Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 307 God-Tier Strategy Manual
After some time apart, Kurapika has become more composed and capable.

The examiners for this year's test, and even Chairman Netero himself, have all witnessed Kurapika's exceptional talent.

They had a very high opinion of this young man.

But they may not realize the price they paid for this maturity and strength beyond their years.

When Moro met Kurapika during the test, he immediately noticed some changes.

Don't even think about it.

Since their separation at the ruins, Kurapika has probably found many of his fellow countrymen's eyes.

The complex dark side of human nature that Kurapika encounters and comes into contact with during this process will inevitably continue to affect him, just like countless unseen dark hands trying to drag this boy into darkness.

Moro stared at Kurapika's cold profile, the slightly immature, soft lines he remembered had completely vanished.

The transformation in her demeanor is so obvious, as if her whole being has been polished to a sharper edge.

"When I saw you in the fourth test, I almost didn't recognize you."

Moro closed the medical room door behind him and walked toward Kurapika with a smile.

Kurapika had initially looked up at Moro, but upon hearing the words "cannot recognize," his gaze hesitated and shifted for a moment.

In the end, he slightly avoided Moro's gaze and calmly said:
"I have recovered the eyes of eight clansmen. As long as the funding keeps up, I should be able to recover the remaining clansmen's eyes, based on the current intelligence, by the Youkexin auction in September at the latest."

"That's it..."

Moro approached Kurapika and noticed that his gaze unconsciously drifted towards the ground. He remarked, "It seems that with intelligence support, funding has become the biggest problem."

"Ah."

Kurapika lowered his eyelids and said, "Some eye holders ask for exorbitant prices. To avoid trouble, I usually just agree to their asking price. If I can get my people's eyes back, I don't care how much it costs..."

"If others are clearly raising prices on the spot, and you're not willing to use underhanded tactics, you should at least try to negotiate a lower price."

Hearing that Kurapika didn't even try to bargain, Moro couldn't help but sigh and said, "You're not one of those old gangsters who make money like it's printing money. At your rate, no matter how much money you make, it won't be enough to spend."

"My funds are all from legal and compliant sources."

Kurapika seemed afraid that Moro would misunderstand, or perhaps he wanted to avoid the topic altogether, so he simply offered a brief explanation.

Moro smiled helplessly upon hearing this, understanding that everyone has their own perspective and way of handling things. At least in this matter, he wouldn't necessarily try to influence Kurapika's actions.

"Kurapika".

"Ok?"

"We haven't seen each other in so long, how about you treat me to something nice?"

"..."

Kurapika paused, looked up at the smile on Moro's face, and nodded.

Moro laughed and said, "Let's go then. Mencius has prepared a huge feast. You know she never skimps on ingredients, so the cost must be terrifying. We can have her ask you for reimbursement as your treat."

As he spoke, he walked towards the corridor ahead, saying in a teasing tone, "You probably won't be worried about the money, will you?"

"I'm not that petty!"

Kurapika quickly followed, glancing at Moro's retreating figure. His usually stern face softened as if spring snow had melted away.

He waited for Moro here specifically because the test was over and there was no need to worry about avoiding suspicion. He also wanted to ask Moro about his plans for dealing with that beast from Kakin.

But remembering that Moro had emphasized that the time was not yet right, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to speak.

Even if this matter is brought up...

I'm afraid all I'll get in return is the advice to "not rush things".

Kurapika knew that the prerequisite for retrieving the eyes of his tribesmen from the last beast was to first retrieve the eyes of the other tribesmen.

This matter must not be rushed.

Moreover, he trusted Moreau's arrangements without reservation.

Night falls.

Menqi prepared a delicious meal.

This was because she planned ahead according to the testing process and transported a batch of high-end ingredients from elsewhere.

She went to great lengths to ensure that the ingredients arrived at the right time.

All this meticulous planning was so that Morrow could enjoy a table of top-notch delicacies tonight after the test.

"Dong dong."

There was a knocking sound at the door.

Menqi had just finished lighting the last candle when she quickly put down the lighter, nervously straightened her appearance, and then hurried to the door and opened it.

"Moro, come here..."

