A sphere of Nen, with a radius of one hundred meters, formed around Loki. Loki couldn't create an irregular Ken like Netero; his Ken maintained a perfect circle, but the range was still terrifying.
Meanwhile, the professional killers hired by the Ten Dons felt the Nen spreading around them.
'That's Ken!' 'Such terrifying aura! Is this the kid's Nen?!
They watched the aura spread at an incredible speed, engulfing the entire building in an instant.
Loki's Ken perfectly enveloped the auction venue. The building was only about two hundred meters tall, yet Loki's Ken extended to five hundred meters—and he wasn't even using his full power.
Gon and Killua, enveloped by Loki's Ken, swallowed nervously. "Gon..." Killua said, looking at the aura surrounding them, unsure what to say. Why was Loki's Nen here?
Kurapika, with them, also sweated. "That's Ken! Loki's Ken!"
They said in unison, "A high-level application of Ren and Zetsu. Within the Ken's range, everything can be sensed, even enemies using In."
"Wait, what are you talking about? Ken?" Leorio asked, completely confused.
Ignoring Leorio, Kurapika continued, "A ten-meter Ken is already very strong."
Kurapika glanced at the spreading Ken. "Loki's Ken envelops the entire building."
"The entire building?!" Gon, who was still thinking about using Ren and Zetsu simultaneously, blanked.
Simultaneously using Ren and Zetsu was extremely difficult; to cover an entire building required terrifying control and immense Nen.
'Loki really is a monster!' Killua thought.
"Why can't I go to the auction? I have to go!" Neon insisted angrily, handing the phone to Basho.
"Here. Dad wants to talk to you."
Basho took the phone reluctantly. He wasn't used to this.
"I'll be in Yorknew City soon. Keep Neon safe; don't let her leave the hotel."
"You're not Kurapika. Are you also a guard?"
"Yes."
"Where's Kurapika?"
Basho hesitated. "Kurapika is attending the auction tonight on behalf of the Nostrade family."
"I see. Protect Neon."
Basho hung up, returning the phone to Neon and leaving her room. He sighed to Melody. "I wonder how Kurapika is doing at the auction."
Melody was also worried. Their opponent was the Phantom Troupe. Could Loki, Kurapika, and a few newbie Hunters really handle them?
"I don't know why Loki decided on a direct confrontation, but he must have a plan. It should be fine," Melody said uncertainly.
Basho wasn't reassured, but he only worried.
"I'll guard outside," Basho said, leaving the room.
"No, Basho. Stay here," Melody said.
"Stay here?"
"Yes. It's Kurapika's orders."
Why would Kurapika give such orders? But he was the captain, so they had to obey.
"Okay, I'll stay," Basho said.
Melody smiled and went to the window, looking at the mafia below. Light Nostrade had traded Loki to the Ten Dons to increase his status; these mafia members were replacing Loki to protect Neon.
They were no match for Loki, but it was a matter of face for Light Nostrade.
Twenty meters away, in another hotel, Baise and Rinsen were secretly observing the opposite hotel. They would contact Kurapika immediately if anything happened. They weren't sure why Kurapika had arranged this.
Outside, black cars lined the hotel. The area was cleared; Neon was the only guest. A young mafia member called someone.
"How's it going?"
Shalnark's voice came through. He paused.
Two hundred meters from the auction venue, Shalnark was in a car, looking at the auction venue. His eyes were filled with shock.
"That's the Flame Kid's Ken." He'd used Ken to cover the entire building. They'd guessed at Loki's defenses, but not this.
He'd used Ken to cover the entire building. They couldn't enter; they'd be discovered within 150 meters. Their infiltration plan was useless.
Nobunaga couldn't believe what he saw. Someone's Ken had this range? It was a joke! Nobunaga's expression darkened. The others were stunned.
Feitan stared at the huge Ken. "Damn kid! How can his Ken reach this range?"
Franklin's mouth twitched. "Terrifying control! And how much Nen does he have?"
"We can't infiltrate."
The twelve-seat van held everyone except Chrollo. They were all shocked by the Ken. Human Nen could reach this range? The control required was monstrous.
Shalnark's face was grim. His plan was good, but Loki's unexpected ability ruined it.
"Leader, the kid's Ken covers the entire building. We can't infiltrate."
Chrollo's eyes narrowed. "The entire building?!"
"Terrifying."
"What do we do?"
"Infiltration is impossible. Let's invade directly."
"But..."
"Separate invasions. Different directions. He's alone; even with other Nen users, it's nothing to worry about."
That seemed to be the only option.
Shalnark said, "Understood, Leader. Be careful."
"Don't worry. I'll be there soon."
"Let's begin."
Chrollo looked at the hotel where Neon was.
"A Ken that covers a building!!!"
"If this power continues to grow, he might become the next Netero!"
At the top of the building where the underground auction was held, heads of various mafia organizations had arrived.
But the auction hadn't started, and they were growing restless.
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