Cooperation After Experience X

Blue Sea and Clear Sky.

A small, seemingly ordinary workboat is sailing against the wind and waves.

Biscuit was standing on the deck, holding the gem Kevin had brought, gazing intently at the sunlight.

All attention was completely focused on the gemstone.

He was muttering to himself from time to time.

"Hehe---my darling, my darling!"

The strange tone made Kurapika glance at him repeatedly.

"Biscuit, it's almost time. How many days has it been?"

Melusina stood to the side, looking quite helpless.

The scene of receiving this gem involuntarily came to mind.

This gem was not actually dug out of the soil, but rather pried off the body of a giant beast.

It was a giant creature with Rock, and its Rock shell was extremely hard.

During the fight, Kevin broke through part of the enemy's carapace, found the gem inside, and ran away with it.

His real purpose was to obtain the gem.

At the time, Melusina even asked him if it was some kind of high-grade material.

However, Kevin's answer was that the gem's material was only C-rank; it was purely beautiful in appearance.

Kevin had also caught a glimpse of it while fighting other giant beasts and remembered it.

The two made a bet at the time.

Kevin said that if Biscuit were given that gem, Biscuit would definitely show an unexpectedly obsessive and foolish side.

Melusina and Biscuit knew each other. Although Biscuit acted like a pretentious little girl in front of Melusina, she always felt that Biscuit was quite mature and steady.

That affected manner is all an act to deceive people.

And that is indeed the case.

So they didn't believe Kevin at all.

But who knew Biscuit would turn out like that, looking like a pervert, making everyone who saw her facepalm in exasperation.

Only then did she realize what Hunter x Hunter was.

Upon hearing Melusina's words, Biscuit wiped away non-existent drool from the corner of her mouth and carefully placed the gem away.

She couldn't bear to look; if she looked any longer, she would become irresistibly captivated.

I was completely obsessed a few days ago.

He took a deep breath.

Only then did his expression turn serious.

Looking to the side, I saw Kevin leaning against the railing at the edge of the deck.

Are there many of these gemstones?

Kevin knew perfectly well what she wanted to ask.

That's exactly what he was waiting for. The moment he saw that gemstone, he knew what he was going to do.

A smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he looked at Biscuit: "You're tempted?"

"Snort!"

Biscuit crossed her arms, snorted, and said with obvious dissatisfaction, "How could I not be tempted? Tell me about it."

Upon hearing Biscuit's question, Kim, who had been lying on the deck sunbathing, immediately threw the magazine off her face and sat up straight.

The others also turned their heads.

There weren't many people on the ship, and it was operated by Morel's smoke man.

This journey home will take at least two months because they have to take a detour.

You all seem quite interested.

What he said was utter nonsense.

How could I not be interested in the Dark Continent?

Kevin thought for a moment and said, "I took this gem from a giant beast. There should be others on other parts of its body as well. I only broke through a small part of its Fossil Shell to expose it."

At this point, Kevin seemed to get a little carried away and looked at everyone as he spoke.

"Let me tell you about my experiences over the past year."

"Okay, I've been waiting for you for days."

Kim was the first to raise his hand in agreement.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Kevin opened his mouth and began to speak.

From the moment they landed until they located themselves, the initial deadly dangers they encountered included Butterfly and aquatic parasites.

If it weren't for Kevin's own strength and the preparations provided by the prophecy, both of these factors would have killed him on the spot.

They then went on to talk about the Overlord creatures, the giant Sand Worm, the Mechanical Tower, the final Rain of Time, and the Snake Nest after they were finally safe.

Melusina was also there to fill in any gaps.

The two men's narratives captivated the audience, who didn't interrupt them at all, even though they wanted to chime in to ask for more in-depth information.

But he kept his mouth shut and listened to the whole thing.

"Finally, on our return journey, our ship was ejected from the sea and, following the Spiral eddies, finally made it home."

After Kevin finished speaking, he took the water Kurapika handed him and took a sip to moisten his throat.

