Absolute Will

From his vantage point, Oboro could see a large number of armed troops from the Kakin Empire gathering in his direction as they passed through the crowd.

The crowd controlled by Oboro's soul is limited to a certain area, but today is a grand feast for the entire Kakin Royal Capital.

There were even military spaceships flying overhead...

Long threw away Beyond's head, glanced at Hui Guo Rou, and left the rest to the king to deal with.

The live stream was suddenly cut off, and there was some commotion, which has attracted some attention, but it's not a big problem. The news will be kept under wraps in Kakin and won't get out.

What Oboro needs to find now is... Pariston.

That guy... must be here! Presumably, Oboro was concentrating intently, and suddenly released the circle to expand his senses.

His magnanimity has also increased due to the strengthening of his body. In addition, the increase in the strength of his Nen power has also allowed his soul-based abilities to evolve. Through the connection between souls, Oboro's brain is like an ultrasonic arena monitor, allowing him to keenly capture the flames burning in the souls of every living being and the fluctuations they emit.

Signal sources, appearing as tiny dots, are scattered in all directions.

In this way, his perception range is no longer limited to the mental technique of 'circle'.

Instead, it further stimulated the characteristics of the soul's Nen.

It's very similar to the Chimera Ant King, who possesses super-dimensional five senses amplified by the 'round', except that Oboro utilizes the wavelength of the soul.

"The palace, huh..."

Suddenly, Oboro's thoughts locked onto a distant soul—his target, Pariston.

"Jin is here too."

He murmured something in a daze.

They vanished from the spot in an instant.

"That was terrifying... You saw it just now, didn't you?"

In a grand hall within the palace, Pariston and Ging Freecss stood outside the hall's doors, gazing at the horizon.

That area was the stage for today's grand spectacle, with Hui Guo Rou, Beyond, and others present. The city's residents cheered so loudly that even those inside the palace could hear it, and there were large processions in the streets.

Pariston sighed.

He was referring to that fleeting 'darkness'.

The sky seemed to be painted with ink, pitch black, but it quickly returned to clarity.

"They're all dead."

Jin frowned. He couldn't sense what was happening in the venue, but he could guess.

Given Oboro's personality and methods, her arrival in Kakin this time... is to put an end to things.

In other words, no one will be left alive.

After thinking it over, Jin looked at Pariston and found that the latter was straightening his clothes with a big smile on his face, as if he was about to welcome some distinguished guest.

Suddenly, Ging Freecss's gaze sharpened, and he turned around to see a figure appear on a palace wall outside the hall.

Perched atop the eaves, they looked down upon them.

"It's already... that strong..."

Jin muttered to himself.

The newcomer was none other than Long, dressed in a black suit.

The problem was that Jin didn't realize it... He believed that with his strength, even if Oboro completely concealed his aura, he still wouldn't be able to hide it from him.

Because he had already guessed that Long would arrive here, he had a premonition.

In other words, Oboro's silent appearance is not due to concealing its aura or changes, but rather a more advanced ability.

Soul.

A word came to mind.

"Congratulations."

Ging Freecss was the first to speak.

This shows that Oboro has achieved his goal; he has developed the abilities of the game character Thresh to the extreme, reaching the level and realm he desired.

Even if Oboro is exceptionally talented, it would be impossible for her to accomplish this using ordinary methods... after all, the time was too short.

Therefore, the only explanation is that they took a shortcut and relied on the Nen.

Are you going to get involved?

Long immediately asked.

Does he mean Ging Freecss intends to rescue Pariston? "Don't get me wrong... he just came to persuade me to return to the Association."

Before Kim could speak, Pariston stepped forward. "I rejected him... because the current Association, without a president, without you... is utterly boring. Of course, if you're willing to return to the Association and don't intend to kill me right now, I'd be happy to go back..."

"But I guess... that's impossible, right?"

Pariston smiled. "To you, the Association is just an empty shell, just an organization and a name. What you want... is leadership and influence. The chairman is dead, so you don't need to go back to the Association headquarters... because you can create a new Hunter Association, in the chairman's name... I think with your skills, you can do it. Moreover, it will be more powerful and have a higher social status than the current Hunter Association, and the original Association will defect and join your camp."

"Very smart."

Long gave a compliment.

That's right. Even though the latter talked to the chairman and arranged the location in advance, Oboro still managed to win against Jin.

Let's build another Hunter Association! Unlike the current Association's ambiguous relationship with V5, the new Hunter Association will be recognized by most countries in the world, and more importantly, it will have V5's open support! As for benefits and treatment, they will be incomparable to the current Association.

Pariston is really smart...

If he could think of it, so could Kim.

King's attempt to win over Pariston was also aimed at uniting them against the newly rising Hunter Association.

Unfortunately, Pariston rejected him.

"Die on your own... I'd rather not dirty my hands killing you." Then, Oboro changed the subject, staring coldly at Pariston.

"Don't be so heartless... I still have a lot to say before I die, consider it my last words, give it to me..." Pariston spread his hands and said gently.

He clearly wanted to say something to Oboro.

