The Answer

Of course, some were standing.

But there were fewer than ten people.

Among the main characters, Leorio was the most disheveled... he was lying on all fours, trembling the whole time.

Kurapika's hand holding the weapon was a little stiff... He seemed to have lost control of his limbs.

At least I managed to stand still...

Killua had a relatively easier time.

The little white-haired cat, like a provoked feline, stared sharply at Oboro... its expression filled with chilling murderous intent.

However, as Killua took a step forward and got closer to Oboro, the killing intent he felt became more and more tangible, like a blade tearing through his skin.

Despite the mental pressure from Killua, Killua slowly stepped forward.

Over the years, the Zoldyck Family's upbringing of him has proven effective.

One step... two steps...

Gradually, Killua began to have physiological reactions. He felt a stinging sensation in his brain, started to feel nauseous, and wanted to vomit.

"I'll kill you."

After walking ten meters, suddenly, a laugh rang in his ears, startling Killua so much that he instantly retreated.

Upon landing, I looked up and saw Long's mocking face.

Killua was seething with hatred... He was so close to succeeding, but now he was even further away from it.

Oboro was deliberately trying to scare him.

Kurapika! Leorio!

After a brief period of adjustment, Gon's trembling body regained its composure, and he turned around and extended his hands to his two companions.

Kurapika and the other person understood each other perfectly, and with some effort, they stepped forward, and the three of them held hands and clasped together.

Upon seeing this, Long couldn't help but inwardly praise him.

Sometimes, a person's strength is limited... including mental will.

Some external factors can cause changes in an individual's mindset, such as becoming more cohesive and determined.

Support from partners.

The same applies to desperate situations or the threat of death.

However, only a few people are able to undergo this transformation.

"Killua!"

Gon looked at Killua again.

Killua thought for a moment, then stepped forward and took Gon's hand.

But at this moment, unlike the other candidates who were feeling extremely anxious, two people crossed the finish line one after the other with great ease and stood next to Oboro.

It was Hisoka and Illumi.

Hisoka waved a playing card in his hand, glancing sideways at Oboro, and said calmly, "When did this happen?"

He asked when Oboro met Gon and the others.

"It's been a long time... You've noticed, haven't you? These two little ones have a very high potential. In terms of potential alone, I can't compare to them," Oboro said softly.

Under the impact of his murderous intent, all the examinees' senses were distorted and blurred, so the others could not hear his conversation with Hisoka.

He is mine.

Hisoka gave him instructions.

"Don't worry, I don't have that kind of fetish."

Long chuckled.

"Did you teach him something?"

Hisoka continued, "I felt there was a shadow of someone I'd seen before in him. Since you two know each other, I can be sure... his physical abilities, explosive power, and the way he uses his breath are derived from you."

Long raised an eyebrow.

He hadn't observed the first round of the exam, so he wasn't sure how far Gon had progressed. The breathing techniques he'd taught Gon were the simplest, static breathing. Even if they improved his strength somewhat, it was limited. And the Gon before him was still too weak; there was nothing about him that surprised Oboro.

However, for Hisoka, it was undoubtedly a discovery of a 'sweet' fruit.

Now that Oboro has said this and given it such high praise, then... as Oboro's replacement, Gon is the most perfect.

"I was just adding icing on the cake... He already has a natural talent in terms of aura and physical qualities."

"Isn't that you?"

Hisoka smiled and said.

"You two have passed."

Long was too lazy to waste time with him and announced it directly.

Subsequently, Hisoka and Illumi joined Hanzo and Tonpa's duo.

Time passed slowly, and the four members of Gon's group walked very slowly, taking several minutes to catch their breath after each step. In fact, Killua didn't need to stand with the three of them; he could have walked much faster on his own. However, the look in Gon's eyes made it impossible for him to refuse.

I was deeply moved.

Gon and his friends' actions gave the other remaining sober candidates a strategy to follow, and they worked together to move forward.

But others only know the outer shell, not the essence.

Gon and his friends are motivated by a bond they share.

"Hurry up... time is running out."

Long yawned and urged him on.

Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio were all covered in sweat and panting heavily.

Their eyes, however, were very resolute.

Finally, forty minutes passed, and the four of them jumped across the finish line together.

