Reborn in HXH: I Plundered Infinite Traits

"This guy..."

The few people present turned their heads and were shocked to see Riku, their expressions changing drastically.

Because just a moment ago, not a single one of them had been able to detect Riku's arrival.

"Truly disappointing. The illustrious Phantom Troupe, now choosing such a despicable method to flee? You're like rats crossing the street, truly pitiful."

Riku smiled faintly.

"Unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable!! You killed Feitan, I cannot forgive you!!"

Phinks's face was flushed red like an enraged bull, his eyes burning with furious flames as he stared fixedly at Riku.

"Phinks!!"

Bonolenov and the others behind him had a slight change in expression and spoke up to stop him.

Because everyone understood that the guy standing in front of them was an absolute monster.

But Feitan and Phinks were very close; similarly, Nobunaga and Franklin were also very close!

It wasn't just them. Even though Shalnark and Kortopi didn't particularly stand out in combat normally, they had very good relationships with all the members.

No one had ever expected that the former hunters would now become the hunted, fleeing for their lives.

This reversal of roles was something they still found hard to adapt to.

But right now, whenever they remembered their former teammates dying by Riku's hands, they couldn't help but feel an overwhelming mix of anger and fear!

"The situation is currently in our hands. If you don't want these friends of yours to die, I advise you to follow my arrangements."

Shalnark stepped forward, staring intently at Riku, his voice incredibly icy.

They had captured Gon, Killua, and Leorio!

At least in their view, this would make Riku hesitate out of fear of collateral damage and prevent him from launching a direct attack. Moreover, this gave them the absolute upper hand in the confrontation.

Although this method seemed somewhat dirty, even unscrupulous, in order to survive right now, they had no other choice.

"First of all, my demand is very simple. Cripple your own left arm, and we can choose to let one person go. You can choose to trade one arm and one leg for a person."

Shalnark stated coldly, a silver needle appearing in his hand, aimed at Gon and the others.

"No! Riku!!"

Gon yelled furiously; he absolutely did not want to see Riku do this.

"Riku! Don't worry about us. If they do this, we'll just tear them all apart. Don't forget, I am a member of the Zoldyck Family! If you try to harm me, you will inevitably face the retaliation of my entire family!

When that time comes, my father Silva Zoldyck and my grandfather Zeno Zoldyck will hunt you down endlessly!!"

Killua threatened through gritted teeth.

He never thought there would come a day when he would be pushed to the brink and forced to invoke his family's name.

Because in the past, he didn't take pride in the Zoldyck Family. He wanted others to acknowledge him for his own strength, not the family backing him.

But in this current situation, he could only bring out all his trump cards.

Killua's words instantly caused the expressions of the Troupe members present to shift slightly.

The illustrious Zoldyck Family, the king-tier assassination family of the dark world.

Provoking such a family meant endless conflict in the future.

"Shalnark..."

Bonolenov was also somewhat worried.

Shalnark frowned tightly, glancing at Killua. "I can choose not to touch him, but for these remaining two... you wouldn't just watch them die, right? Take off both your arms, and I'll choose to let him go."

"Riku! Just bring it on! If I, Leorio, even furrow my brow, I am absolutely not a man!"

Leorio shouted!

"Hehe..."

Riku stood quietly in place with his hands in his pockets, his gaze sweeping over these members of the Phantom Troupe.

That look was exactly like watching monkeys in a circus.

A faint, indistinguishable smile lingered on Riku's lips, as if mocking them, yet also as if showing utter contempt!

"What? Do you think we won't actually do it? If you refuse, even if it's this brat, we will kill him before we die!"

Shalnark said coldly, his steel needle pointing directly at the center of Gon's forehead.

"I accept!"

Just as he was about to strike, Riku's voice interrupted his action. All eyes looked toward Riku in surprise.

Because everyone understood that the condition proposed was simply too outrageous. Furthermore, once he lost all his combat capability, he would become fish on a chopping board, completely at the mercy of others. All promises would be completely unsecured.

But with Gon and the others in their hands, aside from this, he had absolutely no other choice.

"Shalnark! This guy likely has the ability to create clones, and he can even detonate himself. We absolutely cannot fall for it again!"

Phinks gritted his teeth and warned.