Bang! However, Oboro had absolutely no patience.

He made no move, and even Pariston himself probably didn't realize the danger was coming. His facial features and limbs suddenly deformed and bent in an instant, and then... exploded.

He died a very swift death!

Oboro sensed the malice in Pariston's soul, and he had no interest in listening.

Anyway, it's not a good thing.

Ging Freecss stared silently at the pool of blood and bits of flesh on the ground.

Unexpectedly... in the blink of an eye, Pariston died suddenly.

He guessed what Pariston wanted to say... If Oboro were to go to the Dark Continent with those five thousand Chimera Ant eggs, the human world would essentially lose a protective Barrier. While V5 and the military forces of various countries could certainly handle it, no one knew what variables might occur. If another Chimera Ant King, Meruem, were to appear, the human world would inevitably be affected. At that time, the forces behind Oboro, whether it was the Fills Family or some national groups controlled by him, would all be in mortal danger.

Pariston couldn't stop Oboro from going to the Dark Continent, but once she went Dark Continent, no one could guarantee whether she would come back alive or how much time she would waste.

What if, when Oboro returns, the human world has been turned upside down, and all his forces are gone...?

Pariston is just plain disgusting.

Oboro is the backbone of the Fills Family. If he leaves, the Fills Family's momentum will definitely be greatly reduced... And the power dynamics in the human world are complex. Whether it's V5 or other restless countries, there are definitely more than one person who has designs on the Fills Family.

The hidden danger of Chimera Ant presents an opportunity.

Given this, would Oboro still dare to go to the Dark Continent with peace of mind? Pariston had a good plan, but... he underestimated Oboro's determination, or rather, he thought he understood Oboro, but in reality, he didn't understand her at all.

Ging Freecss sighed softly.

Looking at Oboro, the man before him didn't care about power or the Fills Family at all. What he wanted... was simply power. To put it simply, if Oboro could have the ability to influence the human world within a few years, then... even if decades passed before he returned from the Dark Continent, he could still control the human world with overwhelming force.

Even faster...

Pariston's idea was too naive.

Power has never been one of the factors that restrained Long.

Are you going to kill me?

Ging Freecss smiled.

"There's no need..."

Long smiled and said, "You still have some value to me. Besides, I have a reason to kill."

Ging Freecss shook his head self-deprecatingly.

After Oboro leaves the human world, someone is needed to maintain the balance, at least the balance of the Hunter x Hunter community.

He is very suitable for this job.

More importantly, he also has the ability to do it.

"You lost."

Long jumped down from above and said calmly.

"I wouldn't call it a loss... at least I protected the president's things." Jin scratched his head.

Yes, even if Oboro creates a new Hunter Association, it won't be the foundation laid by Netero.

Although Jin could foresee that at that time, Oboro's Association would take away most of the headquarters' members.

"Stubborn to the end."

Long let out a mocking laugh.

"Why don't we try to collect his soul?" Jin cunningly changed the subject. He couldn't see the so-called soul, but he had already figured out the path for Oboro to become stronger.

"This filthy trash wouldn't even be accepted by hell... I'm afraid he'll taint my abilities," Oboro said.

"You...you really aren't polite to him at all." Jin.

"Your phone hasn't rung yet, and you know better than I what that means! If I start to establish the Association, your position as president will be meaningless, and there won't be many people left at headquarters... Over time, the whole world will know me, and you and the rest of the people will be gradually ignored or even forgotten."

"The old man's legacy was never a specific building or institution... it was what he risked his life for the Hunter x Hunter, and it's all of us." Long walked to Jin's side and patted him on the shoulder. "I'll give you some face and call it a draw... there's no point in you struggling any further. I don't want to cause any more trouble. Find some time to retire on your own..."

After saying that, Oboro disappeared from Jin's side.

Just like when they came, there was no trace of them at all.

"Your words are really hurtful... I'm your senior, after all."

Jin looked up at the sky and pursed his lips.

What Long said is true.

Normally, his phone should have been ringing by now, and V5 would definitely have issued orders or notifications immediately.

For example, have the Hunter Association list Beyond as an assassination target.

But now, there is no movement at all.

This means... v5 has fallen, and to some extent, it has been taken over by Oboro.

He... suffered a complete defeat in this match.

Although the original Hunter Association was preserved, its members could not be protected, and there was no confidence that they would not defect.

Because... he's very unpopular.

Kakin's global live broadcast undoubtedly caused a huge uproar among humanity.

The general public knows very little about the Dark Continent, but now the Kakin Royal Family has unveiled its mystery, filling countless people with longing for it.

After all, according to King Kakin, the place is rich in resources, inexhaustible.

But what shocked people even more was the appearance of the man in the suit just before the live stream abruptly ended.

What he said was completely different from what the king said.

Just as everyone was wondering what had happened to Kakin and what was true and false, a message spread.

