In the underworld, rumors began to circulate about a girl whose power could blur the boundary between life and death itself. Her ability was said to span an impossible range — from rapidly healing fatal injuries and curing otherwise incurable illnesses, to the ultimate act: restoring life to those who had already died.

In a world governed by Nen, such an ability was beyond rare — it was unnatural. To the desperate, it was a miracle. To the greedy, it was the perfect tool for extortion, profit, and power.

Soon, every faction took notice:

Mafia families saw her as the ultimate bargaining chip, able to command astronomical sums from wealthy clients who wanted loved ones revived.

Independent Hunters saw her as the fastest route to wealth and influence.

Mercenary groups viewed her as an irreplaceable asset in battle.

Even whispers among the Phantom Troupe hinted at interest, though their goals were far more dangerous.

But before any of these groups could make a move, the Zoldyck family acted. With their unmatched network of information and resources, they located her first — not to kill her, but to claim her.

They presented the offer in terms that sounded almost merciful: protection from all who would harm or exploit her, in exchange for exclusive control over her services. To clients, she would be a “Zoldyck asset,” her abilities available only through the family — at a price so steep that only the wealthiest or most powerful could afford it.

The arrangement was sealed not by a standard contract, but by something far more binding: a marriage contract to Illumi Zoldyck himself.