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084 HxH: Tombbound Power

Kurapika: "I really like the pancakes here, they're delicious."

Ronnel: "Oh? That's the pork ribs in a clay pot. The pancakes are definitely the highlight, and the broth bursts with flavor when you bite into them!"

Ronnel introduced various dishes to Gon while the other candidates silently watched, exchanging glances.

The outcome of this was…

"Oh?"

When Hisoka and Illumi, disguised as Gittarackur, walked in holding an entire roasted pig, they were greeted with ...

083 HxH: Tombbound Power

"Drip... drip... drip..."

Buhara grinned awkwardly, but this smile caused saliva to pool in his mouth, dripping down in a way that made Menchi, who stood below, visibly cringe. Yet despite her disgust, Menchi couldn't deny the burning curiosity she felt towards Gon and the others' cooking.

The aroma was something entirely new, a scent she had never encountered before.

Could this be a new dish?

For someone like Menchi, a gourmet enthusiast with an insatiable pa...

082 HxH: Tombbound Power

Satotz had witnessed everything that had just transpired and couldn't believe his luck. After blocking Ronnel and Hisoka in the underground passage, he hadn't been brutally beaten.

Now, with the examiner from the previous session turned into a laughingstock after being beaten by the applicant, a new sense of caution had fallen over the other examiners. They were nervous, fearing the appearance of yet another unhinged applicant.

Satotz considered himself lucky. Despite running into...

081 HxH: Tombbound Power

The small object that had smashed through the first wild pig's snout and penetrated its entire body didn't stop. It continued to shoot forward at an incredible speed, striking the second pig in line.

Snap!

Another snout shattered, and the pig collapsed.

Then a third one fell, followed by a fourth, and so on...

The examinees watched helplessly as the seventh and final porcupine-nosed pig hit the ground. The small object that had caused the destruction fell, see...

080 HxH: Tombbound Power

Leorio looked puzzled and surprised, feeling that he had learned a lot.

"The world is full of wonders. If I get my Hunter License, can I create a ninja Hunter?"

A certain talkative, bald-headed candidate rested his chin in his hand, lost in thought.

"Papa papa~"

Three soft beeps brought the examinees back to their senses, and everyone quieted down.

"Next, I'll explain the rules."

Menchi clapped his hands and, after ensuring everyone was focused, began speak...

079 HxH: Tombbound Power

Shortly before the time was about to expire, Gon and Kurapika arrived, albeit a bit late.

It seems just like in the original story—Gon and Kurapika had become the promising, growing fruits that Hisoka had set his sights on.

After meeting up with Leorio and Killua, Gon also found Ronnel. After some brief introductions, they quickly became acquainted.

Finally, as the clock overhead reached a certain point, Satotz clapped his hands.

"Everyone, gather here."

Once t...

078 HxH: Tombbound Power

Kurapika and Leorio both stared at Ronnel with deadpan eyes, prompting him to laugh awkwardly and whistle towards the sky.

The candidates taking the Hunter Exam may come from all walks of life, but they weren't stupid. After piecing things together, they watched the man in green like it was some kind of circus act.

"Isn't life good enough? Why come out here just to die? Don't man-faced apes have any instinct to avoid danger?"

Ronnel shook his head, picking up a few small sto...

077 HxH: Tombbound Power

Ronnel observed as Satotz's movements seemed to glide across the ground, faster than most people could sprint, but with the grace of a gentleman. His strides and the swing of his arms were so subtle that only Ronnel, paying close attention, could detect the shifts in his pace. He marveled at the technique and soon found himself subconsciously trying to mimic Satotz's steps.

Because of Ronnel's previous clash with Hisoka, nearly all the other candidates knew not to mess with him. They ke...

076 HxH: Tombbound Power

Ronnel watched as Hisoka stuck out his tongue and licked the playing cards, then turned away with an eerie laugh.

Ronnel understood Hisoka's meaning, or at least the word "Hunter" that Hisoka had just spelled out with the cards.

"Don't be in such a rush. Why not enjoy the test while it lasts?" Hisoka grinned.

Ronnel dissipated the aura enveloping his arms, smirking. "I'm afraid you won't have the luxury of enjoying yourself by the time this is over."

Although Ronnel wa...

075 HxH: Tombbound Power

A piercing scream drew the audience's attention as a man, missing an arm, fell to his knees, wailing.

"AHHH!!! MY HAND! MY HAND!!!"

"It's unbelievable! How did your hand disappear into thin air? There's no trick, no mechanism."

A familiar voice, and an even more familiar style of speaking.

