Becoming the Supreme Will starting from Hunter x Hunter

“Including myself, there are eight of these seven people, which constitute the core circle of the domestic gangs.”

Long thought to himself.

This time, he wasn't too cold-hearted and pretended to chat with the group in a friendly manner... it was nothing more than a business matter.

However, Oboro was friendly to them because of her mood...

He was in a very good mood and very excited.

He sensed that a very dangerous 'beast' was concealing its presence and watching them from the shadows.

The last time I had this feeling was when I first climbed to the 200th floor of the Sky Arena and encountered Ashmiru... He looked rather disheveled on stage back then...

A short while later, Old Man Brown arrived from the side hall.

When the seven men saw him, they all called him "Boss" in unison.

Oboro nodded in agreement…

The 'very young man' in front of you is one of the ten old men!

The reason I say "young" is because, given their status and position, being in their forties or fifties isn't considered old...

He was also a minor character in the original work; I vaguely remember him, as he appeared in a fleeting scene in the anime.

"Everyone's here... Please sit down."

Brown took his seat first, indicating that he was in the main seat.

There are four positions on each side, with Oboro being the second one on the left.

"Long, is everything almost settled?" Brown looked at the most 'energetic' face on the table.

"Ah."

Lone knew he was referring to the aftermath of the River and Chib families.

“That’s good… I’m different from others. Working under me, as long as you have the ability, you have the opportunity to stand out. I’m happy to mentor the younger generation,” Brown said.

"Thank you... I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Long responded with a half-smile, emphasizing the last two words.

Being happy to mentor younger generations... probably just prefers money...

"I called you all here today mainly because the regional forces we've been controlling lately have been a bit unruly... You all need to keep a close eye on them and keep the infighting among your subordinates to a minimum. If any disputes arise, try to avoid using force."

"Yes."

Sure enough, when Oboro heard this, he knew that Brown was indirectly criticizing him.

This implies that the Fils family has already 'made' a lot of money, and it's time to stop and do things properly for them.

The conversation deepened and went on for longer.

The discussion revolved around changes in industries involving domestic gangs, and then there were events in other parts of the continent and the other nine regions.

Oboro discovers that as his status rises, these gangs are operating more like a large corporation.

It's no longer about fighting and killing.

The meeting, which lasted a long time, finally came to an end.

They came during the day, and now it's dark.

A group of servants began to serve the prepared delicacies and wines one by one. After finishing their business, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

As a newcomer, Long naturally became the focus of discussion and praise among the group.

It was all just... a performance.

42. The stage is complete; preparations for the performance are underway.

Long stayed at the Ten Elders' palace for several days.

After the meeting, the other party did not let him leave immediately, clearly wanting to have an in-depth exchange.

There was a feeling that Oboro was being groomed into a confidant... but as expected, before revealing any sense of importance, it was more of a 'warning'.

For example, it's a good thing that the Fils family is ambitious... but Oboro needs to figure out who's really in charge. Without his tacit approval, the Fils family wouldn't be where they are today, and so on. Oboro's feelings about his conversation with Brown were mostly perfunctory... After eliminating the Kenny family, the matter of the casino was considered closed.

The reason he's come this far... whether it's to borrow the power of the 'Ten Elders,' make money to make his path as a hunter easier, or to 'negotiate' with their private armed forces, essentially, the mafia and the Sky Arena are no different.

It was just a stop on his life's journey; when dawn broke, he would leave.

"You're keeping me here for a few days so you can observe me better, right..."

At night, Oboro stood on the balcony of a palace, feeling the cold wind, and swirling a glass of red wine in his hand.

He gazed at the rising and falling palaces and grounds, murmuring to himself.

In the past few days, wherever he went, Nen users followed him and secretly monitored his every move.

Presumably, he's reporting to Brown...

Even now, in the room where he lives... there is a 'beast' lurking in the grass, watching him, ready to bare its fangs at any moment!

Oboro disguised himself very well, as if he hadn't noticed the person's presence at all.

He really liked this feeling…

This feeling of being treated as prey, especially since the other party is a truly rare and highly skilled hunter.

He tried his best not to make his expression look too excited... Just as he once said, the world of Hunters is full of strong people. Apart from the characters in the story, there are outstanding talents in every corner and every field.

That's what makes the world more interesting... isn't it?

After downing the red wine in one gulp, Long turned and went back to her bedroom to prepare for sleep.

The next day, it seemed that the ten elders had something to do and needed to travel to other continents, so Oboro was finally able to leave.