"Is this just the dangers encountered in the struggle for survival?" Morel muttered to himself, somewhat sighing.

The Exorcist shook his head helplessly, looking somewhat dejected. "If I were in that situation, to put it bluntly, that Butterfly would kill me on the spot."

In other words, even if he stood still, he would only live for a few days.

He didn't believe he was stronger than Kevin. He had felt the aura Kevin exuded when he was working on the edge of the island after his inexplicable emotional outburst that day.

The others all had different expressions, seemingly judging whether they would encounter such danger and whether they could overcome the difficulties under such perilous circumstances.

Even gold has its share of helplessness.

He said very sincerely:

"If I were in the same unexpected situation as you, to be honest, I really wouldn't be able to come back."

"Of course, if I make thorough preparations and take my team to the Dark Continent, I should be able to find ways to deal with or avoid the dangers you just mentioned."

That's certainly true.

The problem lies in the difference between being prepared and unprepared, and between having a team and not having a team.

After saying this with a sigh, a bright smile appeared on Jin's face, and his eyes seemed to shine as he looked at the distant sea.

"But that's what makes it so captivating! That's the magnificent world I've been searching for."

The experiences Kevin recounted were enough to fascinate Kim, and he couldn't wait to see those sights for himself.

Kevin's dangerous experiences didn't frighten him at all; instead, they ignited a burning desire within Kim.

"Hey, you're not thinking of smuggling yourself in, are you?"

Seeing his expression, Kevin couldn't help but say something.

He had experienced it firsthand, and he didn't think that one could survive for long under normal circumstances or by illegally crossing the border.

Jin shook his head.

Seeing his reaction, Kevin nodded and said, "That's good. I've come to understand now that no matter how much preparation you make, crossing the border illegally is just courting death."

"You must bring just the right number of members, enough supplies, and make thorough preparations to have any chance of establishing a foothold there."

Bringing ordinary people along is pointless; those who need to be brought along are definitely Nen user.

Moreover, they should be Nen user of all kinds, and ideally, these Nen user should be able to combine with each other to form different functional teams.

Thinking about this...

Kevin looked at Kim.

"After I go back this time, I'll probably make the necessary preparations. Are those permits and such really that difficult to obtain?"

Kevin still remembers what King had said before about the necessary preparations for traveling to the Dark Continent through official channels.

"It's troublesome."

Even Jin said it with such certainty.

He then looked at Kevin and asked, "Don't you want to join my team?"

Kevin shook his head firmly.

"You know my Nen ability. A team can only have one core member. My goals and your goals may overlap a lot, but there will definitely be a lot of differences."

This is very disadvantageous for a team. As my abilities grow stronger and my goals become clearer, it's impossible for me to listen to you.

Upon hearing Kevin's words, King nodded in agreement, expressing his strong approval.

In other words, the team has only one voice.

Kevin's actions are absolutely material-oriented, meaning he will actively seek out danger.

But Kim is different; his goal is to explore the unknown.

As human beings, how could we knowingly touch something that is dangerous? The best approach is to avoid it, or find other ways to deal with it.

This directly conflicts with Kevin's goals.

Furthermore, if Kevin is after materials, it would pose even greater threats, including the acquisition of human bodies and biological parts.

It sounds like a trophy, but it also adds an invisible layer of danger.

Kevin's job is to be Hunter x Hunter, not an explorer.

This is something Jin doesn't want.

Although the two share the same ideals, neither of them is willing to submit to others; a team cannot have two voices.

"However, we can cooperate. After all, the Dark Continent is too vast. Although our goals are different, logistical preparations and mutual assistance will definitely not be a problem."

Exploration and hunting are complementary, but neither can be the primary focus.

The team's energy is limited, especially in such a godforsaken place.

Jin shared his own insights.

Kevin nodded. "That's what I meant too. After all, you've already been making the preparations, so how about we arrange for you to handle the permit application?"