Standing before the man who had just lost his arm, Hisoka, with his signature half-smile, chuckled.

"Be more careful next time, and maybe try talking like me when you bump into...

074 HxH: Tombbound Power

Kurapika glanced at Ronnel. "So, Ronnel, what did the brothers you mentioned do in the second half of the test?"

"What else could they do?" Ronnel shrugged. "They fought. The winning brother moved on to the next stage."

As Ronnel finished, Kurapika fell silent, but Leorio suddenly shouted, "I get it!"

"If you can't avoid the fight, then you just have to go all out!"

Leorio said with a serious tone. "If both of you agree to team up, you've made your choice. And you'll h...

073 HxH: Tombbound Power

The fierce Kiriko spoke, then flapped its wings, ready to take off.

Ronnel and Gon were each led by one of the Kiriko, while Kurapika and Leorio were dragged along by the Kiriko couple, soaring through the night sky towards Exam site under the bright moonlight.

They traveled through the night, reaching Exam site just as the sun was rising.

Holding on like this for hours is no small feat—it's a serious test of arm strength!

Once they landed, other Kiriko waited outsid...

072 HxH: Tombbound Power

After the ferocious Kiriko-man judged the arriving group in his unique way, he got up and smiled apologetically at Ronnel.

"Sorry, Ronnel, three more candidates are approaching. We'll be testing them next."

Ronnel nodded with a calm smile.

"No problem. This is your job, after all. I'll just watch from the shadows for now."

His gaze shifted toward a distant part of the forest, a gleam of curiosity in his eyes. Long before the Kiriko-man noticed them, Ronnel had already ...

071 HxH: Tombbound Power

Ronnel, who didn't wait for a response, lifted his head, just in time to meet Shizuku's gaze, sparkling with excitement.

"Let's go wherever you say."

In a soft voice, Shizuku's delicate.

Feeling the warmth of her touch, Ronnel paused for a moment, then smiled.

He tossed the magazine he was reading into his space backpack and, with his other hand, affectionately stroked Shizuku's hair.

"Now, it's finally time for just the two of us."

"... Mmm~!"

Under ...

070 HxH: Tombbound Power

Bisky glanced at Ronnel, opened the magazine, and refused: "I won't stay, I'll leave tomorrow. As for Wing, don't tell him—he's basically used to it."

She casually threw her backpack beside her. "Help me put all the magazines in there."

Seeing Bisky's request, Ronnel knew she was determined to leave this time, so he couldn't help but sigh softly. Passing the entrance examination not only signified being qualified, but also meant separation.

Having been with Bisky for more ...

069 HxH: Tombbound Power

When it came to negotiating prices, Bisky, a veteran, was the most suitable for the task.

Ronnel grinned absentmindedly and began to check the rewards he earned from his opponent in the semi-finals.

A collection of pure Nen, a book on advanced boxing techniques from a particular style, and advanced culinary skills.

It seemed the Floor Master was a bit of a gourmet.

It was decent—not anything special, though better than the things he'd gotten from others...

068 HxH: Tombbound Power

Anyone who wasn't blind could see who the winner of this battle was.

Suddenly, the venue came alive again with cheers for Ronnel, along with angry shouts from the Sparka gamblers. The noise grew louder and louder until it filled the entire arena.

Ignoring the commotion, Ronnel walked over to Sparka, whose eyes were fixed on him.

"You... aren't a Manipulator, are you?"

Using the last of his strength, Sparka spoke each word carefully.

"I never said I was a Manipula...

067 HxH: Tombbound Power

With this move, Sparka had pierced countless opponents. In the last Battle Olympia, he used this very technique to turn defeat into victory and claim the championship.

He was confident that the same move would annihilate all his opponents again!

Sparka believed in his Nen, just as Ronnel had unwavering confidence in his own strength and Nen abilities.

After honing his advanced style day and night for over half a year, absorbing astonishing quantities of Nen from the Hunter's...

066 HxH: Tombbound Power

But this also quietly relieved Wing, who was still worried about whether Zushi could survive in Heavens Arena.

If the so-called champion of the festival is at this level, then even letting Zushi come out to practice two years in advance doesn't seem like a big problem.

In the ring, facing the stones that hit like a storm, Ronnel didn't show any emotional fluctuations and was even slightly amused.

This level was nowhere near the rock storm that Uvogin unleashed in the or...

065 HxH: Tombbound Power

On the day of the match, the venue was packed, as expected. Every screen in Heavens Arena broadcasting the event also had crowds gathered around it.