His only gain from this trip was not the ten old men's endless nonsense, but the confirmation that the latter had a group of decent Nen users around him, especially the 'one' who gave him the danger signal.

But it's not a demonic beast...

It's still a long time before the plot unfolds... Oboro also tentatively asked, and he was certain that the Ten Elders' Shadow Beasts had not yet appeared... But the concept of a private armed force was already taking shape, and the 'beast' that he felt threatened by should be the current representative of the Shadow Beasts later on.

The Ten Elders, ten Yin Beasts… each accompanied by one, together forming the Ten Elders' exclusive force. The Ten Elders are a unified entity, a world-class, top-tier group that controls the underground underworld.

Sitting in the car back to Cork, fragments of information mingled in Oboro's mind.

First, the ten elders' underground existence had caused the gang's structure to stagnate for a considerable period of time... No one could easily challenge their status and existence, such as the currently powerful Phils family, which seemed to have immense influence.

...But with just a word from Brown, all the gangs in the country would target the Fils family...Not to mention hundreds of families, even dozens could overwhelm the Fils family with their mere words...Brown wouldn't even need to deploy his own armed forces.

Brown was right; the glory of the Fils family was under his protection.

We're still 'one of our own' for now.

In the later Kakin Empire, during the plot storm of exploring the Dark Continent, in order to find Hisoka's Phantom Troupe, they also communicated with the gang leader. The gang organizations at that time were very different from those now. Because the Ten Elders were eliminated by the Zoldyck in one fell swoop, the underground forces were in chaos and leaderless, and many gangs sprang up like mushrooms after rain, showing a 'new vitality'.

The current gangsters are a stagnant pool.

The ten elders do not allow any uncontrollable factors or signs to appear in their respective jurisdictions.

These ten people have been in power for far too long... Even if the current ten elders are not the ten who died in later generations, and some abdicated early, their successors are absolute confidants, predetermined by the authorities.

It has a bit of a hereditary system feel to it.

If Brown were to die suddenly today, a new Elder Ten would appear tomorrow… a person who has already been ‘chosen’, and Oboro and Badim must support him unconditionally. Their influence within the territory wouldn't be greatly affected… because the Elder Ten left behind a network of connections and an armed foundation that ordinary yakuza families cannot shake. Furthermore, as shared beneficiaries, even if some trouble arises, the other nine Elder Ten will help.

Therefore, families like the Fels... have absolutely no hope.

This is also the reason why Oboro had to take special measures.

To bring down Brown... we need to keep the other nine of the Ten Elders out of the picture.

Of course, this is difficult... practically impossible.

But actually... as long as you can sway two or three people... and get those people to express an attitude that benefits them within the Ten Elders' small group, that will suffice.

To put it bluntly, having just one or two supporters is enough.

From Brown's casual remarks, it's clear that the Ten Elders' organization isn't actually as solid as it seems.

There are people who don't get along with Brown...

He really is from a gangster background...

"To rise to the top in just a few months is truly a pipe dream," Long thought to himself.

Once we return to the Fils headquarters, we'll leave it to Lily and the housekeeper. With a woman's wisdom and intelligence, plus David's efficiency, he won't need to worry about anything.

Trying to win over the other ten elders' followers overseas is a major taboo!

Brown must not notice.

But if it's Brown's 'arch-nemesis,' it's not a big problem...we can give it a try.

Humans... will always have weaknesses.

From the outside, the ten old men appear to be a unified whole, but only they themselves know what their internal workings are really like.

"Meteor City..."

Then, Oboro mentioned another name.

The gang's current power is inseparable from Meteor City.

The people of Meteor City, due to their struggle for survival, possess an exceptionally ruthless and resilient nature. Most of them have the courage to face death head-on, making them ideal 'raw materials' for gangsters.

The transactions between the two parties began a long time ago, but were not frequent.

The real 'connection' happened a few years ago.

Meteor City supplies gangsters

The gang was responsible for protecting Meteor City's safety... Nowadays, the situation in Meteor City has improved significantly, and it no longer needs the gang's protection, but the cooperation between the two sides has continued.

The starting point of the transaction... was Meteor City, which was regarded as the 'world's dumping ground' and often suffered persecution from outsiders in its early years.

'The people of Meteor City aren't considered human, so... we don't need to worry about legal repercussions for doing anything to non-human beings.'

This was... once the consensus among people.

The situation is deteriorating further.