Nobunaga, and highly likely even Feitan later on, had died under this exact ability.

Moreover, the terrifying explosive effect from back then was still fresh in their memories.

None of the people present were willing to let this guy pull off such a terrifying explosion again. Because seeing Riku standing before them after the previous explosion, he actually didn't have a single injury on him.

This proved with 100% certainty that this guy definitely possessed the ability to create clones, and that those clones could be detonated.

This was an absolutely terrifying ability.

"Did you hear that? You are forbidden from using clones!"

Shalnark stared fixedly at Riku.

"Of course, I always keep my word. Let them all go. How about I give you both my arms and a leg?"

Riku smiled nonchalantly.

His smile made the few people present unable to suppress a chill running down their spines.

Because such a thing was absolutely unacceptable to anyone.

Even the most powerful Pro Hunter, once they lost both their arms and a leg, would be practically no different from a cripple.

Correction!

They would be an absolute cripple. No matter how high their combat power was, it would be extremely difficult to utilize!

Even Netero, under such physical conditions, would inevitably fall short against any single one of them!

Yet there wasn't a trace of nervousness, fear, or anger on Riku's face. From beginning to end, he wore a smile, a smile that seemed to mock them.

Incomprehensible!

Unreasonable!

"No! Riku!! Absolutely not!! Even if you do this, they definitely won't let us go."

"Yeah! Riku!"

"Damn it!! I'll end it myself!!"

...

Leorio, who was just about to bite his tongue to commit suicide, was directly knocked unconscious by Phinks.

Gon and Killua's eyes nearly split open in grief and fury. They both understood that once Riku chose this method to save them, even if they luckily escaped...

Riku would be a cripple for the rest of his life. This would be a lifelong trauma for Riku, a reality neither of them was willing to accept.

But currently held captive by them, neither had any room to choose.

Pfft! Pfft!

As the words fell.

Shalnark shot out several steel needles. Riku didn't dodge; the needles directly pierced into Riku's four limbs.

"Excellent!"

The tightly wound string in Shalnark's heart finally loosened a bit.

It wasn't just him; Phinks, Franklin, and Bonolenov also revealed faint smiles.

Because they all understood Shalnark's ability.

Once the opponent was pierced by these special steel needles, they would fall under Shalnark's control.

Even someone stronger than Shalnark couldn't resist it.

The opponent hadn't dodged at all, which meant he had completely resigned himself to his fate.

However, they still didn't dare to lower their guard, because the opponent's previous explosion was simply too terrifying. Even in this situation, they didn't dare approach Riku, maintaining what they considered a safe distance.

Swish!

Shalnark directly manipulated Riku to draw the fish-filleting knife sheathed at his waist.

Then, a brilliant flash of the blade swept past.

Under everyone's gaze, Riku raised the knife and severed his own arm, blood spurting out.

This was absolutely not a clone, because the instant the steel needles pierced into Riku's body, Shalnark had already confirmed it.

This was the opponent's genuine, physical body.

If it were a clone constructed of energy, he would have been able to sense it directly through the steel needles.

Doing this would directly prevent Riku from using a clone to trigger an explosion.

"Riku—"

"Wuwuwu—"

Seeing this scene, Gon and Killua cried out and roared in immense agony.

Tears streamed down their faces.

"No matter! It's just an arm. Now, you can let one person go first, right?"

Riku glanced at his severed arm. The pain coming from it was not enough to shake him even slightly.

He was a man who possessed Netero's [Absolute Will] - Red!

Let alone having an arm severed, even if he endured countless tortures, he could maintain an absolutely resolute mindset.

Furthermore.

He currently had to actively suppress his regenerative abilities, because such an injury was literally nothing more than a drizzle to him.

He just didn't expect it would cause Gon and Killua so much pain and sorrow. He figured if Leorio was still conscious, his reaction would probably be even more intense than theirs.

"Alright! Kick your arm over."

Shalnark nodded to Phinks, who directly tossed Leorio over.

But seemingly still uneasy, he ordered Riku to kick the severed arm over.

Riku didn't mind; he directly kicked his severed arm over.

Following that, the Riku manipulated by Shalnark swung the knife and directly severed his own left leg.

Blood spurted out!

With only one leg left, Riku still stood calmly in place, as steady and unmoving as a javelin.

