chapter 15 explanation to nen

Morau McCarnathy's POV

I've been watching these kids for two weeks, observing their matches and their combat skills. They're good, especially Umori, who fights more for fun than to win. Amori, on the other hand, seeks out fights to test what he's learned. Imori prefers to end fights as quickly as possible without taking damage, though he's not afraid of getting hit. In these two weeks, they've improved their combat style and learned to control their strength. They were just starting to show their true potential. Two weeks of fighting were enough to see significant improvements. It's time for me to introduce myself to them.

I enter the Heavens Arena using Zetsu and sneak up behind Amori. I tap him on the shoulder, and he reacts with a swift kick to my torso.

Morau: "Good reflexes, kid. Or should I say, Amori?"

His brothers immediately get into a combat stance. Not bad, they've understood the threat. I like these kids; they have instinct and aren't foolish.

Morau: "No need to be so tense. I'm Morau McCarnathy, your examiner, or rather your master."

Their faces remain tense. Understandable, an unknown person approaches them out of nowhere claiming to be their master. Suspicion is natural.

Amori: "Do you have any proof of what you're saying?"

Morau: "Of course. I've been following you for two weeks and two days. You already knew you'd have a master soon, right?"

Their faces tense up a bit before the two other brothers look at Amori.

Amori: "I believe you. So, when do we start?"

The tension disappears immediately after his words. His brothers relax almost entirely, showing the trust they have in him.

Morau: "Follow me, I'll start explaining."

I start walking without even checking if they're following because I have what they desire. At the hotel, I request a room for four people. When it comes time to pay, I turn and look at them.

Morau: "What are you waiting for? Pay the lady."

Imori looks away and starts whistling. Amori steps up to pay. Once in the room, I settle into a chair and fix my gaze on them.

Morau: "Let me continue my explanation. No need to be so tense. I'm Morau McCarnathy, your Nen master. You've already guessed the rest, but you haven't officially acknowledged me as your master yet."

In an instant, without hesitation, Amori kneels and says: "I acknowledge you as my master." His brothers follow suit.

A smile spreads across my face. "Hahaha, good. I accept you. Stand up or sit as you like. Listen carefully, Alucard brothers, I'm going to teach you the basics of Nen."

Their faces are fixed on me, waiting for explanations.

Morau: "Nen exists in everyone. It's your vital energy flowing through you right now, but it's unstable. To access Nen, you need to open your shoko, the pores of your skin that block its flow. You can open them through meditation or sometimes without intending to during intense concentration. Some fighters experience awakening during battle; some have even awakened it during chess games. Awakening by baptism is about forcing the shoko to open. A Nen user does this by hitting the body with a Nen-charged strike or by projecting their own aura into the non-Nen user's body. In both cases, it's an attack. Awakening can be fatal. The body, to protect itself, opens your shoko, granting you access to Nen. It's dangerous when done by someone you don't know, who might strike not only to awaken you but also to see if you survive or die, treating it like a game of chance. Generally, only 1% survive. That's what a baptism is.

The other way to awaken is through training. A master like me is assigned to you. I must train you until you awaken and teach you the fundamentals of Nen. This training can take a day or years, depending on your talent.

Now, the risks and what you'll feel once Nen is awakened. If you can't control it, you'll tire quickly or, worse, die. Remember, aura is your vital energy. Users like me, who have developed it, can lose our aura, but we've already opened our shoko and passed the dangerous awakening stage. The worst that can happen to us is becoming immobile and falling unconscious, which also means death in a hostile environment or against an opponent. As for you, during awakening, you'll feel an extra layer of protection. It's your vital energy. You'll see it thanks to your shoko, particularly the shoko of your eyes, which will open. You'll see your life force beginning to escape your body. If your tap was closed, now that it's open, you'll need to control it, regulating your flow.

Imagine your aura like your blood and make it circulate in your body. That's the gist of awakening. There's a lot more information, but it's unnecessary until you have Nen. How do you want to awaken? Through training or should I open your shoko for you?"

Despite all the new information I've given them, they've listened quietly, absorbing my words like divine nectar.

Amori: "I think training would be best, but I can't wait. I want you to open our shoko, Master Morau."

His brothers agree. Although I prefer patience, I understand their excitement. A smile forms on my face as I say:

Morau: "Alright, but call me just Morau. Let's begin. Prepare yourselves to be reborn."