"It seems to be the product of a plant parasitizing humans."
Ging looked at the scattered branches on the ground, scratching the white cloth on his head, and said thoughtfully.
"And they should be the group that just entered earlier, losing their lives after being parasitized."
"Their strength is obviously not high, perhaps they haven't fully mastered it after being parasitized. The true strength of the Brion should be more than this."
"But I really didn't expect that one of the five great calamities, Brion, would appear in this cave."
Ging tone became more serious, but the excitement in his eyes was still evident.
The six continents and the five great calamities are indeed "renowned," but not everyone has the chance to encounter them.
Having finally gotten the opportunity to face one, he naturally wanted to make the most of it.
Beside him, Pyon, who had been typing on her pink phone since the appearance of the Brion, received new information.
Pyon was already dressed in a cute, pink-themed outfit, When using her Nen a continuous flow of pink Aura circulated to the manifested phone in her hand.
Her entire body was glowing with a pink light.
Even the rabbit ear accessories on her head were covered in a layer of pink light.
"Just as Akira said, these have only been recently parasitized, and it's confirmed, they are indeed Brion."
Pyon Nen wasn't as effective as Akira Pokedex ability and it took her some time and Aura to gather some surface-level information.
Her next task was to continue using her Nen to dig out more information.
During this time, the Mega Sableye and Gengar had already consumed most of the Death Aura in the outer area.
The surroundings became clear and visible, no longer shrouded in clusters of Death Aura.
However, deep within, a large amount of Death Aura still lurked, flowing outward like a tide.
No one knew how many dangers still lay hidden in the depths!
At this moment, Ging gave Akira an appreciative glance, understanding another layer of his intentions.
First, they could absorb the surrounding Death Aura, which would save them from continuously consuming Aura to maintain the barrier.
Second, it could create a bit of commotion, attracting some of the dangers to come forward.
They had just entered, and the cave exit was right behind them. If they encountered a danger they couldn't handle, they could retreat immediately.
The fact that no Death Aura or other entities had emerged during this time suggested that they were likely being blocked by the divine script and the membrane.
Akira thoughts were mostly accurate, and Ging had indeed thought the same.
A smile appeared on Ging face.
'He's really someone worth befriending!'
Akira performance in all aspects exceeded his expectations and he found him very compatible.
Except for the fact that he didn't eat his fruits.
In Ging eyes, the only flaw in Akira was that he didn't eat his food. In all other aspects, he was the perfect partner.
Through this commotion, the three of them realized that the danger inside was one of the five great calamities, Brion. This seemed to explain why all the people sent in by V5 had been wiped out.
Amidst his myriad thoughts, Akira suddenly remembered something and released Arcanine.
In an instant, a large orange-red dog appeared before everyone, looking majestic and very gorgeous.
'Another Nen Beast!'
Ging and Pyon had already gotten used to Akira casually releasing Nen Beasts. The number of Nen Beasts he possessed was always a mystery, seemingly endless.
For a moment, the cave was filled with Pokemon besides the three of them.
There were the Mega Sableye and Gengar responsible for devouring the Death Aura.
There was a Gardevoir responsible for using Misty Terrain.
There was also an Arcanine that had just been released.
Fortunately, the cave was quite spacious, and even if a few more Pokemon were released, there would still be enough room.
Moreover, based on the situation deeper inside the cave, it seemed that the further in they went, the more expansive the space became.
Who knew how many more Brion were waiting inside?
Arcanine approached the three Brion that Ging had just shattered, its mouth slightly open, revealing its sharp, gleaming teeth.
A ball of fiery red flames shot out, splitting into three smaller flames that accurately landed on the chaotic branches.
Fire-type move — Ember
In an instant, the branches were engulfed in flames, gradually turning into ashes.
'Fire-type abilities, huh? Indeed, they might have a special effect on creatures like Brion' Ging thought to himself.
Watching Arcanine actions, Ging immediately understood Akira intention—to "finish off" the creatures.
Plant-type creatures usually have tenacious vitality and burning them to ashes is the best choice.
Akira stared at the pile of ashes where the flames were gradually dying down, and a thought suddenly crossed his mind.
This Creature was the second Dark Continent creature he had encountered. The previous one, the Desire-Dependent Gas Lifeform (Ai), could be considered a Ghost-type.
Perhaps this creature could be seen as a Steel and Grass-type creature?
