On one side, Shaiapouf was infuriated to the point of boiling over by Ging, his bloodlust practically oozing from his body.
On the other hand, Menthuthuyoupi had been seething with rage from the start, and the enemy's actions only continued to stoke the flames of his fury.
He lacked the ability to think strategically or form battle plans, only able to react instinctively.
All he knew was that he had to protect the Ant King and tear apart any enemies who stood in his way.
But now, he was completely failing at both.
Bound and restricted, entangled in battle and unable to break free, killing the enemy was out of the question.
As one of the king's three royal guards, he felt a deep sense of failure.
So…
Boom!!!
With nowhere left to vent his rage, Menthuthuyoupi let out an earth-shaking roar, pouring all his remaining strength into the ground.
Rumble!
With the position where he stood as the center, it swept in all directions.
If this had been Neferpitou or Shaiapouf, they might have hesitated, worried about the king being nearby and avoiding large-scale destruction.
But Menthuthuyoupi didn't care.
He didn't think that far.
He just wanted to destroy everything in sight.
With that single, full-force strike, he obliterated the central staircase that connected to the upper floor.
Even the vast central area was devastated beyond imagination.
"Yup, he's gone berserk, just as expected!"
Nearby, Morel and Knuckle watched with cold, calculating eyes.
They had considered this possibility from the beginning.
Menthuthuyoupi rampaging was part of the plan.
And so, they were already prepared for it.
"The more out of control the beast, the more patience and resilience it takes to hold your ground!"
Morel took a deep breath, exhaling thick, rolling clouds of smoke from his pipe.
He wasn't about to give up his signature technique, Smoky Jail, a fundamental means of containment.
"Hahahaha! Spin it, spin it! Let's see what number we get this time!"
Kite's Crazy Slots laughed maniacally, spinning the number atop its clown head.
Both fighters were seasoned and experienced Nen users.
Even if their opponent's strength far exceeded their own, with teamwork and unique abilities, capturing this giant brute was no different from a high-level hunt.
In fact, to professional hunters like them, this was a perfect prey.
Menthuthuyoupi, no matter how terrifyingly powerful he became in his rage, no matter how drastically his appearance had changed, was still going to become a notable achievement in their career.
In his rage, Menthuthuyoupi was like a green-skinned hulk, his aura and power surging to horrifying levels.
His aura was amplified by his anger, making his attacks explosive with overwhelming force.
His ability to leverage his own anger, which is his core personality trait, allows him to grow in size and aura the angrier he becomes.
Using Knuckle's A.P.R. to calculate, they had estimated that Menthuthuyoupi's aura level increased by tens of thousands with his last outburst.
That kind of power boost undoubtedly extended the time Menthuthuyoupi could fight before collapsing.
And it made defeating him even more dangerous and difficult.
"The stronger he gets, the more it's worth it to take him down... It just fires me up even more!!"
Knuckle grinned widely, his face burning with intense fighting spirit.
Even Shoot, lurking in the shadows, gives support from the sidelines with timely interventions.
Compared to the original timeline of events, where he had to directly confront Menthuthuyoupi and risk life and limb, this setup was far more favorable for him.
He didn't need to fight head-on; he just assisted with quick maneuvers and coordination.
Honestly, it was way more comfortable.
As time passed, both Shaiapouf and Menthuthuyoupi realized that unless they dealt with the enemies holding them back, they would never be able to return to their king's side.
So, they both threw themselves fully into the battle, desperate to overcome the obstacles in front of them.
Both royal guards were doing everything in their power to return to their king.
Meanwhile, the other royal guard, Neferpitou, was calmly and meticulously healing the blind girl, Komugi.
She had already agreed to the conditions set by Gon and Killua and had no choice but to stay here.
So, instead of resisting, she poured her entire focus into saving Komugi's life.
Compared to the original timeline, where she was pressured by Gon's fury and had to rush through the healing in just a couple of hours, this time, she could proceed at a careful, steady pace.
In the original timeline, the rushed treatment ensured basic survival but not full recovery.
Health, long-term complications, and possible side effects were left unaddressed.
But now, she had all the time she needed.
And she intended to carry out the king's orders to the absolute fullest.
"Killua..."
Sitting idly on the floor, Gon watched the scene quietly.
He turned to his friend beside him.
"Hm? What is it?"
Killua had his hands behind his head, casually replying.
"It's nothing... Just feels like... You've changed somehow."
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