Hunter X Hunter: I Got Stronger After I Died

When the meteor shower of aura bullets struck the ground, the resulting vibrations filled Earthworm's senses like unbearable noise, making it impossible for him to pinpoint his target.

However, after a brief period of adjustment, with the help of Nen, he was able to overcome the interference caused by the aura bullets.

He was confident.

Not necessarily a bad thing.

Having absolute trust in one's abilities often allowed a person to maximize their potential.

But against an opponent who defied logic, this kind of self-assurance could have disastrous consequences.

"In such a short time… he managed to perfectly mimic Dokumushi's footstep vibrations? It's unimaginable, but it's the truth."

Earthworm was absolutely certain.

Just as he relied solely on seismic sensing to blindly launch attacks—never worrying about mistakenly striking an ally or placing himself in danger—his personality and abilities both reflected an unshakable self-belief.

And it was precisely this self-assurance that led him, upon emerging from underground, to be shocked by Moro's strange ability but fail to communicate with Dokumushi about it.

Dokumushi, on the other hand, trusted Earthworm's abilities completely.

That was why, in their coordinated attack, he had done everything possible to create a perfect kill opportunity for Earthworm.

This was a common tactical practice among the Shadow Beasts.

But this trust was built on the assumption that "Earthworm would never fail."

Yet, Earthworm's devastating punch—which smashed Dokumushi's face—didn't just damage his body, it shattered his trust as well.

So when Earthworm confidently stated that Moro had mimicked Dokumushi's footstep vibrations, Dokumushi instinctively dismissed it as an excuse for his failure.

Nen had a unique trait—

It amplified a person's strengths, but at the same time, it also magnified their weaknesses.

In a battle where every second counted, Earthworm and Dokumushi had no time for proper communication.

But at the end of the day, all of this stemmed from one simple fact—

Moro's strategy exceeded their understanding.

"Star Radiance" allowed Moro to convert every enemy action into raw information, feeding it directly into his brain like a high-speed processor.

This real-time battle intelligence let him respond to attacks with unparalleled precision.

At the same time, this data-driven approach allowed Moro to analyze his opponents' attack techniques, movement habits, and force exertion methods—

Like using a magnifying glass to reveal even the tiniest details.

This was why he was able to replicate Dokumushi's footstep vibrations in such a short time.

"Three."

Landing smoothly on the ground, Moro silently counted the number of times he had successfully dodged Dokumushi's attacks using Star Radiance.

The "Star Mark" ability required a certain number of successful dodges before it could be activated.

The number of dodges needed depended on the Nen level difference between Moro and his opponent.

For example, when fighting Kurt, who had a Nen level below 20, just one dodge was enough to apply a Star Mark.

Against an opponent of the same level, it would take four dodges.

For every 10-level difference, the required dodges doubled.

In other words—

Since Dokumushi's Nen level exceeded 40, Moro would need to dodge at least eight times before he could mark him with a Star.

"Let's see how you two handle this."

Moro drew his Ruby Bird Blade, holding it in his right hand, but made no move to attack.

He simply stood his ground, watching Earthworm and Dokumushi.

Star Radiance was primarily a defensive ability, excelling in counterattacks.

Because using it made him temporarily more vulnerable, fighting multiple enemies was dangerous—especially against an opponent like Earthworm, whose specialty was sneak attacks.

But now, thanks to his strategy, Earthworm and Dokumushi had already suffered a tactical failure.

And more importantly—he had planted a seed of doubt in their minds:

"Our battle strategy isn't working."

As long as Earthworm abandoned his underground attacks, Moro could fully unleash Star Radiance without any concerns, securing his victory.

He also noticed something interesting—

The trust between these two Shadow Beasts wasn't as strong as he had expected.

Now, Moro simply waited for their reaction, preparing to adjust his next move accordingly.

A second or two passed.

Earthworm hesitated—but then made his choice.

His self-confidence drove him to dive underground once again, determined to leverage his ability's advantage.

"It was just one mistake. No big deal."

As long as he tried one more time, he believed he could learn from his failure and land the perfect hit.

"I won't fail again."

Just before burrowing underground, Earthworm offered a few words to reassure Dokumushi.

Dokumushi's face twisted slightly.

"Wait."

He reached out a hand—but Earthworm had already disappeared underground.

"You damn idiot!"

Dokumushi cursed internally, his frustration boiling over.

"It doesn't matter if you fail—but when you screw up, I'M the one getting punched in the face!!!"

He had no choice but to continue cooperating with Earthworm's plan.

Watching Earthworm disappear underground, Moro remained calm.

"Still don't believe me, huh? That's fine. The more I practice 'Data Replication,' the better I get."

Once again, he tossed a Flying Star into the sky.

As it soared upward, it split apart—

A second meteor shower of aura bullets rained down.

Dokumushi gritted his teeth and charged toward Moro.

But this time, as the shimmering galaxy of Star Radiance unfolded before him—

Moro charged at Dokumushi first.

Realizing this, Dokumushi activated his ability, extending his ten sharp, spear-like fingers to block all possible escape routes.

His previous two failed attacks had taught him a lesson—

This time, he spread his fingers wide, creating an almost complete area lockdown attack.

But Moro had a secret weapon—

He wasn't relying on Nen-enhanced durability.

He had a Nen-infused blade from the auction.

With its unnatural hardness, it was perfect for blocking attacks.

Clang!

Using the Ruby Bird Blade, Moro deflected Dokumushi's attacks, creating an opening to escape.

At the same time, the collision force disrupted Dokumushi's footwork.

As this happened, the meteor bullets struck the ground, shaking the earth with explosive impact.

But this time—Moro did NOT jump into the air.

Instead, using Dokumushi's exact footstep vibrations, he calmly retreated.

And in the middle of the chaotic explosions—

A familiar sound echoed.

The ground cracked open.

Earthworm emerged.

Earthworm threw a punch.

Dokumushi's face turned pale.

"WAIT—"

BAM!

Earthworm's punch slammed into Dokumushi's face—

Sending him flying once again.

As he tumbled across the ground, Earthworm stood there, frozen in shock, sweat trickling down his face.

Dokumushi staggered up, his face swollen like a pig's head, half his teeth missing—

But his fury remained intact.

"F*** your 'one more chance'…"

Even with missing teeth, his rage was crystal clear.

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