Hunter x Hunter: Call Me Master Inventor

They've finally waited for this moment!

"The Phantom Troupe?"

Kuroro, standing ahead, also had a slight glimmer of hope.

This name, along with some of his inner thoughts, coincided somewhat.

It seemed to perfectly match some of his ideas about the tour group.

If we use "Phantom" as the name...

"Plus, for travel, using a spider would be more suitable..."

He had already started daydreaming.

But it was at this very moment.

"I plan to use playing cards as a symbol and identifier for our team members."

Bon Clay's words caused Kuroro to pause slightly in his thoughts.

"Um?!"

The Phantom Troupe's original symbol was a spider.

Each member of the group has a tattoo of a spider with 12 legs.

At the same time, the group member's number was engraved on the spider's abdomen.

Therefore, those who know the Phantom Troupe also call them the "Spider Troupe" or "Spiders".

The reason for using a spider as the symbol of the Phantom Troupe is due to two ironclad rules established by Chrollo:

First, the survival of the brigade is more important than the life of the brigade leader. If the brigade leader dies, the brigade members will inherit the position of leader.

Kuroro emphasized this at the very beginning of the Phantom Troupe's formation:

"In the troupe, I am like the brain, and you are my limbs."

"The fundamental principle is that the limbs must obey the commands of the brain."

"However, this is a principle when an organization is carrying out a mission, and it has nothing to do with facing a life-or-death situation."

"If the mind dies, it's fine as long as someone inherits it."

"Depending on the situation, sometimes the function of the limbs is more important than that of the brain."

"Remember, never misjudge the situation!"

"My orders are the highest priority, but you don't need to put my life first. I'm also a member of the Phantom Troupe."

"It's not me who should survive, but the entire Phantom Troupe! Never forget that!"

This was the tone that Chrollo set for the Phantom Troupe from the very beginning.

He hoped that after his death, there would always be members who could stand up for him.

He will succeed him as the new leader of the Phantom Troupe and lead the Phantom Troupe on its journey.

Kuroro's thinking was spot on, and he himself believed it to be true, and he resolutely followed this rule.

Unfortunately, Kuroro overlooked one thing.

That is, a spider is a whole entity that operates using a brain.

If the brain dies, can the other limbs still move?

If the spider is used as a metaphor...

So, if something really happens to him, as the leader of the group...

Contrary to Chrollo's belief, the entire Phantom Troupe would not have any member step forward to take his place.

Become the new leader and lead your companions on the journey.

Instead, it will immediately fall apart.

Humans are ultimately emotional beings, with things they care about.

Even the most cold-blooded and ruthless person still has a human side.

So, in a sense...

In order to prevent the Phantom Troupe from truly collapsing, Nobunaga and Machi's desperate attempt to save Chrollo was the right thing to do.

Those who were the initial members carried out Kuroro's will and respected his instructions and ideas.

Feitan and Shalnark understand perfectly what Kuroro wants and what he wants to do.

Their immediate thought of killing the enemy, without caring about the commander's life or death, was also correct.

The more they do this, the more it shows that they respect the rules set by Kuroro.

It's also out of respect for Chrollo, the leader of the group!

Therefore, von Klay intended to eliminate this problem from the outset.

He did not intend to use a spider as the symbol of the Phantom Troupe.

This also marked the beginning of his real changes to the Phantom Troupe.

"Playing cards have numbers 2 through 10, and then letters J, Q, K, and A, making a total of thirteen."

Von Klay explained calmly.

The normal card number types in a deck of cards correspond exactly to the original thirteen spider numbers of the Phantom Troupe.

Even the numbers are about the same.

The only change, of course, is that playing cards are no longer the same as a spider with twelve legs and a brain.

There were two extra Joker cards.

Joker represents the wild card, but it also means the two jokers.

The presence of two kings within the Phantom Troupe makes Bon Clay's intentions all too clear.

"I think the Jokers in a deck of cards perfectly represent me and Kuroro."

Bon Clay smiled as he watched Kuroro raise his head, seemingly wanting to say something.

He immediately made a feint and pressed down on him.

What do you think?

Aside from Kuroro, who wanted to say something, no one had any objections.

Kuroro had long since earned everyone's recognition through his talent and abilities.

No one objected to him and Bon Clay becoming the Jokers in the Phantom Troupe.

As for who is the king and who is the prince~

No one would deliberately ask such a stupid question.

"Very good, passed unanimously."

Von Clay smiled happily, and then glanced at Kuroro.

The latter could only respond with a smile and a shrug.

He accepted this as well.

So, there were no further issues.

After the Jokers are determined, the remaining thirteen cards are the poker cards.

From 2 to 10, plus JQKA.

In playing cards, J, Q, and K correspond to the Page, Queen, and King, respectively.

Nobody is interested in these three meanings.

"I want the biggest number."

Uvogin said casually:

"I want number 10!!"

This time, he didn't choose number 11 again.

Meanwhile, everyone else began to claim their own numbers.

"I want number 2."

Feitan said in a low voice.

He chose the very first number.

"Then which number should I choose..."

Finks was deep in thought.

"If you're unsure~"

Von Clay turned his hand over and pulled out a deck of cards.

Why not leave the fate of your assigned number to destiny?

Using the playing cards you draw to determine your number is simply perfect.

No one else objected, and they all took turns going up to draw a ticket.

"Number 7".

Franklin looked at the number seven on it, finished speaking, and then silently put it away.

"Ah, mine is number 6!!"

The knight glanced at his cards, then twirled them between his fingers.

"That's a great number!!"

He also quite liked this number.

However, when he turned to look at Paknotta beside him:

"Huh? Parker, you're number 6 too?!"

He exclaimed in a playful manner:

"Our phone numbers have the same digits!!"