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427 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Hisoka could easily kill someone like Togari, so it's no surprise he made it to the final test."

"But letting someone like that become a Hunter... that would be dangerous."

"Gittarackur and Kaizen, no need to even mention them—they're both at the same level of aura mastery as Hisoka. Taking the Hunter Exam with skills like theirs is completely overkill."

"Among the examiners here, aside from Chairman Netero, none of us could beat any of the three."

"Killua, heir to ...

426 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The next moment...

All the poisonous snakes collapsed—one after another.

Thudding to the ground.

The instant they landed, they were split in two.

Blood sprayed out like a fountain, drenching the area in red.

Bourbon stood there, stunned, his entire body soaked in blood.

Kaizen sheathed his blade with a quiet click.

Bourbon was frozen in place.

So was Ponzu.

Neither of them had expected this scene.

"Amazing...

017 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

"You don't need to worry about that—we don't have a plan anyway."

Pariston's grin grew wider.

"Beyond will make his own way to the mainland and link up with us there. That's all."

"Well, whatever. At least this way, I don't have to keep hiding in the Association or constantly adapting to changes. It's actually kind of relaxing…"

He paused, then narrowed his eyes at Ging's back.

"You bastard. Are you even part of the Hunter Association? Get lost already!!"

016 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

In the explosion just now, Chrollo used his "Sun and Moon" ability to imprint the patterns of the sun and moon onto the referee's hand and back, respectively.

Then, by approaching Hisoka and remotely controlling the referee with his phone, he had the referee place his hand on his back—triggering the explosion when the two symbols aligned.

"It's so sweet~"

Hisoka, who had been suspended mid-air, chuckled and dropped to the ground after hearing Chrollo's explanation.

"...

015 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

In a sudden shift, Hisoka instantly pulled back his outstretched leg and swung at Chrollo, who was stabbing toward him.

But to his surprise, Chrollo stepped forward mid-attack and landed a solid kick on Hisoka just as he was adjusting his stance.

"A feint?!"

Hisoka had reacted on instinct—a hurried, explosive move. But Chrollo's attack was deliberate, calculated, and perfectly timed. Their clash sent Hisoka tilting backward involuntarily.

In that exchange, Chrollo cl...

014 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon the next day.

From far off, the roar of cheers and noise from Heavens Arena echoed across the city.

Inside a massive arena on one of the upper floors, the surrounding seats were packed to the brim.

Everyone was talking over each other, animated and breathless. Some were still clutching magazines and printed flyers, their faces flushed as they argued with the people around them.

425 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

As Alita spoke, her eyes were slightly red-rimmed.

"I'm not looking for your gratitude," Kaizen said. "Just live your life well."

Alita stepped forward, eyes shining with conviction.

"How can I not repay the person who saved my life? My life belongs to you, Kaizen-sama. Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it."

"Anything?"

"Anything."

"Then what if I told you to die right now?"

Alita froze.

Then, without hesitation, a look of grim resolve appeare...

424 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Leorio and Kurapika had teamed up.

Of the two, Kurapika had already collected six points—his own number plate and Tonpa's.

Leorio, however, hadn't reached the goal yet.

Tonpa's partner wasn't Leorio's target, so he currently only had four points. That meant he was two points short of the required six.

He had two options: either find his actual target and steal their plate—worth two points—or steal the plates of two unrelated examinees, each worth one.

Natur...

423 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Hanzo walked off, number plate in hand.

Killua stood in silence.

No one knew what was going through his head—but it was clear to everyone that his mood had taken a nosedive.

Up until now, the Hunter Exam had gone pretty smoothly for Killua. He'd faced no serious setbacks.

That's exactly why Kaizen had wanted to challenge him.

"Killua… you still need to build up more mental toughness."

Still, after this fight, Kaizen believed Killua's performance in the ...

422 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Ponzu and Bourbon both chose the quantitative route.

Kaizen, however, took the elite path.

A poisonous snake slithered up behind Ponzu, fangs bared, aiming for Ponzu's ankle. One bite, and Ponzu would be in serious pain—its venom would wreak havoc in her body.

But before it could strike—

Buzz!

