The captain of the guards' voice echoed through the corridor.
The ten elite guards simultaneously raised their long blades. Nen reinforced the blades, making them gleam with a cold light. They were all fanatical followers under the command of the First Prince. They had sworn their loyalty, and even in death, they would complete their mission.
Gon charged out first.
He clenched his fist and slammed it into the chest of the guard at the front. The man grunted and flew backward, crashing into the wall and passing out. Killua followed behind him, moving so fast that only afterimages remained. He chopped the backs of two guards' necks, and they collapsed limply to the floor without even having a chance to react.
In just three seconds, three guards had lost their ability to fight.
The remaining seven guards' expressions changed. They had thought they were dealing with only a few ordinary Hunter Association members. They had not expected the two boys to be so strong.
The captain of the guards gritted his teeth and made a hand signal.
Four guards entangled Gon and Killua head-on, while the remaining three circled around the battlefield and charged into the room. Their objective was clear: once they killed the Fourteenth Prince, the mission would be complete.
Kurapika raised his hand. The Five-Finger Chain shot out, wrapped around the ankle of the guard in front, and pulled him to the ground.
"Genos, keep an eye on their positions!"
"Understood." Genos's mechanical eyes flashed red as scanning lines swept constantly across the corridor. "Two meters to the left rear. The second guard has gone around outside the window and is preparing to break in and ambush the baby. Three meters to the right front. The third guard has a Nen bomb strapped to him and