To a certain extent, when Chrollo used the stolen Nen Abilities of various types, he also approached being an all-rounder.
Because he could skillfully utilize various abilities.
However, when using abilities from other types, his Aura consumption was higher than normal, and the effects of straightforward abilities like Enhancement were not particularly outstanding.
Precisely because of this, the Nen Abilities Chrollo was usually interested in were often rule-based conditional abilities and Conjuration-type abilities that materialized items.
When Kurapika used [Emperor Time], regardless of which ability he used, his Aura Consumption was uniform and normal.
Therefore, in a battle of attrition, as long as Kurapika didn't care about his lifespan, he could definitely outlast Chrollo.
This depended on... how both sides chose to proceed.
After several rounds of combat, Chrollo held some apparent advantages, but hadn't inflicted substantial damage on Kurapika.
If there was any, it was just making Kurapika lose some blood.
Both sides had roughly figured out each other's capabilities. Finding a method to end the battle in one strike would be very difficult for either.
Kurapika didn't know how many abilities were in Chrollo's book. The only thing he could confirm was that the ability bookmarked was the Emission-type teleportation.
'Close the distance.'
Kurapika stealthily glanced at the pool of blood on the ground. After his injuries were healed, he changed from defense to offense, taking the initiative to attack.
He headed straight for Chrollo.
That Emission-type teleportation usually consumed a significant amount of Aura, so even if his attacks missed, he wouldn't mind.
Whoosh!
The chain shot out in response.
Chrollo calmly watched the incoming chain. He didn't use the teleportation ability, but instead used quick, light steps to avoid the chain.
After all, it wasn't a bullet or an arrow, and the chain's flying speed wasn't fast.
While dodging the chain, Chrollo contemplated which ability could decisively end the battle.
It seemed that aside from [Blind Man's Throw], which had the characteristic of a one-hit kill, the effects of the other abilities were rather unsatisfactory.
The main issue was the opponent's strong healing ability and possession of at least one sure-kill method.
'A bit troublesome.'
Chrollo suddenly pulled out the bookmark, placed it on a certain page in the book, then dismissed the book.
Kurapika noticed this. It meant that in that state, Chrollo could only use one ability.
He didn't retreat because of this. Instead, he continuously manipulated the chain to attack Chrollo.
He realized that using ordinary attack methods to bind or hit Chrollo with the chain was very difficult.
Chrollo dodged the chain again. His hands were enveloped in a mass of Aura. Moments later, a small wooden doll appeared in his left hand, and a long nail appeared in his right hand.
Seeing the objects in Chrollo's hands, Kurapika's eyes showed wariness.
That seemed to be... a Conjuration item similar to a voodoo doll?
After materializing the items, Chrollo moved past the incoming chain and headed straight for Kurapika.
Seeing this, Kurapika pretended not to understand the ability and temporarily retreated.
Whether intentional or not, the direction Kurapika retreated towards was precisely where Bonolenov's mutilated corpse lay.
Chrollo pursued the retreating Kurapika. He had roughly mastered the speed and angle of Kurapika's chain, so even without the Emission-type teleportation ability, he didn't worry about being caught.
The items he conjured were also rule-based conditional abilities. And this ability was primarily aimed at countering Kurapika's healing ability.
Since the start of this battle, he had never forgotten about Law sitting at the main entrance.
To prevent potential risks that might occur later, he really didn't want to engage in a battle of attrition with Kurapika.
Unconsciously, Law's presence still exerted some pressure on Chrollo.
At the very least, Chrollo had to consider dealing with Law afterwards, so he couldn't squander his resources freely like Kurapika could.
Seeing Chrollo being so aggressive, Kurapika guessed the doll was likely a close-range ability and felt assured.
As he gradually retreated, passing by Bonolenov's corpse, the retracting chain suddenly scooped up the corpse and swept it across the blood pool on the ground.
The not-yet-congealed blood was splashed towards the charging Chrollo, like it was run over by the wheel of a fast-moving car.
The blood was like a red curtain.
Chrollo chose to retreat and create distance.
Before the red curtain hit the ground, Bonolenov's corpse flew through the blood, attacking Chrollo.
'Using blood and the corpse to create a double cover?'
Chrollo sidestepped, avoiding the corpse flying past his right side. His eyes moved to the left.
His gaze quickly fixed on Kurapika, who was coming from the left, simultaneously controlling the Steal Chain shooting towards him.
Seeing this, Chrollo leaped backward lightly, avoiding the syringe-type chain stuck in the ground in front of his feet.
Immediately after, Chrollo saw Kurapika not retract the syringe-type chain. Instead, he crouched down and slowly, gently pressed his hand on the ground.
"Huh?"
Chrollo halted his movement, suddenly feeling something strange under his feet. He instinctively continued retreating.
Swish!
A chain with a small iron ball at its end broke through the cement ground, rising upwards. It was the fifth ability, also the fifth chain!
Chrollo narrowly avoided this ambush chain from underground and continued backing away several more steps.
'This ability...'
Chrollo couldn't help but think of Law. Back then, Law had also used this type of ability, also ambushing from the ground.
Forced back repeatedly over a distance, the calm expression on Chrollo's face suddenly flashed with a hint of astonishment.
A chain-like sensation suddenly came from his waist, instantly wrapping around his side like a snake.
"When?"
Chrollo looked down. A chain appeared on his waist, transitioning from transparent, to semi-transparent, to solid.
'Was it from the corpse that came through the blood earlier?'
First, Kurapika used In to erase the chain's form, then attached it to the corpse and flung it over. When the corpse landed, the chain became an invisible mine trap.
Therefore, at that time, Kurapika didn't retract the Steal Chain attacking from the left, and when simultaneously using the third chain, his movements were very gentle and slow.
This was all to avoid large movements that might cause Chain Jail to shift from its predetermined position.
The wooden doll and long nail in his hand turned into a mass of Nen and vanished.
His Aura was sealed.
Chrollo's eyebrow twitched. He had actually been checkmated.
'He... could not only use two chains simultaneously, and he also held back the fifth chain until now.'
The moment Chrollo was bound, the three chains seemed to form a triangular pattern, trapping him within.
Kurapika's eyes held a cold killing intent.
A bound spider could no longer escape.
Seeing Kurapika successfully capture Chrollo, Pakunoda's face changed dramatically. Just as she was about to rescue him, her body suddenly froze.
She was... pinned by a tiger-like gaze.