Silverback Tyrant Ape: The Leader Arrives

The Silverback Tyrant Ape stood at the front of the Diamond pack.

Its silver-white fur stood out sharply in the gloom of the Thunderstorm Forest Region.

It simply stood there, doing nothing.

All three hundred-plus Seven-Level Diamonds around it fell silent.

Not one dared to move.

They were like subjects before their king.

The pressure was overwhelming.

Leorio swallowed and took half a step back.

"Th-this is way too terrifying..." he muttered.

Killua's expression darkened.

He could feel it.

This Silverback's aura was far stronger than that of an ordinary Diamond.

They weren't even in the same league.

Kurapika's chains trembled slightly at his side.

Not from fear.

From vigilance.

The red light in Genos's eyes flashed furiously.

"Target confirmed: Silverback Tyrant Ape, Capture Level 10."

"Strength, defense, speed, intelligence: superior to ordinary specimens across the board."

"Extreme danger."

Gon stood at the very front.

As he watched the Silverback, his eyes grew brighter.

He wasn't afraid.

He was excited to face a powerful opponent.

He took a step forward.

"Hey." He looked at the Silverback and called out, "You're their boss, right?"

The Silverback did not roar. It merely fixed its crimson eyes on Gon, coldly sizing him up as though he were an ant.

"I'll fight you one-on-one." Gon clenched his fists. "Once I beat you, the rest will be easy to deal with."

With that, Gon drew a deep breath, and his Enhancement Nen erupted.

Boom—

A wave of white energy surged skyward, whipping dead branches and leaves into the air.

The dozen or so Four-Armed Diamonds nearest the front were forced back by its crushing pressure.

In an instant, that burst of Nen suppressed half the murderous aura hanging over the clearing.

Killua raised an eyebrow.

"Half a month of training and eating well, and this