Chapter 108: Netero’s Invitation

Allan just smiled at Menshi and didn’t take her words seriously.

Entering the Twelve Zodiacs isn’t an easy thing, and even though Allan is a super newcomer and has the qualification to be a member, he knew that his achievement wasn’t enough for that.

And defeating a one-star bounty hunter wasn’t something to be proud of.

Even if Netero is optimistic about his future, he can’t just become a Twelve Zodiacs member.

After all, each member had a certain qualification that he should meet.

Furthermore, Allan never thought of becoming a member of the Twelve Zodiacs. Becoming a Professional Hunter was enough.

“Allan, the Chairman is looking for you.” At this time, Cheadle came over and said.

“Looking for me?” Allan scratched the back of his head and asked: “Why is he looking for me? Is it because I injured Adolf-Senpai?”

“You’re overthinking it.” Cheadle assured: “Even if someone wanted to settle the score with you, it wouldn’t be the Chairman.”

Allan knew this, as the one who would deal with him is Pariston.

When it comes to scheming, Pariston was a master.

As for his power, it should be alright since he could become the Vice-chairman.

Allan then asked: “Why is the Chairman looking for me then?”

“I don’t know. However, based on what I know, it seems like he is itching for a fight.” Cheadle guessed.

“Itching for a fight?”

“Yeah, simply put, the Chairman wants to fight you,” Cheadle explained.

Allan froze: “Fight?”

“Probably because he saw your battle and decided to spar with you.”

As a member of the Twelve Zodiacs, Cheadle knew Netero very well.

‘is this a joke?!’ Allan exclaimed in his mind.

‘So Chairman Netero wants to fight me?!’ Allan murmured.

But thinking carefully about it, Allan knew that Cheadle’s guess was spot on.

After all, he knew Netero was a battle maniac.

He liked the challenge, and even though he seems like an idiot at times, he spends his entire life pursuing martial arts and always welcomed a challenge.

However, because he was too strong, he didn’t have anyone to challenge him anymore. Although his strength declined due to his age, he was still the strongest known figure in the world.

And now, such a monster wants to fight him.

Allan first thought about slipping away as he didn’t want to fight against a monster like Netero, but his 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva is the strongest known Nen ability in the world so far.

His attacks were so fast the Meruem could only get slapped by it. Such a speed would render his Observation Haki useless.

And the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva power wasn’t something the current him could defend against.

He didn’t even know if the Elementalization of his Devil Fruit would work or not.

All in all, Allan didn’t want to fight Netero.

[Ding! Make a Choice]

[1: Promise Cheadle to meet Netero in the Association. Reward: Senzu Bean.]

[2: Slip away and ditch Netero. Reward: Increase Nen by 3,000 Points]

‘Senzu Bean?!’

Allan’s eyes lit up. The last time he got a Senzu bean, he had to give it to Gon.

Allan decisively chose the first option and decided to go see Netero.

[Ding! You have obtained a Senzu Bean. The reward has been stored in the Inventory.]

Allan directly took a look at it. He bid farewell to Gon and Hanzo before he took Hancock along and then followed Cheadle to the Association.

Cheadle was a little envious of the seemingly close relationship between Allan and Hancock.

Suddenly, Allan stopped ahead of him, and someone blocked the road.

He was a tall person with a cigar in his mouth.

It was Adolf who came looking for Allan for revenge against the previous humiliation.

“Adolf, we need to go,” Cheadle said in displeasure.

She was a member of Netero’s Faction, while Adolf was someone under Pariston, so she wasn’t polite at all when talking to him.

Allan smiled disdainfully and said: “Is there something you need?”

“You…” Adolf looking at Allan gloomily and gritted his teeth: “The duel at the Banquet was my carelessness. Let’s fight again, and this time, you won’t be able to sneak attack me again.”

“Sneak attack?”

Allan’s smile receded as he said: “Do you really think that you lost because I sneak attacked you?”

“Yes.” Adolf nodded.

“So you want to fight me again now?”

“Yes.” Adolf grinned coldly: “If you don’t want to fight, then you won’t leave this place.”

“Excuse me, I’m going to see Chairman Netero, and I don’t have time to fight with you.” Allan waved his hand and didn’t pay attention to Adolf.

However, as soon as he finished his words, the System intervened.

[Ding! Make a choice.]

[1: Beat Adolf down. Reward: Increase Nen by 1,000 Points]

[2: Mock Adolf and crush him completely with your strength. Reward: Marine’s Six Powers-Soru.]

A thousand points were too little, which made Allan take the second option.

Looking at Adolf, Allan shrugged and said: “Since you want to be beaten so much, then I will reluctantly fight you.

This time, I will fight head-on. We will use our fists to determine the winner.”

Adolf sneered at Allan’s proposal.

“Do you want to you directly attacks? Don’t regret it later. Don’t you know my Title?”

Allan shook his head, and Adolf directly announced proudly: “It’s Adolf the Iron Fist.”

Allan puckered his ear and said: “Well, let’s see whose fist is stronger.”

Suddenly, Adolf unleashed his Nen before strengthening his fists.

“Come on!” Adolf punched with all his power, while Allan didn’t release his Nen from the start.

He raised his fist and greeted him with Armament Haki covering them.

As soon as the fists collided, a small shockwave spread.

Since Adolf was an Enhancer, his fist was indeed hard after he used Nen to strengthen them.

“See, My Iron Fist isn’t weaker than your black fist.”

“Black fist?”

Allan was speechless as his Armament Haki was described as a black fist.

(T/L: In Chinese, Black hand means someone who is unlucky.)

Ignorance was terrifying.