The spectators were divided into two factions—those supporting Sparka and those cheering for Ronnel. Before the match even began, the atmosphere was already thick with tension.

For this important match, the commentator had been preparing for days, fine-tuning her skills and mentally preparing for any outcome. She was determined that...

064 HxH: Tombbound Power

It can be said that among the many Floor Masters present, Sparka is indeed the strongest.

But...

Even with contestants that Hisoka doesn't take seriously, no matter how strong they are, they're still not on par with him.

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the audience, eagerly anticipating the competition, arrived at the venue early in the morning, ready to cheer for their favorite fighters.

Once the official start time arrived, following the usual...

063 HxH: Tombbound Power

"The speed is indeed a little faster than mine."

Feitan squinted his eyes as he commented.

As an expert in speed, he could still gauge the opponent's strength through subtle movements.

"However, it's only a little bit faster than me, and I'll catch up soon!"

"Hahaha! Still as stubborn as ever, Fei... what are you doing, Feitan!!"

Phinks, who was laughing mercilessly beside him, was suddenly cut short when an umbrella jabbed him in the face.

"You're too loud...

062 HxH: Tombbound Power

Although the lines on the blade couldn't be seen clearly, Thatcher never forgot the familiarity of that saber.

It was the treasured ancestral saber of Subai, the same one Hankloda had fought with against him half a year ago.

For the past six months, he had been working on uniting the northern and southern schools, but the treasured sword had eluded him. He thought that some disciples of the Southern had hidden it away, only for it to reappear in the hands of a Shingen-ryu disciple...

061 HxH: Tombbound Power

Hearing these words, Thatcher's pupils shrank, and his face darkened, gripping the slender sword tightly.

For all martial arts disciplines, Shingen-ryu has always been the towering mountain looming over them, casting a long shadow. Even with his strength, as formidable as it was, a common saying remained unchanged in the martial arts world: "There are only two martial arts: Shingen-ryu, and everything else."

Thatcher had fought so hard to unite the Subai school and even e...

060 HxH: Tombbound Power

Thus, without a break in the momentum, after more than an hour, Ronnel stretched himself and walked outside.

As Ronnel made his move, Thatcher, who had been holding his sword and resting his mind with closed eyes, slowly opened them and followed without a word.

It was time for their match.

"The next competitors are from the world-class martial arts school, the head of the Subai school, the wielder of the 'Slaying Sword,' Thatcher! And rising rapidly over the past year, defea...

059 HxH: Tombbound Power

"The thing about winning a battle and getting to the top is also the beginning of loneliness."

"During the battle, everyone will try their best, and they may even lose themselves and everything they have... um~"

However, with the character of the old man, the speech was suddenly interrupted when everyone began to feel a little drowsy.

"Then, next contestants, please enjoy the game~"

Randomly waving the speech in his hand, Netero smiled and concluded with this abrupt st...

058 HxH: Tombbound Power

Now, except for the champion of the last martial arts tournament, who was locked as No. 1 and the first to show the world that his champion demeanor has not faded, the remaining 31 are hosts, and they all need to draw lots to decide their own order of play.

As for whether someone used Nen to maliciously arrange a lottery opponent—this is also a skill. If you are really strong, you can completely ignore who your opponent is.

Therefore, in terms of the lottery, Heavens Arena is on...

057 HxH: Tombbound Power

Reporters were furiously scribbling notes, casino bookies opened markets with flair, and companies were searching for suitable Floor Masters to serve as their product ambassadors.

In this carnival-like frenzy, the Battle Olympia officially kicked off.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight fell on Ronnel, who stood on a small rooftop with the perfect view of the rising sun, he stretched, and his joints crackled in a satisfying symphony.

"I hope today I find an oppon...

056 HxH: Tombbound Power

The official Heavens Arena even opened a channel for online betting.

It is said that just after the online betting channel was launched, two huge bets came in.

One is from the Republic of Padokea.

The other is from the local Heavens Arena.

"..."

What's interesting is that both bets are incredibly large, and all are placed on the new contender—"Mystery Guest" Ronnel.

To attract more attention, Heavens Arena gives each contender a memorable, slightly eccent...

055 HxH: Tombbound Power

The beautiful girl in pink and purple, with a cold face, replayed the video of the match between Ronnel and the host over and over again.

"It's only been half a year, and he's grown to this level?" Machi's face remained expressionless, but she was muttering to herself.

This Floor Master, Machi herself could kill, and fighters like Feitan and Uvogin could take him down with ease.

However, someone like Ronnel — who didn't even give the opponent a chance to parry, defeating t...