Hunter X Hunter: I Got Stronger After I Died

On the highway, a crowd had gathered to watch the scene unfold.

As regular attendees of the Yorknew Auction, they were all well aware of the Shadow Beasts' fearsome reputation.

So when they saw the battle, they simply assumed that the Shadow Beasts were carrying out an execution order from the Ten Dons to eliminate an enemy.

But after watching for a while, something felt off.

"Why are the Shadow Beasts fighting each other?"

Someone voiced the question on everyone's mind.

This was what most of the onlookers found utterly baffling.

Only someone at Zetsu Zetsura's level could discern what was actually happening.

"Impressive."

He murmured under his breath.

He could tell that Moro had used a technique to mislead Earthworm's judgment.

With just this one move, Moro not only neutralized Earthworm's combat advantage, which was extremely troublesome in coordinated fights, but also turned their attacks against each other.

While his aura strength was moderate and his technical skills still lacked refinement, his tactical intelligence was outstanding.

Zetsu Zetsura couldn't help but reevaluate Moro.

Aura strength and technique were limited by age—with time, those would naturally improve.

But tactical intelligence was an entirely different matter.

It was a complex and systematic skill, developed only through experience in real combat.

Unless someone possessed extraordinary talent, with an unusual way of thinking and sharp combat awareness, they could not excel in this area.

It was like playing a strategy game—

Most players needed trial and error, gradually improving over multiple matches, relying on experience to develop their tactical awareness.

But some people could master the game instantly, compensating for their technical shortcomings with surgical precision in strategy, allowing them to dominate from the very start.

This was the difference between raw talent and learned experience.

In Zetsu Zetsura's eyes, Moro was a fighter who used pure tactical awareness to make up for his lack of combat experience.

"Zetsu Zetsura, it's rare for you to praise someone like this."

Inside the car, Batra lifted his gaze slightly, glancing out the window at Zetsu Zetsura.

Among all the Nen users he had recruited, Zetsu Zetsura was by far the most capable.

Beyond him and his direct subordinates, the other Nen users were rather underwhelming—

Or rather, none of them had shown enough promise to meet Batra's expectations.

Yet, for the first time, Zetsu Zetsura had used the word "impressive" to describe a Nen user.

Even though this Nen user appeared to be just a young, inexperienced boy, Batra couldn't help but feel intrigued.

Hearing his employer's comment, Zetsu Zetsura nodded.

"That boy has exceptional talent in certain areas. He'd be a perfect fit for Greed Island."

He wasn't just saying that for effect.

One of Greed Island's core mechanics was the spell card system, which required strategic thinking to use effectively.

Someone like Moro, who might not be a powerful front-line fighter, would be an exceptional support player—

Able to use his tactical intelligence to instantly formulate strategies and activate the right spell cards at the perfect moment.

Batra was visibly intrigued.

He was willing to spend his entire fortune to clear Greed Island—

Which meant any potential asset was worth considering.

"Then let's invite him to join our clearing team."

Batra made the decision without hesitation.

Zetsu Zetsura glanced at him and gave a word of caution.

"Extending an offer to him might offend the Ten Dons."

"And so what?"

Batra's expression remained calm and indifferent.

"Perfect. Let's see what he's really capable of."

Zetsu Zetsura saw that Batra's mind was made up and chose not to argue further.

Even though Moro's Nen abilities were still lacking, he sincerely hoped that Moro would join the Greed Island clearing team.

On the wasteland battlefield, Dokumushi was furious.

Getting hit once was bad enough.

But he had already decided he wasn't going to take another hit from his own teammate.

Yet Earthworm had insisted on going underground again, giving him no choice in the matter.

And now, he had to pay the price for it—again.

"Dammit, that hurts like hell…"

His face throbbed in pain, swollen and bruised to the point that it was affecting his vision.

Earthworm remained silent.

His ability relied heavily on team coordination.

But now that his teammate refused to cooperate, he had no choice but to switch to a standard attack strategy.

"Let's go at him together."

Understanding that Dokumushi wouldn't give him another chance, Earthworm had no choice but to engage Moro head-on.

Perhaps feeling guilty for hitting his teammate twice, Earthworm took the lead in attacking.

Dokumushi, despite his frustration, followed close behind at full speed.

At the very least, this showed that Dokumushi was still a professional team player.

Moro had been waiting for their decision.

Seeing that Earthworm no longer relied on underground attacks, Moro lowered his gaze slightly.

The aura around him shattered like fragile glass, breaking into countless brilliant stardust-like specks that began to orbit his body.

"Star Radiance."

Standing at the center of the shining constellation, Moro felt as if he had reached the pivotal moment of the battle.

It was like a game of chess where the endgame had become crystal clear—

All he had to do was place the final piece to secure victory.

"My heartbeat is speeding up… My blood feels like it's boiling… I have to suppress this feeling."

Moro was acutely aware of his rising excitement.

To maintain the stability of Star Radiance, he had to calm himself and avoid getting carried away.

Using Star Radiance required a state of absolute rationality and tranquility.

This also meant that if he ever felt fear or panic, the entire ability would collapse instantly.

Ironically, Moro's greatest mental hurdle wasn't fear—

It was the thrill of domination.

Suppressing his emotions, he entered a state of total composure.

Seeing the star-like specks surrounding Moro, Earthworm instinctively slowed his approach.

"He's dispersing his aura into light particles… It doesn't seem threatening, but it definitely has some kind of effect."

Growing wary, he bent down and scooped up a handful of stones from the ground.

With a swift motion, he spun his arm back, preparing to launch them like a slingshot.

Moro immediately recognized his intent.

Without hesitation, he charged at Earthworm.

"You won't have time for that."

Earthworm narrowed his eyes at Moro's maneuver and hurled the stones forward.

At the same moment, the glowing stardust expanded forward, engulfing Earthworm in its radius.

By shifting his Star Radiance field, Moro had forced Earthworm into his trap.

The battle was no longer a contest of strength—

It was a game of inevitability.

Moro's calculated steps had already sealed Earthworm's fate.

And he had one last thing to say.

"Don't even think about running away."

The words were calm, emotionless—

But to Earthworm, they felt as heavy as the entire world collapsing upon him.

Those were his own words from earlier.

Now, they were his death sentence.

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