HunterxHunter: I Became Stronger After Death

The tremors caused by the meteor-like Nen bullets crashing into the ground felt like deafening noise filling his ears, making it difficult for Earthworm to pinpoint his target.

However, after a brief moment of adjustment, he overcame the interference by relying on his Nen-enhanced perception.

He was confident.

And confidence, in itself, isn't a bad thing.

Trusting in one's abilities to the fullest extent often leads to greater effectiveness.

But when facing an opponent beyond common sense, this same confidence can become a fatal flaw.

"In such a short time… he perfectly mimicked Poison Mosquito's step rhythm and force distribution?"

"Impossible… but it's reality."

Earthworm was certain.

Just as he trusted his "Earth Listening" ability enough to launch blind attacks without fear of hitting an ally or exposing himself to enemy counterattacks,

He had the same unshakable confidence in his judgment.

This was why, after emerging from underground, he was only shocked by Moro's bizarre ability but never considered sharing this information with Poison Mosquito.

Likewise, Poison Mosquito originally trusted Earthworm's skill, which is why he had focused on creating an opening for Earthworm to land a decisive blow.

This kind of teamwork was standard among the Shadow Beasts.

However, that trust was built on the assumption that—

"Earthworm never misses."

But Earthworm's first attack had not only wrecked Poison Mosquito's face—

It also shattered his trust.

So when Earthworm firmly stated that Moro had replicated Poison Mosquito's movements,

Poison Mosquito instinctively took it as an excuse for failure.

Nen amplifies a person's strengths—

But it also magnifies their weaknesses.

And in this fast-paced battle, neither Earthworm nor Poison Mosquito bothered to communicate properly.

Because at the root of it all—

Moro's tactics had simply exceeded their understanding of combat.

Moro's Secret Weapon—Starlight Convergence

This ability allowed him to analyze every action made by an enemy and convert it into real-time battle data.

This meant that, in combat, Moro was constantly receiving tactical intelligence.

By using this data, he could react accordingly to enemy attacks—

And more importantly, he could observe and internalize their:

Striking techniques Movement habits Combat patterns

It was as if he were viewing his opponents through a magnifying glass, allowing him to notice even the subtlest details.

This was why he had been able to recreate Poison Mosquito's step rhythm and force distribution in such a short time.

"Three times."

Moro landed gracefully, stabilizing his stance, while mentally noting how many times he had dodged Poison Mosquito's attacks under Starlight Convergence.

To mark an opponent with a "Star Seal," the prerequisite is the number of successful dodges.

The required number of dodges depends on the gap in aura control levels between the two fighters.

Against Kortopi (whose aura level was below 20), only one dodge was needed. Against an opponent of equal level, four dodges were required. For every ten-level gap, the dodge count doubled.

Since Poison Mosquito had an aura level above 40, Moro estimated that he needed at least eight dodges before landing a Star Seal.

"Let's see how you two react."

Moro drew the Ruby Poultry Knife, holding it in his right hand.

But instead of attacking, he simply stood his ground, watching Earthworm and Poison Mosquito.

Starlight Convergence was primarily a counter-offensive ability, best suited for defensive maneuvers and counterattacks.

However, since using it made him temporarily vulnerable, he had to be especially wary of enemies like Earthworm, who specialized in ambush attacks.

Moro had already forced Earthworm and Poison Mosquito into a tactical disadvantage.

By planting doubt in their minds, he had weakened their trust in their strategy.

Now, if Earthworm abandoned his underground attacks, Moro could freely activate Starlight Convergence without worry—

Sealing his victory.

Additionally, Moro had gained another valuable insight—

The Shadow Beasts' teamwork was far less stable than expected.

Now, it was their move.

In just a second or two, Earthworm made his decision.

His self-confidence urged him to return underground—

And fully utilize his combat advantage.

After all—

"It was just one mistake."

As long as he could analyze what went wrong, he was certain he could land a clean hit next time.

"I won't miss again."

Before burrowing underground, he attempted to reassure Poison Mosquito.

Poison Mosquito's expression twisted.

"Wait—"

He reached out a hand—

But by the time he spoke, Earthworm had already disappeared underground.

"You goddamn bastard…"

Poison Mosquito clenched his teeth.

It wasn't Earthworm getting punched in the face—IT WAS ME!

But with no other choice, he continued to coordinate with Earthworm.

Meanwhile, Moro watched Earthworm burrow underground and thought—

"Still trying the same tactic? That's fine.

My ability to read and replicate movements will only become sharper."

Moro calmly tossed another Flying star into the sky.

It ascended—then split apart.

Another meteor shower of Nen bullets rained down.

Poison Mosquito charged.

Despite knowing what was coming, he had no choice.

The galaxy-like glow of Starlight Convergence expanded before his eyes again.

And just as Poison Mosquito moved, Moro rushed toward him instead.

"Stinger Proboscis."

Poison Mosquito activated his ability—

His ten extended fingers spread out, forming a near-complete zone of denial around Moro.

This time, he had learned from his mistakes, ensuring that there was nowhere to escape.

"But I don't need to escape."

Moro didn't use much Nen reinforcement—

But he had something else—

A Nen-imbued blade he purchased from the auction.

Its unusual durability gave it the perfect parrying capability.

Clang!

Moro parried through the ten fingers, forcing an opening.

The collision force shifted Poison Mosquito's balance mid-step.

Then—

As the meteor-like Nen bullets crashed into the ground, the telltale sound of earth breaking apart echoed again.

Earthworm emerged. Earthworm threw a punch.

Poison Mosquito's eyes widened in horror.

"NO—" BAM!

Another devastating punch smashed into Poison Mosquito's face.

He soared through the air like a ragdoll, bouncing across the ground before skidding to a stop.

Earthworm froze in shock.

A bead of sweat rolled down his face.

As Poison Mosquito struggled to his feet, his swollen face barely recognizable, Earthworm muttered—

"Give me one more chance… this time, I know what to do."

Despite his crushed jaw and missing teeth, Poison Mosquito still managed to growl—

"F@#% your 'one more chance'…"

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