I'll provide enough medicine, and even offer customized services for some of your needs, is that alright?

"No problem."

The collaboration between the two was thus quickly reached under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"However, there's one condition regarding the license that you need to fulfill."

Jin suddenly said.

"What?" Kevin suddenly asked, somewhat curious.

Biscuit immediately knew what King was talking about, and her brow furrowed.

You mean the old man?

Jin glanced at him and nodded. "That's right, it's the Chairman's test."

"Chairman?"

Kevin couldn't help but picture that seemingly eccentric old man.

Will he hinder our actions? Or is his approval also a condition?

"He will hinder our operations; unless he's dead, he won't allow anyone else to travel to the Dark Continent through legitimate channels."

Kim spoke very bluntly, his gaze fixed on Kevin.

"We either gain his approval or we kill him."

These words startled Kevin, and he involuntarily turned his gaze to Biscuit.

But Biscuit only frowned slightly and didn't say anything.

He knew Netero; Netero was Biscuit's master, and by all accounts, he was Bisky's grandmaster.

This inexplicable attempt to kill him was something Kevin found hard to accept.

That would be worse than smuggling yourself in.

At worst, we can just smuggle ourselves across a few more times; anyway, we have a route now.

Why did he do that?

"Because the harm is too great, returning through the proper channels will inevitably bring disaster. All Five Great Disasters were brought back by those who returned through the proper channels, and each one has the potential to wipe out human society."

There have been five such disasters already, and they could erupt suddenly at any time. No one can bear such a price.

Therefore, when the Chairman proposed decades ago to completely block information about the Dark Continent and strictly screen or even prevent others from going Dark Continent, V5, which was already beginning to feel fear, readily agreed.

Simply put, humanity's capabilities are still far too weak.

If anyone had brought back even a glimmer of hope, things wouldn't have ended up like this.

If the disaster cannot be resolved and hope cannot be brought back, even if it is organized at the national level, it is still unbearable.

The matter was naturally dropped, and they readily agreed to the stringent Blockade plan.

After hearing this, Kevin inexplicably felt a sense of agreement with this approach.

To be honest, doing so is the right thing to do.

Just like keeping the spread of Nen ability within a very small group of people.

Only those who understand Nen ability know that if this thing were to spread, the harm it would cause would be outrageously great.

However, at this moment, a wicked smile appeared on Jin's face.

He never expected Kevin to kill the Chairman; after all, he knew Kevin well, ever since Kevin first woke up.

He knew perfectly well that this was a man with a strong sense of principles who would never kill a highly respected elder for no reason.

"Let me tell you something interesting: there are definitely people who want to get rid of the Chairman even more than we do."

"Who?"

Morel suddenly asked.

He was sweating profusely as he listened to these three people discussing taking down the Chairman; he was a staunch Chairman.

To be honest, he had no idea that Netero was actually the core obstacle preventing the Hunter x Hunter from reaching the Dark Continent.

"His son."

"Ha!!"

"The Chairman has a son?"

When did this happen?

The entire audience was stunned.

Only King Biscuit were not shocked, while Kevin was somewhat bewildered, because he was not familiar with the Hunter Association, let alone its Chairman.

"Why are you so surprised? Isn't the Chairman quite old? It's normal for him to have grandchildren, let alone sons?"

Kurapika was equally bewildered.

Morel suppressed his surprise, though his face still showed some disbelief, and offered an explanation.

"Because we've never heard of it before, and if you know the Chairman's temperament, you'd know it's quite surprising that someone like him has a son."

Kim said strangely, "I have a son, Chairman has a son, what's so strange about that?"

You have a son too?!

This shocked even Kurapika, Gawain Biscuit, and Gowen.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Jin seemed to have been insulted.

He shouted angrily.

"What kind of expressions are those?! Can't I have a son?"

Upon closer reflection, that's indeed the case.

But the thought that Kim, with his completely unreliable and unbearable personality, actually has a son makes it seem quite strange.

Simply put

You seem like a father too?