Gourmet Hunter (HxH Fanfic)

Indeed… Where does such confidence come from?

Age advantage? Physical advantage? Strength advantage? Experience advantage?

As long as he had the chance to fight, Kuri believed he could take down Law in mere moments.

In Kuri's mind, this idea came about naturally and he felt inexplicably confident.

Existing in the imagination that has not yet happened, once the battle begins, he envisioned he can easily tear off Law's limbs with his hands, easily ripping out Law's internal organs, or even twisting off his head without effort.

But when the Aura on his hands was stripped away like cotton candy, Kuri's eyes finally regained some clarity.

Law is not the fish on the chopping board, nor is he the chef holding the knife.

So, was it really a good idea to send Vogt to chase after Barney?

"You seem very confident in the strength of your hands."

As Law rushed towards Kuri, he exposed the reliance Kuri had placed on his hands.

After only a few exchanges, Law noticed that Kuri's attacks centered on his hands.

Not only was the Aura in his hands more abundant, but the speed and power of his punches were also remarkable. He can clearly feel that Kuri holds no reserve in every punch and is very confident.

If it weren't for the fact that the Aura in Kuri's hands was more abundant than in other parts of his body, Law would have separated his arms long ago.

Now that he has a clear understanding of Kuri's ability, what Law should consider is no longer how to defeat Kuri, but how to defeat Kuri in the shortest time possible.

The levels of consideration of both parties were completely different at this moment. Kuri wanted to kill Law, while Law wanted to end the battle as quickly as possible.

If every second counted, then Law would take some risks to finish Kuri in an instant!

The atmosphere changed in an instant...

Kuri's heart skipped a beat. Looking at Law who was coming towards him, he actually felt an oppressive force as tangible as solid matter.

This reversal in positions, from pre-battle confidence to this moment of dread, ignited an unbearable rage deep within him.

"Stop being so arrogant!"

Kuri roared angrily and stimulated the Aura in his body again, gathering most of the Aura in his hands. Seizing the moment, he clasped his hands together like a king kong, viciously slamming them toward Law's head.

The strength behind this blow was not to be underestimated. However, with Law's ability, it would not be difficult to dodge it, but he still chose to take it head-on.

This is a choice made in order to deal with Kuri as quickly as possible. While it carries certain risks, it is also the fastest way to determine the outcome.

Law took a gamble and divided the Manifested Aura in his body into two parts, one part gathered on his hands, and the other part gathered under his feet. Then, he crossed his arms and raised them to block Kuri's hands that were coming towards him.

Thud!

The dull sound of a fist hitting flesh suddenly echoed throughout the alley.

The raindrops falling around them shattered into a mist under the force of the impact.

Law crossed his arms and grasped Kuri's wrists. Under the force, the backs of his hands were pressed against his temples.

If Kuri's strength had been any greater, the force would have reached his temples, causing a concussion and leading to unconsciousness, which would have brought him closer to death.

When Kuri saw his full-force attack was blocked, he couldn't accept it. His facial features suddenly twisted as he let out a furious roar and used his still arms to exert force again, trying to crush Law's head with brute force.

"I have many ways to defeat you, but I chose the most dangerous one. Why? Because I'm in a hurry!"

Activating God Hand, Law first stripped away Kuri's Aura, then severed his wrists before crouching down.

Kuri's two palms that were separated by Law flew to both sides, and since Law squatted down, Kuri had nowhere to vent his strength, causing the handless arms to slam into each other together.

"This was your only chance, but you failed to seize it."

Law took this opportunity to take a step forward, and as he moved, he smashed through countless raindrops.

The right hand wrapped with Aura stabbed straight into Kuri's chest, grasped his heart accurately, and then squeezed it hard.

The heart didn't shatter because the power of God Hand had already taken effect on Kuri, so if Law wanted to kill Kuri, he could only seal the heart in the book for judgment.

Although he couldn't crush Kuri's heart, the force he applied on the heart wasn't without effect.

Kuri raised his head and let out a heart-wrenching scream. The scream was so loud that it startled three people not far from the entrance of the alley, causing them to look back at the same time.

