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The enemy that Long encountered was not only the one he killed, but also seemed to have sent many more people to the island Beyond. In less than a quarter of an hour, a total of five people died at his hands.

This includes a three-person team...

These should be the Nen user sought out and attacked him immediately, not including those who hindered Menchi and the others.

"Hmm, have you finished here?" After walking for a few more minutes, Long emerged from a bush as tall as a person, parted the grass, and looked at the battlefield that had just ended. Menchi was standing indifferently beside several corpses, flicking the blood off his kitchen knife, with Anthony and Gabe Vich beside him.

"Team leader!"

Upon seeing him, the three of them looked over one after another.

They had no worries about Oboro's safety.

"Captain... someone... knocked me unconscious, I didn't see... who it was." Gabe Vich said, looking ashamed.

"It's good that everyone's alright," Long replied casually.

Before he was certain that Gabuvic would agree to join forces with Beyond, Saiyu would not kill any of his team members, so Long knew that Gabe Vich would be fine.

"We encountered quite a few Nen user suddenly landed on the island. They seem to be coming for us... Their strength is not bad, but it is limited," Menchi reported. Then, he changed the subject, "The people who attacked Gabe Vich should not be this group. It can only be two of the Zodiacs."

If it were this group of people, they wouldn't have left anyone alive, nor would they have the ability to knock out Gabe Vich in an instant.

In addition, among the Nen user responsible for dispersing the team members, the truly strong ones went to find Oboro and Saiyu immediately, while the rest were of relatively average strength.

But the number of people seems to be quite large, around twenty or so.

"It's Saiyu," Long said calmly.

"Um?"

The three exchanged a glance.

Why did Saiyu attack Gabe Vich? "He's already dead." Long's next words made the three of them change color.

"He died at the hands of these people... I guess they were after him. There might be some grudge we don't know about." Oboro chuckled softly.

"..."

The three of them seemed to understand, but not quite.

"Anyway, what happened on the island is none of our business. We were just here to investigate. Now that our mission is complete, we can leave." Menchi brandished his knife, put it away, and said coldly.

"Let's go find them!"

Long waved his hand and led the way.

Soon, they found Gel, Fante, Rita, who had just dealt with the attackers and wanted to rejoin their teammates first.

"Saiyu is dead?!"

Upon hearing this news, Gel's snake-like eyes suddenly fixed on Long.

"What? You don't suspect I killed him, do you?"

Long Menchi and the others exchanged a glance, and the five members of the team, as if by unspoken agreement, dispersed, leaving the two of them alone.

They went to search the island for any survivors or enemies.

"These people are probably sent by the Kakin Empire." Gel showed a piece of torn fabric in his hand. "This kind of clothing is unique to a regional ethnic group in the Kakin Empire ... Although there are many of them, even if Saiyu encounters some trouble, he can retreat... In other words, there is no factor on this island that could kill him."

"Apart from... you."

"You've made it so clear, aren't you worried I'll kill you?" Suddenly, Long took a step forward, staring at the woman with a strange look in his eyes.

"..."

In an instant, one of Gel's arms transformed into a venomous snake, darting in front of Long. The snake flicked its tongue, bared its fangs, and issued a warning.

Unmoved, Long took another step forward.

Gel couldn't help but step back.

"Hehe."

Long smiled.

The former was still afraid...

"Don't worry, I won't lay a hand on you."

With a gentle smile, Long leaned forward, her neck brushing aside the venomous snake, and casually brought her face within ten centimeters of Gel's. At an extremely close distance, their eyes met, and she said, word by word, "Yes, I killed him... I covered it up for his sake, to avoid ruining his reputation. Believe me, you'd better tell the Association the same thing... because even if you tell the truth, it won't implicate me, and I won't be punished."

"Why?"

Gel's heart trembled.

"Because it involves some secrets... it would be more reasonable for me to kill Journey to the Saiyu after the truth is revealed."

"You want me to protect you?!"

Gel clearly didn't believe it.

"No, I'm just telling you the facts you want to know."

Her eyes were half-closed in a smile.

"..."

Gel remained silent, lost in thought.

So it seems that Saiyu did indeed join this mission with ulterior motives, perhaps related to Pariston? But in any case, given her personality, she would definitely report to the chairman.

Long reached out and patted her on the shoulder meaningfully, then walked away.

His Nen, Damnation, has been active all along. With so many people dead on the island, some souls should still be there, and there's still time to collect them.

Half an hour later.

The seven people reunited.

"Captain, the body is gone." Menchi approached Long and said in a low voice on purpose.

She was referring to the remains of the Saiyu.

"Yes, it's a gift I specially saved for someone... for him." Oboro wasn't surprised at all.

"Captain! We've searched the area. Some of these people survived and escaped. Should we give chase?"

Rita shouted at the top of her lungs.

"Never mind, let's go."

After Long finished speaking, the rest of the team walked past Gel one after another, ignoring her completely.

