Gadget Master from Hunter x Hunter Chapter 48

Biscuit turned her gaze to Botobai. "What's going on?"

If Botobai didn't have such an excellent reputation, Biscuit would have suspected he was intentionally making things difficult for the candidates, trying to anger them into withdrawing from the test.

Yeah, there are plenty of examiners like that.

More than a decade later, when Hisoka first participated in the Hunter Exam, didn't he beat an examiner half to death, causing him to be disqualified?

"But that guy shouldn't be like that. Why can't I get through to him on the phone?"

Biscuit grumbled, pouting, and then tried calling again.

"Ring?~~ Click! ! !"

"Hello? Hello?"

Morin's voice came from the other end of the line. Biscuit was stunned at first, then immediately reacted, furious.

"Where did you run off to? Why aren't you answering your phone?!"

"Sorry, my phone died, I just realized."

The person on the other end apologized, but there was no hint of sincerity in their words.

"Where are you now? Why did you quit this test without a word?!" Biscuit pressed.

"Mmm..."

Morin pondered for a moment, then stated decisively:

"Mainly, I feel that at my current level, I'm not yet qualified to be an excellent Hunter."

"In other words, I'm not ready to be a qualified Hunter, so I plan to train more and will test again after some time. Lies~

You're lying?

Clearly fake??~"

Biscuit, Kruke, and Kanzai all had the same thought simultaneously.

"Hey, I said..."

A large red cross appeared on Biscuit's forehead.

"Don't be so selfish, you bastard!!"

"I'm telling the truth."

Morin's tone suddenly became serious. "I plan to diligently study and refine my Nen training during this upcoming period."

"I can't always rely on Master Biscuit. You've already taught me so much."

"What do you mean by that?" Biscuit sensed something was off.

"You brat, have your wings grown strong enough that you plan to fly solo now?"

"Don't say it like that, it makes me sound so heartless."

A light chuckle came from the other end of the line, then his tone was calm.

"It's just that I have my own path to walk, my own ideals to practice."

Ideals?

Hearing this word, Biscuit noticed that Botobai, who was sitting beside her, looked slightly serious.

Her eyes darted around, and she guessed that Morin must have discussed something with Botobai during the third round of the test. While curious, she ultimately sighed.

"I understand. I knew this day would come, but I didn't expect us to part ways so soon."

She mumbled softly, "I haven't even finished training you enough yet."

"I heard that, Master Biscuit." The voice on the other end of the phone said.

"So what if I heard it?" Biscuit retorted brazenly.

"Originally, I had some prepared Age Spring Water to give you, but it seems you don't want it now."

"I want it!" Biscuit said decisively. "You misheard just now. I was praising how I have such a good disciple!"

Morin: "...Doesn't that sound like I'm scolding you?"

"When do you plan to give me the Age Spring Water?" she asked eagerly.

"Right now."

"Now???"

074 and Machi's Phone Call: When Will We Meet Again? [Seeking Subscriptions!]

Biscuit paused upon hearing Morin's reply.

Then, suddenly, a large hand emerged from the screen of the mobile phone she was holding.

Kruke and Kanzai's eyes widened, and Botobai's gaze sharpened.

Only Netero continued to stroke his beard with a smile, "Interesting."

"Sent it over?"

The large hand, holding a large water jug, handed it to Biscuit before quickly retreating back into the screen.

"...Couldn't you avoid using those startling items so casually? You're going to give me a heart attack."

Biscuit grumbled, having almost been startled herself.

"Sorry, I understand."

Morin, on the other end of the phone, casually removed the [Object Teleportation Connector] from the phone screen.

I know I was wrong, and I'll do it again next time.

Item: [Object Teleportation Connector] Effect: Place the connector on a mobile phone or telephone to send objects to the other end of the line, or to retrieve items from the other party.

"You little rascal?"

Biscuit, hearing the complete lack of remorse in Morin's tone, couldn't help but press her forehead in exasperation.

