Two Realms: Hunters and Pirates

The competitive nature of the Hunter Exam makes it difficult for candidates to unite; fighting each other is the norm.

Especially when shrouded in thick fog, it is easy to bring out the darker side of people's hearts.

"Xiao Jie, we need to speed up and move forward a bit."

Killua, who was mixed in with the main group, seemed to sense something and suddenly turned to look at Hisoka, who was not too far behind him.

Having been trained as an assassin since childhood, he has an extremely keen sense of killing intent.

At that moment, he sensed a murderous intent emanating from Hisoka that seemed ready to erupt at any moment.

Without hesitation, Killua immediately looked away and reminded Gon, who was standing to the side.

"Why?" Xiao Jie asked curiously.

Killua didn't hide anything and briefly explained the killing intent he sensed from Hisoka.

Xiao Jie was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously turned his head to look.

But he wasn't looking at Hisoka; he was searching for Zane and the other two.

By this time, due to interference from wetland creatures, Zane and his two companions had already separated from the main force.

Unable to find Zane and his two companions, Xiao Jie involuntarily stopped in his tracks.

"Killua, you go first. I need to find Zane and the others. We'll meet at the finish line later." Gon gave Killua a bright smile, then turned and ran back.

"Xiao Jie?!"

Killua immediately stopped and called out to Gon.

But Xiao Jie didn't stop; he quickly disappeared into the thick fog.

"That idiot!" Killua was smart and immediately understood Gon's plan to return.

He couldn't help but curse under his breath, but he was somewhat lost in thought.

After hesitating for a long time, Killua took a deep breath, turned around and continued running towards Satsuki.

He's not a fool like Xiao Jie.

Survival of the fittest is normal, there's nothing to worry about.

Thinking this to himself, Killua found himself becoming increasingly agitated for some reason.

...........

The running footsteps stopped.

Zain and his two companions, who were originally following the footprints and other traces to the main force, stopped in their tracks without prior arrangement.

"It's Hisoka."

"Something seems off here."

The three people suddenly stopped, not because they had given up, but because a large number of people had gathered in an open space in front of them.

Seven or eight examinees, for reasons unknown, surrounded Hisoka.

Because of the deep impression Hisoka had left on them, Kurapika and Leorio immediately became wary when they saw each other.

Suddenly.

Just as the three of them stopped and before they could get around him, Hisoka moved.

As if by magic, a playing card suddenly appeared in his hand.

A circle representing death appeared.

Before Kurapika and Leorio could even see clearly, Hisoka had already used the playing cards in his hand to instantly slit the throats of the seven or eight examinees surrounding him.

Blood splattered.

The surrounding examinees died instantly, their bodies falling limply to the ground.

After dealing with the examinees who resented his serious injury to the examiners during last year's test, Hisoka, smelling the pervasive scent of blood, felt as if his shackles had been removed.

"How lucky! I didn't expect to have the chance to meet you so soon." Hisoka did not miss the appearance of Zane and the other two.

After dealing with the henchmen, he immediately turned to look at Zane and his two companions.

To be precise, they should be staring at Zane.

With a sinister smile on his face, Hisoka flicked his fingers, and the single playing card suddenly multiplied into several, which he then tossed out with a flick of his wrist.

The cards weren't just aimed at Zane, but also at Kurapika and Leorio who were standing nearby.

Zane had been on guard ever since he spotted Hisoka, and he showed no sign of panic when faced with Hisoka's flying cards.

Although he couldn't clearly see the Nen aura, he sensed it through his vague perception that there was no Nen aura wrapped around the flying cards. He then used his hands to create afterimages and grabbed all the nearby flying cards.

It doesn't stop there.

Zane, who had just grabbed the throwing card, stared sharply at Hisoka and mimicked Hisoka's technique, returning the card to its original position.

"Here you go!"

The flying cards, moving at a speed no less than when they arrived, transformed into afterimages and shot towards various parts of Hisoka's body.

His eyes lit up.

Hisoka showed no anger at Zane's counterattack; instead, he displayed intense excitement.

His card-throwing skills, while not particularly advanced, are not something an ordinary person could learn just by watching him.

Zain's ability to do so is proof of his talent.

Wow!

Hisoka moved both hands simultaneously, mimicking Zane's earlier move, catching all the incoming cards in a blur of motion. Then, with a strange cry, he charged straight at Zane.

"You guys go first!"

Almost as soon as he launched the flying card, Zane also gave a low shout, sending Kurapika and Leorio away.

His ability to sense killing intent was no less than Killua's, so how could he not sense Hisoka's intentions?

Seeing Hisoka charging towards him with the help of the Flying Card, Zane could no longer pay attention to Kurapika and Leorio's reactions and immediately went to meet him.

With a whooshing sound, two figures flew across the grass at a 45-degree angle, meeting almost instantly.

boom!!!

Zane and Hisoka's arms collided violently.

The powerful impact created a visible shockwave.

Mud flew everywhere underfoot, and the surrounding grass tore and splashed.

Hisoka did not use Nen, but his physical abilities were not to be underestimated.

In the head-on collision, Zane, with his pirate-world physique, did not gain the upper hand.

Make eye contact.

Hisoka's eyes were filled with excitement and fervor.

Zain's eyes were calm yet sharp.

After a brief struggle, realizing they couldn't suppress each other, both sides retreated in unison.

Deep footprints were left underfoot.

Having absorbed the impact, Hisoka immediately launched another attack.

He held the playing cards between his hands, transforming them into sharp blades that swiftly slashed at Zane.

Zane reacted swiftly, dodging the flying cards' slashes while simultaneously clenching his fists and striking back repeatedly.

Swish swish swish ~~~

The two fought and moved simultaneously, their rapid attacks and defenses transforming them into two blurry afterimages that darted across the grass.

It can be said that every movement creates a visible airflow and leaves cracks and craters in the grass.

"What is this?!"

Leorio, who hadn't even had a chance to listen to Zane's words, stared in disbelief at the battle that had suddenly taken place before his eyes.

He couldn't see the two people fighting at all, but that's precisely why it was so unbelievable.

He knew Zane was powerful, but he never imagined Zane would be this powerful.

Clang!

The sound of a blade being drawn came from the side.

This startled Leorio, who quickly turned his head to look.

Kurapika had already drawn his twin swords, keeping a close eye on Zane and Hisoka in battle, while assuming a ready-to-fight stance.

"Why did you say we should go first? Who would do something like that!"

Leorio was startled by Kurapika's actions, and while cursing under his breath, he also took out his dagger.