This is the cruelty of the Hunter Exam.
From the very beginning, conflict is inevitable. Grouping means fights, and fights mean attrition.
At first glance, it seems like a straightforward test, but beneath the surface, danger lurks.
"A Hunter Exam without bloodshed would be too tame. Without the trial of fir...
2025-01-24 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Well, time has dragged on long enough. Let's begin the first phase of testing."
After rubbing his face, Ronnel crossed his arms and spoke.
The examinees all looked over eagerly.
Well, it would be better if their gazes weren't mixed with some weird looks.
Admiration was fine, even starry-eyed enthusias...
2025-01-24 06:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Strong!"
"Strong!"
Both fighters activated their Ken simultaneously, and an overwhelming aura spread across the arena.
The spectators in the stands felt the pressure and couldn't help but exclaim.
"What incredible presence!"
"This is the level of a top contender...
2025-01-24 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen thought about it but still felt a sense of hopelessness.
Even if Silva's strength had been cut in half, he was still an A-rank Nen user. And among A-rank users, he wasn't weak by any stretch of the imagination.
Greedy.
Uncle Silva's talent is top-tier.
How could I possibly hope ...
2025-01-24 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Refine!"
Kaizen focused, bringing himself to his peak state.
He closed his eyes, gathering a massive amount of aura. Then, with a sharp inhale, he opened them again.
A series of figures materialized beside him—Raiken, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, Killer Queen, and the Lantern Ghost. Four of his Nen Beasts, all ex...
2025-01-23 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostSilva learned about Kaizen's performance from Zeno.
Zeno, in turn, had gathered intelligence from both the Hunter Association and Dominica.
One man defeated a B-class Nen-enhanced beast.
One-on-one, he took down the severely injured A-rank Nen user, Ito Xius.
Even he had performed remarkably against th...
2025-01-23 06:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe examinees shook their heads hesitantly, though a few exchanged doubtful glances.
The name Ronnel felt familiar, like something they'd heard in passing.
Ronnel casually followed procedure, preparing to present the test he'd devised. However—
"Isn't that examiner the guy who only got his Hu...
2025-01-23 06:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe three brothers—Amori, Imori, and Umori—along with Ponzu, Sommy, and other examinees exchanged uneasy glances.
Killua stood among the crowd, his silver hair catching the dim light, an expression of indifference and boredom on his face as he stared at the iron door. Slowly, it creaked open, revealing a tall figure...
2025-01-23 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostAs Ronnel passed by Pariston, their paths momentarily aligning, a soft, polite voice broke the silence, causing him to pause.
"Hello, my name is Pariston. I look forward to your guidance in the future~"
After a brief pause, Ronnel replied.
The moment Pariston addressed him by name, Ronnel knew that Pariston ...
2025-01-22 06:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostDue to the exam's timing, Ronnel left without much conversation.
He had only poured himself a cup of tea when he arrived, sat briefly, and then left, not even having time to take a sip.
He truly came and went in a hurry.
Watching Ronnel's figure disappear around the corner, Netero suddenly remembered there w...
2025-01-22 06:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostKillua, now seven years old, had matured significantly compared to just a year ago.
Kaizen watched him on the screen, his gaze steady.
Nina and the other two also focused on Killua.
When Kaizen had needed Silva's help with training before, it had been Nina and Sally who secretly kept an eye on Killua. Kaizen...
2025-01-22 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post"The Hunter Exam?"
Sally froze for a moment before nodding.
"Good."
The last time Kaizen gave Juliana advice, he mentioned the Hunter Exam.
At that time, Sally had asked him about it.
The Hunter Association was a vast organization spanning the entire human world, with relatively ...
2025-01-22 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostWendy pondered for a moment, recalling Kaizen's previous battles.
So far, he had revealed several nen beasts—Raiken, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, and Killer Queen.
As for Altan, the lamp ghost, Wendy wasn't familiar with it.
"Based on what Kaizen has shown so far, I'd say it would take at least three of me to matc...
2025-01-21 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen leaned closer to Wendy's ear.
"Kalluto is my cousin."
Wendy blushed and quickly apologized.
"S-Sorry, sorry!"
"Hello," Kalluto greeted calmly, clearly unbothered by the mistake.
Kikyo, as if she hadn't heard a thing, warmly invited Kaizen and Wendy to sit down.
"Come, sit. The food i...
2025-01-21 06:02:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs Vice Chairman of the Hunter Association, Pariston Hill had access to vast resources and kept an eye on all the noteworthy individuals in the world.
Ronnel, who had once won the championship in the Battle Olympia, naturally caught his attention.
