First: Luke's identity, personality, and Nen ability remained unknown.
Regarding his origins, Pariston could more or less guess that Luke came from Meteor City.
But Luke's traits were starkly different from those of typical Meteor City residents.
His distinctiveness had already been noted by Biscuit back in the Heavens Arena.
Pariston and the other Zodiac members could naturally see it too.
This was why none of them took the supposed ties between Luke and Meteor City or the Phantom Troupe very seriously; in their eyes, Luke and Meteor City were simply not aligned.
And Pariston still hadn't uncovered Luke's true identity.
Second: Luke's personality.
That complete disregard for Pariston, that attitude of treating him like he was nothing, caught Pariston off guard.
But he understood: Both of them were aiming for the Vice-Chairman seat.
Since their goals clashed and couldn't be reconciled, they stood on opposing sides.
"But his methods... Seems like he understands me very well, and is specifically designed to counter me..."
Pariston narrowed his eyes.
He didn't know Luke well, but Luke seemed to know him quite well.
And he had a feeling that Luke understood him far more deeply than he imagined.
"Is this because of his inventions...?"
The third point was Luke's inventions, which Pariston had always tried to investigate.
But unfortunately, the breakthrough he sought from this so-called inventor was almost nonexistent.
Every time he saw Luke, the inventions Luke brought out always exceeded expectations.
"Still too little information..."
Pariston shook his head internally, then remained outwardly calm as he signaled to Saiyu, the other undercover agent planted among the Zodiacs, to stay still and not act recklessly.
He had indeed lost this round.
If Saiyu, who was painstakingly inserted into the Zodiac Twelve, were to be exposed now… it would be difficult to explain to Beyond Netero.
Kanzai impatiently pulled Luke along with him, rushing hurriedly toward the rooftop of the building.
As the Hunter Association's headquarters building, its rooftop also had an extremely spacious area.
And, it seemed to be a place made specifically for fighting.
This was apparently created by a certain Hunter Association's Chairman, who was extremely fond of combat.
Not only Luke and Kanzai, the two people directly involved, but even the other Zodiacs all followed along one after another.
They all wanted to witness Luke's methods, this so-called inventor.
To become the Vice-Chairman, the strength necessary for the role, no one doubted that he possessed it.
After all, someone as experienced in Nen as Botobai had already provided an answer on their behalf.
Luke's strength was absolutely unquestionable.
What the Zodiacs were curious about was how Luke planned to deal with Kanzai.
Would he use Nen head-on in a direct clash?
Or would he rely on his signature ability as an inventor and bring out an invention?
Quite a few were hoping for the latter.
Earlier, the Translation Gummy he gave to Pyon had made them all look in astonishment.
If he could create something with such strong functionality, then he must also have inventions suitable for combat.
And since Luke was called the inventor once he entered combat mode, the combat-type inventions he would bring out, combined with his own strength… What sort of unique fighting style would that display?!!
With such curiosity and anticipation, all the other Zodiacs followed them up to the rooftop.
Pariston naturally didn't need mentioning; even Ging Freecss, who usually had no interest in this sort of thing, strolled slowly behind everyone and came to the rooftop as well.
"Hohoho, it's been so long since it's been this lively here!!"
Chairman Netero, walking at the front, saw this scene and couldn't help but laugh.
Wasn't this the scene he had always wanted to witness?!
He created the Zodiac Twelves exactly so that these twelve people could accompany him here to fight and have fun.
Of course, if they were willing to spar among themselves here… he was more than happy to see it!!
"All right, then let's begin!!"
Once both sides were in position, Kanzai rubbed his fists together continuously: "I was the one who suggested this fight, and I chose the time and place, so I'll let you attack first."
Kanzai acted extremely generously on the surface, but in truth, there was a sharp glint of shrewdness in his eyes.
Anyone who could become a Zodiac was no fool, at least not in matters of combat.
Facing Luke, whose abilities were shrouded in mystery, Kanzai certainly wasn't stupid enough to strike first.
He wanted to see Luke's methods first, respond to change with stillness, and counterattack afterward!!
"Are you sure?"
Luke didn't move immediately, only smiled and asked: "If I make the first move, you might not even get the chance to counterattack."
"Sorry, but even if Botobai says you're strong, still..."
Kanzai grinned, his tiger fangs shining coldly: "My own strength isn't bad either."
"So don't underestimate me, you bastard!!"
He was clearly irritated by Luke looking down on him.
"All right then."
Since the other party insisted, Luke could only grant his request.
He was always willing to do as others asked.
Besides, he had already warned him.
"Who do you think will win?"
Cluck, who had been watching the drama unfold from the sidelines and remained aloof, asked with considerable interest.
"Kanzai's strength is something we all know; he's definitely strong, but..."
Mizaistom Nana pondered seriously while analyzing: "As for Luke, we don't know much."
Saccho Kobayakawa added: "We don't even know what his ability is."
Gel also added: "His ability should be invention, right?"
"Mm, definitely invention."
Ginta nodded.
"But the effects of the things he invents..."
Saiyu rested both hands behind his head: "That we don't know."
Luke's ability was basically obvious; his title was literally inventor, but that was exactly the issue.
Even knowing his Nen ability, the effects of the inventions he created were still a mystery.
What inventions he had, what effects they produced, how many he could use… all that important intel, they had no idea.
Watching this battle between Luke and Kanzai would give them a chance to observe.
Only, this battle looked like it would end much faster than they expected.
Boom!!
The moment Luke finished speaking, he erupted with a vast amount of aura.
That overwhelmingly powerful aura burst out in an instant.