The Final Match X Determined Youth

The injury and sick ward at the base of the tower.

Or it could be called the losers' bracket.

All the losers who came to participate in this fourth test have gathered here.

This includes a Nen user Child.

He looked at the thirteen people who had successfully advanced and were now standing in the center of the hall.

Of the thirteen candidates, eight were Nen user.

He sighed silently, shook his head, and said, "Let's try again next year."

On the second-floor corridor.

Netero and the others stood there, looking at the candidates below.

"The quality of next year's test takers shouldn't be too bad either," Satotz said.

"Have you seen anyone you really admire fail?" Men Qi asked curiously from the side.

"That Child, his failure was a bit strange, but there's no doubt that his abilities are absolutely sufficient to become Hunter x Hunter." And that Hanzo, his abilities are also enough to make him Hunter x Hunter, it just seems he's had some bad luck.

After all, they had been watching the entire exam from the top of the tower for the past few days.

Although Hanzo is a newcomer, his abilities are beyond doubt.

To be honest, failure has an element of luck to it.

The content of the exam and the Labyrinth structure were somewhat unfriendly to him.

For a ninja specializing in human combat, asking him to fight these large monsters is quite a challenge.

As a lone ninja, he always relied on clumsy methods to find a way out.

On the third day, he vaguely saw something that looked like an exit behind the territory of a certain monster.

However, that was merely bait set up by the Tyrant who once built this Labyrinth.

The monsters guarding these baits are usually the brutal type.

Kevin cleared some out, and left behind a few who were somewhat sensible.

And this one is of that kind.

Hanzo successfully defeated the monster guarding the gate, but as expected, he found a fake door and fell into a trap after pushing it open.

He escaped the trap, but the injuries he sustained from defeating the monster worsened, and he fell into a coma.

"Speaking of which, Chairman, have you decided how to conduct the final exam?"

Upon hearing Men Qi's question, Netero fell into thought.

"This is a tough decision, considering that all the candidates this year are such promising talents."

Regardless, the fourth exam is over.

The group boarded the Airship that had been prepared beforehand and left the Labyrinth.

This time they did not travel by boat.

Those who failed the exams ended up on the boat.

After four or five days of sailing, the Airship arrived at a large hotel with an indoor Arena.

After several days, all the candidates have rested and recuperated, and have returned to their initial good condition.

We arrived inside the Arena.

The examiners for the entire exam, the candidates who passed the final exam, and some of the people who assisted with the exam all stood in this Arena.

Netero stood in the center, looking at the crowd.

"Now, we'll begin the final test of this Hunter Exam, and the question for this test is..." He held up one finger as he spoke.

"One-on-one competition."

Upon hearing this, the candidates fell silent and exchanged glances.

This means they are about to become rivals.

Hisoka squinted and licked his lips.

One-on-one competition, that's fantastic!

He never expected the final match to unfold in this way; it was fantastic.

Can the desires suppressed all day finally be released?

Netero lifted the whiteboard behind him.

This is the form of competition.

Everyone looked at the one-on-one competition groupings at the back.

It's different from normal forms of competition.

"This is the grouping format, isn't it simple? The conditions for passing are very simple: just win one game. The losing candidates are relegated to the next level, until finally a single loser is relegated." Netero was very satisfied with his grouping method.

Since all the candidates this time are promising, through this kind of exam, we only need to select one loser.

"Everyone has at least two or more opportunities to fight."

Kevin looked at the whiteboard.

The candidates can be divided into two groups, and the first two to fight in each group have the most opportunities.

The grouping and battle order are as follows:

Group 1: Gon - Pairo - Killer - Pakunoda - Leorio - Pons Group 2: Melusina - Kurapika - Hisoka - Shalnark - Illumi - Marvin For example, between Gon and Pairo, the one who loses will fight Killer, and then the one who loses will continue to fight Pakunoda.

The fight continues until a single loser emerges from this group.

The same applies to the other group.

Finally, the two losers from the two final rounds will continue to fight.

"What is the origin of the grouping?" Marvin couldn't help but ask, looking at the groupings above.

The only thing he could see was that the Chairman was trying his best to bring Nen user together to fight.

Pairo was also quite overwhelmed by this schedule.

Why was he specifically grouped into that group of non- Nen user?

What's the meaning?

Is he actually the weakest Nen user?

In response to Marvin's question, Netero stated directly, "Based on the previous exam format, the examiners naturally score each candidate in their minds, and those who perform better have more opportunities." He then casually explained how he scored each candidate and what aspects he used.

