Two-Star Mission

The team is currently just a prototype and is still missing some characters, such as those with healing abilities... but Oboro isn't in a hurry, they'll see how things go later.

Actually, when Oboro met Biscuit before, he wanted to invite her out.

But I doubt Biscuit would agree.

Biscuit's abilities, while not directly healing the target, are restorative in nature.

Then, Oboro led five people to the Association headquarters.

Start looking for a mission...

The tasks he chooses are always the most difficult.

Such extremely difficult tasks usually require approval from the review department... Since Gabe Vich and Anthony are both newcomers to the Association, they might not be approved. Therefore, Oboro plans to approach the president and pull some strings...

After completing the previous mission and fighting with Netero, the old man seemed to have lost interest in him and had no intention of making any further arrangements for him.

In Long's view, the old man had helped him open "that door," and the rest was up to him to walk his own path.

Or maybe she's afraid of being entangled with him...

"Pariston has become the vice president?" In the hall, Oboro was logging into the Association's website on his computer, browsing the mission content, and turned to look at Menchi.

After entering the Association's headquarters, he overheard some people talking.

"Hmm... I just took office recently; the president appointed me personally."

Menchi responded.

"Samsung?"

Lonely gaze returned to the computer screen.

"Um."

In just two years, he went from two stars to three stars... Considering Pariston's age, this guy is really something.

"This one will do..." After a moment, Long pointed to the interface displayed on the computer.

"Two... star difficulty?"

Gabe Vich glanced at the mission marker and stammered.

"I originally wanted to choose a three-star team, but since our team still needs to gel, let's start with a two-star team..." Oboro explained in a casual tone.

Two-star difficulty means that the task requires a two-star Hunter x Hunter to lead the team, and even then, it may not be completed.

Missions with stars are often directly proportional to the danger.

"The Ochima Federation has commissioned the Association to investigate and cooperate in the excavation and mining of a newly discovered ancient site. Danger warning: There are other potential foreign forces attempting to steal and destroy the treasures and resources within the site." Anthony leaned close to the computer and read out each word carefully.

The Ochima Federation is one of the v5 nations.

"It wasn't officially commissioned; it was a large organization within the Ochima Federation ..." Oboro added.

"Even if these large companies aren't officially owned, they have official backing, and Nen user under their umbrella. How can any force possibly hinder them..." Menchi said, frowning. "It's their Accompany from other countries..."

"It should be."

Long nodded.

It's clear that Menchi is very experienced.

Even a small, closed country like East Gorteau has a number of powerful Nen user, let alone other open countries... Ordinary companies or organizations are not this difficult, but at the star level, most of them involve the 'nation' level.

Even if it's not a government organization... there's still some connection.

The only force that could cause trouble for the Ochima Federation is perhaps a hostile force from other countries within V5.

Although V5 is a United Nations -like department that addresses international issues, it is not as harmonious as it appears on the surface. There are also conflicts of interest and other issues between the countries involved.

Generally speaking, such conflicts are not brought up in public; they are handled privately.

Although governments do not intervene, these private companies and institutions under their control are actually their henchmen.

"But we don't have any Ruins Hunter or Two-Star Hunter among us..." Menchi said.

The review department will definitely reject their application.

"Starred missions aren't easy to find...and some aren't even for your specialty. If you find one, take it first to avoid someone else snatching it up. I'm an Ancient Script Hunter x Hunter, so I can offer some help with mining..." Oboro said as he took out his phone.

Upon Menchi understood that Long was after merit.

A moment later, the number that Oboro dialed was answered.

"Hehe... are you getting ready to get to work?" Netero's voice came from the other end.

Without needing to explain, the old man seemed to have guessed his intention as soon as he received the call.

"I'm about to take on a mission, but following the proper procedures might not work. I'll need your help," Long said calmly.

Biscuit must have contacted Netero...

"No problem, go for it!"

The old man chuckled.

"Good."

After a brief exchange, Long hung up the phone, immediately filled out the team information, and submitted the application.

He then stood up and led the group away, saying, "Let's go, let's go straight to the Ochima Federation."

"That's amazing..."

Anthony exclaimed in surprise.

Ordinary Hunter x Hunter don't have Oboro's rights; they must handle things officially and follow procedures. The only person in the entire Association who can make decisions in this regard and has special privileges is the association president.

Oboro, a member who wasn't even a Star Hunter x Hunter, managed to get the guild leader to nod in agreement with just a few words.

Clearly special treatment...

Menchi wasn't particularly surprised.

Because Obo is not the only one who enjoys this privilege.

Some of the Zodiacs Branches got their positions this way...

On the spaceship, Oboro received a notification from the Association that the mission had been approved and that some data and intelligence had been sent to him.

He gazed at the five team members before him and began to explain.

