Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 293 Why don't we start fighting right here?

Chapter 293 Why don't we start fighting right here?
After defeating Illumi.

Although Moro still had that sleepy-looking face, he no longer tried to maintain that clumsy entanglement.

This leads to——

He needed to continuously "reinforce" his disguised face with Nen, to the point that the Nen state of his face was slightly different from that of other parts of his body.

This allowed Netero to see through his disguise at a glance.

However, Netero was able to confirm Moreo's true identity not entirely because of this.

What truly convinced him was his memory of Moro's "qi".

Perhaps it's because of my age...

In recent years, Netero has begun to pay special attention to emerging newcomers, including Kurapika and Menchi.

Moro, however, was the only young man who wasn't a professional hunter, yet he was particularly concerned about him.

In order to get the association to accept this boy, he had given Bisky some special instructions.

But no matter how long they waited, Moro never showed up to take the hunter exam.

I never expected to see Moro again in this way.

Even more unexpectedly, Moro has now become a first-rate talent.

This astonishing growth rate left Netero deeply impressed.

It seems that every twenty years, a person who attracts worldwide attention will appear on the world stage.

The previous one was Kim Freecss.

right now,

That was Moro standing before him.

Although Moro's brilliance was yet to be fully revealed, Netero could sense from Moro's assessment actions the same kind of ambition for the top that often appears in martial artists.

Therefore, compared to Kim, who "yearns for distant places," Netero prefers the Morro type.

“From the perspective of the review committee, the temporary adjustment to the second test was necessary, but as Menchi said, it is indeed not fair to you.”

Netero slowly turned around and tentatively asked, "So what do you think?"

"I'm wondering if there's a possibility..."

Moro said calmly, "Let the review committee give me the license directly?"

"Hoo ho."

Netero chuckled and shook his head. "I'm afraid that won't work."

"That's it."

Moro shrugged and said, "Since the review committee has already implemented the 'temporary adjustment,' why bother asking for my opinion again?"

"Although I can't give you the license directly..."

Netero said without changing his expression, "But you can make a reasonable request related to the subsequent testing, how about that?"

"Never mind, I don't need it."

Moro looked indifferent, but then his eyes turned serious as he said, "However, I do have a small problem."

"You said."

Noticing the change in Moro's eyes, Netero raised an eyebrow.

Moro raised his right hand, tapped his cheek lightly with his index finger, and asked, "How did you figure that out?"

"Rather than being able to tell, it's more accurate to say that you didn't deliberately conceal it, allowing the aura on your face to create a subtle disconnect with the rest of your body."

Nitro hadn't expected Morrow's question to be this, and was somewhat taken aback.

He didn't expose Moreo's disguise technique, so Moreo probably noticed the extremely brief change in his gaze just now, which is why he realized it.

Not to mention keen observation skills, they are at least very sharp.

Listening to Netero's answer, Moro thought to himself that even without deliberately enhancing the disguise, how could one easily detect that subtle sense of incongruity without paying close attention?

It's easy to imagine how sharp Netero's eyesight is.

He didn't delve into the topic, but simply said calmly, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

"Go."

Nitero nodded slowly.

I'd like to learn more about this young man, but since we're still in the testing phase, it's not the right time.

Moro turned and left.

Netero watched his retreating figure, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

In fact, given his status and power, it wouldn't have been a big problem for him to issue Morrow a hunter's license on the spot.

But that would be too boring.

He wanted to see how Morrow would perform in the final test he had personally designed.

If Moro knew what Nitero was thinking, he would definitely mutter to himself that old joker.

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Night fell over the Biscayne Forest.

When the clock struck ten, Hisoka returned to the brightly lit warehouse carrying a migrating sea fish.

He was the first examinee to return.

Next to the single sofa.

Menchi crossed her arms, her gaze fixed on the open warehouse door.

From the moment she started the exams again until now, she has stood there motionless like a statue.

Her brow twitched slightly when she saw Hisoka bring back a migratory fish.

Before the test began, she gave a hint: a type of phototactic fish in the lake.

However, the original intention of issuing this suggestion was to truly test the candidates' judgment and courage.

