Chapter 109: Investigation × Analysis × Plans
The reason Joey had said things had become difficult was that the Hunters emerging from headquarters were acting with far too clear a purpose, as though they had been prepared all along.
There were three of them in total. One hurried toward Joey. Judging by the Ren he released, he would strike without hesitation if Joey showed any intention of resisting.
Of the other two, one ran toward the explosion site, while the other headed for a surveillance camera near headquarters that had a clear view of the scene.
As they ran, both kept glancing, seemingly casually, at the man rushing toward Joey. Clearly, if Joey attempted to resist, the other two would also act immediately.
Meanwhile, Kite and Gon, who had come out a step behind Joey, were stopped at the entrance to headquarters. A man in a smart suit was saying something to them.
Joey recognized the suited man: the talent-scouting Hunter, Teradein Newton. The two beside him were Buhisidora and Lu Peihailante.
Both supported Tserriednich becoming the next Chairman, and advocated reestablishing the Clear Calm Squad, reviewing the Hunter Exam, and amending the Ten Rules of Hunters.
They had received considerable support at the time, but they still fell far short of Vice Chairman Pariston, and thus had failed to secure the Chairman's position.
Now that these three had appeared here and stopped Kite, Joey could not help reading more into it.
For the moment, however, the approaching Hunter deserved more of his attention.
Should I surrender without a fight, or resist?
If I resist, what are my chances of success? If I surrender, what will I face?
Joey rapidly weighed the pros and cons. At the same time, he activated his Specialization Nen, and the documents inside his clothes