The Boundless Journey, Starting From Bofuri

"The fundamentals of Nen are called the Four Major Principles: Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu. You’ve basically learned these after consuming the Nen Seed, but aside from Ten and Zetsu, you’re probably very unfamiliar with Ren and Hatsu."

"Since Yui hasn’t received the Nen inheritance, I’ll explain briefly again. The so-called Ten..."

"Next, I’ll teach you how to use Ren. Follow my instructions for meditation: first, imagine the energy accumulated within your body, then let each cell start collecting energy..."

As Takeru continued explaining, Yukino, Umaru, and Ui quickly closed their eyes and began releasing Ren according to Takeru’s instructions.

Seeing them all quickly enter a good state, each able to start releasing Ren within six to ten minutes, Takeru became even more certain that the Nen Seed not only had a special method for opening Nen but also enhanced their Nen Talent and techniques.

"Good, just like that. Keep releasing Ren. Let me see how long you can maintain it." Seeing that everyone had activated Ren, Takeru continued.

Hearing Takeru’s words, Yukino and the others nodded slightly and continued maintaining the release of Ren. Only Yui, who didn’t understand Nen at all, was affected by the three Auras and instinctively retreated further away. Only after moving a certain distance did she feel slightly better.

About another ten minutes passed before all three stopped, exhausted.

According to Takeru’s timing, Ui maintained Ren the longest and also activated it the earliest. She maintained Ren for just over 12 minutes. Next was Yukino, able to maintain for about 11 and a half minutes. Last was Umaru, only a little over ten minutes.

"Not bad. Now, use Zetsu to recover first." Seeing their exhausted state, Takeru reminded them.

Hearing this, everyone nodded and quickly began recovering. Meanwhile, taking advantage of their recovery time, Takeru began explaining the application techniques of the Four Major Principles and the six categories of Hatsu.

As Takeru explained, time quickly passed. By the time Takeru finished one round of explanation, everyone had recovered about half and was looking at him with admiration... one part for the depth and breadth of Nen, and another part wondering why, despite experiencing the same number of worlds, Takeru knew so much more than them...

"So, how do we determine which category our Hatsu belongs to?" After Takeru finished explaining, Yukino quickly asked.

"It’s simple. Now, everyone just needs to do the Water Divination Test." Hearing Yukino’s question, Takeru said with a smile.

"Water Divination Test?" Hearing Takeru’s words, everyone looked at him expectantly, including Miu.

Then, Takeru quickly went to the kitchen and brought the props he had prepared earlier to the living room table.

"Alright, this test requires using Hatsu. After learning Ren, Hatsu isn’t difficult either. Later, you just need to concentrate your Hatsu on your hands and place them near the cup like this." As he spoke, Takeru demonstrated the general action but didn’t use Hatsu.

"Then, Miu, you go first." Seeing everyone eager to try, Takeru looked at Miu.

"Okay!" Hearing Takeru’s words, Miu quickly placed her hands on the sides of the glass cup, then released her Hatsu. After a while, however, everyone saw no change.

"Huh? Does that mean I have no talent at all?" Seeing this, Miu looked at Takeru blankly.

"No, try tasting the water." Hearing Miu’s words, Takeru chuckled and shook his head, signaling everyone to taste the water.

At the same time, Takeru dipped his finger and licked it, finding the water had a slightly sour taste. Clearly, Miu, like Takeru, liked sour things.

"Huh? It’s sour? Did you add lemon water?" Everyone imitated Takeru and tried it, then spoke up.

"No, this is just ordinary water. This result means Miu’s Hatsu category is Transmutation." Takeru said with a light laugh.

"I see." Hearing Takeru’s words, Miu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then, I’ll go next!" Umaru took the initiative at this moment.

"Please." Seeing Umaru’s action, Takeru nodded with a smile.

Then Umaru imitated Miu’s actions, also releasing her Hatsu towards the glass cup. Afterward, everyone still saw no change. But following Miu’s example, everyone dipped their fingers in the cup’s water and found that the originally sour water now had a sweet taste...

Honestly, although the taste was faint, the sweet and sour water was quite pleasant.

"Am I Transmuter too?" After tasting it, Umaru asked, puzzled.

"That’s right." Looking at the puzzled Umaru, Takeru nodded directly. For Umaru being Transmutation, Takeru had some idea.

Based on Hisoka’s judgment, a person’s character could basically indicate their Nen Category.

"Next, Yukino, you go." Seeing only Yukino and Ui left, Takeru smiled at Yukino.

"Okay." Hearing this, Yukino quickly nodded, then released her Hatsu towards the cup. Afterward, everyone saw the leaf on the cup constantly moving.

"Huh? The leaf is moving?"

"This is Manipulation." Hearing Yukino’s words, Takeru continued.

’Manipulation: self-willed, logical. This indeed somewhat matched Yukino’s personality.’

"Finally, only Ui is left." Looking at Ui, whose eyes held a trace of eagerness, Takeru said with a smile.

"Okay!" Hearing Takeru’s words, Ui eagerly came to the table and quickly released her Hatsu towards the glass cup.

Then, to everyone’s surprise, the water in the cup directly solidified into a crystalline form.

"Wow, so pretty!" Seeing the formed crystals, Yui exclaimed in surprise.

"This is..."

"This is Conjuration." Hearing the question, Takeru said with a smile. Representatives of Conjuration, Takeru remembered, were Kurapika and the Bomber, Genthru... both relatively intelligent characters, which also suited Ui.

"Alright, now that everyone’s categories are confirmed, try to develop your Hatsu abilities in this direction from now on. After all, I mentioned before that developing abilities within your own category gives a 100% bonus, while others decrease progressively."

"If you develop an ability completely unsuited to your category, it means completely wasting your talent. You won’t go far on the path of Nen Abilities." After confirming everyone’s categories, Takeru looked at them seriously and spoke.

"I understand. So, how should we train from now on?" Yukino asked again.

"For now, your first task is to meditate and train diligently to increase your Aura Capacity. When you can maintain Ren for thirty minutes, I’ll teach you the next step of Nen Control." Hearing Yukino’s words, Takeru spoke seriously.

"I see, I understand." Hearing Takeru’s words, Yukino nodded thoughtfully.

"Now, since you’re all here, how about having a meal before leaving?" Checking the time, Takeru said to everyone with a smile.

"Then we’ll trouble you." Hearing Takeru’s words, Yukino glanced at the others, who seemed interested, and nodded with a light smile.

She knew they didn’t just want a free meal but also wanted to spend more time with Takeru.

"Then, Takeru-nii, let me help you!" Ui volunteered.

"Sure, I’ll count on you." Takeru had great confidence in Ui’s cooking skills. Since she kindly offered to help, Takeru wouldn’t refuse...

Subsequently, Takeru, Ui, and Yukino busied themselves in the kitchen. The other three, who weren’t skilled in cooking, could only sit on the sofa meditating and occasionally watch the busy trio.

Since Takeru knew everyone was coming, he had prepared a large amount of ingredients in advance, so there was no worry about not having enough.

Soon, with the three of them working, in less than an hour, an extremely lavish meal was freshly prepared.

Miu and Yui, smelling the aroma, seemed eager. As for Umaru, although she hid it well, Takeru had long seen through her foodie nature...

Next, the lavish lunch was completely devoured by everyone. Afterward, everyone helped clean up a bit, chatted for a while at Takeru’s house, and then began to say their goodbyes.