"Riku!! Riku!!"

This scene instantly brought Gon and Killua to the brink of collapse from the pain.

The looks they shot at these Troupe members were practically surging with furious flames.

Unfortunately, no matter how they struggled, they couldn't escape the opponent's control.

Killua was tossed over.

"Riku!!"

This cold-blooded little genius, who had once even attacked his own mother and brother, now felt unprecedented pain and anger in his heart because of Riku's injury.

In the past, Killua had never experienced this kind of intense emotion.

Because from childhood, the teaching instilled in him by his father and grandfather was that, as an assassin, he must maintain absolute calmness and not let emotions dictate his actions.

But seeing Riku sever his own limbs to save them with his own eyes, he couldn't suppress the fury in his heart.

"Killua! Don't forget that as an assassin, you should maintain absolute calmness. I leave Leorio to you. And Gon, don't worry, I'm fine."

Riku looked at Killua with a smile on his face.

Looking at Riku's smile, Killua was somewhat bewildered. Ultimately, he nodded deeply and helped Leorio up.

Because he didn't sense any anger or other emotions from Riku.

In his perception, Riku was like an incredibly calm, dark lake. Even though his limbs had been severed, there wasn't a single ripple on the surface of this dark lake.

It was like a black mirror, unfathomably deep.

"One last cut."

A smile finally appeared on Shalnark's face.

Phinks and the others also showed the excitement of having their vengeance fulfilled.

Because in previous battles between their members and Riku, the results had all been incredibly sorrowful and enraging.

But now, although their methods were highly dishonorable, they had truly inflicted severe injuries on Riku, which made everyone incredibly excited and encouraged.

Shalnark directly manipulated Riku's body to bite the knife, and then swing it down toward his only remaining arm.

Swish!

Riku's arm fell to the ground.

Keeping his promise, Shalnark pushed Gon over, who was immediately caught by Killua.

"Riku! Riku! Wuwuwu..."

Gon's emotions were currently on the verge of collapse. He felt unprecedented anger and pain.

He swore to kill every single one of these guys before him.

"Gon!"

But Riku's words instantly silenced him. With tear-stained eyes, he stared blankly at Riku. He couldn't imagine how Riku could show no trace of pain on his face after enduring so much agony.

Standing on only one leg, yet still standing as straight as a javelin.

"Gon, there are always many painful things in life, but we must learn to look forward! You should have learned something from being kidnapped this time. I hope you won't make the same mistake next time," Riku said, his gaze toward Gon gentle. "I promised Aunt Mito I would take care of you."

"Wuwuwu, Riku!! Riku—"

Gon felt like he was going to cry himself to death.

At this moment, he genuinely believed from the bottom of his heart that Riku had become the most important family member in his life!

"Don't worry, even if I'm standing here with only one leg, these guys—who are like rats crossing the street—still wouldn't dare make a move easily, right?"

Riku smiled. There was no trace of pain on his face; instead, he continued to wear a mocking and contemptuous smile as he looked at the few people before him.

"..."

Shalnark, Phinks, and the others were completely silenced.

Because the current situation was absolutely in their favor. The opponent only had one leg left; no matter how overwhelmingly powerful his combat strength was, he simply couldn't mount an effective attack.

Yet they still didn't dare to approach.

Because Riku's previous self-destruction was simply too terrifying. They worried Riku was a cornered beast; even on the verge of death, he might launch a desperate counterattack and drag a few of them down with him.

"Hehe, a dying man still barking wildly here? I told you, you would regret killing our team members! We won't fall for your provocation. Your limbs are all severed; given this rate of blood loss, even if you are very strong, you will soon go into hemorrhagic shock," Phinks sneered.

Shalnark and the others also very tacitly chose to maintain their distance.

They believed Riku was bound to die, so there was no need to take the risk right now. Instead, they would truly watch Riku bleed out.

They were like hyenas, circling a wounded lion from the outside, waiting until the opponent died.

"Oh? As expected, your nature is no different from dogs. But I might have to disappoint you. This little injury is truly insignificant to me."

Riku smiled faintly.

Under everyone's incredibly shocked gazes, his severed leg actually began to sprout granulation tissue at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Muscles, bones, meridians!

It was exactly like 3D modeling, rapidly growing and intertwining!

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