Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

Lynn then stepped forward and announced, "The assessment is over. The three of you are hired."

Upon hearing this, Banana looked at Lynn in surprise. So he wasn't an applicant?

It almost turned into a misunderstanding.

Capone walked over to Lynn and explained, "This is the head of the Capone family; you should call him the Big Boss."

Next, Capone made arrangements for Basho and the others. Basho was temporarily appointed as the captain of the security team, responsible for protecting the villa, while the Tro couple were to be used as special talents.

In addition to their regular duties, they have another task: to use [凝] (a skill) to find items containing death intent in Youkexin. The family not only reimburses them but also provides a reward.

They didn't think it was anything special; it was much more normal than the preferences of most gangsters. And from this day forward, they were members of the Capone family, so naturally they had to take the mission seriously.

The three of them—Banana and the Tro couple—formed the initial core of the Capone family's Nen users, and Lynn believed that this number would continue to grow in the future.

Lynn and Capone's expectations for this force went far beyond this; a second-rate gang was nothing to them.

The force is still in its infancy, but it aims to become a top-tier gang, replacing the Ten Elders, or even surpassing them.

However, as its power grew, some unavoidable problems also arose.

At dinner time, Capone reported on the matter at the table.

As the saying goes, "People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat." The top-tier gang under the Ten Old Men had their eyes on them, which was an unwritten rule within the gang.

Every gang that gets started needs to know how to find a powerful backer, otherwise they will be targeted in various ways.

But having a powerful backer isn't all that great; a large portion of all profits has to be handed over, and they have to be available at a moment's notice for any eventuality.

Of course, you don't have to rely on anyone else; it just depends on whether this unguarded piece of meat can escape the jaws of many wolves and tigers.

It sounds like the New World in One Piece. Pirates who go to the New World only have two choices: either submit to the Four Emperors or become one of the Four Emperors.

Right now, the subordinate organizations of the "Four Emperors" have their eyes on the Capone family, this supernova, and intend to take them in as their lackeys.

Lynn's response was simple.

Let them come.

Even if it weren't for the fact that it was the gangsters under the Ten Elders, or even if they directly sent the so-called Shadow Beasts Force to target him, he wouldn't be intimidated.

Capone is now B+ rank, which surpasses most Nen users. He would definitely be a top contender in the Heavens Arena.

With him, Chopper, and Gastly by his side, he's truly fearless now.

“Understood.” Capone Bege picked up his knife and fork again to enjoy the steak in front of him, then seemed to remember something. “Chopper, the herbs you requested have arrived. I’ve sent someone to put them in the lab.”

"Really!" Chopper exclaimed excitedly. "That's great! My experiment will be showing results soon."

Even in this world, Chopper is still the little reindeer who loves medicine, so he spends a lot of time every day researching medicine and herbs. And this time, he's going to make something even more impressive—a Rumble Ball!

Chapter 42 Food is the shortcut! Nion needs to be rid of her obsession!

The rich rely on technology, the poor rely on mutation.

Chopper, the reindeer who ate the fruits of the people's labor, became strong through his own intellect.

The Rumble Ball is a drug it developed itself, capable of disrupting the transformation wavelengths of Zoan-type Devil Fruits, allowing for the generation of multiple additional transformation stages.

Although the Rambo Ball has significant side effects, after taking multiple balls, the user will lose consciousness and start to go berserk, turning into a giant "monster".

However, its merits outweigh its flaws.

This is a powerful weapon that can turn the tide in critical moments.

So since it came into this world, it has been trying to replicate the Rumble Ball. After several months of research and exploration, this research has finally come to an end.

It can now transform into most of its forms on its own. After consuming a Rumble Ball, it can be amplified in all aspects and unlocks the "Gigantic" form, greatly enhancing its combat power.

It knew that Lynn and Capone were both very strong.

But as a member of the team, as Lynn's partner, it didn't want to watch everyone else progress while it remained stagnant.

