Every Nen Ability inherently has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Bandit's Secret, this ability itself has many restrictions, which is why it possesses powerful effects.
Among so many restrictions, Chrollo had always acknowledged the difficulty of stealing abilities and the restriction of having to hold the book in his right hand while using an ability.
Initially, he didn't find this particularly problematic. It was only after his battle with Law that his perspective began to change.
In that battle, Law explicitly targeted his weakness of holding the book in his right hand. Being unable to free both hands because he was holding the book also contributed to his defeat.
At that moment, Chrollo understood one thing.
His Nen couldn't just be used to satisfy his own interests, it also needed to possess a certain level of strength. Additionally, among the Nen Abilities he had stolen, there were those that couldn't be used without both hands.
Therefore, adjustments were necessary. So he created an subsidiary ability for the book: [Double Face].
It was feasible to learn from the strengths of other Nen Abilities to offset one's own weaknesses, but it would further generate many troublesome restrictions.
One of the restrictions of Double Face was the need to explain its function and its relationship with the book to the enemy, which was exactly what Chrollo was doing.
"My ability allows me to steal others' Nen and make it my own. Under the premise of using a stolen ability, as you can see, I need to turn the book to a specific page, and my right hand must always hold the book."
Chrollo picked up the Bookmark Chapter, placed it on the opened page, and said calmly, "But just like this, by clipping the bookmark onto a page and then closing the book, I can continue to use the ability on that page."
"Not only that, I can also turn to another page and use two abilities simultaneously."
"Usually, Nen Users try their best to hide their abilities, and I am no exception. But the reason I specifically explain this to you is because that is the condition of this convenient ability."
Having said that, Chrollo closed the book with the bookmark clipped inside. The book turned into a mass of Nen and disappeared.
"Of course, whether you believe it or not is your freedom."
He had directly laid out the ability information on the table.
Although it might truly be a condition originating from the ability, that last sentence was like a poisoned needle, impossible to ignore.
To believe, or not to believe?
Kurapika took a deep breath. Compared to these seemingly open and honest words, what was more important was that his emotions could no longer be shaken. He had to remain calm at all times, keeping his Aura in a stable state.
As for the potential threat of the opponent's ability, even without referencing the intelligence provided by Law, he just needed to maintain distance as much as possible.
At the main entrance, Law watched calmly as Chrollo stood empty-handed, his body enveloped in a stable Nen.
Under the premise of clearly knowing the ability's intelligence, that self-explanation instead became a wavering factor.
Moreover, with that bookmark, Chrollo could use two stolen abilities simultaneously. If he only wanted to use one ability, he could be exempt from the restriction of holding the book in his right hand.
This improvement was an adjustment made later, just like how he himself had materialized a quill pen that could leave marks on the pages in order to record things in the God Hand's book.
'A bookmark...'
Law shifted his gaze to Kurapika.
'This way, Chrollo had become even more troublesome to deal with.'
'So, could Kurapika handle it?'
He felt concern, but once he made a decision, Law would not go back on it.
This battle was not only the key for Kurapika to settle his hatred, but also the only stage for him to express his own will.
Thinking of this, Law suddenly sat down cross-legged on the spot.
His action made Pakunoda, who was watching him vigilantly, slightly stunned, and also drew the attention of Kurapika and Chrollo.
What meaning did it hold?
Chrollo and Pakunoda didn't know, but Kurapika understood.
Law was telling him that now, this was his own battle alone.
Whoosh.
Kurapika gradually calmed down. He raised his right hand, a chain dangling down, ready to attack.
Chrollo thought for a moment and decided that he shouldn't concern himself with Law's presence at this moment.
Thus, he decided that from now on, he would focus wholeheartedly on dealing with the Kurapika before him.
"I don't know if you recognize this ability."
Chrollo suddenly raised his hands. As Nen surged, a pair of gray gloves appeared.
The gloves resembled bear paws in appearance, but without sharp claws. Instead, they had soft, fleshy pads.
Seeing these bear paw gloves, Kurapika's eyes trembled.
'Those were... the gloves the clan leader would occasionally wear. So it was a Conjuration-type ability.'
As a child, Kurapika didn't know about Nen's existence, but items materialized by Nen are physical, so even people who couldn't use Nen could see them with the naked eye.
"Judging by your reaction, you probably recognize them." Chrollo said calmly, "Let me provide you with another useful piece of information. The person whose ability I steal, once they die, the stolen ability will also disappear."
"However, there is one situation where the ability can remain in the book even after the user's death."
"That is, when the Nen becomes stronger through death."
"And the user of this ability is already dead. The fact that his ability could remain probably means his lifelong obsession was astonishing."
"After all, humans are creatures easily dominated by emotions. When witnessing their home destroyed and their clansmen tortured to death, those extreme emotions of anger and sorrow at the moment of death are the trigger for leaving the ability behind."
Chrollo's tone of voice suddenly changed, becoming the reflection of an outsider.
Back then, he found the ability interesting, so while Feitan was torturing the Kurta Clan's members, he stole it to try it out, and by chance, managed to keep the ability.
Unexpectedly, this karma he had incurred would be used here.
Everything Chrollo had said from beginning to end was an attempt to manipulate Kurapika's state of mind.
Kurapika suddenly bit his lip hard, drawing blood.
He ultimately couldn't hold back.
"Beast!"
His arm swung, and the chain shot through the air.
Chrollo moved lightly, easily avoiding the chain full of openings.
Using words to amplify Kurapika's obvious weaknesses would be the first step towards his death.
The Spider's web was already half woven.
Boom! Boom...!
The chain snaked and moved. Each time its end hit the ground, it could shatter large areas of the cement pavement.
The attacks seemed fierce, but in reality, they were full of openings.
Chrollo dodged the incoming chains without any pressure, closing in on Kurapika.
Through Bonolenov's dying warning, he knew that if he was caught by this chain, his Aura would also be sealed.
Despite this, he still dared to take the risk and attack, seeking an opportunity for a one-hit kill.
Kurapika swung the chain angrily. His mind was filled with the thought of killing the person before him, but the chain couldn't punish the person before him as he wished, instead missing frequently.
Soon, Chrollo broke through the chain's attacks and arrived in front of Kurapika. He raised the bear paw gloves and pressed them forward.
Kurapika's heart skipped a beat. The ring finger's Guardian Chain instantly condensed a shield of Aura in front of him.
'A defensive-type Nen?'
The thought flashed through Chrollo's mind. Immediately after, the bear paw continued its momentum and struck the aura shield.
Crack!
A sound like something shattering. The Aura Shield was shattered by the bear paw strike. The remaining force impacted Kurapika's body, sending him flying back.
Due to the shield's defense, this strike didn't follow Chrollo's intention to kill Kurapika in one hit.
However, Chrollo didn't press his advantage. Instead, he looked towards Law, who was sitting at the main entrance.
"Aren't you worried at all?"
Chrollo asked this way. He wanted to confirm one thing.