When the door opened, Menchi smiled broadly, but when she saw Kurapika and Kalmod beside Moro, she stopped mid-sentence.

"Menqi".

Moro smiled and said, "Kurapika was going to treat us, so I suggested that he cover the cost of tonight's meal. Also, since we haven't gotten together in a long time, I invited Kurt over as well."

"..."

Menqi paused for a moment, her smile strained, and after a sigh in her heart, said, "Come in first."

As soon as she finished speaking,

Then a familiar voice rang out: "I can smell the fragrance just by standing here, no wonder it's Menchi!"

This is the voice of Buhara.

Menchi's lips twitched, and she unceremoniously reached out and pulled Kurapika over to Moro's side, then peeked out the door.

Then you see Buhara drooling non-stop, Sats standing upright, and Chairman Netero with a beaming smile.

This made Menqi swallow back the dismissal she was about to make.

She could barely accept Kurapika and Kalmod being there, since it had been a long time since they had a meal together.

But she couldn't stand it when even Buhara was there.

They originally planned to drive Buhara away without any politeness, but unexpectedly, both Sats and Chairman Netero were also there.

Menqi resigned herself to her fate and said helplessly, "Come in, everyone."

"Great."

Buhara drooled and said, "I can eat Menchi's cooking again."

"excuse me."

Sartz held a bottle of red wine with an elegant air, displaying the epitome of gentlemanly style.

"Once people get older, they start to want to join in the fun with the younger generation."

Dressed in casual clothes, Netero showed no airs of a chairman as he entered the room. He immediately noticed the candlelight dinner that Menchi had meticulously prepared and exclaimed in surprise, "Is this the most popular romantic candlelight dinner trend among young people these days...?"

"Clap."

Mencius slammed the light switch next to him with a little force, and the light instantly illuminated every corner of the room, interrupting Netero's words.

"Hoo ho."

Netero tactfully ended the conversation and went straight into the room.

Menqi rubbed her temples wearily and was about to close the door when she suddenly noticed two little devils standing outside.

It was Gon, sniffling like a puppy, and Killua, who looked completely indifferent.

Since Morrow asked Kalluto to stay for dinner, Gon and Killua had no choice but to stay as well.

As for Leorio and Barbara, they have already embarked on their respective journeys.

"It smells so good, it must taste amazing."

Xiao Jie kept twitching his nose, having never smelled such a rich aroma of food before.

"Okay."

Killua put his hands behind his head and pouted, "The spices smell too strong. I prefer a lighter flavor that brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients..."

Before he could finish speaking, Menchi's fist had already struck him squarely on the head.

In the instant she made her move, she even used the "Zetsu" technique, leaving Killua no time to react.

"Boom!"

The dull thud of a fist hitting Killua's head perfectly overlapped with the sound of the door slamming shut in the room.

Menchi completed these two actions almost simultaneously, thinking to herself, "I don't care what your taste is, these dishes aren't prepared for a self-important brat like you!" With her fist withdrawn, Menchi walked towards the dining table without looking back, and behind her came Killua's gasp.

"Hiss, this woman..."

Killua rubbed his head, staring wide-eyed at Menchi's retreating figure.

Gon was terrified when he saw a bump swell up on Killua's head at a visible speed.

This meal thus transformed from a candlelight dinner into a gathering of professional hunters.

Interestingly……

Because it was already late after we finished eating.

So Xiao Jie and his friends could only stay here for one night and set off for the port the next day.

Then, with their energy pent up, Gon and Killua coincidentally encountered Netero during their nighttime adventure.

Afterwards, Netero asked Gon and Killua to play volleyball under the pretext of "digesting their food".

Moro only went to take a look after hearing the noise, and ended up seeing this scene that should only have happened in the original book.

Whether it was accidental or coincidental is hard to say.

After all, it's possible that Netero, that old geezer, went to find Gon and Killua on purpose.

Moro watched from the shadows for a while. With Gon and Killua's skill level, even if Netero played casually, he wouldn't gain any advantage.

However, unlike in the original story, the Killua that Morrow sees now, although he is just as eager to win as in the original story, does not become negative because Netero is letting him win. Instead, he is enjoying cooperating with Gon.

