Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth.

Kate shook her head: "It's just a little trick."

Kevin could easily see that this was done by attaching the mind to the fingers, something that could be achieved with a little training.

After slicing the fish, Kate took out the seasoning kit, sprinkled on a little simple seasoning, and dinner was ready.

"Neither of you seem to be used to eating sashimi?" Kate asked, looking at Kevin and Gorenu.

Kevin nodded: "Whether it's steak or any other food, I don't like it undercooked, and sashimi is no exception."

Guo Liennu nodded in agreement.

After all, they don't live by the sea, so they're not really used to this kind of food.

Basho looked completely absorbed, clearly already used to sashimi.

"If you rarely eat sashimi, you might have stomach problems if you have a sensitive stomach. We still have two days and three nights before we reach the shore," Basho warned. "If you get diarrhea now, that would be a real problem."

"It's alright, someone should come to exchange things with us soon." Kevin had just finished speaking when there was a knock on the door.

"You're here," Gorenu said with a smile, then opened the door.

Standing at the door was Dongba, carrying in his hand the small stove that Kevin and the others had wanted to exchange during the day.

"Excuse me, everyone. I've come to exchange some tools with you." With that, Dongba raised the small stove in his hand and shook it to signal to the crowd.

"Two life jackets," Kevin demanded.

Upon hearing this request, Dongba paused for a moment, then shook his head: "That's impossible. This isn't a seasoning kit; many people on this ship use it."

It should be noted that in addition to not providing food, the ship also did not provide water.

“So I offered double the price for the seasoning kit,” Kevin said seriously.

Dongba looked at him.

"No, we need four."

"Just two items. Since when can stolen goods be sold for the same price as new ones? Haven't you ever dealt in stolen goods before?" Kevin's words silenced Tonba.

A moment later, Dongba nodded decisively, completed the exchange, and left.

"He agreed to both?" Gorenu asked, somewhat surprised.

Kevin laughed and said, "Of course, from the time this item left its original owner to the time it came into our hands, it should have only passed through two people, so giving two pieces is enough."

Moreover, they couldn't wait to exchange it that very night, which clearly had a framing intent; they were willing to accept a lower price.

This guy is almost instinctively doing bad things, especially newcomers, talented newcomers.

The oven was clearly solar-powered, which was very convenient to use on the boat. With it, the group immediately started grilling food, and with the seasoning kit next to it, they should have a good time during their stay on the boat.

Gorenu certainly has excellent cooking skills; no wonder he's so interested in the seasoning kit.

“That Dongba, his purpose has long been distorted,” Kate suddenly said.

Banana nodded: "That guy is particularly wicked. I heard that in the third round last year, he never intended to win."

"He even tried to trick me into drinking juice," Guo Lienu added, as if remembering something.

After all, he had been taking the exam for thirty years, and at some point, his mentality had become distorted.

"Haha, it seems he's become a test in the exam. He's twisted and wicked, yet he doesn't realize he's doing the thing he hates most," Kevin said with a laugh.

"Who knows?" Banana pondered.

"However, newcomers who can withstand his deception and attacks generally achieve good results in their first exam." Gorenu seemed to know more about this aspect.

At least the Dongba's eye for talent is admirable.

He doesn't provoke every newcomer. He can even quickly devise a targeted plan to break down someone's spirit through simple communication and their behavior.

The group chatted idly for a while before returning to their rooms to rest.

The following morning, the ship went from quiet the day before to noisy. The corridors and decks were filled with insults and arguments.

"You bastard, how dare you steal my things!"

"Steal? No way, that was mine to begin with, hahaha."

"Yesterday was quite fruitful."

Such noise reached its climax at the deck exchange area.

Due to the rules, stolen items are exchanged directly on the spot. You cannot prove the item is yours, nor can you steal it, as fighting is prohibited. Verbal abuse is almost useless against a thieving rogue.

Today's exchange was much more "lively" than yesterday's.

Kevin and the others leaned against the edge of the deck, enjoying the sea breeze.

"How pleasant!" Basho exclaimed.

At this moment, he couldn't help but want to express his feelings and compose a haiku.

"That guy is watching us," Gorenu gestured towards the exchange venue.

Kevin looked over and saw the young man he had exchanged radios with yesterday; the oven was his.

