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128 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

Although the quality of the light clusters he had obtained was high, the quantity fell short of his expectations.

Even the light cluster provided to Ronnel by a powerhouse like the Royal Guards was somewhat lacking. So, looking across all six continents, how many corpses could truly bring him massive gains?

Aside from those with unique constitutions or abilities, only a handful—figures like Ging, Maha, and Netero—stood out.

Ronnel eagerly anticipated what he could obtain...

127 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

"Yes, they are indeed loyal, and their strength is undeniable," Ronnel said, pausing before continuing, "but it's a pity—they have a reason to die."

He looked at the Chimera Ant King and added, "Just like you."

This was a war between two races—humans and Chimera Ants. In a war of races, positions were everything. Right or wrong didn't matter.

"Eat them."

Ronnel's words sent a shockwave through those present, including Morel and the others.

"I can see the inju...

126 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

As soon as the words fell, Nit stabbed fiercely toward his left chest with two dry fingers.

Just as Netero moved, the Ant King instinctively recoiled, feeling an overwhelming wave of malice crash over him.

Time seemed to freeze.

The air grew thick, as if congealing around them, suffocating and stagnant. It was the kind of stillness that came before something catastrophic.

However—

"Old man, you should live long enough to find the answer to this."

A chuckl...

125 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva and Zero Hand.

This was Netero's strongest and final attack.

"Is this truly within the realm of human power?"

As the Ant King felt the overwhelming force and lethal intent radiating from Netero, this thought briefly crossed his mind. Then, like a roaring storm, Guanyin unleashed a barrage of air blasts from its gaping mouth, all directed at the Chimera Ant King.

Almost instantly, Guanyin's massive palms spread apart, reveal...

381 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Menchi narrowed her eyes slightly, her fingers tightening around the handle of her knife.

She was the explosive type—like a stick of dynamite ready to ignite at the slightest spark. Stubborn and temperamental, she could be unpredictable. This much was evident in her approach to the Hunter Exam.

Despite it being a rigorous test meant for candidates from all walks of life, Menchi had chosen to evaluate them through cooking.

Gourmet Hunters were a legitimate branch of the pro...

380 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"Killer Queen, Chitong, Lantern Ghost—these three beasts have completely broken abilities."

"However, they can only truly shine when their opponent is restrained."

"It's the same for Sasuke Uchiha."

"Because of Natsu, Sasuke Uchiha has his stage to perform."

"An A-rank offensive ability, B-rank defensive ability."

"In a one-on-one fight, Sasuke Uchiha wouldn't have a major advantage."

"But by cooperating with Natsu, his strength is significantly amplified...

379 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

An ordinary examinee noticed the commotion nearby.

Looking up, they saw Hisoka seemingly fighting with... nothing?

Normally, materialized Nen constructs are visible to ordinary people. 

To this examinee, it looked as if Hisoka was throwing punches at empty air.

Yet the battle was undeniably intense. Flames burst out, shockwaves rippled through the air—evidence of a fierce exchange. But the opponent remained unseen to them.

The examinee's confusion quickly ...

378 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Hisoka concealed himself behind a massive boulder, watching intently as Natsu charged forward.

"Dragon's Iron Fist!"

With a powerful swing, his fist shot forward. But just as the attack was about to land—

"Bungee Gum."

A thick, pinkish substance stretched from Hisoka's hand, latching onto Natsu's fist and sticking it to the stone. At the same time, Hisoka flickered behind him in a blur.

A cluster of dark red thorned spheres materialized, hurtling toward Hisoka....

124 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

The overwhelming fury radiating from the Ant King was, to him, no more than the mild irritation a parent might feel toward a child acting spoiled and demanding attention.

But for Netero, the sheer menace contained within that aura was enough to force him to fight at a distance far greater than usual.

This realization struck Netero with the same weight as the Ant King's unshakable resolve—the absolute refusal to acknowledge him as an opponent worthy of retreat.

"Admit it~"<...

123 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

Netero could tell—the Ant King wasn't looking for a fight. Not yet.

That much was clear from the way he carried himself, and from Netero's own wealth of experience in battle.

"His position wavers between Chimera Ants and humans," Netero murmured. "And he doesn't even realize there's no middle ground. He'll have to choose."

