Chapter 10: Heavenly Arena
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Evening. It had started to rain. Risotto stood by the window and tried to enjoy the view outside. Along with that, a call was going on on his phone.
- Alo, - A voice came from the phone, - Who is it?
- Hello Kurapika, - Answered Risotto, - It's been a while since I've heard or seen you. How are you?
- What?! Risotto, is that you? But how did you get my number?
- Let's just say I have friends who can get a lot of information. You better tell me how it's going down there.
- I'm with Gon and Leorio now. We've come to Killua's house and we're going to get him out of there. It's not a house, it's a whole estate, and there's a huge gate, and we're standing right in front of it. What are you doing?
- It's hard to explain. Tell me, have you learnt Nen yet?
- Nen?
- I see, so you don't know what it is yet. In that case, as soon as you get the hang of it, give me a call.
- I don't really know what you're talking about.
- You'll know soon enough. I have a case for you that you'll be very interested in.
- What kind of business?
- It's too early for you to know. So when you get the hang of it, give me a call. I assure you, you'll be interested.
Risotto hung up.
'So he doesn't know yet. Then we'll have to proceed without him for now. Hopefully he'll start training as soon as possible.'
Risotto took a shower and went to bed.
Next day. Prosciutto and Risotto decided to train some more before heading to the Celestial Arena. Prosciutto began to explain the basic techniques of the Nen.
- Oh yeah, I almost forgot, we need to determine your Hatsu type.
- What's that?
- It's the ability to emit aura and use it for various functions. It is individualised for each Nen user. Hatsu should reflect the character of the wearer. You can develop your own approach to Nen, which can then become your unique technique. Is that clear?
- It's a bit like the booths.
- It's like that. Hatsu is divided into six categories: Amplification, Transformation, Selection, Manipulation, Materialisation and Specialisation. The last is the least studied and each person with this type is unique.
Next, Prosciutto drew a hexagon on a piece of paper on which he marked all the types of Hatsu, and explained all the nuances. Then he poured a glass of water and placed the piece of paper on the water surface.
- Now direct some Nen into this glass, that's how we'll determine your type of hatsu.
Risotto channelled his aura, after which the leaflet began to move.
- So it's manipulation. Not surprisingly, it fits your ability and personality.
- Character?
- Yes, there is a theory that the type of Hatsu can be determined by a person's character. But that's just a theory, and there are not infrequent exceptions.
- What's your type?
- Highlighted.
Risotto smiled lightly in his usual manner.
- You know,' he said, 'I used to teach you the basics of killing and all that. And now you're teaching me.
- Funny, really. All right, well, you wanted to go to the Sky Arena, let's go.
They went to the airport taking Pesci with them. Soon they took off.
Soon, they arrived at the Heavenly Arena. It was a huge building that consisted of over two hundred floors.
- Wow,' Risotto marvelled, 'Impressive. You won't see anything like this in Italy. You're not gonna be involved with Pesci?
- No, come on, boss. I'll just watch you fight with my brother Prosciutto.
- Pesci,'' said Prosciutto, ``Take the money and get us all a room in some cheap hotel.
- And how long do we plan on dragging this out. - Risotto asked Prosciutto.
- At least a week. We'll slowly climb up to the two hundredth floor, while training with the nen.
They went inside. When they checked in they were sent to the viewing battles, where depending on their level of demonstrated skill they should be sent to higher floors up to the hundredth. Also prohibited is the use of weapons.
Risotto's first opponent was some street fighter. He tried to knock Risotto out with a quick punch to the jaw, but he ducked and hit him in the jaw with all his might, so that he turned 180 degrees and collapsed unconscious.
The fight was pretty easy to watch, he didn't even have to use нен. He ended up being sent to the fiftieth floor.
The next opponents weren't anything supernatural. There were various street fighters, a couple of martial artists, and just some big whippersnappers. In the end, Risotto climbed to the sixtieth floor during the day.
- Well done,' said Prosciutto, greeting him from the arena, 'That's enough for today.
They went to their hotel. At the hotel, they mostly trained Nen.
Prosciutto started teaching Risotto advanced techniques such as: Gyo, In, Ken, Ko, Ryu, Shu, and En. Naturally he didn't teach him everything at once, but gradually, postponing some training for other days.
- Of course, I'm not a master of all these techniques myself, but it's not really important. The main thing is to set the right vector of development, and then you can do everything yourself. - Prosciutto explained to Risotto.
Risotto continued to move up through the floors and at the same time mastering the unn.
One day in the arena, Risotto had to fight against a boy who seemed to be called Zushi. He was practising some kind of martial arts. He turned out to be pretty good and even hit Risotto a couple of times, but the latter eventually knocked him out.
Soon he finally made it to the two hundredth floor.
- Get ready for the test when you arrive on the two hundredth floor. - Said Prosciutto Risotto.
- Trial? - He was a little surprised.
- Yes, a test. You'll find out when you get there. Don't worry, you'll be fine. I'll go away for a while, and you and Pesci go upstairs. He's going to fight in one, too, by the way.
- Okay, see you later. - Risotto said and went with Pesci to the 200th floor.
When they got out of the lift in front of them was a very beautiful corridor with a red floor. The two hundredth floor was noticeably different from the lower floors. They walked to the right, soon turning left. In front of them was a corridor at the end of which they could see the reception desk. But something was wrong, it felt like something was pressing down on them.
- Can you feel it boss? - Asked Pesci.
- Yes, it's definitely enemy nen.
- This is usually how newcomers are tested. If we can get through this, then we'll be allowed to participate in the battles on these floors.
Using Tan, they walked to the reception desk without any problems.
Suddenly, an old acquaintance of Risotto came out from around the corner.
- Hisoka! - Risotto was surprised, -What the hell are you doing here?
- I like to fight, so I sometimes come to this arena for fun. If you're asking what I'm doing in this corridor, I'm testing new recruits. Speaking of which, while you're here, how about a fight in the arena. It'll be our first serious fight. - An unhealthy smile appeared on his face.
- I accept your challenge. I suggest the day after tomorrow. But be warned that this time I won't run away and give up. This time it's going to be serious, and you won't beat me that easily.
They both signed up for the fight, after which Hisoka went about his business.
- Boss, do you know him? - Asked Pesci.
- I bumped into him during the exam.
- Creepy guy, looks like some kind of paedophile maniac.
Eventually they retired to their rooms to rest.