This volleyball game, which is squandering so much energy, is clearly not going to end anytime soon.

the next day.

Gon and Killua were sleeping soundly.

The trip, originally planned to start early in the morning, had to be postponed.

This also means that Moro will be delayed for a while.

Kurt felt apologetic about it, but Morrow wouldn't care about such a trivial matter.

While Gon and Killua were fast asleep, an airship bearing the Hunter Association's insignia slowly landed on the open-air training ground.

The Hunter Exams have concluded successfully, and Netero and his group are about to depart.

Moro came to the training ground to see them off.

Before boarding the airship, Netero turned to look at Morrow and suddenly said, "An old friend of mine mentioned you before. It's rare for him to agree with me; we both think you're very good."

"Uh."

Moro was somewhat puzzled.

Netero didn't offer much explanation, but simply smiled meaningfully and said, "In the future, the association will ultimately have to rely on young people like you."

After saying this, Netero boarded the airship without waiting for Morrow's reaction.

Moro still had doubts in his mind as he watched the airship take off.

old friend?
Could it be referring to Mah?

He thought in his mind.

at this time.

On the airship.

Netero walked slowly toward the cabin, a rare hint of emotion appearing in his eyes as he thought of what Maha had mentioned to him earlier.

Do they look alike...?

The images of Morrow and Kurt flashed through his mind, and Netero smiled silently as some memories from the past surfaced from the depths of his being.

They do look somewhat alike.

At least, in order to allow friends to make their own decisions about their lives, they went straight to the gates of the trial...

He had done it before.

And Moro did the same thing.

Nitro shook his head slightly, suppressing these past memories.

Morrow and Kalmod, Killua and Gon...

This sight of young people traveling together not only evoked memories for the old man, but also made him realize that he was indeed getting old.

The airship sped away and soon disappeared from sight.

Noon.

Gon and Killua finally woke up.

Last night's intense volleyball game almost exhausted them.

But a young body, after getting enough sleep, is full of vitality.

Moro could only sigh at this.

He waited until Gon and Killua finished lunch, then immediately summoned Chimera.

The original idea was for Chimera to take Gon and the others directly to Whale Island, but Gon declined the suggestion.

They eventually decided to take a boat to Whale Island.

Then, the chimera only needs to send them to the nearest port.

On the eve of parting.

Kurt hesitated, ultimately fearing he might cause trouble for Morrow, and thus refrained from speaking his mind.

After a brief farewell to Morrow, Kalluto followed closely behind Gon and Killua, leaping onto the back of the Chimera.

Soon, the chimera flapped its wings and flew into the air.

Moro, Kurapika, and Menchi watched the Chimera depart into the distance.

"I always feel that..."

Menqi withdrew her gaze and said with a sense of reflection, "Once a person has determined their direction, it is difficult for them to slow down, let alone be willing to stop."

Moro and Kurapika didn't speak, but they both felt the same way.

Seeing that the Chimera had become a tiny black dot, Moro withdrew his gaze and turned to Menchi and Kurapika beside him, asking, "What are your plans now?"

"Buzz-"

The moment the words left his mouth, his phone vibrated in his pocket.

Moro took out his phone, and the screen displayed Jin's name.

Menchi and Kurapika looked at him.

"It's gold."

Moro said one sentence and then answered the phone.

Jin's carefree voice came through the phone: "Hey, have you eaten yet?"

"Speak the key."

Moro knew that Kim usually called because he had something important to say, so he skipped the small talk.

At the same time, the timing of this event made him vaguely feel that it might be related to Xiao Jie.

"Haha, it's nothing important, I just realized it's been a while since we've been in touch."

Jin's laughter came from the phone, then he changed the subject: "Weren't you quite interested in the word 'god' before?"

"Yes, but as you said, the word 'god' is very troublesome to learn and doesn't offer much of a future."

Moro felt something was off, sensing that Kim was definitely up to something.

Jin said seriously, "It's alright. I have an ancestral guide to the Divine Character. If you're interested, I can tell you where it is."

"Ok?"

Moro was surprised, thinking to himself, "Do you think this is a game, with strategy guides?" But he still asked honestly, "Where?"

Whale Island.

"..."

(End of this chapter)