Because there is usually only one shortcut to reach the lake, which is less than 200 kilometers away, within the time limit and complete the test.

That is to utilize the nearby rushing river that flows through the canyon.

Menchi originally planned to have the examinees retrieve the eggs of the grape spiders from the canyon, which would fit the core theme of challenging courage.

However, considering that Chairman Netero's suggestion was only to extend the testing time, the idea was abandoned.

Instead, based on the test questions, candidates were given another path to pass the test.

Since it's difficult to satisfy both requirements in the exam question, let's just divide it into two.

It's about risking disappointment, taking advantage of ample time to search for the migratory fish that Moro uses to make sashimi in an uncertain destination.

Despite the time pressure, I went to find the phototactic fish for which she had given clear instructions.

Observational skills, judgment, and courage.

Menqi gave the choice to the candidates.

But she knew Hisoka...

They don't care at all what the core of the exam question is.

The reason for choosing to catch migratory sea fish, which are more difficult to catch, is probably to make her retract her previous evaluation of "the worst dish".

Or rather, the goal was to get her to say "delicious" after tasting the food, which signifies that it was acceptable.

Hisoka definitely thought so.

He carried the migratory fish and walked happily to the kitchen counter.

With enough ingredients, it's easy to replicate the designs that Moro made before.

So Hisoka served a plate of sashimi to Menchi to taste, and as he wished, he received Menchi's comment that it was "delicious".

"Ha~"

Hisoka turned around with satisfaction and gave Moro a knowing smile, who could only wait inside for the test to end.

Menqi put down her chopsticks and muttered under her breath, "How narcissistic."

When Moro saw Hisoka's determined reaction to get revenge, he muttered to himself: I almost forgot, this guy also has a narcissistic side.

Hisoka became the second candidate to pass the test.

As time went by, more and more candidates returned to the warehouse.

It's likely that once someone takes the first risk and uses that river, which is even more turbulent than a flood, most of the other candidates will follow suit.

Those candidates who lack the courage to take on the challenge might choose to give up on the spot.

But in a sense, daring to give up is also a manifestation of courage.

When midnight arrives.

The second round of testing has officially ended, with a total of 56 candidates passing.

As soon as the test ended, the exhausted candidates boarded the airship one after another, arranged by the Bean Man.

Although Menqi had completed her mission, she was not idle.

She personally brought the remaining ingredients that the examinees had desperately brought back to the airship's kitchen and cooked them with the professional chefs.

Before long, the fragrant hot food was served to the hungry examinees.

"This is..." Looking at the dishes, which were mainly fish, the examinees, who had been starving all day, didn't have time to think and immediately began to wolf them down.

Leorio was stuffing fried fish into his mouth when he suddenly noticed Mencius carrying a tray of dishes toward Morrow.

When he saw the dishes that looked like works of art placed in front of Moro, he quickly swallowed his food and asked without thinking, "Why is his food so high-class?"

These words immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding examinees.

They looked in the direction Leorio was pointing and saw crystal-clear ice-sculpted fish slices and a colorful platter of sushi in front of Moro.

Looking at the common hot food in front of them, the difference is indeed significant.

Menchi also heard Leorio's question and turned around to give him a sharp look.

"If you could get first place, you could enjoy the same treatment, but with your last-place finish..."

As she spoke, she clicked her tongue dismissively, "If I were you, I'd rather eat an extra bowl of rice in silence than yell and scream like an idiot."

"Uh."

This venomous remark, like sharp arrows, turned Leorio into a hedgehog.

The candidates who had initially felt they were being treated differently immediately turned their attention away.

Leorio awkwardly sat back down, but then suddenly his eyes widened.

"Eh?"

The plate that was just filled with several hot dishes had been reduced to just a few drops of sauce.

Where's the food?

So many dishes!

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, and after confirming that the food had vanished, he suddenly turned his head.

I saw Gon and Killua staring at each other with their cheeks stuffed full of food, muttering indistinctly, "I'll finish eating first," and "I clearly won."

Clearly, in the short ten seconds that Leorio was distracted by Menchi, Gon and Killua started a contest to see who could eat more.

"Hey you two, I only took one bite!!!"

