Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 284 Killing Intent in the Mist

Before that piercing bell rang.

Hisoka's spotted hyena behavior is not over yet.

However, the moment he noticed Kurt's presence, almost instantly all his attention was focused on Kurt.

Then, without hesitation, he walked toward Kurt.

This action was noticed by many test takers.

These candidates were all seasoned veterans, and because of the natural threat emanating from Hisoka, they were all keeping a close eye on his movements.

When they discovered that Hisoka had turned his attention to several children, even the most indifferent examinees couldn't help but curse him as a pervert in their hearts.

of course.

Hisoka never paid any attention to those overt or covert gazes.

Among the crowd, Illumi, disguised as a strange face, also attracted the attention of many examinees.

His eerie face was hard to ignore, but like Hisoka, he paid no attention to the gazes cast upon him, simply standing still like a puppet.

However, when Hisoka walked straight toward Killua and Kalmod, Illumi's breathing nearly became disordered.

Fortunately, he was highly skilled at concealment and managed to regain his composure just before he lost control of his breathing.

Then, following the gazes of the other examinees, they quietly observed Hisoka's actions.

He participated in the Hunter Exam this time partly because he needed a Hunter License for his job, and partly to get Killua and Kalmod to go home obediently.

The latter is clearly more important than the former.

Because of Kalluto, Illumi no longer casually displays numerous Nen needles on his clothes.

Instead, the needles are inserted deep into the body, which not only avoids exposure but also allows for adjustments to body shape, ensuring a more perfect disguise.

He just didn't expect that Hisoka would be there too.

The disguise originally intended to deal with Kalluto actually prevented Hisoka from discovering it.

Illumi had no intention of revealing his identity to Hisoka, and while maintaining his disguise, he did not pay special attention to Hisoka's behavior.

But what if Hisoka sets his sights on Killua and Kalluto...?

Then he would need to intervene.

And so, amidst this chaotic convergence of gazes, Hisoka set his sights on Kalmod, Illumi on Hisoka, and Moro on Illumi.

Only when the piercing bell rang did the chaotic gazes in the examination room finally focus on the examiner holding the mannequin bell.

Hisoka temporarily suppressed the urge to ask Kurt about Morrow's whereabouts.

In fact, he had previously considered using Kurt's ability to locate people to pinpoint Morrow's exact location.

He even spent a lot of money to commission Illumi, but the reply he received was that Kal'tsit was unwilling to take the job.

Now Kurt is standing right there, within easy reach, with no other distractions.

So even though the bell signaling the start of the test interrupted my actions, I wasn't as eager as I had been at the beginning.

He's always been like this.

When he can't see, his excessively suppressed desires will gradually drive him mad.

When you see it, you're more willing to slowly enjoy the process.

They were among the top candidates.

After announcing the start of the Hunter Exam, Satz, who was serving as the examiner for the first test, merely glanced at the many candidates present before pacing towards the front of the passage.

For a moment, his footsteps echoed through the spacious underground passage.

The candidates had no idea what the "test questions" were, and could only follow behind Satsuki as he started walking.

The group walked a short distance.

Sartz seemed to realize that he hadn't introduced himself yet.

"I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Satsuki, the examiner for the first test. Now, I'll lead you to the venue for the second test. Just to let you know..."

Sartz turned to look at the many solemn-faced examinees behind him, raised his index finger, and calmly said:
"The Hunter Exam is extremely tough. Those who are unlucky or lack the strength may be seriously injured or die during the exam. Those who want to back out can stop now. Those who are not afraid of death, please follow me."

"..."

As Sats finished speaking, a brief silence fell over the underground passage.

The vast majority of candidates had a resolute expression and their eyes showed no wavering.

Some test takers, however, wavered.

Their gazes kept shifting, but eventually they couldn't help glancing at Hisoka's figure.

Soon, some candidates chose to give up and turned to walk towards the elevator.