“I didn’t use my full power yet,” Allan said.

“Really? Then come on, I, Adolf of the Iron Fist, won’t lose to a newcomer.”

As soon as Adolf’s voice fell, Allan has already raised his hand clenched his fist hard.

Busoshoku: Koka (Armament Type: Hardening!)

Adolf’s face was full of disbelief as his face was smashed. He flew away and hit the ground.

Allan didn’t forget to taunt him now: “Is that all?”

At this time, the System’s notification Echoed in Allan’s head.

[Ding! You successfully crushed and mocked Adolf. Reward: Marine’s Six power-Soru.]

Soru was a speed movement technique that requires its user to step on the ground ten times in the blink of an eye. The user would disappear suddenly and appear seemingly teleporting.

Allan didn’t feel the need to learn it, but having it was better than nothing.

Because skills were like money, you won’t have too much of them.

After walking for a few minutes, Allan and Cheadle reached the Association building and directly went toward Netero’s secret room.

“This is the Martial arts hall that the chairman use for mediation and Practice,” Cheadle explained.

Netero was already waiting inside the room wearing sportswear while meditating.

Allan squinted his eyes as he observed Netero’s body.

“Snake Princess, can you please go out of the room? I have something to discuss with Allan.”

Hearing this, Hancock replied arrogantly: “Bald Old man, don’t order this Empress around.”

“Haha.” Netero smiled and said: “This old man is indeed bald. After all, when people reach a certain age, their physical functions will decline. This is a fact in the world that no creature can escape.

But I could live for at least a hundred years! At that time, you will also be an old woman.”

“Rude Old Man, this Empress’s beauty is eternal, and my body will never age,” Hancock said with slight anger.

“Hehehe, Yes, that eventually will happen. After all, there is no beauty in this world that can withstand the passing of time. If there is, I really want to see it.” Netero laughed.

“Well, Chairman, maybe you can see it,” Allan said.

Netero was already over a hundred years old, but Allan knew that with his current body and power, it wouldn’t be strange for him to live another hundred years.

However, Hancock didn’t know how horrifying Netero could be.

“Hancock, please go out first with Miss Cheadle, and wait for me.” Allan directly decided to comply with Netero.

Although Hancock was slightly upset, she obediently left the room with Cheadle.

“Hehehe, the Snake empress only listen to you.” Netero’s words were full of envy.

Allan smiled and said with triumph: “After all, I’m so attractive. But I guess when the president was young, you must have attracted quite a few girls, right?”

“Haha, it’s okay. When I was young, there were indeed a few girls around me.” Netero Laughed.

Allan nodded. He didn’t think that Netero was bragging at all.

After all, this guy was so powerful when he was young, and it’s normal for him to have a few girls around him.

“Speaking of which, where is Chairman’s wife?” Allana asked suddenly.

“This old man is married!” Netero said.

“Liar!”

“Huh?!” Netero didn’t expect Allan to question him suddenly and was startled.

Allan then said: “I guess that you were married, and maybe you have a child somewhere.”

Netero’s expression changed slightly, and Allan picked the change, but he quickly regained his calm expression.

Netero coughed a couple of times with guild and said: “Allan, this old man is alone, how can I have a child?”

“Haha, I just guessed, since Chairman said he was popular with the ladies when he was young.”

Allan remembered that Netero had a child named Beyond Netero.

After Netero died, Beyond jumped out and made a public appearance.

Moreover, he was quite ambitious, as he has always wanted to explore the dark continent.

Netero stared at Allan for some time, then smiled.

“Hahaha, when I was young, I had some romance for a while. Maybe I have some child out there.”

Allan didn’t say anything as Netero was trying to hide his son.

“By the way, Chairman, why did you ask for me to come here? It isn’t for a simple chat, right?”

Netero smiled and turned serious: “I want to fight you.”

Allan was stunned for a moment. He didn’t expect Netero to be straightforward.

“Don’t take me for an old man. When I was young, I defeated many people, how about it? Are you interested in a spar?” Netero said.

Allan thought for a while and was about to answer, but suddenly the System gave him another choice.

[1: Have a fight with Netero. Reward: Increase Nen by 10,000 Points.]

[2: Reject Netero. Reward: Increase Nen by 5,000 Points.]

[3: Embrace your warrior soul and fight with everything you have against Netero, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose, go all out. Reward: The Eight Inner Gates (Hachimon Tonkou).]

‘The Eight Inner Gates?’

Allan’s eyes lit up as he looked at this reward.

The Eight Inner Gates technique almost the strongest Technique in Naruto. When Maito Gai used it, he could defeat all Kage and even Madara.

If Allan has this Technique, he could walk like he owns the place anywhere in the world.

Of course, this Technique has its risques.

The more gates you open, the greater the side effect on your body.

If the Eight gates were fully opened, the user would die in the end.

But that doesn’t make it any less awesome.

After thinking about it, Allan picked the last option. He will fight Netero with everything he had without holding back even a bit.

Seeing Allan staying silent, Netero was slightly anxious: “What do you say, Allan? Do you want to fight this old man? If I enjoy the fight, I will even let you enter the Twelve Zodiacs.”

Allan didn’t care about Netero’s offer. All he cared about was the eight inner gates technique.

He raised his head and said: “Chairman, as the strongest person in the world, it’s my honor to have a fight against you. I can’t refuse such Honor.”

Netero squinted and smiled: “Hehe, it’s rare for a young man to be so humble. It seems I didn’t judge you wrongly.”

“Then, come on, president.” Allan took off his black suit and flung it aside while assuming a fighting pose.

Netero also got serious and folded his hands together and said: “Then come, Allan.”