The Kakin Kingdom has cancelled its plans to travel to the Dark Continent. Furthermore, King Nasubi Hui Guo Rou personally took the stage to give a speech, saying that Kakin's understanding of the Dark Continent was too one-sided, that it was too dangerous, and that the current power of the human world could not venture there. At the same time, he also revealed some of the deeds and information of V5 in the past and some strong individuals from the human world who had entered the Dark Continent.

This resulted in an earthquake that was no less powerful than the previous live broadcast.

Because... it gave everyone in the world a certain understanding of the Dark Continent.

It's important to know that V5 has been keeping things under wraps regarding the Dark Continent for years... Kakin's sudden revelation is undoubtedly a hidden danger, as human greed is boundless.

There's no guarantee that some restless humans won't try to reach the Dark Continent.

This also indicates that... v5 is facing a very tricky situation, with even more 'potential enemies'!

"He appears to be preventing a human catastrophe, but in reality, he's accelerating humanity's exploration of the Dark Continent... Damn it!"

The leaders of several superpowers harbored resentment towards Long.

But another piece of news made them even more uneasy.

The Kakin Empire actually used its diplomatic policy to conclude a detailed and massive cooperation agreement with the Fills Group.

What this signifies is self-evident.

The Kakin Empire and the Fills Family have joined forces! Given our previous understanding of the Fills Family, this means... Oboro has definitely set his sights on the Kakin royal family!

This same power can influence and control this superpower! The international balance has been completely disrupted.

V5 can't stop it! When the five super ancient nations want to take some targeted measures against the Kakin and Fills Family... On the Hunter Association's side, the newly appointed chairman Ging Freecss, who had only been in office for a few days, chose to step down for personal reasons, and after an internal election within the Association, Oboro was undoubtedly elected chairman.

V5 did not receive any prior notice, and when they called Ging Freecss, no one answered.

We also couldn't get in touch with the Hunter Association.

Just as they were about to take further action to control the situation, something even more disastrous happened...

News came from V5 headquarters that a large number of staff members had resigned due to feeling unwell from some kind of infectious source.

Furthermore, some government institutions within several major countries also seem to be becoming unstable, and signs of infighting between various factions are emerging.

Everything is heading towards chaos.

A month later, at the Fills Family's palace.

Main hall.

Long sat on the sofa, glanced at the serious-looking people in front of her, and smiled slightly, "Is there something you need...?"

"..."

The heads of state of V5 exchanged glances and remained silent.

They contacted the Fills Family multiple times, hoping to speak with Oboro, but were refused each time.

This time, a breakthrough was finally found...

These five powerful figures, standing at the pinnacle of human power, disregarded the danger and personally condescended to come.

Because the current situation is too dangerous.

It could erupt at any moment.

They could only bow their heads.

Although Oboro is now the president of the Association, he still delegates management matters to the Zodiacs.

Although the Zodiacs did not quite approve of him as the head of the association.

But... there was nothing we could do.

What do you want?

One of the leaders mustered his courage and spoke.

They weren't fools. The rapidly changing international situation, coupled with some internal turmoil within V5, all of this was too much of a coincidence... Putting those factors aside, the Fills Family, who had already aligned themselves with Kakin, was not someone they could easily deal with.

"You should understand... I can isolate V5 in the international community, right?" Oboro said calmly.

It's unrealistic to control the leaders of V5 with one's soul, unlike Kakin only had one country, while this... has five.

Oboro is preparing to go to the Dark Continent, so... there's no way to maintain the situation afterward.

With the power of the Fills Family, it would be difficult enough to barely control the royal family of Kakin.

Because the larger the country, the more complex the political landscape. Unless all the powerful figures can be controlled, chaos will ensue if they are not kept in check.

Despite the presence of numerous smaller nations and even Jaka, they still cannot shake the foundations of the V5 superpowers. A war could be waged to reshape the world order, but the odds of winning are slim. However, Oboro can use public opinion or political power to remove V5's influence in the human world... for example, by having many countries declare that they will disregard V5's deployment of troops to the Dark Continent.

It's not just Kakin! In addition... the power struggles within the five major powers are also being secretly orchestrated by the Fills Family.

Five countries could eliminate the Fills Family's spies, but it would inevitably damage their strength, and at this critical juncture, it would be extremely detrimental.

Their only option now is to seek cooperation with the Fills Family.

Become an allied force.

"Let the Fills Family be one of you."

Long spoke casually.

"Furthermore, from this day forward... the Hunter Association will be freed from its subordinate status and exist as an independent entity. No one has the right to order or manage it! In other words, the Hunter x Hunter... will serve as a special force to protect the human world, obeying only the orders of each new chairman. Of course, if one day the Association's very existence threatens the human world, you have the right to deal with it, but only under certain preconditions."

"You mean the Hunter Association's status is above V5?"

The leader who had spoken earlier was stunned.

"That's right... Do you have a problem with that?"

Long raised an eyebrow.

"..."

Seeing Long's cold gaze, the five of them took a deep breath and remained silent.

"I respect Netero, but I don't like his way of doing things."

"You may not be used to it now... but this is my style. You have to learn to adapt, and that's all you can do."

His words were cold and indifferent, each one distinct and deliberate.

"My will is absolute."

"..."