In HxH with Doraemon Pocket

Chapter 357 - 358

"How about it, Biscuit? Why don't you come with us to find Ging?"

"No way! I'm not interested in men with kids! If I stick around, I'll end up being a mom!"

"Is that so? Well, take care then!"

And so, they parted ways once more. Farewells are often tinged with sadness.

"Actually, wouldn't it be better to use the combination of the 'Capricious Demon' and the 'Risk Dice' instead of 'Accompany'?"

Killua was still voicing his thoughts, trying to lighten the somber mood.

The 'Capricious Demon': a demon that can grant three wishes. However, you must make a thousand wishes, and the demon will choose three at random (wishing for a hundred billion, a hundred and one billion, etc., won't work if they're similar wishes just to increase Ging's amount).

By wishing to be 'by Ging's side' with this wish-granting demon and adding the effect of the Risk Dice, perhaps it might actually work.

"And then there's the 'Doraemon' theory. Since 'Doraemon' can store many cards in his pocket, why don't we fill Doraemon's pocket with cards and then bring them out?"

Gon: "…Killua, haven't you learned your lesson yet?"

Hmm, Killua's gambling nature might really be unchangeable?

In any case, Gon ultimately chose the straightforward 'Accompany.'

"Goodbye, Biscuit. Thank you for teaching us during this time!"

"Using 'Accompany,' Nico!"

Gon and Killua transformed into a beam of blue and white light, disappearing into the sky, leaving Biscuit waving them off.

Thus, this Greed Island game, which had been popular worldwide for a decade, finally came to an end today.

After some time, Gon and Killua landed in a place filled with cherry blossoms and mist.

In front of them, a figure shrouded in shadows was fishing in the lake.

"Ging~..."

Gon stared blankly at the person, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Just as Gon was about to approach the person he was staring at...

"Rat-a-tat-tat-tat?!"

The person suddenly stood up, holding a strange firearm.

Caught off guard, Gon and Killua faced a barrage of gunfire.

Such an unexpected and unique first meeting left a deep impression on both of them.

But soon?

After the gunfire, Gon recognized this person who looked like Gin(form Conan ig), but had the voice of both Shanks and Shuichi Akai—Kite.

"Long time no see, Gon. You've grown a lot."

Recognizing Gon, Kite adjusted his hat, clearly pleased to see his mentor's son here.

Then, the three sat down to share their stories.

"Oh~~ Mr. Ging did bring me into that game before. I forgot if he used a fake name to enter… but that's definitely his style."

"After all, my mentor is someone who really dislikes trouble and meeting strangers. He once told me that dealing with strangers is the thing he least wants to do."

"When I first asked him to be my mentor, he was reluctant. I had to almost force him to teach me Nen. So, we never officially signed a mentor-disciple contract."

"But because I'm persistent by nature, I kept sticking to him."

When Ging reached the clearance point, he asked Elena to set a small trap in the card system.

If Gon used the 'Magnetic Force' card, he would be teleported to Ging, but if he used the 'Accompany' card, he would be sent to Kite.

The Magnetic Force card and the Accompany card have similar effects, but the difference lies in the number of people they can teleport.

The Magnetic Force card can only teleport one person, while the Accompany card can teleport multiple people.

This setup was Ging's way of wanting Gon to come alone to see him. Simply put, he was shy and didn't want to meet Gon's friends all at once.

"If he comes alone using Magnetic Force, meeting him wouldn't be a problem. But if he comes with companions, there's no need to meet him."

This was Ging's original intention, but Elena bluntly pointed out that he's just someone who fears meeting large groups, is shy, and loves to act contrary.

"Gon is really unfortunate to have such a capricious father."

This was Elena's evaluation of Ging.

So, according to the setup, Gon and Killua, who used Accompany, were sent to Kite, which was essentially Ging passing the responsibility to Kite.

Realizing the cause and effect, Gon clapped his hands in frustration, "Darn it, he really tricked us!"

"If I hadn't come along…"

Killua seemed to be overthinking it a bit.

But before he could finish, Gon suddenly stood up.

"What are you saying, Killua!"

"Aren't we partners?!"

Gon's emotions were particularly intense.