It also wants to do its part!

This idea became even stronger after the battle with Hisoka.

That was the most powerful enemy it had ever faced since its inception.

His punches and kicks barely scratched Hisoka, while Hisoka could easily send him flying with a single move.

I have never felt so powerless.

Lynn will not stop there; he will face even stronger enemies in the future, so he must work even harder to protect Lynn!

"I'm stuffed."

After hurriedly finishing his dinner, Chopper couldn't wait to get off the table and leave.

"Wait a minute." Lynn called out to Chopper, picked up a marshmallow from the table and handed it to him, "You forgot the marshmallow."

"Hehe." Chopper gave an embarrassed smile, then left with the cotton candy, feeling sweet inside.

Watching the departing figure, Lynn smiled knowingly.

Chopper's efforts are finally paying off, and he's happy for it.

After his battle with Hisoka, not only Chopper but also Chopper himself became clearer about his current goals.

His abilities are now sufficient. The Six Powers of the Navy encompass movement, evasion, attack, and flight. Ice Shape Magic, in addition to high damage and high defense, also has the effects of control and area attack.

The enemy controller can handle a wider range of situations, including intelligence gathering, attack, and control.

The substitute scarecrow is a last resort for survival, capable of turning the tide in crucial moments.

These three abilities plus one item constitute his main means of combat, which in turn lead to a variety of different fighting styles, enough to deal with most situations.

The real weakness now lies in its own insufficient strength.

Physical fitness, mental capacity... these are the root causes.

Normally, it would be about working hard day by day to grow stronger, but he has a shortcut: food!

Every month he could get some decent food from Toriko, which helped his growth to some extent.

If he could possess [Food Cells], he could make better use of these delicacies and quickly improve his physical strength.

The rewards from the trading card seem to be limited to items, and it's uncertain whether he can get things like Gourmet Cells from Toriko, so he has to prepare in other directions, such as traveling.

After searching, he identified several major cities known for their food scene; perhaps he could try his luck and obtain [Food Cells] there.

In addition, Gastly needs to absorb Dying Will to become stronger, so it also needs to be careful about this aspect.

Things with a death wish are truly rare; even antiques are one in a million.

If it's just a simple "thought", that's easy, but "dead thought" is difficult.

For the past two weeks, he went out to search for treasure almost every day, but in the end he only found two items. The amount he had obtained was pitifully small, far less than the crown, ancient sword and statue he had found before.

Thinking of this, Lynn said, "The auction is on February 1st, right?"

It's January 26th now, and in a few days it will be February 1st, the day Youkexin will hold its auction, which is the second largest auction of the year.

The largest auction is held every year on September 1st, and the Phantom Troupe tries to snatch up the auction items around this time next year.

Although it's the second largest auction, it will last for a week and will feature a wide variety of rare and precious items, such as high-quality gemstones, ancient antiques, and rare and delicious ingredients...

Lynn naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass by, and made a thorough acquisition, especially of antiques and rare ingredients with a history of death.

To increase his funds, he instructed Capone to auction off the ancient sword and statue, keeping only the most precious crown.

After all, he didn't have a penchant for collecting antiques, and the ancient sword and statue, having lost their will to die, were useless to him.

“Yes, the ancient sword and statue have been consigned for auction.” Capone nodded slightly, then brought up another matter, “The Nosra family you mentioned has new developments.”

"The patriarch, Letnosla, brought his men to Youkexin and is temporarily staying in a villa provided by the affiliated gang, which is nearby."

"Oh? You're here for the auction too, aren't you?" Lynn wasn't surprised.

The Nothra family, a gang that has a significant role in the original story, was mentioned by him and Capone.

Although Wright's daughter, Neon, is cute and beautiful, she is a serious collector of human organs.

Especially for those special human organs that have been around for a long time, a lot of money is spent on them every year.