"Although our client is a large company in the Ochima Federation, our relationship with them is private and cannot be made public. In other words, on the surface, we are not employed by either party and need to cooperate with them in secret."

Long placed a laptop on the table. "This is the company's information, including their personnel deployment at the ruins. Take a look."

"Huh? It has to be this complicated?" Anthony sighed.

"The site has been designated as a restricted area and is guarded by their people 24 hours a day... but it was still infiltrated by hostile forces and a battle ensued. The site covers a large area and contains a list of enemy Nen user have been recorded, and they are all very strong."

After speaking, Long looked at Fante, who had been silent and smoking, and said, "For the first mission, I don't want any accidents, so... your role is simple: protect these guys. Leave the enemy to me."

"I don't need protection."

Menchi twirled a gleaming kitchen knife in his hand and said calmly.

"Can..."

Long smiled.

"Rita, Gabe Vich, and Anthony... the three of you are in charge of reconnaissance and intelligence, and provide clues at any time," Oboro continued to give instructions.

"Um?"

Anthony was taken aback. "You mean... you're going to do all the charging and mopping-up by yourself? That makes us look useless..."

However, considering the captain's ability, Anthony couldn't say anything.

"Your abilities are all useful, and without your help, I probably couldn't have completed it alone... Besides ensuring the progress of the mission, I also need to ensure your safety. The first mission is mainly to let you work together and get to know each other's strengths... Later, once you can truly cooperate skillfully and grow stronger, I won't need to lead the charge." Long smiled, "If you study the mission details carefully, you will find that it involves the national level... Moreover, it may be an open mission, not only issued by the Association, but possibly encompassing gangs, private armed forces, mercenaries, assassin families, and even state-trained Hunter x Hunter ... all of them are the elite of the elite."

Oboro analyzed, "Given Article 4 of the Hunter x Hunter's Code, ' Hunter x Hunter shall not treat fellow Hunter x Hunter as prey, but Hunter x Hunter commit heinous crimes are not protected by this article.' Only one team within the Association can accept this task, but privately it's uncertain... because it does not cover Hunter x Hunter commit crimes. In other words, we may encounter our Accompany in the Association."

"We must not be careless."

Upon hearing his explanation, the three of them changed their expressions slightly.

"Leave it to him..."

Menchi spoke directly.

She was the one in the team who understood Oboro the best.

The reason why Oboro caused a certain degree of sensation within the Association back then.

It's because the task the president assigned him was rated two and a half stars in difficulty...

What's truly astonishing is that Oboro almost entirely accomplished this single-handedly.

Of course, most people outside the area are unaware of Hisoka's existence, including Menchi.

A few days later, the spaceship landed in a city near its destination.

The six hiked into the wilderness, trekking through mountains and rivers until they approached the ruins.

Here, the Oboro Squad found the contact person for the client.

"Further ahead is our security zone... This is the map we've surveyed so far, it's incomplete. Just a heads up, although we're partners, your actions are none of our business, and you'll bear all the consequences privately. Your identities will only be revealed after we help eliminate the poachers. You're here as experts we've hired... to provide follow-up support." A man handed several maps to Oboro.

Long distributed the map to his teammates.

"So big?!" Anthony gasped.

I didn't see anything when I looked at it on the computer before... but now that I have a map, I've discovered that the entire site covers dozens of kilometers.

In addition, the map is marked with many red dots in addition to the restricted areas.

"Are these red dots the enemy's hiding places?" Long looked at his contact.

"Uncertain, but it could be the area where they operate..."

"Understood."

"From now on, everything around us is no longer safe. Whether inside or outside the restricted area, there is a possibility of encountering unrelated individuals with unclear backgrounds and affiliations. You must proceed with caution," the man warned.

"I only want to confirm one thing!" Oboro put away the map and said calmly.

"You say."

"Did you only entrust this one group to you? I mean, are there no other members of our faction...?"

"Yes."

The man affirmed.

"That makes things easier... I'm worried about accidentally killing friendly forces."

Long smiled.

His words made the contact person's eyelids twitch.

"Delay will only lead to unforeseen circumstances. You only have one month... If you exceed this deadline, no matter how far your mission has progressed, it will be considered a failure."

"Good."

After saying this, the man left quickly without another word.

"How do we do it?"

Fante looked at the captain, Long.

"Clear all the red dots outside the penalty area first... Team on alert, let the hunt begin!"

"Are you going to kill them all?"

Menchi's expression changed slightly.

There are many ways to advance a mission, such as warning, driving away, or injuring, but Oboro chose the bloodiest one.

"As I said, this mission marks the beginning of our mutual understanding... You need to get used to my way of doing things. And the team members I want are ideally compatible with me... Of course, if you feel uncomfortable or have other ideas, you are welcome to leave at any time..."

Long glanced at the group of them.

"..."

A moment of silence fell over everyone.

"Since there are no objections... let's begin."