On the western side of the audience stands…
This was where Kastro and Wapol were locked in battle.
Boom-
The already scarred ground suddenly cracked apart, sending shards of stone flying in all directions.
Wapol retracted his right foot that was stomping on the ground, then took a step back, crossed his arms in front of him, and blocked Kastro's right straight punch.
Bang!
A jellyfish-like shockwave erupted at the point of impact, scattering dust and debris into the air.
The two men were evenly matched, and in this head-on collision, both stood firmly in place.
Immediately, they launched into a ferocious exchange of blows. Their fists and feet clashed mid-air in rapid succession, generating waves of air visible to the naked eye.
There was no technique involved, just the pure collision of physical prowess and Manifested Aura.
'Still can't break through...'
There was a faint tiger-head-shaped Aura on Kastro's fists.
This is his Nen Ability, Tiger Bite Fist.
However, his opponent is an Enhancer with a strength level similar to his, so the raw power of Tiger Bite Fist failed to create any significant advantage, serving only as a visual display of intensity.
To break the stalemate, the outcome would depend on who could execute Ryu more effectively or devise an unexpected tactic to gain a snowballing advantage.
'I just have to wait for the right moment.'
Kastro mobilized his Aura and unleashed a flurry of rapid strikes at Walbo like a storm.
Bang, bang, bang…
The relentless sound of impacts echoed as Kastro's aggressive offensive temporarily forced Wapol on the defensive.
However, as his momentum began to wane, Wapol started counterattacking and suppressed Kastro.
The two sides went back and forth like this.
This was typical for a fight between two Enhancers of similar strength.
However, Kastro has been patiently waiting for his opportunity.
His Tiger Bite Fist actually has a second stage variation, which is a technique Moses had taught him.
However, when Moses taught him this skill, he specifically mentioned its tactical application.
The so-called trump card wasn't something to simply wait for the right opportunity to use, but something to subtly create an opportunity for during battle.
Over the course of his fight with Wapol, Kastro has already had two opportunities to use [Tiger Bite Fist: Second Stage], but he held back.
The two earlier opportunities would have allowed him to land the attack, but they wouldn't have been decisive.
What Kastro wanted was to be able to decide the outcome with a single strike.
Therefore, he implemented the tactics taught by Moses, and in the boring confrontation with Wapol, he consciously let Wapol get used to his attack style and abilities.
His plan was to create a moment when Wapol, lulled into familiarity, would leave himself open to a decisive blow from Tiger Bite Fist: Second Stage.
If this failed...
This battle would devolve into a test of willpower and Potential Aura.
Kastro was determined not to let it drag on that long.
He wanted to show Moses his growth over this period of time.
Bang, bang, bang-
Kastro and Walpo continued their relentless exchange of blows.
The collisions of Aura sent shockwaves across the already battered ground, scattering debris in all directions and leaving the floor even more devastated.
Finally, Kastro finally found the best time to attack in this round of confrontation.
Seizing the moment when Wapol's old momentum faded and new energy hadn't yet surged, Kastro suddenly unleashed Tiger Bite Fist: Second Stage.
Roar-
Amidst the sharp sound of the strike cutting through the air, a tiger's ferocious growl seemed to echo.
The Aura condensed on Kastro's hands extended forward without any warning, and in an instant, it took the shape of a tiger's head that lunged forward, its maw lined with sharp fangs aimed straight at Wapol.
"Huh!?"
Seeing Kastro suddenly use an Emission-oriented attack, Wapol was shocked. He hastily adjusted his Aura to form a defense in front of him.
However-
Under Wapol's horrified gaze, the tiger-head-shaped Aura that was flying towards him suddenly changed its trajectory. It plunged downward like a descending predator, striking the ground right in front of him.
"W-what!"
Wapol's eyes followed the tiger-head-shaped Aura as it hit the ground, but before he could react, an indescribable pain erupted from between his legs.
The moment the tiger-shaped aura hit the ground, it rebounded violently upward, slamming into Wapol's groin with crushing force.
"ARGHHH!!"
Wapol screamed in agony, veins bulging on his face as the excruciating pain took hold.
The impact sent his sturdy body soaring into the air, where he smashed into the ceiling before plummeting back down and crashing into the floor near the passageway, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Tiger Bite Fist: Second Stage - Devastatingly Effective!
The tiger-head-shaped Aura lingered for a moment, as if gazing triumphantly at Wapol's direction of flight, before gradually dissipating.
Kastro lowered his fists, inwardly marveling at the effectiveness of his master's teachings.
He believed that after this move, even if Wapol still had some fight left in him, he wouldn't be nearly as much of a threat as before.
'I need to press the advantage and give him no chance to recover!'
Kastro kept Moses's teachings in mind and rushed toward the dust cloud where Wapol had landed.
If it weren't for Moses's teachings, this Enhancer, who became famous in the Heavens Arena, probably wouldn't have thought of such a shady trick, let alone waited for an opportunity so patiently.
It was precisely because he lacked this quality that he was played around by Hisoka in the original work and ultimately killed by a barrage of flying cards.
Within the dust cloud-
Wapol was drenched in cold sweat from the unbearable pain.
The agony was so intense that even maintaining basic Ten felt like a struggle, let alone the more advanced Ken.
"Damn it... that rigid, methodical style... it was all an act... just to set me up for this...!"
Wapol's face contorted in pain and fury.
Kastro's underhanded attack had utterly crushed his will to fight.
He can't help it, it hurts too much...
He had to at least escape from this bastard until he could recover!
Fighting through the pain, Wapol forced himself to his feet and suddenly dashed out of the dust cloud, heading straight for the passage.
Kastro, who was chasing after him, frowned when he saw Wapol rushing into the passage.
He was confident he could catch up to Wapol, but whether he could keep him from escaping to another floor was another matter entirely.
If Wapol managed to escape to another floor and started using the audience as human shields, it would create a disastrous situation.
Determined to prevent this outcome, Kastro quickened his pace, intent on catching Wapol before such chaos could unfold.
…
In the passage…
Wapol clenched his teeth and endured the searing pain as he sprinted down the long corridor.
Even if he could shake off Kastro, he didn't plan to come back for revenge. All he wanted to do was stay away from this place of trouble.
The rapid sound of their footsteps echoed through the passage. Wapol frequently glanced back at Kastro, who was steadily closing the gap, and then shifted his gaze forward to the passage's exit.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Wapol spotted two small figures standing not far from the exit.
With the backlight, he couldn't see the other party's faces clearly for a moment, but he could determine that they are just children by their body shapes.
'Perfect!'
A hint of killing intent flashed across Wapol's eyes, and in an instant, he had the idea of using these two children to hinder Kastro's pursuit.
These two children are none other than Gon and Killua, who just arrived here.
When they saw Wapol charging towards them, they looked at each other quickly, and then simultaneously prepared to fight back.
"Killua, how much is this guy worth?"
Gon asked casually as he assumed a ready stance, watching Wapol stepped into their attack range.
"No idea."
Killua stared at Wapol closely, his eyes quickly sweeping over Wapol's rather strange running posture.
'He's injured and then choose to run away...'
'Moreover, the state of his Aura was erratic and unstable.'
'We can take him!'
Killua's eyes sparkled, and he said seriously, "But since he's an A-level wanted criminal, he should be worth several billion."
"That's awesome!"
Gon's eyes lit up when he heard that.
In order to purchase the game qualification for Greed Island, what they lack most now is money.