Including his Nen!

It actually... didn't pierce into the opponent's body at the very first moment!?

What was going on?

The Pinhead Illumi was startled.

In that split second of bewilderment.

Bang—

A terrifying heavy punch, like a falling meteor of heavenly fire, smashed directly onto his crossed arms.

The terrifying power instantly unleashed, and scorching waves of air swept out in all directions.

Several nearby trees were directly snapped and blown away.

Under Illumi's feet, a trench a full ten meters long was forcibly dragged out.

A scorched black fist imprint shockingly appeared on his crossed arms.

And around the fist imprint, there were traces of highly toxic poison!

His right forearm was directly twisted and broken.

Furthermore, the steel needles stuck in his arms were shaken loose, revealing his original, fair, woman-like hands.

Although his head still maintained its disguise.

At this moment, he looked like a monster that was half white and half purple.

One punch!

Shattered his disguise?!

The intense pain coming from his arms didn't cause the Pinhead to show any look of pain on his face.

As if this arm wasn't even his.

Strong!

Incredibly strong!

This kid was powerful beyond expectation.

Especially that punch just now.

In terms of pure strength, he had even suppressed him, even though he was currently in a disguised state and unable to fight at full power.

For the opponent to unleash such astonishing punching power was truly remarkable.

But what truly shocked Illumi was...

His steel needles couldn't break through the opponent's defense.

This guy was actually a master of physical body tempering; unbelievable.

"Phew... to think one punch didn't beat you to death?"

Riku slowly withdrew his smoking, scorching hot fist.

He rolled his neck, letting out cracking sounds.

"You... truly surprised me a bit. Your strength, speed, and defense have already far exceeded ordinary people. But unfortunately... the current you has already lost..."

The Pinhead Illumi looked at Riku expressionlessly, speaking mechanically.

Because.

His wire needle had already pierced deep into Riku's skin.

This guy's defense was absolutely the most astonishing he had ever seen, simply harder than those specialized defensive magical beasts.