HunterxHunter: I Became Stronger After Death

The moonlight shone like silver.

The burning car illuminated the ground like a bonfire.

The harsh winds of the wasteland twisted and distorted the thick black smoke, while the air was filled with the pungent stench of burning metal and flesh.

On the Distant Highway...

One car after another came to a halt, their paths blocked by the explosion.

Many people stepped out, their expressions varied as they gazed toward the confrontation between Moro and the Shadow Beasts on the wasteland.

Perhaps it was because they had brought bodyguards, giving them a sense of security, that they did not immediately flee.

However, the more cautious individuals ordered their drivers to turn around and leave.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, the killing intent on the wasteland was palpable.

There was no need for words.

From the moment Earthworm launched his underground ambush, the battle had already become a fight to the death.

And now, Poison Mosquito, having just arrived, didn't even waste a word before attacking Moro directly.

His body radiated a surging Nen aura, and as he charged toward Moro, his hands extended forward naturally.

At the same time—

Earthworm suddenly bent over, pressing his long, pointed head against the ground.

His smooth, hairless body began rotating at high speed, like a drill bit, before swiftly burrowing underground in the blink of an eye.

A Dual Assault—One from Above, One from Below.

This was the standard strategy used by the Shadow Beasts when working with Earthworm.

Moro's gaze briefly passed over Poison Mosquito, noting the hole left behind by Earthworm.

A sneak attack from underground, or a tactic to drag him beneath the surface—

These were Earthworm's signature moves.

However, what made Earthworm truly dangerous was not his attack method, but his ability to conceal himself before striking.

Only specialists like Melody, with extraordinary hearing, could detect his heartbeat once he got close—without using En.

If this were a one-on-one fight, Moro could have simply used En to track him.

But now, he was outnumbered.

Using En would expose his weak spots to Poison Mosquito.

To make things worse, his Starlight Condensation could not penetrate underground like En.

In That Instant—Moro Made His Move.

He backed away, creating space to release his Fei-Xing (Flying Star) ability.

"Fraudulent Fei-Xing"

The sharp Nen aura on Moro's right hand condensed into a glowing green Fei-Xing.

Swish!

The Fei-Xing shot straight into the sky like a rocket.

"Huh?"

Poison Mosquito glanced up at the ascending Fei-Xing, unable to determine Moro's intention.

Despite his confusion, he did not slow down—his confidence remained absolute.

Moro observed him and couldn't help but think—

"No wonder these guys thought the Phantom Troupe was nothing special before even fighting them."

The Shadow Beasts had an unshakable arrogance, most likely due to their position in the underworld.

In the Sky…

The green Fei-Xing suddenly burst apart, splitting into countless smaller stars that rained down like a meteor shower.

"What the hell…?"

Poison Mosquito was momentarily puzzled.

He assumed that the scattered Fei-Xing projectiles would be too weak to pose a real threat—

So, without hesitation, he charged forward, unfazed by the meteor storm of Nen bullets.

Meanwhile… Underground.

Earthworm, who had been waiting for the perfect moment, suddenly froze.

His method of tracking targets was through vibrations in the ground.

But now, with numerous Fei-Xing projectiles striking the earth, the constant tremors completely disrupted his "Earth Sense" ability.

The chaotic vibrations prevented him from pinpointing Moro's exact location.

"Was that a coincidence… or did he realize my method?"

With the ground shaking nonstop, Earthworm could no longer accurately track Moro.

For now, he had no choice but to remain still, focusing on adjusting to the new vibration patterns to regain his accuracy.

On the Surface…

Moro had successfully disrupted Earthworm's tracking ability, then shattered his own Nen aura into countless starlike fragments.

"Starlight Condensation"

A galaxy of twinkling stars spread around Moro.

At this moment, he had only a thin layer of Nen protecting his body.

And since his Starfield couldn't penetrate underground, if Earthworm attacked now, Moro would be instantly killed.

Undoubtedly, this was a high-risk move.

But his precise understanding of Earthworm's sensory technique had eliminated that risk entirely.

At the same time, Poison Mosquito finally entered Moro's Starfield range.

"What the…?"

He wasn't entirely sure what the floating star points did, but he noticed that Moro's Nen had weakened significantly.

Taking full advantage, Poison Mosquito lunged forward—

Just one meter away, his fingers suddenly extended like sharp spears, aiming to pierce Moro's body.

But Moro Already Knew.

Through the starlight data collected from his Starfield, he sensed the moment Poison Mosquito's fingers elongated.

He swiftly sidestepped the left-hand strike, then jumped into the air, dodging the right-hand stab.

While midair, Moro immediately withdrew his Starfield, restoring his Nen aura to full strength in an instant.

Then—

He kicked off the air with a burst of energy, flying backward.

This eliminated Poison Mosquito's chance to pursue him while airborne.

Moro landed gracefully, then immediately launched another Fei-Xing into the sky.

"Tch… I get it now."

Poison Mosquito watched as the new Fei-Xing burst apart into another meteor storm.

"He's using Nen bullets to interfere with Earthworm's tracking… He figured it out after dodging just once?"

He was shocked.

However, he knew Earthworm's ability well.

This disruption strategy would only work temporarily.

Much like how humans adjust to darkness, Earthworm could adapt to the chaotic vibrations and eventually reacquire his target.

His job now was to create a guaranteed opening for Earthworm to strike.

Pushing aside his shock, Poison Mosquito once again charged through the falling meteor storm, launching an attack.

Moro remained stationary, closely analyzing Poison Mosquito's movements.

"Starlight Condensation."

The galaxy of light expanded once more.

As Poison Mosquito stepped into it, every movement he made was immediately analyzed and recorded.

He attacked.

Moro, rather than retreating, moved forward, matching his opponent's step pattern perfectly.

Upon reaching Poison Mosquito, Moro deliberately stomped harder, then leaped backward mid-step.

Poison Mosquito was startled by the strange movement but still attacked instinctively.

As he raised his hand to strike Moro midair, the ground beside him suddenly erupted.

BOOM!

Earthworm burst out of the ground—

And punched Poison Mosquito in the face.

"!?!"

Poison Mosquito was sent flying, his face grotesquely distorted from the impact.

He bounced across the ground like a ragdoll before coming to a stop.

"E-Earthworm… WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!"

Poison Mosquito got up, half his face swollen, glaring at Earthworm in disbelief.

Earthworm still held his fist extended, a bead of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"H-He… he mimicked your movement patterns."

Earthworm realized what had happened, his voice trembling in shock.

Poison Mosquito, enraged, shouted—

"Bullshit! That's impossible!!"

Earthworm gulped.

"…But he did."

This time, his voice was genuinely shaking.

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