A bee dived down, its stinger piercing the snake's eye with perfect accuracy.

The snake recoiled in pain, thrashing violently. But the bee latched onto i...

013 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

They say when fans go overboard, it's the idol who pays the price.

The fanbases for both fighters had reached a fever pitch—so much so that it stirred backlash and controversy from the public.

Still, the Heavens Arena didn't mind. In fact, they welcomed the drama. It brought in another wave of attention, helping them ride the momentum. They even encouraged it from the shadows.

At this point, the hype was undeniable. It had become the biggest topic outside of the Dark Conti...

012 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

And so, Ging used his ridiculously extravagant methods to squeeze into this small team—though not exactly as the team's official second-in-command.

Once inside, he began sharing his extensive understanding of the Dark Continent with everyone present.

He spoke of calamities and hope, of the terrifying natural environment, and broke down past failure cases from the 149 recorded expeditions to the Dark Continent across the six continents.

He was essentially giving the group a...

011 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

Ging smiled confidently.

He turned to look at Pariston, who was sitting on the sofa with his chin resting on his hands, that ever-present warm smile on his face as he silently watched Ging's little performance.

"You like playing games with people from all over the world, but that's never been my thing. Still, within this little team… I don't mind playing with you~"

Ging's confidence was overflowing. On this long journey, he was determined to make everyone truly accept himâ...

010 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

Alright, now the probability has reached 100%—and it's the probability of death.

I probably didn't even last ten moves against him, right?

No… maybe not even five. Actually, it's more likely I couldn't handle three.

It's not that I couldn't react—it's that I really couldn't react.

Is this guy seriously a Nerve? Is he even human?

She sat there, lost in thought, questioning her very existence for a moment.

Everyone el...

421 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Ponzu's mood was complicated.

Most examinees fought tooth and nail to pass the Hunter Exam, some even losing their lives in the process.

But Kaizen and Illumi? They didn't seem to care about the exam at all.

If the other candidates knew this, what kind of expressions would they make?

The difference between people really was staggering.

"Still, with the Captain and Gittarackur—no, with Illumi around, passing the Hunter Exam is child's play."

"No one here c...

420 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Of course."

"Then let's go together."

Illumi and Kaizen led the way.

Ponzu followed behind.

Back when Kaizen attacked Siper, Ponzu had noticed something strange—Kaizen seemed to vanish for a moment.

At the time, Ponzu thought he was communicating with Gittarackur, maybe negotiating something post-battle.

But now, hearing Kaizen casually call him Illumi, Ponzu realized that wasn't the case at all.

"The captain just called Gittarackur... Illumi?"

419 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Not coming out? Then I'll take my leave."

Goz suddenly sprang up, spear in hand, eyes blazing.

"Hisoka! Fight me!"

In the blink of an eye, he vanished—

And reappeared right in front of Hisoka, thrusting his spear straight at him.

A sharp whistle of wind cut through the air.

Hisoka's brows drew together slightly.

But instead of countering, he tilted his body and let the strike pass by.

That wasn't what Goz wanted.

He already knew he woul...

418 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The target for Illumi was Goz.

In terms of strength, Goz wasn't weak. During the third phase of the exam, he and Pokkle had passed at nearly the same time. But luck hadn't been on his side.

When the lots were drawn, he ended up becoming Illumi's target.

If Goz had chosen to surrender his badge willingly, Illumi wouldn't have attacked him. Just like Kaizen, Illumi saw killing as part of the job—but only if it was necessary.

No one works for free. Not even assassins. 2025-04-12 05:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post

009 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

"It's me~"

Ronnel nodded.

"Have I told you more than Beyond has?"

Of course I've said more. And not only that—we even have opinions about the rules Beyond set for you~ ah~

The same thought flashed through everyone's mind.

Among them, the disheveled man slouched in front of the computer, one eye covered by his bangs, had already recognized Ronnel the moment he walked in.

He quickly pulled up a classified file, compared it with the photo on his screen, and ...

008 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

Cheadle suddenly realized—Netero was stepping back, playing the role of a hands-off shopkeeper.