"It seems he hasn't realized it yet; his eyes seem to accuse us of stealing his things," Basho said, turning her head to look over.

Kate shook her head: "No, he must have had his own doubts, otherwise he wouldn't have just stood there watching."

“Don’t worry about it. For us, the important thing in the second test is to stay in good shape and be prepared for the possibility of the ship sinking at any time,” Kevin said. These situations before the ship sinks are just appetizers.

Acquiring supplies and making good use of tools are all aimed at being in a better condition when the ship sinks, thus increasing the chances of survival.

Those who are intelligent and farsighted have been preparing for this.

In the captain's cabin, Wahachi was idly pressed against the wall, staring blankly at the monitor screen.

"Those guys are too relaxed. Are they really here to take the exam?" At this moment, the surveillance footage he was watching showed Kevin and his three companions chatting and enjoying the breeze on the deck.

The captain crossed his arms and said calmly, "Because they have been doing the right thing. Doing the right thing naturally deserves the corresponding reward."

"These four people should have known each other before they came, and in this test, they are naturally allies. Compared to other teams, the trust between them is much stronger."

"Moreover, they were the first to board the ship, so they easily guessed the purpose and potential problems of the second exam, and obtained the necessary tools in advance, making preparations accordingly."

"They are capable enough to protect their belongings, so it's understandable that the exam would be easier for them."

Although the captain said that, his eyes were actually fixed on Kevin the whole time.

He could sense that the other three were brought together by Kevin.

"Besides, you noticed that those two guys are Nen users. As long as they're strong enough, they can move freely and remain calm." In this situation, the scheming and infighting beforehand, and the struggle for survival after the shipwreck, are nothing to them.

For the four, the boring time passed quickly, as they were completely detached from the treacherous atmosphere on the ship, and the third day arrived in the afternoon.

It was still on the deck, but the exchange was no longer there. To be precise, starting yesterday, the exchange had turned into a begging session.

However, this is meaningless, since no one would give food to a competitor, and even if they did, it might be laced with drugs.

It must be said that these candidates each had their own methods. On a ship with scarce resources, they managed to obtain various drugs that, while not lethal, would severely affect their condition and were used for poisoning.

Because the rules do not say that poisoning is prohibited.

Currently, a large majority of the test takers are experiencing various problems, including severe hunger, food poisoning, and dehydration.

"I wonder how many people will be eliminated this time," Guo Liennu sighed.

Apart from looking slightly disheveled, the four of them were not much different from when they first boarded the ship.

There are very few candidates in such good condition as them.

"Tonight is the last night," Basho said, though she didn't show any outward expression, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous inside.

"Hmm." Gorenu nodded, he was also a little nervous, because if nothing unexpected happened, the ship would sink tonight.

This is why the exchange meeting was unusually quiet today. After these past few days, the fact that the ship would sink was no longer a secret; almost everyone knew, but everyone kept it to themselves and secretly made preparations.

"This might be the most intense moment yet, when the last remaining supplies will be the focus of a fight," Kate said, adjusting her newsboy cap.

The hunter exam has always had a high mortality rate, and a shipwreck would be a real danger.

If they don't make it to their destination, the Hunter Association might really just let the person who fell into the water fend for themselves. Of course, they might also arrange a rescue, but no one can say for sure.

"Alright, the sun has set, let's go back and rest," Kevin said.

Hearing this, Basho couldn't help but turn to look at him: "How can you sleep in this situation?"

Kevin gave him a strange look: "What's keeping you up at night? Such a big ship won't sink to the bottom of the sea instantly. Even if it were to sink, there would be obvious noises. Don't worry, I won't sleep too soundly. I'll wake up immediately if there's any noise. Relax."

Kate nodded in agreement, saying, "If you don't get enough rest, it will be a real problem later."

Because this ship will go directly to the venue of the third exam, it's practically telling everyone that there will be no break time in between.

Maintaining a good state now will be an advantage in the third exam.

Gorenu couldn't help but admire the two men for their composure under such circumstances.

In the captain's cabin, the captain was watching the situation on the monitor when he suddenly picked up the walkie-talkie next to him.

"Connect me to all the broadcast channels on the ship."

"Yes." The operator adjusted the equipment as required.

"Ahem, I am the captain. After tonight, we will arrive at the venue for the third exam."

The ship is currently sailing towards the island where the exam venue is located; tonight is the last night.