Once the first one was chosen, it was like toppling dominoes; those candidates who were already hesitant followed suit, and in the blink of an eye, many candidates chose to withdraw.

Satsuki watched them leave calmly, his face expressionless.

He knew perfectly well that these candidates gave up the test not just because of his warning.

A glance subtly towards Hisoka reveals an invisible barrier surrounding him, separating the other examinees and creating a vacuum.

Satsuma had heard about the tragedy that happened last year.

Those who chose to withdraw were mostly aware that they could not escape unscathed from a dangerous individual like Hisoka.

However, the Hunter Exam is inherently brutal, and weeding out those with weak wills is part of the test.

Sartz withdrew his gaze and said calmly, "Then, the remaining four hundred and seventy-six candidates, please continue with me."

"What exactly is the test?"

One of the test takers couldn't help but ask.

As Satsuki walked forward, he replied, "Anyone who can follow me to the second test venue will pass the first test, but I will not reveal the location or time of the venue, so you can only follow me closely."

After saying that, Satsuma suddenly accelerated.

Many test takers then realized that the first test, the Hunter Test, was about endurance.

The candidates followed closely behind Sats.

Immediately, the sound of footsteps echoed through the passage.

Killua has already switched the skateboard back.

"Kurt, here you go."

He placed the skateboard in front of Kurt.

Killua did not refuse Killua's thoughtful gesture. He put his left foot, which was wearing clogs, on the skateboard and started gliding.

Leorio was about to criticize Killua for using a skateboard during the endurance test, but before he could speak, he saw Killua give the skateboard to Kalluto, and he swallowed his words.

Killua ran over to Gon in a few steps and whispered, "Gon."

"Ok?"

Xiao Jie turned his head to the side.

"That number 444..."

Killua stared straight ahead, but his tone was unusually serious, "Try to stay away from him."

Xiao Jie was taken aback at first, then nodded solemnly.

From the moment he stepped into the underground passage, he vaguely sensed the dangerous aura emanating from Hisoka.

As time went on, the presence of this dangerous aura grew stronger and stronger.

That wasn't directed at him.

Instead, it is fair to everyone present.

That's why he was able to deeply sense the danger Hisoka posed.

Kaldor followed behind Gon and Killua on his skateboard. After hearing their conversation, he didn't say anything, but just looked back at the commotion behind him.

Behind the line of test takers.

Moro ran at a leisurely pace.

"The opportune moment to act is when we cross the Shimeile Wetland..."

With his eyes lowered, Moro silently made plans in his mind.

Although Kurt's appearance was an unexpected development, it would not affect Morrow's plans.

In that wetland forest soon to be shrouded in thick fog, Moro must seize the opportunity to kill Illumi...

time flies.

Inside the underground passage, a group of examinees followed closely behind Sats.

I ran for 60 kilometers, and the road ahead still seemed endless.

However, no candidates dropped out.

After all, they are people who have stood out from millions of test takers, and in terms of endurance, they can be described as extraordinary.

The aimless long-distance run continues.

At the 80-kilometer mark, the first person to fall behind finally appeared in the line of test takers.

It was that chubby little guy carrying the laptop.

He exhausted his last bit of strength, staggered and knelt on the ground, large beads of sweat rolling down his flushed cheeks.

"Huh, huh..."

He watched the crowd recede into the distance with despair, his throat emitting a wheezing sound like a broken bellows.

Just then, the sound of unhurried footsteps came from behind.

The chubby boy turned around blankly and saw a sleepy-eyed face through his blurry vision.

Moro merely glanced at him briefly before continuing to run past him at a steady pace, remaining firmly at the back of the group.

"wait wait wait……"

The chubby boy instinctively reached out his hand towards Moro, but froze halfway through.

He suddenly recalled the scene when Dongba was being mischievous, and he had clearly seen through it but chose to remain silent.

If we had stood up and exposed it back then, perhaps...

The chubby boy let his hands fall limply, collapsing to the ground like a fish out of water, panting heavily, letting regret and resentment gnaw at his heart.