Beyond's men had come from another part of the sea off the island, on the opposite coastline from Oboro's group. After boarding the ship, Oboro returned alone to his small cabin, took out a small black package, and opened it to find a neatly arranged row of slender silver needles of varying sizes, all for acupuncture.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, skillfully inserting silver needles into acupoints, and practicing breathing exercises to enter a meditative state.

During his voyage at sea, he stimulated his flesh and blood with acupuncture every day without fail.

This Samsung mission was a hoax, a scam.

Since that's the case, they've accomplished their task, and their achievements will be added to their resumes... Once they complete one more three-star mission, Oboro can submit an application to the higher-ups.

At that time, the Association probably won't have any difficulties. As the chairman, Netero will inevitably admit that even those among the Zodiacs who are hostile to him cannot oppose him. Because in terms of strength, experience, workload, and professionalism, Oboro is qualified to become a three-star Hunter x Hunter, and there is no reason to object.

So, the only thing to worry about is... v5.

In fact, as long as the V5 officials agree, even if the Association is not happy, Oboro can become a three-star Hunter x Hunter if there is not much difference between them.

This is the privilege afforded by supreme power.

Knock knock knock.

The next day, Oboro was reading an ancient book in his room when there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in," Oboro called out.

The door was opened, and the person who walked in was Gel.

"Phone." The other person, holding a cell phone, handed it over without further ado.

Long smiled faintly, closed the book, and took the phone.

"Oboro? I am Yorkshire!"

A heavy, cold female voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Um."

"I am now formally informing you by order of the Association that you are under surveillance! Effective immediately, Gel will be your personal bodyguard, monitoring all your activities 24 hours a day. During the return journey, you are not allowed to leave the supervisor's sight for any reason. Any violation will result in trial in accordance with the Association's management regulations. Furthermore, if Gel suffers any danger or injury before reaching land, you will be held responsible and will be a prime suspect."

"Did you understand?" Yorkshire emphasized.

"Twenty-four hours?"

Long raised an eyebrow and looked at the woman in front of him who remained expressionless.

She couldn't help herself after all.

However, even if Lone didn't say those words to Gel, this woman would still inform the Association.

"Don't be so nervous... I understand."

With a slight upturn of her lips, Long said, "Then... see you at the Association."

After saying that, he handed the phone back to Gel.

Then, glancing around the cramped space, she asked, "I only have one bed here. Do you want to move in?"

Gel put away her phone, kept a two-meter distance from Long, and sat on the bench. "The place is big, and there are only the two of us, so we can move around freely."

Long smiled, said nothing more, and continued reading.

Gel did not disturb her.

Living under the same roof, the two of them each did their own thing.

Admittedly, Gel was a little nervous at first. She seemed relaxed on the surface, but was actually very wary of Long. However, as time went by, she found that Long was very honest and seemed to have no evil intentions towards her. She gradually lowered her guard and began to think about the truth that Long claimed to be.

Her arrival did not affect Long's daily cultivation. Every day, besides reading some ancient books, he would stimulate his body with acupuncture.

This scene also piqued Gel's curiosity.

She also had a deep understanding of the human body and was a pharmacist. She could tell that Oboro's actions seemed to have some effect on strengthening blood and qi.

But she didn't understand the underlying principle.

We're just observing.

Time passed day by day, and Menchi and the others all knew that the captain was being monitored... In their hearts, the involvement of the Zodiacs in this mission was definitely not a good thing.

Menchi also relayed the situation to several teammates... This mission, including Long's, had drawn them into the power struggle within the Association.

It has nothing to do with them.

During the journey, the group would occasionally come to Long's room to chat, but overall... it was still very peaceful, without any major incidents.

After some time, the ship returned to the port from which it had set sail.

The seven of them disembarked one after another.

As soon as he set foot on land, Long saw the receiving personnel sent by the Association.

Ugly Mizaistom and Tiger Kanzai, and... Biscuit.

Including Gel, that makes three of the Zodiacs.

"Come back with us."

Dressed in a cow-print outfit, with his left eye socket painted black, Mizaistom crossed his arms in front of his chest and spoke solemnly to Oboro.

"Afraid I'll run away?"

Long smiled.

Menchi and the others immediately stood in front of Long, confronting the Zodiacs.

"It's fine."

Long tried to dissuade his companion.

"Team leader..."

Anthony looked worried.

"You guys go to the hotel and wait for me... I'll be there soon," Long said.

"Walk."

Within the squad, Oboro's orders are absolute.

Seeing that he had said that, the group had no choice but to give up and leave first.

"You... you're such a worry." Biscuit put her hands on her hips, pouted, and after a quick complaint, stared intently at Oboro. "Did you really kill that person?"

"Yes."

"Long said casually."

"..."

Seeing how easily he admitted it, the people present were instantly speechless.

"Everyone who's supposed to be here has arrived... Let's go meet them. This should be my first formal meeting with all Zodiacs Branches. It's just a bit of a shame that it's in this way..." Oboro joked.