Crownless Nation

In the eyes of true power, gangs are nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs.

They were not a regular army.

It may involve many industrial and social aspects, but it cannot be compared with a nation.

In V5's eyes, it was more like a little dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy.

When Oboro first became Ten Dons, Rodman, the V5 official, was just a minor figure in V5, but he was arrogant and disrespectful to the Ten Dons.

This is capital... the capital behind everything.

There are no gangs.

Gangs may seem to monopolize most of the world's businesses and industries, but to operate normally, they have to cater to the whims of various countries and live off handouts. Furthermore, gang members are prone to infighting and fighting amongst themselves... Therefore, even with their large numbers, some people consider them a disorganized mess and not a threat.

However, the situation is different now... After controlling the entire mafia, and then seizing power in various countries... the Fills Family will undergo a qualitative change.

This is Oboro's true plan, with each step interconnected.

Let the Fills Family become Crownless Nation.

A country without territory...

Only a nation-state can secure a place in the human world, but there is no longer any extra territory on any continent for it to expand and develop.

Yes, but they are small, isolated countries like East Gorteau or NGL, with limited potential.

Therefore, in order to have the leverage to talk to other countries and to gain the attention of V5, it is necessary to be flexible.

Unify the underground forces.

He replaced Netero as the president of the Hunter Association.

Furthermore, the Fills family has infiltrated the royal families of various countries, capable of manipulating international public opinion and altering the international landscape... to the point that some countries, emulating the Kakin Empire, have torn up their treaties with V5 and declared independence.

All these forces combined to form the 'nation' created by Oboro, its true form.

Currently, things are going relatively smoothly in other countries, but the Kakin Empire... is proving to be a bit difficult.

Kakin, while a first-rate nation on the continent, doesn't quite reach the level of top-tier or V5, but it's still below V5... The reason for this is naturally related to the Seed Urn Ceremony. In the past, the Kakin Empire was a barren little country, constantly on guard against invasions and annexation from other nations. To survive, the ancestors of the Hui Guo Rou created the Seed Urn... to ensure the nation's continued prosperity and to select the most suitable successor.

This is a inherited will, with the aim of making the Kakin Empire ever stronger...

The Kakin Empire is now incredibly prosperous. They have established a Royal Military Academy to train military personnel and are dedicated to scientific research... They also frequently host world-class competitions, attracting considerable attention. Under these circumstances, even if V5 wanted to target them, they wouldn't have a chance.

This shows that King Nasubi Hui Guo Rou... was quite shrewd.

There were reasons why he was able to become king.

Hui Guo Rou and Beyond hit it off immediately. Beyond wanted to lift the blockade and travel to the Dark Continent... The Kakin Empire, or rather Hui Guo Rou, what was he after? Was he truly seeking the future of humanity, willing to risk his life as a pioneer?

Of course not...

He wanted to force V5 to compromise, allowing the Kakin Empire to smoothly join and transform V5 into V6.

That obese man, like Beyond, was extremely ambitious.

Once the gangs unite, the Fills Family's power will be enough to attract the attention of the Kakin Royal Family... Even the Ninth Prince Halkenburg, will no longer dare to disregard the gangs as he does now. And when external forces realize that the Fills Family possesses the power to change the world... respect will follow.

Especially v5... Oboro will show v5 what it wants to see.

There are also things that cannot be seen...

For example, core personnel planted within the v5 organization.

"After unification, the second step is to help our people succeed the kings of each country and become the next rulers... This could be a coup, a regicide... Assassination, intrigue, whatever we can do, our Fills Family will spare no effort to carry it out, devoting all our resources and manpower..."

All I want is a result.

Long used the remote control to change the channel and said calmly.

"I see."

David's eyes were deep and intense.

Crownless Nation!

Who could have imagined that a once insignificant little family would become the behemoth that holds such a significant position in the human world?

All of this... was brought about by the man in front of me.

Of course, he and Fills Lily were also credited.

The Phantom Troupe was severely damaged. This game was just an insignificant part of the plan. The Spiders was not the main character at all... These bandits were just the levers that the adults used to move the whole plan, and they were just sacrifices.

"By the way... if necessary, you can contact me. I will personally take action. Once our people are in power, we will infiltrate every country in every aspect, including technology, military industry, medicine, and fashion, affecting all the fundamental elements of a country. As long as you can think of it, we will leave our mark."

"Yes."

"Go and do it."

After saying that, David turned and left.

Not to mention global changes and regime changes... even the integration of the entire underground forces, plus the Hunter Association, is enough to ensure that the Fills Family no longer has to kneel before V5.

Intense gunfire erupted from the television screen.

Another reckless journalist, filming a gang shootout in a city in some country.

Under the bright sunlight, two groups of people were seen firing guns at each other in the street. The conflict was extremely serious, and many innocent passersby were shot and killed, lying in pools of blood. No police or officials were seen maintaining order.

This is clearly what is happening... and the reason, of course, is the influence of the Black Tide Incident.

The clear pond water suddenly turned murky... and the food chain of big fish eating small fish began...

A few days later, Ta Bu stepped into a guest room.

Kurapika, looking Exhaust, sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly out the window.

His blood and qi are not in good condition.

He made a slight coughing sound.

Long received a message from a servant saying that the boy who had been unconscious had finally woken up.

"Grown ups!"

Upon seeing Oboro, Kurapika stood up and called out.

His current identity is that of a member of the Fills Family.

He had wanted to call Oboro "Master," but Oboro stopped him.

It wasn't just because Kurapika wasn't good enough... but also because Oboro said something that the boy didn't quite understand, "Don't associate with me, or you'll become unfortunate."

From then on, Kurapika addressed Oboro as "Master".