If so, then Arcanine, being a Fire-type, would have a quadruple advantage!
At the same time, Akira could also roughly guess which Pokemon would be born from this.
Grass and Steel-type. Naturally, it would be the famous "Grass-Steel" Pokemon.
"Well done. It's indeed wise to be cautious. These plants might have the ability to feign death, so burning them is the best option" Pyon, who was still typing away, chimed in with new information, agreeing with Akira actions.
As a special plant from the Dark Continent, its survival abilities were naturally exceptional. Its vitality was far stronger than that of ordinary plants. The group didn't have to worry about a lack of oxygen either.
Judging from the airflow, the membrane could transmit air.
The membrane seemed to only block Death Aura and Nen Beasts, without obstructing the flow of air or the passage of external objects.
Was this membrane also related to the divine script on the walls?
In other words, it was likely restricting the movement of things related to the Dark Continent!
Akira performance also piqued Ging interest in him. Ging was curious about how many Nen Beasts Akira possessed.
After glancing at Akira, Ging turned his gaze back to the depths of the cave.
The main objective now was still to explore this place.
Thus, the three of them began their first real advance.
Mega Sableye and Gengar took positions on the left and right, responsible for absorbing the Death Aura ahead.
Ging and Arcanine walked side by side in the front, while Pyon and Akira followed behind.
It didn't take long for them to encounter the expected crisis.
Within the deep purple mist of Death Aura, several humanoid figures appeared once again and they were moving very quickly.
In the blink of an eye, what was once a small disturbance turned into larger figures.
Ging muscles tensed slightly, his eyes fixed on the thick fog-like Death Aura. Those sharp eyes were infused with dense Aura, and under the scrutiny of "Gyo" even the slightest movement was clearly visible.
All three of them could clearly sense that this time, the approaching creatures were not weak.
"Woof"
Arcanine barked.
As Arcanine let out a roar, five Brions appeared before everyone eyes, charging forward rapidly. Among them, two were at A-rank strength, and three were at B-rank.
What caught everyone attention wasn't the A-rank strength, but the distinctly different head in the middle. It was unmistakably golden.
Name: Brion (Gold Form)
Strength: A
Origin: ...
It was indeed another form different from the Silver Form—the Gold Form.
The two A-rank Brions had clear roles: one was a close-combat Silver Form, and the other was a long-range Gold Form.
"A golden sphere?"
Ging examined the sphere glowing with golden light, curiosity welling up in his heart.
How would it differ from those silver ones? Soon, Ging found out.
"Whoosh."
While the other Silver Brions continued their charge, the Gold Brion suddenly screeched to a halt.
Then, just like Arcanine earlier, a large amount of pale green Aura surged from the surface of the golden sphere.
In an instant, the green Aura condensed into a beam shape and shot fiercely toward the three of them.
"So it's a long-range attack type?"
Ging was astonished.
Based on the attack patterns of the previous three, he had assumed all Brion were close-combat types. It turned out that Brion were divided into Gold and Silver Forms, each employing long-range and close-combat fighting styles, respectively.
Ging felt as if a Solar Beam was coming at him, though this one was greener.
The dense green beam completely illuminated the dim cave, carrying a massive amount of Aura as it surged forward.
Seeing this, Ging gathered Aura in his hands, preparing to block the beam head-on. But before the green beam could hit him, it was intercepted.
"Boom!!"
A fiery pillar, blazing like the sun, suddenly shot out from the side, colliding with the green beam in mid-air.
Fire-type move—Flamethrower!
The collision produced a deafening explosion, and both attacks canceled each other out. However, it was still evident that part of the Flamethrower continued forward, directly hitting the Gold Brion and scattering sparks.
Instantly, severe burn marks appeared on its body, with large patches of blackened wounds.
Ging eyes narrowed.
It seemed his guess was correct—even the residual attack could inflict significant damage on the Brion.
The powerful shockwave from the explosion even sent the three charging Silver Brion crashing into the stone walls beside them. Bearing burn marks from the flames, they were unable to get up for a while.
The stone walls, reinforced by divine script, were indeed incredibly sturdy. Such a massive explosion didn't leave a single mark on them.
Of the five Brions, only the A-rank Silver Form managed to reach Ging. But what awaited it wasn't victory, but an unstoppable fist.
"Crack."