The Ant King's demeanor, neither fully malevolent nor entirely virtuous, soured Netero's desire to fight. But that didn't matter. It changed nothing. 2025-03-23 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

122 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

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"Alright, let's get to work too~"

Morel took the lead, turning away with his large pipe resting on his shoulder.

During the frantic chase with Shaiapouf, he had glimpsed the figure of a groundhog.

There had been a prior understanding—if they met again, they might have to face each other directly.

Now that fate had brought them together here, it was time to settle things~

Previously, when attacking the squad, when targeting the third Royal Guard direct...

121 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

After abandoning everything, the body of Shaiapouf, fueled by lingering resentment and the twisted blessing of posthumous strength, had become far more powerful than before.

It was beyond what they could handle with Knov alone.

Though their abilities could still target Shaiapouf's now lifeless corpse, the risk was too high.

As the saying goes, those who have nothing to lose are the most dangerous.

Shaiapouf was already dead. From Morel's perspective, all they had to do...

377 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Two figures stood before Hisoka.

One was Natsu.

The other was Raiken.

Kaizen knew that Hisoka must have gathered some information about him. That's why he had chosen Raiken as one of his combatants.

Killer Queen.

Kaizen was keeping that one hidden, which would make Hisoka even warier.

Hisoka's eyes gleamed with excitement as he observed Natsu and Raiken.

Natsu, in particular, was a complete unknown to him.

"A new Nen Beast?" His...

376 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Kaizen's arrangement with Sheila was simple—she worked for him, unpaid.

He had no intention of letting her leave the Sumus space. In fact, he didn't even plan to communicate with her directly.

To Kaizen, she was essentially free labor. A B-rank worker he had acquired without spending a single Jenny.

Still, Sheila had her uses.

The forest area within Sumus housed a large number of dangerous creatures. Without proper management, they could spiral out of control. To sur...

375 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Many examinees didn't understand what was happening.

Among them, quite a few had never even heard of a Gourmet Hunter before.

A burly candidate stepped forward, scowling.

"You must be joking."

"Cooking?"

"We're here to take the Hunter Exam!"

"And you want us to cook for you?"

Murmurs of agreement spread among the other candidates.

When Menchi introduced herself as a Gourmet Hunter alongside Buhara, this candidate didn't stop questioning her. Ins...

374 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"What are you up to?"

Illumi scrutinized Hisoka, his gaze sharp and calculating.

"Oh, nothing much. Just a little discussion," Hisoka replied with a smirk. "Isn't this sort of thing usually forbidden? Don't worry—if he doesn't agree to fight, I won't force him."

"About your cousin… I might know more than you do," Hisoka hesitated, glancing at Illumi.

Illumi didn't know much about Kaizen.

What he did know was that Kaizen had been raised by Maha Zoldyck from a ...

120 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

"It's this thing."

Shaiapouf looked at the demon cat, its smug grin filled with disdain. That mocking expression was unbearable.

As a skilled Nen user with a keen intellect, he immediately realized—this kitten-like creature was a Nen ability, one designed to drive him into a corner!

At the same time, a chilling realization struck him: if his aura were sealed at such a critical moment, he would be helpless against his enemies!

Shaiapouf understood this. So did Knuckle...

119 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

In the final moments of Neferpitou's life, just before his body collapsed to the ground, his gaze remained locked onto Ronnel's figure. As if trying to carve his image into his memory forever.

Slowly, the light in his eyes faded, dimming into lifeless gray.

And yet, in that instant—

A thick, inky-black aura surged forth, filling his empty sockets like a well of darkness.

The resentment was pure, untainted by doubt or hesitation. It was the kind of grudge that could o...

118 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

The faint aura lingering on the corpse—Neferpitou had assumed it was just another one of Ronnel's tricks to deceive them.

But to avoid provoking this group any further, he chose to remain silent.

He was simply waiting for the right moment to eliminate the greatest threat to the King.

As those thoughts churned in his mind, that strange and powerful human suddenly turned to look at him.

Dark, bottomless eyes locked onto his own, and in that instant, Pitou's fur bristle...

117 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

After all, the original version was stored in Emuksu's home. It was his most powerful healing item besides [Angel's Breath], and borrowing it at will was out of the question.

Ronnel didn't need such an advanced healing machine capable of treating both internal and external injuries—this one was more than enough.

"Put her in. This machine will help her heal. It won't be as fast as yours, but at the very least, it will save her life. There's no issue at all."