In front.

Moro could vaguely sense the chubby boy's gaze, but ignored it.

To find the first stage of the hunter test as a rookie and persevere to the 80-kilometer mark—that's exceptional for a chubby guy among ordinary people.

Unfortunately, this is a hunter test where only one newcomer passes on average every three years.

Compared to the other test takers present, the chubby boy was the least noticeable one.

A long time passed.

Led by Sats, the group arrived at the stairs leading to the ground.

Upon reaching this point, Saz accelerated once again.

The steep and long staircase, coupled with the sudden acceleration requirements, became the final straw that broke the camel's back for many test takers.

When Sats led the candidates to the ground, many had already collapsed on the stairs behind them.

Morrow stayed at the back of the line until the last moment, when he passed through the descending roller shutter and joined the other examinees on the platform outside the exit.

The scene unfolding before him was the vast Shimeile Wetland, which he was already quite familiar with.

"call."

Moro raised his hand to wipe away the beads of sweat covering his forehead.

He didn't deliberately show that he was panting; he simply controlled his body to produce enough sweat to wet his face and clothes.

This kind of precise control over bodily functions is no longer difficult for him.

After arriving on the ground, he never looked at Illumi, Hisoka, or Killua and the others.

After all, the test has already begun, and all the candidates are focused on the assessment itself. They no longer look at each other like they did at the beginning, and there is no longer a situation where most eyes are focused on one person.

In this environment, if you rashly pay attention to Illumi or Hisoka, even if it's just for a moment, your presence will be amplified.

at this time.

Most of the examinees in the venue were gazing at the Shimeile Wetland in front of them.

Only veterans like Greta the Hunter, and newcomers like Hanzo, Gon, and even Bee Woman Pons, were not paying attention to what was happening ahead; instead, they were all secretly keeping an eye on Hisoka.

While in the underground passage, they could constantly sense the dangerous aura emanating from Hisoka.

only……

It wasn't as intense as it is now.

This is practically sending them a dangerous signal.

"That guy... he's about to start killing people, isn't he?"

Greta raised her hand and lightly pressed down on the brim of her hat, then gripped the blowgun tightly in her hand. She then subtly shifted her position, moving away from Hisoka while moving closer to Satsuki.

Around this time last year, Hisoka made no attempt to hide his desire to kill.

An experienced person like him naturally knows to temporarily avoid confrontation.

The examiner at the time may have been unable to tolerate Hisoka's blatant provocation, or perhaps he felt Hisoka was too arrogant, so he intervened, but ultimately lost his life at Hisoka's hands.

To some extent, it was the examiners' intervention that saved more candidates from Hisoka's clutches.

And this year's examiner, Satz...

Many experienced test takers secretly observed his reaction, only to find that he remained calm and composed, showing no signs of emotion.

This composure alone is far superior to that of the examiner who tragically died last year.

In other words, if no examiner intervenes this time, everyone present will become Hisoka's target.

Realizing this, the veterans quietly moved closer to Satsuma.

The Dongba also moved quietly among the crowd.

He glanced at Moro, who was soaking wet, and a cold smile crept into his heart.

"What a pity. If you had drunk my laxative drink, you could at least have escaped alive. Now... just wait to be killed by Hisoka."

Dongba, along with the other veteran candidates, moved closer to Sats and stopped looking at Moro.

In his view, Moro, who runs so slowly, will most likely be among the first examinees to be killed by Hisoka.

Hisoka's undisguised murderous intent

The experienced players carefully adjusted their positions.

Many test takers, unaware of the danger, are struggling to regulate their breathing.

Satsuma took it all in.

He knew what Hisoka would do next, but he had no obligation to intervene. He would simply follow the rules and carry out the pre-determined test questions.

Based on this, even if Hisoka kills all the other examinees on his way to the second test location, he will not violate the rules.

but……

Satsuki won't stop Hisoka's next move, but as an examiner, he can give the candidates more time to rest.

