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Ging Freecss didn't argue. He indeed paid special attention to Gon, but his tsundere personality meant he could only observe Gon quietly from behind.
This aspect was fully demonstrated in the conversation between father and son on the world tree.
"Also, it's not just me, right?"
Stretching as he prepared to leave, Ging Freecss looked at Luke: "Haven't you also taken in a disciple recently?"
"More accurately, it should be a subordinate."
Luke put the last piece of dessert in his mouth: "I don't take disciples."
"Fine, subordinate, it is then."
Ging Freecss didn't mind. "Next time, have your subordinate, called Kastro, spar with Kite. Young people share a common language."
Ging Freecss struck a pretentiously old-fashioned pose.
You're just over thirty, not exactly old…
Kastro was a subordinate that Luke had recruited in the past five years, mostly as a runner.
After all, the truly powerful, impressive figures, when things happen, don't personally handle matters.
At the first sign of trouble, they naturally send their subordinate to act on their behalf.
The stronger the subordinate, the better they complete tasks, the more respect it brings to the boss.
After careful selection, Luke ultimately chose Kastro.
There was no choice.
Putting aside the unknown talent and future achievements of unnamed people, Kastro's known talent and performance were already excellent.
After all, not every Nen user, after reckless training, could still rely on their strength to sever both of Hisoka's arms.
If it weren't for Kastro's psychological shortcomings, his intelligence, tactical understanding, and analysis of Nen, he might not have been quickly defeated by Hisoka.
Under normal development, Kastro should have reached above the 200th floor of Heavens Arena two years later and encountered Hisoka, resulting in a battle.
His outstanding aptitude and high potential earned Hisoka's admiration, leading Hisoka to help him open his aura nodes and complete his Nen training without disabilities.
Thereafter, Kastro, determined to defeat Hisoka, underwent two and a half years of rigorous training.
Finally, after two and a half years, feeling that his training was complete, he stood on the stage of Heavens Arena against Hisoka again.
This time… Kastro did not leave the stage alive.
Due to improper training of a non-enhancer-based Nen ability, his power was halved.
Failing to detect Hisoka's trap, he was ultimately counter-killed by Hisoka's setup.
His combat talent was evaluated as first-rate, and he had even once used his close-combat advantage to suppress Hisoka.
But his psychological resilience and adaptability in combat were obvious weaknesses.
Hisoka also noticed that Kastro had not developed his Nen abilities correctly and could only reach this level.
This time, Kastro could no longer stimulate Hisoka's combat passion.
Hisoka said last time it was because he saw Kastro as moldable material that he didn't kill him.
This echoes what Hisoka told Illumi during the hunter exam: "I only kill useless people."
Once you go astray in Nen training, it is almost impossible to correct it.
Hence, training must begin early, under the guidance of a master.
Thus, when Kastro wanted to challenge Heavens Arena, Luke stopped him in advance.
He clearly made it known that Kastro would serve as his subordinate.
"Why should I become your subordinate?!"
At that time, Kastro was extremely dissatisfied, even arrogant.
He possessed extremely outstanding combat and training talent, and could train stronger than many martial artists on his own.
This is evident from his two years of Nen training, starting from the basics, exploring almost to Hisoka's level entirely by himself.
This is undoubtedly first-rate talent.
He just lacked strategic planning skills and over-relied on brute force.
This is not a major problem; with a little guidance, it can be corrected.
Moreover, the story already provides the correct answers for these characters.
According to Wing's Nen development theory, Kastro's failure stemmed from violating the Enhancer type to train other Nen types.
This opinion coincides with Hisoka's.
Or rather, Kastro's flaw is so obvious and rigid, it couldn't be clearer.
According to Wing, Kastro should have focused on the enhancement type, following the mountain principle training method.
Even his teacher, Biscuit, once commented that, with correct guidance, Kastro's strength could rival Hisoka's.
And this was after just two and a half years of self-exploration.
Moreover, everyone only thought his choice of Nen type was wrong.
No one doubted his raw strength.
The power capable of severing Hisoka's arms already demonstrated his talent and ability in Enhancement.
Therefore, given Kastro's exceptional talent, Luke did not go too hard on him.
After all, geniuses have privileges, especially since he was going to be his subordinate.
Beating him to near death was unnecessary, but some bruises were fine.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
Kastro, his eyes swollen and bleeding from the mouth, nose, and ears, knelt before Luke.
He was extremely sincere, serious, and fully respectful while apologizing humbly.
The cruel reality and truth completely crushed Kastro's pride and confidence.
"What were you wrong about?"
Luke patted his hand and asked.
"I shouldn't have been so arrogant, so disrespectful..."
"No."
Luke shook his head: "Having pride isn't a problem; it's not a flaw."
"But..."
Luke looked at Kastro, whose pig-like face showed confusion and bewilderment, and calmly said: "You do not have the strength to match your pride."
"In other words, your mistake is that you are too weak."
"Weakness is the original sin."
"Because you were weak, I knocked you down and forced you to apologize."
"If your strength were even slightly higher, this scene wouldn't have happened."
"In other words..."
Kastro remained silent while Luke increased the intensity: "Only by having sufficient strength can you gain enough influence to speak and act arrogantly with confidence."
"Right now, you are too weak, even weak enough that the fighters above the 200th floor of Heavens Arena could crush you effortlessly with just one finger."
"Above the 200th floor of Heavens Arena..."
Kastro's expression moved slightly.
From Luke's words and the power used to teach him just now, that was definitely not something an ordinary human could possess!!
At least, none of the martial artists or fighters he had encountered before had such strength!!
In other words… the mysterious expert who thoroughly beat him, and the powerful fighters above the 200th floor of Heavens Arena, all possess a mysterious power unknown and unseen by outsiders!!
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