Since he couldn't figure it out, Su Yan simply gave up on thinking altogether.
After all, before transmigrating, he was just a regular anime fan—what did he know about the intricacies of Nen?
He had awakened a Specialization-type Nen after transmigrating, then blindly fumbled through his own training by following the methods used by the protagonists, Gon and Killua, in the anime he'd watched in his previous life.
However, because he lacked formal guidance, calling himself a self-taught amateur wouldn't be an understatement.
If he were back on the internet, someone would surely sneer at him: 'Have you even been a Nen user? You're just teaching random nonsense based on assumptions.'
Su Yan used Gyo to concentrate his aura into his eyes and glanced at Busujima Saeko.
Since the girl wasn't using Zetsu to hide her presence, it was easy for Su Yan to see that her Nen had increased significantly compared to yesterday.
Su Yan thought to himself, 'No wonder the aura in my own body suddenly surged last night.'
He hadn't paid much attention to it before, assuming it was because he had put Marikawa Shizuka through quite a workout last night.
After all, his Vow and Covenant were based on the concept of marriage, so it was only logical that performing such acts would rapidly increase his Nen, right?
This was also why he usually didn't pressure Marikawa Shizuka to train.
With the boost from the Vow and Covenant, her Nen growth was already faster than normal training.
Shizuka was perfectly happy to slack off, becoming a 'lazy' woman through and through.
However, Su Yan hadn't expected that more than half of the Nen surge he felt last night actually came from Busujima Saeko.
It seemed that Conjurers truly did receive a massive boost in aura after manifesting a weapon with special abilities.
Su Yan turned to Busujima Saeko and said, "Forget it. Let's just do a test."
"A... test?"
Saeko looked confused.
Su Yan explained, "I originally intended to wait until you had fully mastered Ten, Zetsu, and Ren before telling you about the applications of Hatsu."
"But since you've already developed a Conjuration-type ability, I won't keep it from you any longer."
"How does a Nen user continue to grow stronger after mastering their internal aura? There are two ways."
"First, by practicing advanced techniques built upon the Four Major Principles—like Shu, the advanced form of Ten; In, the advanced form of Zetsu; or Gyo, the advanced form of Ren."
"Second, by determining the nature of your aura to understand which Nen category you belong to. From there, you work toward that category to develop your own unique abilities."
As he spoke, Su Yan manifested a piece of paper and a pen. He drew a regular hexagon and wrote the names of the Nen categories at each point.
Enhancement, Transmutation, Conjuration, Specialization, Manipulation, and Emission.
"Enhancers can use Nen to maximize the physical strength of their bodies or the weapons in their hands."
"Transmuters can freely change the properties of their aura. For example, turning it into electricity or making it as sticky and elastic as gum."
"Conjurers can manifest incredible weapons or items, like the Spirit Slasher in your hand."
"Specialists are harder to define. Any ability that doesn't fit into the other five categories is classified as Specialization."
"Manipulators, as the name suggests, excel at using Nen to control objects. It's similar to the telekinesis or psychic powers you see on TV."
"Emitters can project their Nen away from their bodies while maintaining its power for an extended period."
Su Yan tapped the six categories written on the paper, explaining each one to Saeko.
"In that case, I should be a Conjurer?" Saeko nodded.
Saeko's logic was sound; after all, she had already developed a special weapon usually reserved for Conjurers.
Naturally, she concluded she was a Conjurer.
Su Yan shook his head and clarified, "Not necessarily. Even if it's not your primary category, it's possible to develop abilities in other branches. However, the success rate and power won't match those of a natural-born user of that category."
"Then what should I do to find out my true category?" Saeko asked.
"That's why we need to test it."
Su Yan replied with a half-smile, "First, there's the personality test. This is a method summarized by a battle-hardened Nen user based on the people he encountered in the past."
"Enhancers are simple-minded and determined."
"Transmuters are whimsical and prone to lying."
"Manipulators are logical and do things at their own pace."
"Emitters are impatient and quick-tempered."
"Specialists are individualistic and possess natural charisma."
"Conjurers are high-strung."
"But these are just for reference. Don't try to force yourself into a mold."
Su Yan explained, "After all, personalities aren't set in stone. In fact, it would be strange if a person's character remained completely unchanged as they grew."
Take Zheng Zha from Infinite Horror, for instance. Who would have thought that a hot-blooded young man who started off as just a bit clever would eventually become a brute who shouted 'I'm going to punch you into two little cookies' during a fight?
Su Yan shook his head to clear away the stray thought and continued, "While judging by personality isn't accurate, it's a useful way to guess an opponent's Nen type before a fight to gain an advantage."
"After all, your opponent won't necessarily be honest about their category."
"If you want to accurately determine your Nen category, you have to use the Water Divination test, which is the most widely used and recognized method among Nen users."
"Wait here a moment."
Su Yan got up and went to the kitchen to fetch a glass of water. He then plucked a leaf from a potted plant on the balcony and placed it on the water's surface.
Once everything was ready, he sat back down and continued, "Water Divination involves filling a glass with water and placing a leaf on top."
"Then, you simply channel your Ren into the water and observe the changes. The specific reaction determines your Nen category."
"An Enhancer will cause the water volume to increase and overflow. A Transmuter will change the taste of the water. An Emitter will change the water's color. A Manipulator will cause the leaf to move, and a Conjurer will create crystal-like impurities in the water."
"As for Specialization... the leaf might burn, or it might rot. Anything is possible."
Su Yan looked at Saeko and smiled. "So, Saeko-senpai, do you want to find out which Nen category you belong to? Let's give it a try."
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