To Ging, there was no difference between an A-rank Silver Brion and a B-rank one. Both were dealt with in a single punch.
However, Ging did notice a difference—the A-rank sphere was noticeably larger than the B-rank one, by more than a size.
It seemed that the larger the sphere, the higher the strength it symbolized.
After dealing with the "eager-to-die" Silver Brion, Ging casually pulled out a brightly colored apple from his robe. He wiped it on his clothes and took a bite, the rich aroma of the fruit instantly filling his mouth.
While eating the apple, Ging noticed that the other Gold Brion had already been taken care of by Arcanine.
The injured Gold Brion could no longer fire beams of sufficient power and was completely taken out by Arcanine's next Flamethrower.
With the two strong A-level threats dealt with, the remaining three B-level ones were even less of a challenge.
Under Arcanine relentless flames, these Brions were burned to ashes. However, the commotion attracted even more Brion.
"Ging, how many people did V5 send in before?"
Seeing the oncoming horde of Brion, Pyon couldn't help but twitch her mouth in annoyance as she asked.
If it weren't for V5 "kindly" sending over a bunch of "parasitic hosts" there wouldn't be so many Brion.
"I don't know the exact number, but it should be around twenty or so?"
Seeing the Brion charging towards them, Ging decided not to hold back anymore.
He quickly finished the apple in his hand and prepared to get serious.
He happened to have a recently learned ability and thought this would be a good opportunity to test it out on the Brion.
"Oh?"
Noticing some movement from Ging, Akira looked over with interest. The Aura around Ging began to surge, like boiling water, constantly churning.
Suddenly, Ging arms stretched out, striking directly at the approaching Brion.
In an instant, Ging resembled a rubber man, his arms stretching incredibly long, hitting the Brion from a distance.
Nen: I Am a Rubber Man, Enhancement Type
This ability allows him to transform any part of his body into a rubber-like texture, making it easy to stretch. Once transformed into rubber, that part of the body becomes more resistant to damage and can largely nullify electric-type abilities.
After being struck by the stretched rubber arms, the Brion suffered even greater destruction than from Ging casual punches. The entire sphere crumbled into extremely tiny fragments.
Clearly, this wasn't Ging original Nen but rather his own innate talent!
Ging talents can be roughly divided into two categories: one is his linguistic talent, allowing him to easily learn various languages.
The second is the talent that makes him a veritable cheat in the world of Hunters.
For any striking-type Nen, as long as Ging is hit once, he can mimic it with near-perfect accuracy.
In other words, as long as he's hit once, he can learn someone else's Nen.
In the original story, Ging was once hit by Leorio attack and after being struck, he analyzed the characteristics of Leorio Nen.
He then further developed it, creating additional applications, such as being able to hit enemies on the other side of an object with an Aura projectile.
Ging believed this ability was even harder to detect than En.
To exaggerate a bit, Ging could possess an infinite number of Nen.
Of course, this is limited to striking-type Abilities.
For example, the "I Am a Rubber Man" ability he just used was something he learned after being hit.
Sometimes, he even deliberately lets himself get hit to better understand and then mimic the ability. Just look at this absurd learning ability—it's no wonder he's considered a cheat.
Under the combined assault of Ging and Arcanine, the Brions fell one after another.
With the continuous cleanup, Arcanine experience points kept increasing, finally reaching A+.
The Mega Sableye, which had been absorbing Death Aura, reached A-, while Gengar, already at A+, still had some way to go before leveling up.
After clearing out wave after wave of Brion, no more appeared, which aligned with the estimated number of people. It seemed that everyone who had entered had been parasitized into Brions.
To die and then die again—it was truly a tragic fate.
It was likely that there were parasitic plants within the cave, and those who entered had accidentally become hosts.
This caused a chain reaction, one after another turning into these creatures. It sounded somewhat similar to zombies, didn't it?
According to Akira estimation, the parasitic plant itself must have been quite powerful even before parasitizing anyone.
After all, the Nen Users sent by V5 were no pushovers.
Seeing that no more Brion appeared, the three of them were able to continue forward.
As they ventured deeper, both Ging and Pyon began to feel a sense of anticipation.
Since the botanical weapon "Brion" had appeared, it was highly likely that the all-healing herb would also be here.
Apart from Akira, neither Ging nor Pyon knew that the herb was actually the mature form of the parasitic plant.
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