After giving the candidates some time, Sats raised his hand and pointed to the muddy ground ahead.

"That is the Shimeile Wetland, also known as the Nest of the Deceiver. Passing through there will lead to the venue for the second test. In addition, many of the rare birds and beasts living in this wetland are man-eaters, so please be extra careful."

After issuing a warning, Sats strode towards the muddy ground ahead.

Without further ado, the marathon test, which tests endurance, continues.

A total of 376 candidates quickly formed a long queue due to differences in their speed.

Ahead, thick fog began to rise.

The long line of people plunged into the thick fog.

Hisoka narrowed his long, narrow eyes, his golden pupils like the sharp edges of a playing card, as he slowly swept them over the examinees passing by.

He had been suppressing his feelings for too long.

So much so that the feeling of seeing hope after discovering Kurt slightly calmed his anxious nerves.

Now he is no longer in a hurry, but instead has the leisure to enjoy the bloodlust that keeps surging in his heart.

"~"

Hisoka stuck out his tongue and licked the corner of his lips, a playing card between his fingers.

The area at the front of the candidate queue.

Kalto approached Killua and whispered, "Brother, let's go up ahead."

"Ah."

Killua nodded, then turned to look at Gon, who was running with Leorio.

the other side.

Under the cover of the thick fog, Moro quietly broke away from the group.

At that moment, screams of agony ripped through the silence of the wetlands.

The predators of the Shimeile Wetlands have finally bared their fangs.

These strange creatures, refined by evolution, with their innate talent for camouflage and unpredictable hunting skills, quickly tore the long line of examinees to pieces.

Even the most carefully selected candidates were powerless against the attacks of these rare and exotic beasts.

This is the dangerous side of the Hunter world that differs from the background of developed modern cities, and it also shows how important "Nen" is.

The screams of the test takers undoubtedly fueled the spread of panic.

This also created an excellent hunting environment for Hisoka.

Hisoka has begun to act.

at the same time.

Illumi was secretly keeping a close eye on Hisoka's movements.

If Hisoka attacks Kalluto and Killua, he will definitely have to step in to stop him.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, Illumi sensed an intense killing intent.

"This is?"

In that concentrated killing intent, Illumi sensed a familiar feeling, as well as a sense of danger that could be felt directly on his skin.

He was certain that it wasn't Hisoka's murderous intent.

Then,

Who is it?
Is he in the group?
Illumi was filled with doubts for a moment. He carefully recalled his memories of the underground passage, but found nothing unusual.

Because when Killua and Kalluto arrived at the venue, his attention was entirely focused on the two of them.

Is this an 'invitation' to me...?

Sensing the highly targeted killing intent, Illumi pulled out several Nen needles from deep within his body.

After a brief moment of thought, he consciously began to distance himself from Hisoka and Killua.

Once the distance had increased, based on his assessment of the level of threat posed by that murderous intent, Illumi did not hesitate to shoot Nen needles at the examinees whose figures were appearing and disappearing in the thick fog.

chi chi chi...

As the needles precisely pierced the backs of the examinees' heads, Illumi instantly gained seven or eight needle-wielders.

But this is not enough.

Fortunately, there is a lot of needle material available.

Illumi's dark eyes were lifeless; he didn't rush to respond to the murderous invitation.

His needle-wielding person now also possesses the ability to disguise himself, allowing him to devise tactics without having to confront the threat directly.

the other side.

Hisoka finally made his move.

In an instant, even more screams echoed through the thick fog.

Moro, meanwhile, remained detached from the group, awaiting Illumi's response.

Even if Illumi chooses to ignore it, he has ways to force Illumi to take action.

But he knew that Illumi would most likely accept the invitation directly.

Because of Illumi...

They have a strong desire to control and like to completely take control of the situation.

Therefore, "unexpected changes" will not be allowed to exist in the situation.

(End of this chapter)