However, upon seeing the large jug of blue Age Spring Water filling her arms, her mood instantly brightened, and she smiled even more heartily.

"If I can find any items that can beautify and nourish the skin on my end, I'll send them over to you at the appropriate time."

"You're still thinking of me as your master! ! "

Biscuit's heart warmed, and she wrinkled her nose, letting out a satisfied hum.

"Also, the amount of Age Spring Water is a bit much, so drink it slowly to avoid overdoing the effects."

Morin continued to advise, "Of course, if you really can't finish it, you can let Chairman Netero next to you have a taste. It's quite effective for him too."

"Chairman Netero next to me?"

Biscuit instinctively glanced at Netero beside her, then looked at the phone in her hand.

"You can see my side of the screen from your end, right?"

"Hmm?"

Morin readily admitted without hiding anything.

Item: 06 [Visual Phone] Effect: No need for further explanation, similar to a video call, but it's one-way. Morin can see Biscuit's side, but Biscuit cannot see Morin.

"You brat, you're quite cunning, being able to see me but me not being able to see you."

Biscuit felt a bit more annoyed. "When you're traveling out there, be careful and don't die."

"Don't worry, I still need to take care of you in your old age."

You're the old one, your whole family is old!

As Biscuit's cheeks puffed out, Morin delivered his final words:

"Alright then, that's all for now, Teacher Biscuit. We'll meet again when we have time. I'm hanging up."

Beep, beep, beep~

The dial tone echoed in the room.

"He hung up."

Biscuit sighed softly. Her disciple was even more independent than she had imagined.

After her half-year of training, Morin's improvement and progress were evident to her.

She had never seen a disciple with such great talent, who could endure hardship, and who was also assisted by so many items.

Honestly, as master and disciple, it was hard to say who would achieve more in the future. Biscuit wasn't worried about Morin's strength or knowledge; otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to let him go solo.

Moreover, Morin had experienced almost all the dangerous terrains and environments in the world. He could handle the tempering and dangers of nature.

Besides, flowers couldn't stay in a greenhouse forever; they needed the wind and rain from the outside... Hmm, it seemed Morin had been constantly exposed to wind and rain.

"Regardless, whether it's strength or knowledge, while the dangers of nature are terrifying, what's more terrifying than nature is..."

Biscuit glanced at Botobai, who was lost in thought. "...human society."

It was time for Morin to enter human society, to the big cities, and test his skills against those Nen users.

The most dangerous thing in this world is none other than the human heart.

"It seems he's also a very outstanding junior."

Netero chuckled, "It's not something everyone can do, to have both Kanzai and Kruke suffer such a loss."

"And they even thoughtfully sent you something, which can also be seen as a model of respecting one's teachers and valuing the Way."

Netero nodded slightly, "If they can pass the Hunter Exam and become Hunters, they are certainly worth cultivating well."

Upon hearing this, Kanzai and Kruke showed no particular reaction, but Botobai slightly raised his head and glanced at Netero.

Earlier, he had heard from Mr. Beanperson that Chairman Netero intended to select outstanding talents from the Hunter Association to form a team.

Although, in Mr. Beanperson's words, it was for the better development of the Hunter Association, and Netero had entrusted him with operating it.

However, from Beanperson's tone and his hesitant demeanor, Botobai always felt that this was specifically designed by Chairman Netero to find playmates during his leisure time. After all, their chairman, despite appearing to be a wise and detached master, was actually an incorrigible old prankster, rarely serious.

Biscuit knew this as well.

"After all that talk, there's no way I'm giving you the Age Spring Water."

Biscuit hugged the kettle, looking at Netero with a wary expression.

"Don't say that, the junior clearly stated on the phone that there's a portion for me in there."

Netero said dismissively, "It's called Age Spring Water, is it? Related to age? I'm almost a hundred myself, so just consider it a birthday gift, a bit of filial piety from our Shingen-ryu juniors... By the way, how is this thing used? Do you drink it directly?"

Biscuit: "Stop talking nonsense, you old geezer!!"