Leorio let out a wail, feeling even hungrier.

Across the table, Kurt didn't eat much either, glancing at Morrow every now and then.

Moro noticed Kurt's gaze, thought for a moment, and then beckoned to Kurt.

Upon seeing this, Kurt's eyes lit up.

However, he didn't go over immediately, but instead looked at Killua on the other side.

"I was the one who ate the most!"

"No, it's me!"

At this moment, Killua and Gon had already swallowed their food and didn't even look at Leorio, who was standing next to them with a resentful expression, arguing.

Seeing that neither of them was willing to admit defeat, the two suggested that they settle the matter in another way.

So Killua told Kalluto, and then he and Gon ran out of the restaurant.

The two boys, who had only recently met, seemed to have inexhaustible energy.

"My brother's mood has improved..."

Kurt watched Killua leave, a smile playing on his lips, before running off to sit down with Morrow without a second thought.

Morrow pushed a new set of bowls and chopsticks in front of Kurt, along with the sauce that Menchi had carefully prepared.

"that……"

Seeing this, Menqi opened her mouth, but in the end, she swallowed her words back.

She knew that Morrow was very, very good to Kurt.

If Morrow weren't still so young, she would sometimes suspect that Kurt was Morrow's illegitimate son...

To ensure Moreo's dining experience, Mencius, though reluctant, turned back to the kitchen to remake the sauce for Moreo.

Kurt glanced at Menchi's departing figure out of the corner of his eye.

"Humph."

A big, proud smile spread across her small face.

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The next morning.

The airship landed atop the towering, massive cylindrical building.

The candidates stepped onto the platform, only to find an empty, flat surface before them.

"Nothing at all……"

What exactly are we supposed to do here?

Everyone looked around, completely baffled by the content of the third test.

At this moment, the bean-faced man walked up to the examinees, raised his index finger, and announced:
"This is the top of the tower known as the 'Trap Tower,' and the starting point of the third test. The examiner asked me to tell everyone that the third test is to reach the ground alive within seventy-two hours. So, let the test begin."

After saying that, the Bean Man returned to the airship.

After a while.

The airship took off, but did not leave; instead, it hovered high in the nearby skies.

Nitro and several examiners, including Menchi, were sitting by the window, watching the situation at the top of the trap tower.

The Bean Man came up behind Netero and whispered, "I've already informed Kurapika of the change in plans, and he said he'll be here before sunset."

"Ah."

Netero smiled and nodded.

In just a few short minutes, someone at the top of the tower had already found the secret door leading into the tower.

Because the candidate who first found the secret door did not try to conceal it, the other candidates knew about its existence.

Soon, the candidates entered the hidden door one by one.

"This year's test takers are indeed all very good."

Netero stroked his beard, looking at the situation at the top of the tower with a smile in his eyes.

now.

Only a dozen or so people remained at the top of the tower.

Among the crowd were Moro, who remained standing still, and Hisoka, whose eyes were fixed intently on him.

Another few minutes passed.

Only Moro and Hisoka remained at the top of the tower.

Moro ignored Hisoka's increasingly intense gaze, looking up at the blue sky and white clouds that seemed within reach, and then at the azure ocean below.

"This place is big enough, and the scenery is nice too."

Moro turned his gaze to Hisoka and suggested, "If you can't wait, why don't we start fighting right here, in this place where there's nowhere to use your strength..."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Hisoka recalled an unpleasant memory from the last time, and the fervor in his eyes faded slightly.

"Not urgent."

He said it insincerely.

Moro nodded seriously and said, "Whatever you want. I've already said, you can choose the location. Just don't choose the toilet, and we'll still be friends."

"?"

Hisoka rarely showed a confused expression.

Moro's lips curled slightly.

After a long time.

Hisoka didn't want to fight Moro here, so he entered the tower through a secret door to find other examinees to pass the time.

With Hisoka gone, only Moro remained at the top of the tower.

Moro went straight to the edge of the tower.

In the distant sky.

Inside the airship, Nitro and the others were all focused on the situation at the top of the tower.

Then they saw Morrow jump straight off the towering top of the tower.

"Hoo ho."

This unexpected scene made Netero chuckle.