'Was that Kuri's scream?'

Vogt couldn't help but glance back, only to witness a horrifying sight.

Law quickly pulled out Kuri's heart, without a trace of blood on it. Then, he turned around and ignored Kuri, who had collapsed to the ground and screamed in pain.

The dim light combined with the pouring rain caused the scene in the alley to flicker between light and shadow.

Law's graceful and elegant turning movement, the bright red and beating heart in his hand, and the cold expression as he strode forward in the heavy rain formed an image that struck Vogt to his core.

On the top of the building in the alley, Illumi, who was moving swiftly, looked down at the scene below with a surprised expression.

Digging out the heart without getting any blood on it was a skill that Illumi had trained tirelessly but still couldn't master. However, a boy in the alley, who was not much older than him, had done it effortlessly.

Moreover, digging out the heart is Illumi's current signature killing method. When he saw that Law had mastered this technique to the same degree as his father, he couldn't help but become curious about Law.

Law was still unaware of Illumi's presence, nor did he know that the way he dug out Kuri's heart had attracted Illumi's attention.

If it weren't for the power of God Hand, Law wouldn't have resorted to such a method.

The heart and brain are the two most vital parts of the human body, and since the brain cannot be separated, he can only target the heart.

Holding the heart, Law strode quickly toward Vogt.

Perhaps it was the act of digging out his heart that made Law's presence as cold as the rain, coupled with Kuri's endless desperate screams...

Vogt was shaken, and even Barney and Allie looked terrified.

The Aura fluctuated, then a book conjured in midair.

Law changed from walking quickly to running. He flung the heart forward, then opened the book with one hand. With a precise motion, he swiped the heart midair, erasing its existence as though wiping it away with an eraser.

While running, Law closed the book, causing it to disintegrated into specks of white light that dispersed into the alley.

Kuri's heart-wrenching scream came to an abrupt halt. His muscular body suddenly shuddered, and then he collapsed to the ground without any warning. In the blink of an eye, he lost his life.

The coordinated movements and reactions made it look like Law had used the book to swallow the heart and also took away Kuri's life.

Seeing Law rushing toward him, Vogt suppressed the chill rising within him and turned to chase after Barney and Ellie.

In that moment, Vogt's fighting spirit crumbled before the battle even began. His only thought now was to take Barney and Ellie hostage to threaten Law.

He had never thought about the feasibility of this action, as it was his only option after he was too afraid of fighting Law.

The long streets of the rainy night, the darkened alley.

From the moment the curtain was drawn, many people have fallen.

Even the heavy rain could not wash away the blood-stained ground in a short period of time.

Now, the curtain was about to fall.

The alley was the final stage, and only four actors remained.

Law's decisive choice to take the risk and defeat Kuri instantly allowed him to successfully avoid having to face a choice that he was unwilling to make.

He caught up with Vogt, rendering Vogt's plan useless.

Vogt had no intention of fighting any longer, and after losing his only chance, all he wanted was to escape.

If even Kuri, who was stronger than him, was defeated in seconds by Law, what could he possibly do?

Therefore, Law dug out Vogt's heart effortlessly, but chose not to kill him outright.

He squeezed the heart in his hand, causing Vogt to roll on the ground in unbearable pain.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

Law pinched Vogt's heart, and continued to torment Vogt with the pain.

After hearing what Law said, Vogt was in too much agony to respond.

"It's over now. You're fine."

After subduing Vogt, Law looked at Barney and Ellie who had stopped in their tracks.

Seeing that the situation was indeed under Law's control, Barney breathed a sigh of relief, and the feeling of surviving a disaster that had not appeared for a long time filled his heart.

Although the sight of Law holding a heart in his hand was terrifying, Ellie managed to overcome her fear. Taking a small step forward, she seemed intent on approaching Law.

At this time, something unexpected happened.

Law's pupils contracted sharply, and he saw a figure appearing from nowhere, passing Barney and Ellie to stand directly before him.

The figure was a black-haired boy. At this moment, he was also holding a beating heart in his hand, but unlike Law's, it was stained with blood.

'That heart…?'

"Ah, I failed again."

The boy sighed with regret.