Hunter x Hunter: Call Me Master Inventor

Anyway, he could get in on the day of the screening, so von Klay thought it best not to alert them.

Forget about sneaking in beforehand.

Having made up his mind, he slowly closed his eyes and began to cultivate the Entanglement technique.

Besides relying on "inventions," self-cultivation is equally important.

However, it is indeed quite difficult to cultivate on one's own; special guidance is still needed.

The news that Kuroro was going to invite the children of Meteor City to watch cartoons quickly spread throughout the entire city.

Many children knew about it and were eagerly anticipating the day.

Finally, the appointed day arrived.

When the children arrived at the church, they saw Kuroro, along with Sheila and Salazar, waiting to greet them at the entrance.

Even Father Lizor in the church, with a kind expression, held food and welcomed the children who came.

Although it was just the lowest quality flatbread, the children were extremely excited because they could watch cartoons and have something to eat at the same time.

"I never imagined he could actually gather so many kids to watch cartoons!"

Uvogin, who had also heard the news and come specifically to see what was happening, was also somewhat impressed by what he saw.

You have to understand, Meteor City is quite poor, so for the children to be able to watch cartoons is a huge blessing.

but……

"Hey, Kuroro, you're using my videotape pretty well, aren't you?"

Uvogin walked straight up behind Kuroro and patted him hard on the shoulder...

"I'm so excited for today!"

He gave a threatening look.

"Looking forward to what will happen after the screening!"

Well, although Kuroro's act of showing the kids cartoons slightly changed Uvogin's impression of him...

But the thought that these videotapes were looted from his uncle Ukin's territory...

This made him extremely unhappy.

You're using my things to do me a favor!

"I'm looking forward to it too."

Kuroro seemed unusually cheerful today, even showing a cute smile when facing Uvogin, unlike his usual self who avoided him at all costs.

"snort!"

Uvogin snorted coldly and said no more.

Kuroro glanced behind Uvogin and saw a group of people walking towards them.

"Yo, little Clow~"

The tension between Phinks and Kuroro wasn't as intense as that between Uvogin.

Well, the main problem is that Phinks stole Kuroro's things, and the things Kuroro gave him were useless.

The two of them, one grabbing and the other playing tricks, didn't really lose out.

Moreover, Phinks was the one in control of the robbery, so he didn't have any ill feelings towards Kuroro.

Seeing Uvogin's discomfiture, he even extended an invitation to Kuroro with a sense of satisfaction:

"If you're done with Uvogin, and you still have the energy..."

"Let's play football together from now on."

"I haven't played football in ages!"

"Well, we'll see when the time comes."

Kuroro responded politely as always.

He also noticed Feitan next to Phinks.

That disdainful expression, and that hairstyle that looked like a gas cylinder exploding, was simply...

One word, absolutely!

Of course, appearance is secondary.

What struck Chrollo as different was that Phinks and Feitan seemed to possess a different kind of energy and spirit than the others.

It's not about any physical changes, but rather the mental state.

Unlike other kids in Meteor City who drift aimlessly and live day to day, they are no longer risking their lives to fight for resources.

Now let's look at the mental state of Phinks and Feitan...

It's as if having a grand goal has ignited their fighting spirit.

"Is it because of that person?"

Kuroro's gaze fell upon the trio who were finally arriving.

He recognized Machi on the left, and he knew something about Nobunaga on the right, but the unfamiliar young man in the middle…

Kuroro went through the information in his mind and was certain that he had never seen this person in Meteor City before.

"You're Kuroro?"

When von Clay stood in front of Kuroro, the ten-year-old Kuroro was also sizing him up.

Yes, this is the first time von Clay has had a direct interaction with Chrollo.

Undeniably, at only ten years old, Kuroro is not tall and his face looks quite young...

But he does seem to possess a special attraction that makes some children unconsciously want to stay around him.

"Von Clay".

"Kuroro".

That's how the two of them got to know each other so simply.

They all tacitly avoided mentioning what happened outside the church that day.

Just as they were exchanging names, someone nearby—

"Huh? What does this mean? Is it for me?"

Finks looked at the bowl of low-quality dough held up in front of him and raised his eyebrows, which were not actually there.

"Come help distribute the snacks!"

Underneath the food, Sarasa's lively little face peeked out.

"Huh?! Why me?!"

Finks stared at Salazar as if he'd seen a ghost.

Salazar showed no fear, staring at him with wide, round eyes and a smile on his face.

Finks: "..."

Despite the veins throbbing on his forehead, he twitched his lips and took the bowl of pastries from Sarasa's hands.

"Hey! Anyone else who forgot their snacks?! Come here right now!"

He put one hand in his pocket, held the basin above his head with the other, and walked towards the children.

Feitan then walked straight away from Phinks.

"See? I told you so..."

Sarasa skipped and hopped over to Kuroro, who had just finished greeting Bon Clay and watching them enter the church, and smiled, eager to show off...

"Finx is actually a very kind person at heart!"

She patted her chest with a smile:

"Leave Uvogin to me!"

"Hmm~!"

Kuroro smiled.

Sheila, who was also distributing food nearby, said gently:

"Look at you, you even need the youngest Sarasa to protect you, so you can only ever be everyone's 'youngest little brother'~"

She pursed her lips and teased.

Kuroro: "..."

"Kuroro is fine like this~"

Pakunoda, with her buzz cut, actually found Kuroro more likable this way.

"I know Kuroro sends flowers to the church every day."

Father Lizor, who was distributing food nearby, always had a kind smile on his face as he watched Kuroro and the others' every move.

Moreover, it's not just Kuroro and his group.

Father Lizor's gaze shifted gently, landing on von Clay and his entourage who had just entered the area. His kind eyes gradually deepened.

Soon, the inferior snacks were all distributed.

Many children have already entered the screening room.

The decorated hall, resembling an ancient Roman council chamber, was packed with children.

Above the stage stood a huge square whiteboard, much like the Seewo whiteboard in the meeting room of the primary and secondary school in Von Klein's previous life.

Directly in front of the whiteboard, two church staff members are adjusting an old-fashioned, rudimentary projector made of wood.

The children quickly found places to sit down, their faces filled with anticipation as they watched the screen about to be shown.

In a corner of the front row, Uvogin casually occupied almost the entire row of seats...