"What are you talking about, you brat?"
Su Yan immediately reached out and squeezed the soft flesh of Marikawa Shizuka's face. "Am I really that lecherous?"
"Mmph—"
Shizuka let out a whimper from her throat, casting a disdainful look at Su Yan.
'So who was it then?'
'Who was the one who devoured me completely just a few days after I brought him home?'
'And who was the one who took down Rika-chan on the very first day she came back?'
'It is so hard to guess.'
Su Yan ignored Shizuka's gaze. Thinking back on what he just said, it did seem easy to misunderstand.
But he really didn't mean it that way.
He was thinking about another unconventional way to become a Nen user in the world of Hunters.
Before the Yorknew City arc of Hunter x Hunter, Gon and Killua found clues about Gon's father, Ging, in a game called Greed Island.
During that time, the two of them tried to earn money to buy the console needed to enter the game.
Gon had accidentally used Gyo in a flea market to discover a set of knives infused with Nen.
This led to the discovery that when the best of the best in various fields concentrate intensely on their work, they might unconsciously release Nen.
They would then imbue their creations with Nen.
Such items often fetched a high price.
So, Gon and his friends began using Gyo specifically to hunt for items infused with Nen at flea markets to find hidden treasures.
This was exactly what Su Yan wanted to explain to Minami Rika.
However, such people still needed guidance from a Nen user to fully awaken.
The reason was simple.
It was like Komugi, the blind girl who played Gungi with the Chimera Ant King. She awakened a Nen ability to assist her play during their matches.
But if no one had explained Nen to Komugi afterward, would she have just thought she had a sudden stroke of genius?
Would she believe she simply reached a higher level of mastery under the pressure of death?
The answer was yes.
First, to use Nen unintentionally, one must be fully focused. If they are that focused, how could they notice they were using Nen in the process?
Second, if there were no Nen users nearby using Gyo to observe the aura of such people, it would be impossible to discover their use of Nen.
In summary, if Minami Rika wanted to awaken her Nen, this might be the most suitable method for her.
She needed to focus all her attention on something she could truly immerse herself in.
Then, Marikawa Shizuka would use Gyo nearby to watch closely, noting if Rika unconsciously used Nen.
Then, they would record the process.
Afterward, Rika would slowly recall those recorded moments—what she was thinking and how she felt.
Finally, she would find a way to enter that state at will.
This way, it might work.
However, this method was essentially the most deviant of deviant paths. In comparison, even the forceful initiation could be called orthodox.
Not only was it troublesome, but the success rate was low.
This success rate also depended on a prerequisite: people in this world actually having the potential to awaken Nen on their own.
But what Su Yan had most of right now was time, so he let Minami Rika tinker with it.
At most, it would just mean more trouble for Marikawa Shizuka later.
As Rika's best friend, she should be more than happy to help, right?
Su Yan explained his thoughts to Minami Rika.
Rika realized she had misunderstood him earlier, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face.
But she quickly suppressed that embarrassment. After thinking for a moment, she said, "If we are talking about a hobby that I can fully immerse myself in..."
"It would have to be guns, right?"
"Exactly, exactly."
Shizuka, who had broken free from Su Yan's torment, nodded quickly. "Rika-chan is a firearms master! She is even one of the top five marksmen in the country."
After saying that, Shizuka made a finger gun gesture and aimed it at Su Yan.
She mimicked a "bang" sound.
Then she blew on her index finger as if clearing smoke.
"Do you really need to say that? I already knew, so there is no need for you to explain it again."
Su Yan rolled his eyes at the childish Shizuka, then looked back at Minami Rika. "When it comes to guns, are you more into assembly or shooting?"
"Shooting!"
Rika answered without hesitation. "I love the uncertainty—the moment the bullet is fired and you do not know until the very last second if it will hit the enemy."
Hearing this, Su Yan rubbed his chin and thought carefully before making a suggestion. "In that case, I have a mission for you."
Rika looked puzzled. "A mission?"
"Yes."
Su Yan continued, "Don't you have a large private stash of firearms at home?"
"Take those guns and follow Shizuka-san..."
"Shizuka-san, where do you think you're going?"
Before he could finish, Su Yan noticed Marikawa Shizuka trying to sneak away.
He immediately called her out.
"I got caught..."
Shizuka flinched. She turned back to face Su Yan, rubbing her stomach as she lied through her teeth, "I just suddenly got a craving for snacks."
"Is that so?"
Su Yan looked at her, his face practically screaming that he didn't believe a word of it.
"Uuu..."
Shizuka lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye.
For some reason, whenever Su Yan looked at her like that, she felt completely helpless.
After a while, Shizuka finally spoke up sluggishly. "I have worked so hard for so long. What is wrong with taking a little break?"
"You little slacker, what hard work have you done? Haven't you been loafing around and resting the whole time?" Su Yan retorted.
"I... I..."
Shizuka had no retort.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she put her hands on her hips and said righteously, "I raised such an excellent Nen user like Little Su Yan!"
Su Yan was at a loss for words.
Why did this feel like such a strong case of déjà vu?
'Is that you?'
'Brock Marikawa?'
'I raised a God?!'
Su Yan delivered a light chop to Shizuka's head. Ignoring her antics, he said, "Anyway, majority rules. Shizuka-san, you will stay by Rika's side!"
After that, Su Yan stopped paying attention to Shizuka.
He turned back to explain his idea to Rika.
It was actually quite simple: Shizuka would accompany her to find zombies to use as target practice.
Shizuka would protect Rika while using Gyo to monitor her state at all times.
Shizuka sat on the edge of the bed, looking like a wilted plant.
Just hearing about it sounded like a huge hassle.
And she had to actually do it?
Shizuka thought about it and suddenly raised her hand, which was quite out of character for her.
Su Yan naturally noticed this and asked, "Shizuka-san, do you have something to say?"
Shizuka said uncharacteristically, "I have no objection to your suggestion, but I have one small request."
"Please, go ahead."
"I can help Rika-chan, but during this period, you must satisfy my needs, Little Su Yan," Shizuka said with a straight face.
"Satisfy you?"
Su Yan was stunned for a moment, but he quickly understood.
Looking at the blonde bombshell in front of him, he thought to himself, 'Holy crap.'
'So the one who is truly lecherous is you, Shizuka, huh?'
'Wait, you too?'
'Won't that clash with Yuriko Takagi tonight?'
Su Yan looked at Shizuka with suspicion and surprise.
This woman seemed to be Yuriko Takagi's natural enemy.
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