Pariston's interest deepened after discovering Ronnel's involvement...
2025-01-21 06:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post"I encountered a small accident here, but the outcome met my expectations. Everyone connected to the Matar family, along with all the assassins at the meeting, is dead. We can clean house~."
"Oh?" Silva's voice came through the phone, slightly surprised. However, it wasn't the news of the massacre that caught his attent...
2025-01-21 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostRonnel had fought alongside Illumi before, but even now, Illumi's wary gaze didn't waver. The assassin's vigilance remained sharp, a testament to his upbringing in the Zoldyck family.
Ronnel, however, simply observed him in silence.
To be honest, keeping Illumi here wasn't out of the question. Yet, tangling with t...
2025-01-20 06:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post"What's the point of this?"
Ronnel lamented, shaking his head and shedding crocodile tears with exaggerated insincerity.
"Forget it. You're all assassins with blood on your hands. If you've chosen to live that life, you should have already made peace with dying for it. And…"
He cast his gaze over the battl...
2025-01-20 06:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostZebro had no personal opinions on the matter, but he was uneasy about Kaizen bringing his friend to Zoldyck Manor.
Zebro respected Kaizen immensely. However, he worried that Kaizen might face reprimands for bringing an outsider into the estate without prior notice.
After all, the Zoldyck family had long maintained...
2025-01-20 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe bus came to a stop, and Kaizen and Wendy stepped off.
"Is that Kukuroo Mountain?" Wendy asked, gazing at the towering peak in the distance.
A thick layer of mist shrouded its slopes, obscuring the finer details. Only the rough outline of the mountain was visible.
"Kaizen, is your home on top of that moun...
2025-01-20 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostDressed in a simple white training uniform, streaked faintly with blue, stood an elderly man. His ears were surprisingly large, his hair, beard, and eyebrows stark white. Yet, his lively demeanor defied his years.
When Gel entered, the old man paused his work, looked up, and greeted her with a warm smile.
"Ah, you...
2025-01-19 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter seeing off Dominica and the others, Kaizen and Wendy decided not to buy airship tickets for the same day. Instead, they spent the evening wandering through the bustling night market of the city.
The next morning, they boarded an airship, taking seats near a window.
As the scenery blurred past, they chatted a...
2025-01-19 06:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Weapons squad was a death squad adept at wielding a variety of advanced Nen-based weapons. It was said they also carried lethal bombs and were willing to execute suicide attacks in critical situations.
As for the Beast Fist squad, their fighting style involved synergy with the ...
2025-01-19 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Extraordinary weapons, and..."
His eyes shifted to Ronnel.
"His strength has grown even stronger~!"
During the Chairman Election, Hisoka had demonstrated an uncanny ability to assess people's physical condition and potential with unnerving accuracy.
Illumi, who often partnered with Hisoka, had develop...
2025-01-19 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Although I fired a lot of needles just now, each one was infused with strong Nen. As far as I know, Karamo, the second son of the Westin family, is mediocre in strength. There's no way he could withstand my needles," Illumi remarked coldly.
"Yet, here you are, easily dispatching not just the other family members but ev...
2025-01-18 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostRonnel's eyes widened slightly as a flash of recognition crossed his mind. He instinctively straightened up in his chair, his gaze locking onto the figure in the sleek black dress. His thoughts raced as his sharp eyes flickered with realization.
A round face framed by long, jet-black hair that rivaled Illumi Zoldyck's i...
2025-01-18 06:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day.
The car departed from the Kingdom of Taris and didn't stop until it reached a relatively large city. The human continent might seem expansive to its inhabitants, but in the context of this world, it's just a small island within Mobius. The Dark Continent beyond it is far larger. However, f...
2025-01-18 06:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen chose a cozy little restaurant for their meal.
Lilith, Haji, and Hassan hesitated by the entrance, their nerves showing. They weren't used to such places and felt out of place. But Kaizen reassured them with a kind smile, and they followed him in.
Though their clothes were old, their newly cleaned and neat ...
2025-01-18 06:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostKaizen didn't return to the cabin. Instead, he headed to the outskirts of Horun City, finding a secluded spot where no one else was around.
After carefully confirming that the area was safe, Kaizen set a crystal ball in front of him. The progress bar glowed fully, signaling that he could now create his fifth Nen Beast.<...
2025-01-17 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day,
Kaizen arrived in the tenth district.
In the shadows, Kaizen and Dominica kept watch.
From Kaizen's perspective, there weren't any surprises. He'd encountered these monsters before.
When grouped together, they could be formidable. But dispersed, their strength was unimpre...
2025-01-17 06:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post