After the V5 reached an agreement with the Kakin Empire, Beyond publicly unveiled the colossal expedition ship known as the Black Whale—the BW, capable of carrying up to 200,000 people.

The King and royal family of Kakin would personally lead the first batch of selected passengers to venture toward the Dark Continent.

With the Kakin royal family backing the journey, doubts abo...

007 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

"Forget it. When it comes to those people, it's better if I side with Kakin. I'm planning to withdraw from the Zodiacs for now."

"Without the old man in the Hunter Association, there's no reason for me to stick around~"

Ging said it casually.

Ickshonpe, sitting nearby, silently opened his game interface like none of it had anything to do with him.

To him, the Dark Continent wasn't nearly as fun as the games he lived in. That world outside? Completely irrelevant.

...

006 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

Now that Netero had reached this point, there was no reason to stop Beyond from pursuing his so-called adventure.

In a quiet ward of a well-known hospital, Netero reclined in bed, calmly watching a live broadcast featuring Beyond on the TV. He casually munched on a banana that Bean had peeled and handed to him, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

All the reputation and legacy he had spent his life building… gone. Reduced to nothing more than a stepping stone. Some...

417 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"That Gittarackur is insanely good at hiding. I just managed to track him down…"

"But now I've lost him again. No clue when I'll be able to pick up his trail."

"If I can't find him soon, I might have to come back next year."

"Getting six number plates is just too damn hard."

Kaizen looked at Siper, who was struggling to stay on her feet.

"Siper, right? I think you've misunderstood something."

"Misunderstood? What do you mean?" Siper blinked, confused.

416 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Who?"

Illumi immediately tensed, eyes sharp.

He turned in the direction of the noise—and spotted two figures approaching.

One was Ponzu.

The other... was Kaizen.

Kaizen walked up to Siper and casually plucked the number plate off her chest. Then, with a flick of his fingers, the needle that had embedded itself in her body zipped back into his hand.

For the past few days, Kaizen had been letting Siper move freely, like a fish on a long line. Giving her ro...

415 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The two let go.

"This fish is good. Want some?"

"Sure... thanks, captain."

Kaizen handed over a grilled fish.

Ponzu accepted it and took a small bite.

His eyes lit up the next moment.

"Delicious."

Given Kaizen's actual cooking skills, this reaction was a bit surprising.

Back in his previous life, he dabbled in some cooking, but nothing beyond basic home-style meals.

Since arriving in this world, he hadn't invested much tim...

414 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The bushes stayed still.

"If you haven't come out by now," Kaizen said coolly, "you might not get another chance. You really think that hiding spot's good enough?"

At that moment, the bushes rustled.

With a faint sound of swaying desert brush, a young girl slowly stepped out.

Ponzu approached Kaizen in small, cautious steps.

"Sit."

Kaizen pointed to a nearby jagged stone.

Ponzu obeyed and sat down.

"You actually found me?" she asked with a weak ...

005 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

Well, maybe he did voice his opinion—but no one paid him any attention~

Aside from the Zoldyck family, every major faction had started to focus on the current situation.

Pariston and Cheadle, locked in their power struggle within the Hunter Association, both paused and turned toward the TV screen.

Elsewhere, Kurapika and his bodyguards sat in front of the screen—watching intently.

Even Killua, Gon, and Aluka—who had been out playing—stopped to watch the live br...

004 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

That battle against the Ant King showed him what it truly meant to fight a monster.

He felt no regrets left in his career as a fighter.

A man who should've died, yet somehow survived—what more could he ask for?

"I'm old. The world's spotlight belongs to the younger generation now."

That's what Ronnel took away from his phone call with Netero.

It was also a window into Netero's true state of mind.

While Netero himself had reached a strange peace, the mood ...

003 (Vol 3) HxH: Tombbound Power

The ability summoned three monkey-like beasts. If they managed to land a hit, the enemy would temporarily lose their sight, hearing, and speech—disabling their ability to react or activate their Nen techniques.

The drawback? The monkeys had to hit their target for the effect to work.

Still, it was a solid skill. Imagine Ronnel sending out the Beelzebub clone unnoticed, sneaking in close, and then releasing those three beasts...

Huh? Why'd it miss?

It was right th...