But Wright will only spend more money on his daughter, because his current wealth and status are all thanks to her.

Neon is one of the very few born Nen users, possessing a Specialty Nen ability that allows her to perform divination for others with extremely high accuracy.

Thanks to his daughter's abilities, Wright gained the appreciation and assistance of many gang leaders, which led to his current status. Therefore, he cherishes his daughter very much and is afraid that his cash cow will fall.

“That might be part of the reason, but I received information that Nosra’s daughter, Neon, has run into trouble.” Capone recounted the story as he recalled it. “It is said that she was accidentally injured by an antique containing death energy and is now entangled in death energy. The head of the family, Wright, came to Yorknew City to seek help from an exorcist.”

Were you hurt by the thought of death?

After thinking about it again, Lynn realized that this was not surprising.

Given her peculiar habits, it would be difficult for her not to encounter death thoughts. It's only because she has guards who can use these thoughts that she's in danger; otherwise, something bad would have happened long ago.

Death Nen is inherently dangerous, and even normal Nen users would avoid it like the plague, let alone someone as powerful as Neon.

If we can get close, we can kill three birds with one stone.

Not only can you get a generous reward, but you'll also have a solution for Ghost's Death Wish. You can also use the Exorcism as an excuse to "defeat" Neon and maybe even get some cards.

Death thoughts... He could use Gastly as a Nen exorcist, but he couldn't just go directly; he needed to use an extra layer of disguise.

Exorcists are extremely rare, they are absolutely top-tier talents. Although he already has a certain level of ability, we should minimize the risks as much as possible.

To do it in a near-perfect way.

Chapter Forty-Three: I am an Exorcist! What do laymen know?

Night falls.

In a brightly lit up villa district, at the gate of a manor, a pair of security guards, one old and one new, are sitting at the entrance smoking.

"Brother, do you think there's no future in working here?" the new security guard in his twenties asked dejectedly, a cigarette dangling from his lips.

What future can a security guard have?

He was doing well in the gang and was even thinking of becoming a small leader based on his skills, but he was reassigned to guard one of the boss's many villas...

No one lives here normally, there's not even a ghost in sight, it's only recently that guests have moved in.

"Brother, you're still too young." The older security guard, in his forties, exhaled a smoke ring and immediately saw what the young man was thinking. He explained, "Don't underestimate this security job. The fact that the boss puts us here shows that he trusts us!"

"Of course, the most important thing is that there is almost no risk here, and the pay is much higher, which is much more comfortable than fighting and killing."

"I see!" the new security guard exclaimed in sudden realization. Just as he was about to say something, he saw a mysterious figure in a black robe walking straight towards him. He immediately became alert, subconsciously stood up, and reached for the pistol at his waist.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and pressed down on him, preventing him from drawing his gun.

The new security guard turned his head in confusion, only to see that the old security guard looked unusually serious. He then gently shook his head and said, "Let me ask first."

This is an affluent area, home to the elite of the entire Youkexin community. If anything were to happen, only two possibilities would emerge here.

First, there is no risk.

Second, the risk of certain death for ordinary people like them!

None of these reasons justify their disrespectful behavior. If they offend certain powerful figures, they will likely face certain death.

This is one of the survival tips summarized from the work experience of an old security guard over twenty years.

In places like Youkexin, most of the survivors are shrewd and resourceful.

"May I ask who you are?" the old security guard asked in a low voice, staring at the approaching mysterious man, trying to keep a humble demeanor as much as possible.

At the same time, he secretly pressed a button to notify the security personnel inside the villa—a signal that a potentially dangerous person had appeared.

The mysterious man, wearing a mask, spoke slowly, his voice hoarse: "I've come to save people."

"Understood!" The old security guard perked up and immediately opened the gate to let the mysterious man in. "I'll show you the way."

The mysterious man nodded slightly, and then the old security guard told the new security guard to do his duty well, while he would lead the distinguished guest to "rescue the person".