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

There is a shortage of manpower.

He's busy controlling his clones and it's not suitable for him to go looking for antiques every day. He also has to travel to other places later, so it would be best to have someone else in charge of this matter.

Capone could, but it's unlikely that Capone could.

The card characters cannot use Nen, but as products of his Nen ability, they can see Nen.

Copperpin has a lot of business to handle every day and no time to pick out antiques.

Therefore, he conceived the idea of ​​recruiting Nen users.

It wasn't just about buying antiques; it was also about the need for influence.

After two or three months of development, the Capone family is no longer a small-scale operation; it now owns multiple businesses, mainly located in several cities outside of Youkexin.

Youkexin is essentially a gathering place for various gangs, a territory that has long been divided up and is not suitable for the expansion of new gangs.

Therefore, in Yokohama, the Capone family only owns a few casinos, underground boxing rings, and fighting arenas, and some of their territory was even taken from Kenny, who was killed earlier.

Because of the values ​​instilled in him in his previous life, Lynn didn't let Capone go too far, mainly involving areas such as casinos and security.

Gangs, collectively known as the "world's gangs," may be worthless in the eyes of the powerful, but they are a major force in human society as a whole. They are distributed in every corner of the six continents, representing the dark side of the human world.

There are ten people at the top of the organization, known as the "Ten Old Men". It seems that these ten people control the world's gangs and have immense power.

But what's truly powerful is the family influence behind these ten individuals.

If anything were to happen to one of the Ten Elders, the family would quickly find a replacement to become the new generation of the Ten Elders.

It doesn't matter who sits in that position; what matters is the power behind them.

These ten families are the top-tier gangs, and below them are first-class families, which are also well-known forces in the world.

The Capone family can now be considered a second-rate family, and they are quite influential. Anyone with eyes can see that the family has great potential, and many people join every day, but that's not enough.

In this world, it's not enough to just recruit ordinary people; you absolutely need Nen users.

For example, the Nosra family in the original work often kept several Nen users as bodyguards.

The Capone family has now reached a point where it needs to recruit Nen users, both to help Capone expand his business and to relieve his worries.

Lynn put down his knife and fork and asked, "Have you received any news from the Thousand Ears Society?"

Capone nodded slightly, then reported, "We submitted our request two weeks ago. According to information from over there, two people have already signed up, but they seem to be a bit lacking in ability."

"My plan is to wait another half month, set a date, notify everyone to attend, arrange a test, and choose based on the situation."

The Thousand Ears Society is a secretive yet vast underground organization, much like a "jack-of-all-trades" shop, responsible for a wide range of services, including but not limited to finding jobs, gathering intelligence, and locating certain items...

The clients they serve are mostly Nen users, including some who want to apply to become gang bodyguards.

It may seem like a waste of talent for a Nen user to become a gangster bodyguard, but that's not actually the case.

In the original work, powerful figures appear one after another, from the A-class criminal Phantom Troupe to the world's number one assassin family, the Zoldyck, and even the Hunter Association Chairman Netero... It's easy to create the illusion that as long as you become a Nen user, you can act recklessly and live a free and unrestrained life.

But that's the life of the strong.

Not every Nen user is strong.

The strong can choose the life they want and act simply out of interest because their strength allows them to do so.

For example, Bisge is focused on finding beautiful gems, Morel enjoys sailing the seas, and King is searching for a way to reach the Dark Continent...

For most Nen users, their strength is insufficient to support such a free life, and their mentality is just that of ordinary people with superpowers, who still pursue fame and fortune.

A knight-errant uses his martial arts to break the law.

Many Nen users have this thought: "I'm already a superhuman, why should I do a normal job to earn a living? What's the point of all my power?"

Making money through skill? The simplest way is to rob, rob a bank, rob an auction... and then get wanted by the police.

A bounty hunter might accidentally "borrow" a head to exchange for money, or perhaps the government will step in to resolve the situation...

Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of strength. They are not strong enough to reach the level of the Phantom Troupe.

But if they had the strength of the Phantom Troupe, they wouldn't need to be master thieves, which creates a vicious cycle.

But it's not like there's no way out.

Take the hunters of the Hunter Association as an example. They usually choose a certain field to specialize in, such as relic hunters or gourmet hunters. Working in the corresponding industry will always bring money and fame, which is at least better than ordinary jobs.

In addition, Nen users can also join forces and become honored guests, much like retainers or advisors in martial arts novels.

Gangs are a very suitable avenue.

Gangs hold a significant position in human society, especially in ordinary society.

Money, fame, status, beautiful women...

Gangs can basically provide what ordinary people want.

This is a great job in the eyes of those Nen users who are relatively weak.

They can live a life of luxury and pleasure simply by relying on their "force," and the gangs are more confident with the protection of these superhumans. It is essentially a win-win situation.

"Oh, right, there was another person who signed up yesterday. According to the Thousand Ears Association, this person is a bit stronger than the previous two," Capone recalled. "I think his name is [Bashō]. His ability to recite haiku is related to haiku, and the effects are quite diverse."

Capone is a card character, and he knows exactly what Lynn needs.

Defeating Nen users has a chance to drop cards, so he tries to select people with good strength and Nen abilities so that Lynn can obtain more and more useful cards.

banana?

Lynn raised an eyebrow. This person seemed to be the same person who applied for the Nosra family's bodyguard at the same time as Kurapika in the original work. He didn't expect that due to the butterfly effect, the other party wanted to come to him.

"Let's do it your way," Lynn said.

He doesn't just hire anyone; he observes their abilities and character. It would be more appropriate to arrange a test on the spot.

As night deepened, the moon gradually descended.

Time passed, and the sun rose.

November 7th, 8 AM.

The doors to Hall 3 of the ice and snow ski resort slowly opened.

A sharp, creaking sound echoed throughout the entire venue.

Those who were awake and those who were still half asleep all turned their heads to look.

"Ugh..." Dongba opened his eyes groggily, instinctively supporting himself with his hands on the ground as he got up, feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

What happened?

Wait a minute? He's in the waiting area for the Hunter Exam right now, and before that... he was knocked unconscious! Tonpa glanced at Lynn not far away, startled, and instinctively took a few steps back.

No wonder he felt sore all over; he had slept in a prone position all night.

Beside him, Lynn crossed his arms and looked at the woman who walked in from behind the door.

"Hey, you all look so energetic!" The woman grinned, extending her right hand in greeting. "So, are you ready for your first Hunter Exam?"

"Don't worry, it's very easy."