The oppression felt by the senses suddenly dissipated.

Apart from Killua, who was still able to stand, the other three collapsed to the ground, completely exhausted.

"As expected of Mr. Oboro... So strong!"

Gon wiped the sweat from his forehead, propped himself up, and smiled at Long.

Oboro's test was mainly for the main characters, and they passed it.

The remaining few also deliberately restrained their murderous intent, allowing the other examinees to finish the exam as well.

Even so, the number of candidates who passed was much smaller than the second round in the original work, with only twelve people in total.

Besides the four main characters, there are also Hisoka's four companions, Bodoro, the snake charmer Bourbon, Geretta, and Pokkle.

The remaining characters, such as the Amori Brothers, Ponzu, Sommy with a monkey, Anida, and Shib, the sniper who shot Illumi, were all eliminated.

The situation here will soon reach the subsequent examiners.

The subsequent exams will also be adjusted accordingly.

"Congratulations to all twelve of you for passing this round of testing. Take a short rest, and a spaceship will come to pick you up and take you to the next venue."

"Oboro said."

After saying that, he glanced at Kurapika and said, "The book is on the spaceship."

"..."

Kurapika remained silent.

Gon and his three friends returned to a tree and whispered among themselves.

Leorio acting suspiciously; he was the oldest in the group... He was secretly glancing at Oboro while communicating with Gon and the other two.

However, even if they were whispering, Oboro didn't need to listen carefully to know what he was saying.

They're just asking about things related to themselves.

After all, three of the four people knew Oboro, except for him.

Gon answered frankly about his experience of knowing Long, without hiding anything... In his words, Long seemed to be a genuinely good person.

Killua's conclusion was... Gon is too easy to fool.

With his additions, Oboro was transformed into an utterly wicked villain.

This almost made Leorio's brain short-circuit...

"Gon".

A moment later, Long waved to Gon.

Seeing the boy jogging over, Long said, "I've met your father. I have his contact information. Do you want it?"

"You've met?"

Gon was taken aback, then nodded politely to Long, "Thank you for your kindness, but... I don't want to contact Jin in this way. I want to stand in front of him on my own merits. Besides... I feel like we'll both feel awkward making such a sudden phone call... I don't know what to say."

Gon scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.

"Too."

Long replied, "Mito's judgment of him is correct. After meeting this person, my impression of him was exceptionally bad!"

Oboro's explanation was terrible.

It's because Kim can see through all his schemes and tactics.

Being a rival is annoying...

He doesn't mind making a complaint.

"Well..."

Gon felt a little embarrassed and didn't know how to respond.

"But... he's very strong."

Long's tone suddenly changed.

"Hmm... I've got it!" Gon nodded.

"You figured it out?"

Oboro Ichiraku.

"After Mr. Oboro left Whale Island, I met another person named Kite ... who was also a Hunter x Hunter. He told me some things about Gold," Gon said.

Did you... mention me?

He squinted his eyes slightly.

"I said..."

Gon replied.

Didn't he tell you anything about me?

"No."

By the time Gon met Kite, he should have already completed the task entrusted to him by Netero and had become somewhat famous.

Kite must have heard about it.

But... if that's the case, Kite knows he went to Whale Island! She might even tell Ging Freecss.

In other words, Jin may have known about his contact with Gon a long time ago.

"Hehehe..."

Upon realizing this, Long smiled inwardly.

"I want to become Hunter x Hunter because I think the profession of Hunter x Hunter must be full of charm and color... Not only Gin, but also Mr. Oboro is Hunter x Hunter, which has strengthened my idea! I didn't take the exam for Gin, but I want to be Hunter x Hunter myself."

Gon said earnestly.

Long touched his hair.

"I have a question."

Gon hesitated for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"What?"

"Between you and Jin, who is more powerful?"

"..."

Why would you ask that?

Long was somewhat surprised.

"I want... I want to try... to surpass you!"

"That could take a very long time..."

Oboro didn't evade the question, but instead gave Gon a direct answer, "It's hard to compare me and Gin for now... However, in my heart, I am the strongest!"

"Believe in yourself, always."

Upon hearing these two sentences, Gon's dark eyes immediately lit up.

At this moment, he sensed something indescribable from Oboro...