"I told you before, I must introduce you to Ging, so no matter what, I'd choose Accompany! Because Killua, you're my best partner!!"

"Gon…??"

Killua looked up at Gon, whose face was full of seriousness, with stars twinkling in his eyes.

"Yeah!"

As for Kite, who felt like a third wheel, he just smiled and adjusted the brim of his blue hat.

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"It seems Gon has made some great friends, Mr. Ging."

Meanwhile, the designated biological species classified as level-one isolation—the Chimera Ants—also known as the Chimeric Ants, finally reached their destined waters.

"Is that land ahead?"

Exhausted and gravely injured, the Queen Ant was washed ashore on the coast of the Balusa Archipelago by the ocean waves. She looked up at the vast starry sky and the bright moon, gasping for breath. At last, she survived!

She had no idea why she had been targeted and severely injured by that demi-human beast. Drifting from that perilous place across the treacherous ocean, she finally arrived on this land. Now, with that beast gone, she was the only ant left in this place.

"I've been hurt too badly; I need to find a way to recover quickly!"

Crack.

As soon as she spoke, one of her arms fell to the ground.

"I can't die yet! I have a mission I must fulfill!"

"No matter what this place is, I have to give birth to the 'King'!"

She struggled to her feet, watching as her severed arm was gradually carried away by the sea. With her remaining arm, she began to hunt from the ocean beneath her.

Retaining the agility she honed from surviving on the Dark Continent, she swiftly caught several fish from the sea.

"Not enough! No matter how much of this food I eat, it's not enough! It's impossible to give birth to the King!"

"But I can't move yet! I can't be hasty! I need to recover my body first…"

"Once my body is restored, then I'll hunt a big prey!"

This Chimera Ant from the Dark Continent finally reached the NGL Autonomous Region, entering the world of the six continents.

Meanwhile, Gon and Killua began their formal training as hunters under Kite's guidance.

The Chimera Ant arc has officially begun.

As time passed, another Martial Arts Tournament approached. The area around Heaven's Arena once again buzzed with the lively atmosphere of past events.

At this time, businesses, officials, casinos, and various organizations in the vicinity celebrated with fervor. The media passionately reported on the participants of this tournament, and some began promoting themselves behind the scenes.

Almost every contestant had a network of interests behind them—endorsements, advertisements, bets, and more. A single battle could lead to numerous opportunities.

Of course, not all floor masters were interested in such benefits. Among them, Zushi was a typical example.

After all, he was still just a child, at most a teenager, and paid no attention to such matters. His sole focus was to prove himself in this tournament.

Therefore, he held in high regard the arrival of his Shihan (I think it's , known as one of the "World's Top Five Nen Users."

"For this tournament, please guide me, Shihan!"

Wearing his familiar white training uniform, with his short hair, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, Zushi performed the signature Shingen-ryu gesture of respect to Morin, who was seated nearby.

His expression was serious, and his curious eyes revealed a hint of wonder. It was Zushi's first time meeting this legendary Shihan.

People often say seeing is believing, and now that he was face-to-face, Zushi couldn't quite describe his feelings.

But at the very least…

"Shihan Morin looks better than Master Wing."

Looking at Morin's rather handsome face, Zushi silently thought to himself, perhaps a bit disrespectfully towards Wing.

"And he's more presentable and tidy than Master Wing."

With this thought, Zushi glanced at Wing, who stood nearby with his shirt tucked into his pants.

"What do you think, Master?"

Unaware of his disciple's overly straightforward thoughts, Wing smiled and said:

"Zushi's potential is quite good, isn't it?"

Although Zushi's talent couldn't compare to the monstrous abilities of Gon and Killua, he was still a remarkable gem in the world.

After all, his achievements spoke for themselves. Becoming a floor master meant he had surpassed most martial artists in the world.

"Indeed, very promising."

Morin observed the Nen energy emanating from Zushi, noting the effectiveness of his "Ren," and nodded in approval.

After receiving Wing's call, Morin quickly came to the Heaven's Arena to meet them.

To be honest, Morin had little contact with Wing, let alone Zushi. Their only connection was through their experienced mentor, Biscuit.

Additionally, despite being in this world for many years, it was Morin's first time visiting this martial arts sanctuary, the Heaven's Arena.

"That's good."