It was a very general explanation, but the test takers all nodded in agreement.

Essentially, it's because the test takers have already been divided into two groups with different abilities based on Kevin's exam.

Needless to say, those with Nen user could sense that these eight people were different from them, even those who weren't Nen user.

Unlike the last exam, I no longer jump out and ask "why".

Only Pairo looked grim.

Because of the subtle glances from Pakunoda and the others, it seemed as if they were saying that he might be the weakest of the eight.

This is outrageous!

"Of course, the rules don't stop there. The person who wins a match will indeed advance directly, but there can be no deaths. If someone accidentally kills someone, they will be eliminated immediately, and the remaining people will advance directly." The Chairman stated the final rule.

Of all the people, only Hisoka's expression immediately fell.

If we can't let him fight, then we can only let him have his fill in the battle.

He looked at the schedule.

As expected, he will be fighting Kurapika.

I'm really looking forward to it.

He had been dreaming of a one-on-one tutoring session throughout the entire exam.

As for accidental killings or anything like that, who cares? Right now, all he wants is to vent his desires.

Moreover, he knew perfectly well that he couldn't possibly kill someone here.

Especially Kurapika and others.

Gon and Pairo gaze at each other from afar.

Candidates and examiners watched from the outside.

"Then, let the first match begin!"

Gon quickly created distance from the start, gripping his fishing rod tightly.

Pairo stood motionless.

"Kid, just admit defeat," Pairo.

"No." Gon refused very directly, shaking his head.

"Sigh." Pairo sighed, "Stubborn child."

He and Gon were already familiar with each other; their bond had formed even before they entered the examination hall.

Although it was only a short ten days or so, it was still easy to figure out a child's personality.

He was undoubtedly a simple, straightforward, but extremely stubborn young man.

"I can't stand it anymore. Since that's the case, then I'll just have to teach you a lesson." Pairo said, slowly walking towards Gon.

His Nen Aura spread out and pressed down on them, making no attempt to conceal his malice.

Gon, who had originally wanted to retreat, immediately realized that he had nowhere left to retreat; he was already leaning against the wall.

A surge of pressure crashed down on him like a tsunami, until Pairo approached and completely enveloped him.

Gon stood there, eyes wide, teeth clenched, holding his breath.

"What exactly is that power?" Qi couldn't help but ask.

This is the reason for the difference in strength between them and the other eight people; it's definitely not just about aura, it must be some kind of power.

This was a question that not only he, but also Leorio, Pakunoda, and the others next to him were eager to know.

But clearly, no one present wanted to answer.

"I give up, Gon."

"No! Don't!" Even under such intense pressure, Gon still managed to squeeze out those two words through gritted teeth.

Pairo rubbed his forehead, somewhat exasperated. "Why are you so stubborn? Why don't you just admit defeat? You still have so many chances left. Not to mention Leorio, you should be able to beat that beekeeper woman, right?"

"What do you mean by that?!" Leorio was immediately enraged by Pairo's dismissive words and yelled loudly from the side.

Meanwhile, Pons's face was contorted in a frown.

Pakunoda looked at the girl next to her, wanting to comfort her, but couldn't find the words.

Because it's very simple.

Without a doubt, among the thirteen people present, Pons was probably the weakest.

Especially after all of Pons's bees perished in the fourth exam, it was simply impossible for them to reproduce again in just four days.

While her fighting ability is decent, it's certainly no match for Gon.

The moment Pons saw the competition events, she understood this clearly, especially since she only had two chances to fight.

This means that her score is undoubtedly the lowest.

The only two possibilities are that another examinee committed the murder.

Or perhaps the candidates in their group were seriously injured or exhausted during their fight with him.

Actually, both possibilities are quite significant.

"No, I won't give up!" At this moment, Gon seemed to have adapted to the intense pressure. His breathing became more steady, and he was able to breathe under such pressure.

"Well, there's nothing we can do then. You'll have to suffer a bit." Pairo tripped Gon with his leg, pressed down on the other's back, and applied pressure to acupoints with his thumb.

"Aaaaaah!" A scream rang out.

"A little trick won't cause you any major problems, but the pain it brings is definitely more excruciating than amputation." In other words, it's pure pain.

Although there are many ways to threaten someone, pain is always the best and simplest method.

Screams echoed throughout the room.

Half an hour later.