Why aren't you eating?

Long walked closer and glanced at the food that had just been served on the table.

"I don't have much of an appetite..."

"Hehe."

Oboro sat down in the chair, studied Kurapika's expression, and said directly, "There are three Spiders left... Shall we continue?"

Kurapika remained silent, but his eyes said it all.

"I don't know about those two, but Machi ... if you want to kill him, it might be a bit troublesome, after all, Hisoka is there. And your Nen only targets Spiders, in other words, if you fight Hisoka head-on, the chances of you being killed are extremely high... unless you are absolutely sure, it's best to keep a certain distance for now. Maybe after a while, he will be dead without you having to lift a finger..." Oboro smiled meaningfully.

Kurapika clenched his fist, and the Chain on the back of his hand rattled crisply.

"From this moment forward... you are no longer affiliated with the Fills Family. Your subsequent actions are entirely your own choice... If you want to go to the Kakin Empire to collect the Scarlet Eyes of your clan, figure that out yourself. The Kakin Empire's royal family is quite complicated, especially the fourth prince you're looking for; that person is very troublesome..."

Long glanced at it, then came over, lay down to say goodbye, and got up and left.

Oboro still had some things to do with the Kakin Royal Family, so he couldn't bring Kurapika along, and Kurapika's purpose also conflicted with his plans.

There are variables.

Therefore, Xiao Ku has no choice but to rely on himself.

"Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Watching Oboro's retreating figure as he walked out the door, Kurapika bowed deeply.

Long raised his hand slightly in response.

"Sir, the person has arrived."

Just as Oboro left Kurapika's room, he saw David rushing over.

The old man had a serious expression and said something.

"Let's go."

Hazy chuckled.

He had already received the information beforehand.

Although their people are not currently highly valued or in high positions at V5, it is still easy for them to find out things.

After a while, Long, with his hands in his pockets, led David and stepped into the main hall with a leisurely expression.

As soon as the door was pushed open, a woman wearing glasses, with long hair, dressed as a secretary, appeared with her arms crossed and a cold expression.

Hearing the voice, the woman turned her head, looked at Oboro, and extended her hand. "Hello, I am Oboro, the true master of the Fills Family and the only former master of the underground forces. One of the few three-star Hunter x Hunter in the Hunter Association, with outstanding achievements in the field of ancient texts... My name is Celine. I don't need to introduce myself, right?"

The truth about Oboro cannot be hidden from V5... including everything he has done.

From the moment Oboro became one of the Ten Dons, and later joined the Hunter Association... he was being watched.

"The committee... I know."

Long glanced at the woman's hand but didn't take it, and said calmly.

It was sent by v5.

The woman was surprised by Long's arrogant attitude, her expression turned cold, and she withdrew her hand.

"What's up?"

"To make a long story short... I don't care about your internal gang affairs, but your infighting has seriously affected international peace and stability. In cities across various countries, large and small, riots are breaking out among the Mafia over territory, and the death toll of ordinary citizens has been rising rapidly in just the last few days... This must stop immediately!" The woman's tone changed; she spoke in a commanding voice, reporting, "I've just given your butler the information on ten people. These ten are the people we've chosen to replace the Ten Dons... Find a way to put them in power and restore order to the underworld as quickly as possible. Don't cause us any more trouble!"

After speaking, the woman immediately walked past Long, as if she didn't want to say a single unnecessary word.

As their figures passed each other, Celine paused. "You don't want me to come looking for you again, do you? If I see you again, you know what that means... Before, when your gang was just messing around, we turned a blind eye, but now it's getting a bit out of hand."

After giving the reminder, the woman turned and walked away.

But unexpectedly... Oboro grabbed her wrist directly.

What are you doing?

Celine wasn't alarmed, but her gaze was somber.

"For us, as long as we issue a ban, all countries will cooperate... We can wipe out people like you in a short time. Don't you understand? Eliminating you... is effortless, and we don't even need to lift a finger. Besides, even the Hunter Association... must follow our regulations. Your three-star rating is hard-earned. If we can approve it, we can certainly take it down."

"You're a smart man... If you don't want such a large enterprise to change hands, then you should do it honestly."

The woman frowned and rebuked her coldly.

He seemed quite displeased with Oboro's actions.

Even though she was just an ordinary person, even though she knew what Oboro had done... it seemed that in her eyes, Oboro was still a minor character.

You must learn to bow your head, and you can only bow your head.

Domineering, utterly domineering.

Unreasonable.

V5 intended to forcefully install ten people, and among the new Ten Dons, there wasn't even a member of the Fills Family.

There was no prior notice.

"Open!"

Feeling the growing pain in her wrist, the woman's expression turned pained, yet she remained defiant. "Very well! It seems the gang really does need someone more obedient to get things done..."

You're wrong.

Long finally spoke, smiling at the woman, "I am not the former master of any underground force. I am the master of this 'country,' and the first... and only one."

"My country doesn't need anyone else to tell it what to do."

"Your country?!"

Celine looked at her with a mocking expression.

"Just a mere gang, yet this has escalated to the level of a nation? What is this man thinking?" "Don't dream... You hurt me, and your attitude today... has already made me very unhappy! So, even if you..."

The woman was both amused and exasperated, speaking with an air of superiority.

He just didn't finish his sentence.

With a bang.

The head on her neck exploded.

Long also released his grip, letting the woman's corpse fall backward onto the floor.

David walked over expressionlessly, took out a clean white handkerchief, and personally wiped the bloodstains from Long's chest.

"This woman isn't quite right in the head. What nonsense is she spouting? Did you even understand her?"

Long asked David.

"Maybe... he's gone mad..."

David smiled gently.

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