Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth

The exam hall entrance finally closed at 8 p.m.

"Quack quack!"

A strange croaking sound of frogs rang out throughout the venue.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

A woman wearing a frog headdress appeared on the wall at some point, as if she were glued to it.

She was dressed very scantily, and her bare skin was covered with a large number of colorful patterns, all kinds of strange and wonderful designs, as if she had pasted stickers all over her body.

"Hello! Hello!" she called out in an extremely lively voice.

"The first test of the hunter exam is about to begin. I am the chief examiner for this exam - Frog Hachi, who is twenty-two years old this year."

To be honest, this is my first time being an examiner, and I'm a little nervous and excited. I hope all the candidates will be understanding.

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I became a hunter three years ago, and I'm already a one-star hunter! Pretty impressive, right?"

The examiner was like a chatterbox, talking non-stop and switching between different topics at will.

As she spoke, she made various gestures on the wall, matching her words. One moment she seemed very happy, the next she pretended to be shy, and then she became serious in the blink of an eye.

Later on, she even started to introduce her own preferences.

"Actually, I really like strawberries, but I also like sweet and sour jujubes, and..."

"Enough! How long are you going to keep talking to yourself like that?" one of the test takers finally couldn't hold back and shouted.

The examiner was startled by the sudden shout and stared at the candidate in shock. Then, she burst into tears, tears streaming down her face like a flood.

"How could you do this... I just wanted to get to know everyone properly."

As she spoke, she cried louder and louder.

"Hey, why are you crying?!" The examinee, who had just been yelling, was suddenly flustered and completely at a loss when faced with this unexpected situation.

His pleading gaze swept around him, as if trying to prove to those around him that he hadn't done anything wrong and that the other person had suddenly started crying.

Just then, the examiner appeared in front of him without him noticing and kicked him hard in the face.

This kick sent the examinee flying.

The surrounding examinees reacted very quickly, clearing a straight path the moment she kicked out, allowing the examinee to fly unimpeded to the wall and then faint.

The examiner was no longer the tearful, shy, and weak woman he had been moments before; instead, he had a face full of tyranny and irritability.

"Honestly, how dare you interrupt me."

Kevin was speechless.

Does this examiner have a split personality? He never expected to encounter such a bizarre person.

Banana complained with a look of annoyance, "I've run into another troublesome examiner."

Gorenu also sighed helplessly.

Even Kate silently pulled her newsboy cap down a little to express her helplessness.

In a short period of time, everyone deeply felt how difficult this examiner was.

The key point is that the examiners have a great deal of autonomy in the examination.

"What kind of expressions are those?! Do you think I'm that annoying? Huh?" the examiner questioned, displeased.

All the candidates shook their heads in unison.

"Hmph, I knew it. Come with me, the exam is about to begin."

After saying that, she walked straight outside.

At this moment, an upward passage appeared in front of the spacious basement.

There were a total of 443 candidates—oh no, there are 442 now—following the chief examiner as they walked outside.

The upward sloping passageway wasn't long; in less than a minute, they were outside.

By this time, night had completely fallen, and the moon hung high in the sky.

A salty sea breeze blew in my face.

A tall lighthouse stands on the distant sea cliff, its searchlights casting a powerful beam of light that slowly rotates in the darkness.

They were standing on a beach.

The examiner walked to the beach, put his hands on his hips, pointed to the opposite shore and said, "Look ahead, do you see it? There's an island in the distance."

Your test involves swimming to that island to proceed to the next test venue. I'll be waiting for you there.

As soon as she finished speaking, one of the candidates immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly asked, "Wait a minute... isn't that a naval military base? That's a heavily guarded area. If you trespass, you'll be arrested as an intruder and taken to court!"

Upon hearing this, the test takers immediately became agitated.

The examiner, hands on hips and looking annoyed, said, "Then just don't get caught, okay?"

Yes, that's right.

"What do you mean, 'right'? Someone will get caught eventually, and what will happen when they end up in jail!"

"Is this the content of the hunter's exam?"

"They actually allowed test takers to infiltrate a military base?"

The content of this first exam left many candidates frowning, as it was no joke.

Kevin was also quite surprised, not expecting the exam content to be so unexpected.

Are you suggesting we set up a military base right off the bat?

He looked at the people next to him and asked, "Was the last exam just as outrageous?"

Gorenu shook his head: "No, last time the main test was on physical fitness and rock climbing ability."

Clearly, they were also quite surprised by the changes in the exam content.

"Haha, the hunter exam is not child's play. If you're scared, just quit now," a strong, muscular man said with a loud laugh.

The examiner nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, that's it. If you understand, let's begin."

After saying that, she plunged into the sea, shooting off like an arrow, creating two splashes on the surface, and quickly swam towards the opposite shore.

Many test takers also jumped into the water and swam vigorously towards the distance.

Fortunately, Kevin and the others were lightly dressed, taking off their shoes and jumping directly into the water.

