Two Realms: Hunters and Pirates

Boom!!!

In the open space between the candidates and the examiners, the falling figure was like a meteor, smashing the ground into pieces with a deafening roar.

"Therefore, if anyone believes there is a problem with the test content, we welcome them to file a complaint with the review committee, provided that it does not affect the normal conduct of the test."

Amidst the swirling dust, an elderly man in wooden clogs calmly emerged from the cracked crater, gazing at the previously clamoring, eliminated candidates.

"Who is this old man? He jumped down from such a height and he's alright." Leorio was startled.

"President Netero? What brings you here?"

Menchi and Buhara were both very surprised to see the newcomers and went forward to greet them.

"Chairman Netero?"

"Wait, that name sounds familiar!"

"I remember now, this person is the president of the Hunter Association, Isaac Netero, who is known as the strongest human in the world!"

"......"

Leorio and the other candidates, who were still in shock, were immediately abuzz when they heard Menchi and Buhara address the old man.

Isaac Netero.

As the president of the Hunter Association, this name is naturally familiar to many candidates who come to take the Hunter Exam.

"A terrifying old man!"

Zain recognized Netero the moment he appeared.

At that moment, his gaze was fixed intently on the other person.

Netero also maintained a state of 'entanglement' at all times.

Compared to Hisoka and the others, Netero's "Entanglement" can only be described as unfathomable.

The spiritual energy surrounding this person cannot be described as vast; rather, it is like a bottomless, icy pool, making it impossible to see anything within, and instilling an instinctive chill in one's heart.

Nitero's appearance easily put the scene in control.

Meanwhile, with Menchi not acting recklessly, Netero approved of the results of the second test and did not conduct any further retesting.

Soon, the candidates who passed the test boarded the airship, while those who were eliminated stayed behind to wait to be picked up.

The airship slowly rose into the sky.

The candidates were gathered in the hall.

"Fellow candidates, let me reintroduce myself. I am Netero, the representative of the Hunter Exam Review Committee!"

Nitro stood in front of the group of candidates and began his introduction with a smile.

"I'm the secretary, the Bean-faced Man!"

The bean-faced man next to him chimed in, explaining, "We are expected to arrive at the destination of the third test around 8 a.m. tomorrow. During this time, you are free to move around in the airship. The restaurant has also prepared plenty of food."

"Alright, everyone, get some rest!" Netero looked at the examinees, smiling as he stroked his beard.

That's really good.

The quality of today's test takers has finally improved somewhat.

But that's not surprising, since every few years there's always a surge in talent.

"Gon, let's go on an adventure on the airship together!" Upon hearing that he could move around freely, Killua immediately revealed his childlike nature and looked at Gon next to him with great interest.

"Okay, okay, let's go!" Gon nodded repeatedly and happily ran off with Killua.

"They're really energetic. I definitely need to get some rest." Leorio said wearily as he watched Gon and Killua run off.

Kurapika nodded slightly: "He really should get some rest. After all, besides the third test coming up, who knows how many more tests there will be?"

"Alright, no matter how many games are left, it's always good to stay in good physical and mental condition. I'm going to have a big meal at a restaurant first. Do you guys want to come along?" Zane invited the two of them, rubbing his sunken stomach.

As a pirate, he was already starving.

"That works too, otherwise I might wake up hungry at night."

"Ha, I didn't realize it until you mentioned it, but now that you say it, I'm really starving." Leorio and Kurapika readily accepted the invitation.

The three of them immediately went to the restaurant together.

Besides Zane and his group, many other test takers also came to the restaurant.

At first, everyone was eating on their own, but soon, everyone's attention was drawn to Zain.

"Hmm...not enough, give me ten more, no, give me twenty more!"

With his hands moving in a blur, the food served on the table was devoured by Zane before he could even take a breath.

His stomach was like a bottomless pit; no matter how much food the restaurant staff brought out, it was quickly devoured.

On the other side, Kurapika was completely stunned.

On the contrary, Leorio remained calm and even skillfully snatched food from Zane.

no way.

Leorio had already witnessed Zane's appetite before.

They even suspected at one point that Zane might be some kind of monster in disguise.

After an hour of hard work.

With the restaurant staff and chefs nearly exhausted, Zain finally patted his bulging belly and finished his meal with satisfaction.

After greeting Kurapika and Leorio, Zane casually found an empty room to check in.

"Phew~ Now I should really take a closer look at this."

As Zain walked from the restaurant to his room, his belly, which had been swollen like that of a woman in her tenth month of pregnancy, visibly shrank back to normal.

After taking a good shower in the bathroom, Zain, wearing a bathrobe, sat cross-legged on the floor in front of the bed.

Raise both hands and clench them into fists.

Zain looked down, his eyes narrowed, and the Nen energy wrapped around his right fist dissipated, replaced by Armament Haki.

I was too busy with testing to do a proper study before.

Now that I finally have some free time, I naturally need to carefully distinguish between Nen and Haki.

Staring at his own hands.

The left hand represents Nen (energy), and the right hand represents Domination (power).

During his observation, Zain would occasionally use both hands to fight each other, colliding Nen and Haki, carefully sensing the difference between the two.

After a moment, Zain seemed to be deep in thought.

How to put it? Nenki should be gentler, while dominaki is relatively more aggressive.

If we disregard the inherent destructive properties of Nen, Armament Haki still holds a greater advantage in terms of offensive and defensive capabilities when both are of equal strength.

"Nen (vital energy) originates from life energy, while domineering aura comes from spiritual will. Although the two seem distinct, they can certainly be integrated into one."

Zain pondered to himself.

While it's uncertain whether the fusion of Nen and Haki will achieve a 1+1>2 effect, it's never a bad thing to give it a try.

Without hesitation.

Zane immediately unleashed the Nen energy that had dissipated from his right fist.

kindness.....

Nen and Armament Haki swirled around his right fist, but that was all.

The two were in a state that was like Zane's right fist being covered with a double protective membrane.

Zane attacked with his left hand and found that under the double protective membrane, the defense and attack power of his right fist were indeed much higher than when he used only his left hand, but this was only a very superficial 1+1=2.

"It seems that merging the two won't be a simple matter," Zain said with a hint of helplessness.

He kept trying to control his Nen and Armament Haki to merge together, but the two remained distinct. In fact, forcibly pushing them together would cause them to wear each other down, showing no signs of merging at all.

It's impossible for Zain not to feel regret about this outcome.

But to say I'm disappointed wouldn't be an exaggeration.

It's already quite good that it doesn't even reach the point where 1+1=2.

No new force can be created overnight.

It is quite normal to have to integrate the forces of two different systems and engage in a protracted war.