Seeing Neferpit...

373 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

A figure appeared in front of Kaizen.

A girl with long black hair.

However, the four people facing her couldn't see her at all.

"No dodge?"

"Could it be that you're frozen in fear?"

"Since you're just standing there like an idiot, you might as well go to hell!"

"We're doing the Hunter Exam a favor by cleaning up the trash."

Akahito gripped the hilt of his cursed sword, Muramasa.

As the four attackers rushed forward—

A blade flashed.

372 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The number of candidates who advanced to the formal phase of the Hunter Exam was around 400.

After the grueling marathon test, over 300 examinees had successfully made it through, while more than a hundred had been eliminated due to physical limitations. But in a way, those who were disqualified early might have been the lucky ones—if they had continued on, their chances of surviving the Milsy Wetlands would have been slim. In the presence of so many deadly creatures, failure here wou...

371 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The fog thinned slightly.

Two figures emerged from the mist.

Hisoka and Illumi—

No, to be precise, it was Gittarackur.

The moment Hisoka laid eyes on Kaizen, an uncontrollable excitement surged within him. His entire being trembled with anticipation, craving a battle—an exhilarating, heart-pounding fight.

This year's Hunter Exam had exceeded his expectations.

During the previous exam, few candidates had truly excited him.

But this time? There was ...

370 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

When everyone entered the Milsy Wetlands, a thick fog quickly rolled in, reducing visibility.

Soon, the examinees lost sight of the examiner. Even the figures ahead were blurry, making it impossible to rely on sight alone. They had to use sound to judge their surroundings and determine if they were moving in the right direction.

"The Man-Faced Ape, the Killer Turtle, the Waiting Giant Frog, the Hypnosis Disc, the Mine Mushroom, the Deceiving Crow..."

"There are so many creat...

116 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

The first time he met Zeno, the latter immediately recognized his identity.

As for Ronnel, he was on edge.

You can't trust a single word from an assassin—especially one from the Zoldyck family.

Even Silva once said, "Father, at least half of what you say can't be believed."

Whether it was when Ronnel was assigned to assassinate the Phantom Troupe or when he dominated the martial arts tournament, winning two championships in a row and defeating Jed, the Zoldyck family...

115 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

...

Leorio, Killua, and Gon still had no idea what Ronnel's Nen ability was. Since he had yet to reveal it, they assumed he was an Enhancer. 

...

As Netero and Zeno walked down the corridor, they soon arrived at Komugi's room. However, the sight that greeted them made them pause immediately.

The Chimera Ant King was kneeling on the ground, cradling the unconscious Komugi in his arms. His abdomen was soaked in blood, and crimson dripped from the corner of his mouth...

114 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

At the same time, from within the swirling smoke, a crackling bolt of lightning surged forward alongside a fist radiating intense aura—both attacks aimed directly at Shaiapouf.

Simultaneously, Shoot's three concealed flying hands shot toward Shaiapouf's head, converging on him from multiple angles.

The coordinated assault left no room for escape. From any vantage point, it seemed inevitable that at least one of the attacks would strike him.

However—

Just before imp...

113 (Vol 2) HxH: Tombbound Power

Morel quickly assessed the situation and formulated a countermeasure while dashing up the palace stairs alongside Ronnel.

The original plan to take down the Chimera Ant King had been scrapped the moment they encountered Youpi, but surprisingly, the movements of the three Royal Guards had gone smoother than expected.

The strategy was clear—separate them one by one and eliminate them accordingly. Everyone adjusted their approach based on their abilities and executed their assigned...

369 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"He should be here soon."

Leorio's situation, to be honest, wasn't great.

Physical strength had never been his strong suit.

But then again, brute force wasn't everything.

During the Hunter Exam, Leorio barely made it through the first marathon, running himself into exhaustion. If it weren't for Kurapika's support, he might not have passed. However, later in the original events, after just a few days of training at the Zoldyck estate, he was able to push open the second...

368 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

At first, no one took the test seriously.

There was even a chubby guy running forward with a laptop in one hand, barely paying attention to his surroundings.

But as time went on, the gap between the examinees started to widen. Some people could still keep up with Satotz, while others gradually fell behind.

Kaizen maintained a steady pace, his breathing even, showing no signs of exhaustion. While running, he wasn't just focusing on the race—he was developing his abilities a...