They swam quickly in the water, heading towards their distant goal.

As they got closer to the military base, they soon heard the sound of yachts.

Several military yachts shuttled back and forth on the sea, with soldiers on board constantly scanning the surface with searchlights.

"There! There are intruders!" Soldiers on a yacht spotted the two examinees and steered the yacht quickly towards them. The soldiers immediately took out specially made nets, caught the two examinees on the spot, dragged them onto the boat, and handcuffed them.

As expected, it wasn't that simple. It was clear that this military base had made preparations long ago, knowing that there might be uninvited guests tonight.

Upon seeing this, many candidates dove into the water and dispersed again.

Kevin and his three companions gathered in the darkness of the sea.

They have successfully passed through the outer patrol circle of yachts.

The island where the military base is located is right in front of us.

However, various searchlights were constantly scanning the area, and many patrol personnel were walking back and forth on the shore.

Getting to the island is extremely difficult.

Even on both sides of the military base, there are marine surveillance nets, which means that it is impossible to go around from either side. The only way is to sneak in quietly from the front of this heavily guarded patrol area.

Moreover, the unspecified target location should also be included.

"This is troublesome." Basho's hair was already spread out in the water, and he said with a frown.

"Don't worry, we're in a perfect spot right now. No patrol boats will pass by, and we won't be caught by searchlights."

"It's obvious that this test was meticulously planned. Our position in this circle is for careful observation and finding loopholes in the patrol."

Kate analyzed the situation calmly while carefully observing the conditions on the shore.

It seems he has discovered some flaws.

"How long can you hold your breath underwater?" Kate asked.

“25 minutes,” Basho replied.

“30 minutes,” Gorenu said.

“I think an hour should be no problem,” Kevin said after a moment’s thought.

In the past, such data would have been unimaginable, but in this world, nothing is so outrageous.

Furthermore, Kevin can use a hollow, straw-like object to breathe normally underwater, as long as his Nen can be sustained.

"That should be enough time."

After Kate finished speaking, she led the group to continue swimming towards their target.

Chapter 89 Leading the Way Through the Level X Destroyer Ship Speculation

Time quietly slipped into the dead of night.

However, the area around this military island was far from the tranquility one would expect at night; instead, it was bustling with activity.

Military yachts sped through the surrounding waters, their searchlights sweeping across the surface, accompanied by shouts and cries.

Breaking through the first lap is not difficult.

The vast majority of candidates who take the hunter exam are able to pass this round smoothly.

This stage primarily tests swimming speed and basic observation skills.

If you seize the right moment and speed up, you can pass easily.

Between the first ring of maritime patrol areas and the second ring of defenses at the landing shore, there is a narrow "rest zone".

Although it's called a "rest area," it's actually frequently swept by searchlights, and only a very few places allow candidates to quietly observe the situation.

Some candidates were taking a break and observing when they were accidentally hit by a sudden searchlight, which attracted the first patrol boat.

This not only put him in a difficult situation, but also affected the other candidates in the second "rest zone," and a chorus of curses immediately erupted.

As a result, the outermost patrol circle became chaotic, with more and more flaws appearing, but it also became increasingly difficult to predict.

Kevin and his group briefly peeked above the water and quickly moved towards the shore.

In terms of speed, they were among the fastest group of test takers.

However, this place brings together candidates from all over the country, many of whom possess exceptional skills.

For example, some candidates who came from the coast were excellent swimmers and swam to the shore quickly, like fish.

Kevin watched as one of them went ashore and followed a patrolman. The patrolman seemed to be blind, completely unaware of the figure right behind him, while the person moved like a shadow.

"This is too bizarre," Kevin couldn't help but complain.

After all, if this scene were to occur in reality, it would be so outrageous that it would be hard to believe.

"That's 'Shadow Step.' Anyone who can do that is incredibly skilled." Kate, who was also swimming, noticed this scene and couldn't help but admire it.

To perform the "Shadow Step," one needs to observe the target extensively and accurately mimic their movements, so that one can follow them perfectly, like their shadow.

For the performer, the ability to seize opportunities, personal skills, and decisiveness must all reach an extremely high level in order to be able to do it so skillfully.

Just as Kevin and his group dived into the water, waiting for an opportunity to break through the shore defenses, the examinee who used "Shadow Step" had already reached the foot of the wall and flipped over.

"Could it be that an agent has come to take the hunter exam?" Kevin wondered to himself.

Kevin and his companions used the current to drift into the inland trench and slowly infiltrated. Due to the obstruction of large rocks, their movements were intermittent.

Every time the patrol personnel above passed by, they had to quickly rush out and enter the nearby water cave to continue their ambush. Although this took more time, it ensured they wouldn't be discovered.

"Drip drip!"

Suddenly, a series of piercing beeps came from afar.

In an instant, beams of light from numerous searchlights shot toward the source of the sound.