Black Whale Security Check

The port was packed shoulder to shoulder on boarding day.

Kakin Empire soldiers kept order with guns in hand, cursing as they herded civilians through the lines. Nobles hauled piles of luggage through a private entrance, while Hunter Association staff in matching black uniforms checked documents at the gate. The whole port was chaos.

Gon bounded ahead with a hiking pack on his back, glancing over his shoulder every so often to hurry the others along.

"Come on, hurry up! If we board too late, all the good rooms will be gone!"

Killua followed with a lollipop in his mouth and his hands in his pockets. He rolled his eyes.

"Why are you running so fast, idiot? The ship isn't going anywhere."

Leorio lugged three huge suitcases, panting so hard that sweat had soaked through his white coat.

"Can't you two little brats carry something for me? You're making me haul it all myself!"

Kurapika walked beside them in a well-tailored black suit, his hair neatly combed. His fingers rested on the chain at his waist as he surveyed the soldiers around them, alert for trouble.

Genos walked beside Saitama with a metal pack on his back. His mechanical eyes constantly scanned the people around them, ready for anything.

Saitama brought up the rear, half a box of takeaway cheese tucked against his chest. He strolled along without a hint of urgency.

He had no interest in fighting over rooms. As long as there was good food aboard, he was happy.

The six reached the security checkpoint just as their turn came up.

The soldier on duty worked for the First Prince and had already been ordered to give them a hard time. He glanced at their documents, deliberately tossed them onto the table, and raised his chin.

"Open every