The cries subsided considerably, turning into muffled groans.

Gon gritted his teeth and stubbornly endured it.

"Hey, you're screaming in so much pain, are you really okay?!" Leorio asked worriedly, pulling on Kurapika beside him.

Kurapika shook his head. "It looks terrible, but it's just pain. It won't cause any serious damage to his body. For Gon, a couple of days of rest should be enough." He then said seriously, "But it's best to admit defeat, because this is undoubtedly torture, a torture far more painful than losing an arm or a leg."

Among them, only the Pairo existed, and they had even studied it in detail.

"Still not admitting defeat?" Pairo asked.

Gon forced out two words from his throat. "No."

"Ugh! Trouble." Pairo said expressionlessly, taking a small vial from his pocket.

Kevin raised an eyebrow as he looked at the thing.

Even Kurapika couldn't help but exclaim, "That's just too much!"

"What? What is that?" Leorio shouted anxiously from the side.

Pairo then said to Gon, "It's a kind of medicine, and without a doubt, it's a kind of poison. It won't cause much harm to your body, but it will make you more sensitive to pain."

"It's not very useful; in my uncle's words, it's a failure, but I kept it."

Kevin doesn't just create graded potions; he also creates potion formulas that can be produced using technological means. He mainly supplies these to Red Stone Pharmaceuticals.

This [Pain Sensitivity Agent] is one of them.

They forcibly poured the medicine into Gon's mouth, making him drink it.

Pairo resorted to his old tricks once again.

"Aaaaaah!" The scream rang out once again.

One hour later.

"How come you've adapted again? Are you even human?!" Pairo stood up and looked at Gon was already drenched in sweat from the pain, and couldn't help but ask, ignoring Leorio and screams in the distance.

He's only a twelve-year-old child, but his willpower is terrifyingly strong.

At this moment, Gon was visibly weak, and his voice was hoarse, but he still managed a smile as he said, "I... will not admit defeat."

To be honest, this was the first time Pairo had ever met someone like this.

He couldn't help but sit cross-legged, looking at Gon, who was already too weak from the pain to stand up again.

"Why? Why won't you admit defeat even after all this? You clearly had a chance to win this exam! Was what I just said correct? Maintain your good form, even if you can't beat that idiot Leorio, beating that woman shouldn't be a problem, right?" The two people outside the arena were called out by name again.

"Besides, even if you do lose, you can try again next year, right? With this experience, and considering how young you are, not even twelve years old yet, becoming Hunter x Hunter is a certainty. Why won't you just surrender?"

To be honest, from Pairo's perspective, he really couldn't understand it.

"No, I will not surrender."

"Phew." Pairo let out a breath; he was truly numb.

He couldn't possibly do anything to Gon.

Moreover, the other person was able to endure that kind of pain, so even skinning and breaking bones might not be as unbearable as that pain.

Killing the other party is even more impossible.

"Okay, tell me why. If I hear it, I'll be happy and maybe I'll admit defeat," Pairo said after thinking for a moment. He was really curious.

What could possibly make this kid so persistent? His willpower is unparalleled.

"I need to find my father. He's a Hunter x Hunter, and if I give up here—I might never have another chance."

The entire room fell silent.

"That trash! I'm going to kill him!" From the sidelines, Men Qi jumped up and down inexplicably, shouting curses.

Lieber had an expression that said, "So that's how it is; that trash was capable of doing such a thing."

Satotz slightly raised his head, pretending not to hear.

Because of Kevin, everyone now knows that Gon is King's son, which makes the examiners look at him strangely.

Pairo sensed the situation on the examiner's side.

He suddenly turned his head to look at Gon.

He lifted the other person up, wiped their face hard with his sleeve, and then brushed their hair aside.

His eyes lit up.

"I see. May I ask, what's your full name?"

"Jay Fuglits."

Gon said.

The case is solved.

Pairo's expression turned serious as he looked at Gon.

"I admit defeat, but you have to promise me one thing: when you find your father, you have to kick him hard in the face."

"Ah?"

"No!" Kurapika suddenly shouted from the sidelines, "You have to cry! You have to hug the other person and cry your heart out in front of everyone, telling them how heartless they are, how they're scum who abandoned their wife and children!"

Pairo immediately realized what was happening.

"Yes, that's exactly what we'll do, and we must be notified when we find it."

After saying that, Pairo stood up and raised his hand.

Whether Gon agrees or not, it will be considered that the other party has agreed.

I surrender.