Greed Island's Starting Village Gets Wrecked, and Hisoka Runs Into a Familiar Face

As the white light faded, the scent of grass and wild fruit reached them first.

Gon and Killua tensed at almost the same instant, shifting their feet into defensive stances. Before setting out, they had read a guide half a meter thick. They knew Greed Island was a deadly game where people really could die, and that veteran players often robbed newcomers near the starting village.

Saitama stood between them. He looked down at the ring on his hand, then reached out to feel the air, his face full of confusion. "This is the game? It feels no different from outside. I thought there'd be a screen and a controller."

"Welcome to Greed Island, players."

A gentle female voice came from ahead. Elena, an NPC in a white dress, stood on a stone platform holding a glowing book. She wore a practiced smile. "I'm your guide, Elena. I'll explain the rules. To clear the game, you must collect all one hundred designated cards, numbered 000 through 099. You can summon your card binder by saying 'BOOK' and turn cards into physical objects with 'GAIN'..."

Gon and Killua listened intently, barely daring to breathe. Kurapika jotted key points in the notebook he carried, while Leorio clenched his fists, looking nervous. Only Saitama let out a huge yawn and looked around for food.

"Excuse me." Saitama raised a hand. "Do they sell milk here? A cow would work too."

Elena's smile stiffened. "...Players must explore the island to obtain supplies. Also, please be aware that the island's monsters are aggressive. If you die, you'll leave the game immediately, and in the real world you'll also..."

Before she could finish, a deafening roar came from the woods behind her.

A Frenzied Armored Wild Boar, more than three meters tall, crashed through the trees.