The final exam ended in an oppressive, eerie atmosphere.
Before his match against Bodoro, Killua had been controlled by Illumi's Nen Needle and suddenly killed someone, flagrantly violating the ironclad rule forbidding deaths during matches.
Following an emergency ruling by the Review Committee, Killua Zoldyck was immediately disqualified.
And under the final exam's special rule that only one person would be eliminated, Killua's disqualification meant that all remaining candidates who had yet to win automatically passed.
The result plunged the entire venue into an awkward, deathly silence.
In the lecture room, Beans was handing out the Hunter Licenses that symbolized privilege and glory, but Leorio's hand trembled slightly as he held his card. There was not a trace of joy on his face.
"You've got to be kidding..."
Leorio gritted his teeth, staring at the red card in his hand, his voice tight with suppressed anger.
"We automatically passed because that guy broke the rules? What good is a license handed out like charity? I'd rather fight another match!"
"Those are the rules."
Kurapika's brow was furrowed too, but he was much calmer than Leorio.
"Besides, something is very wrong with Killua right now. Rather than worrying about what our licenses are worth, we should be worried about his situation."
"Damn it!"
Gon punched his palm, his face filled with guilt and frustration.
"I was right there, but I couldn't do anything! Killua must have been suffering so much..."
"That's why we're going to bring him back."
A calm voice rang out, drawing all three of their gazes.
Lin Yan casually slipped his Hunter License into his pocket, as though it were not some precious treasure but an ordinary admission ticket.
He looked at the dejected trio, his tone certain.
"He went home. The Republic of Padokea, Kukuroo Mountain."
Lin