Chapter 44: A Tyrant?
"Riku-nii... you were gone for so long? Did something happen?"
As soon as Riku walked out, Gon-kun and the others surrounded him.
"I was just asked some questions about why I wanted to become a Pro Hunter. Also... they issued my license."
Riku said.
"Ah!? They issued your license directly?"
This move left Gon-kun and the others completely bewildered.
"They said something about my previous performances being excellent, that I had already met the standards for obtaining a license. I'm not really sure, anyway, it was the Chairman's arrangement."
Riku directly threw all the blame onto Netero's shoulders.
"So jealous!"
"That's so awesome, Riku-nii! Whoa!"
"I'm so jealous!"
...
Gon-kun, Leorio, and the others were extremely envious.
"I'm a bit sleepy, I'll go rest first. Good luck to you guys!"
Riku made an excuse.
It was time for Kenpachi to take the stage.
Soon.
Beans exchanged the list of remaining names, calling them into the office one by one to converse with Netero.
To ask the relevant questions.
Riku was walking down the corridor when he suddenly stopped.
Beside him was Hisoka, arms crossed, leaning against the wall in a very aloof manner.
"Hehe, I wish you good luck!"
Riku smiled.
And then left.
The confident smile on Hisoka's lips gradually sank, a dangerous glint flashing in his narrow eyes.
"Tsk, tsk, it seems your fruit is getting a bit feisty," the Pinhead Illumi said.
"Hmph! Getting his license early, huh... It's a pity I can't test you out right here..."
Hisoka gave a light snort, feeling somewhat regretful.
This guy could handle a disguised Illumi; he had wanted to take this opportunity to test him.
In the end...
Riku actually managed to escape.
He could only say his luck was good.
...
Soon.
All the candidates had gone in and had their respective conversations with the Chairman.
"Hehe, everyone, next I will announce the content of this exam. For the final phase, we have decided that Mr. Kenpachi, an instructor for this exam, will be in charge!"
"You only need to earn Mr. Kenpachi's approval to obtain your Hunter License for this exam."
"Oh, I forgot to tell everyone, Mr. Kenpachi is a secret Two-Star Hunter of our Association. His strength is formidable!"
Netero announced with a smile.
"Mr. Kenpachi, over here..."
Beans, wearing a small suit, trembled as he guided a tall, imposing man dressed in a black Shihakusho, looking like an evil spirit.
Kenpachi Zaraki Riku!
His sword had been swapped for a very fine blade!
He exuded an aura like a one-eyed night owl.
A demonic smile curled on his lips.
Upon seeing Kenpachi Zaraki, the expressions of all the candidates present changed one by one.
Even Hisoka's smile froze and became gloomy.
He felt a thick sense of danger from the other party.
Moreover, that demonic gaze seemed to linger on him for a couple of extra seconds.
"Hiss— s-so dangerous! T-this is Instructor Kenpachi!?"
Gon-kun gasped.
"So scary, this guy!"
Leorio was even more frightened.
Ponzu had already started trembling all over.
Pokkle and Bodoro's faces looked ugly to the extreme.
"Very strong! The incredibly strong kind!"
Killua-kun was shocked internally, his gaze becoming more solemn than ever before.
This was his first time feeling such terrifying killing intent from a single person!
He even had an illusion that the other party practically didn't need to attack; just this terrifying killing intent was enough to intimidate the vast majority of people.
My... isn't this playing a bit too far? Young man Riku, you should restrain your aura a bit.
Netero sighed with emotion inwardly.
The hall was dead silent.
The towering Kenpachi Zaraki slowly walked over and stood before everyone.
"Everyone, I am the examiner for this phase. I will decide whether you can pass or not! Please, everyone, bring out your absolute strength and the resolve to face death."
"This exam phase has a death quota, heh!"
Kenpachi Riku performed a signature villainous lip-licking motion.
Like a bloodthirsty phantom wolf.
It made everyone's hearts tremble uncontrollably.
"If anyone is unwilling to take the exam, you can choose to forfeit. If you don't forfeit and end up dying under my blade, you'll only have yourselves to blame."
Kenpachi Riku laughed weirdly.
"I... I..."
Standing in the corner, Ponzu trembled, feeling the urge to give up.
But upon meeting the other party's gaze, she inexplicably felt that there seemed to be no malice in it?
"You! You pass!"
Kenpachi Riku directly pointed at Ponzu and declared.
Whatever!
I'll just give you a free pass.
Consider it your payment for being my robot vacuum and maid earlier.
"Ah!? Me... Ah!?"
Ponzu was dumbfounded.
"No! What... what is going on here!? She clearly hasn't even taken the exam yet, why can she pass directly? This is unfair! It's rigged! Rigged!!!"
Pokkle instantly became agitated.
This was simply too much bullying!
Just a moment ago, this Ponzu even looked like she wanted to surrender. How could she suddenly pass?
If this isn't fucking rigged, what is?
The other candidates were also bewildered.
Even Ponzu herself felt like she was dreaming.
"Tch!"
Kenpachi Riku sneered.
Drawing his sword!
[Divine Power] (Red)!
[Swordsmanship] (Blue)!
Slash!
Boom—
An astonishing shockwave exploded directly!
Pokkle hastily tried to block it.
But his entire person, along with his bow and arrows, was blasted flying!!
[Ding! You and Pokkle have established a combat stance.]
[Ding! You defeated Pokkle. Automatically copying...]
[Ding! Automatic copy failed...]
...
Fine.
Dog system.
It's a pity I can't kill people here.
What a pity!
Kenpachi Riku felt helpless internally.
In the distance.
Pokkle was covered in blood, his bow and arrows snapped. He looked miserable and had completely lost his combat capability.
"Doctor! Medical treatment immediately!!"
Beans hastily ordered.
Pokkle was still conscious, but he was completely stunned by the blow.
Too strong!
The other party was simply absurdly strong.
One move and he was one-shotted.
If the other party's attack had been even slightly heavier, he would probably be nothing more than a corpse right now.
"..."
There was even a brief moment of dead silence in the hall.
"This is too much! This guy!!"
Gon-kun clenched his fists, somewhat indignant.
"It's not being 'too much,' it's absolute strength. He does not allow anyone to question him, and this is the consequence. It seems not many will pass this phase."
Kurapika said calmly.
"Pass or fail depends entirely on this guy's attitude. If that's the case..."
Killua-kun's eyes grew sharp, his hands straightening into blades.
"Gulp... we have to fight this monster?"
Leorio was somewhat nervous.
Beads of sweat popped up on Bodoro's forehead.
He was a martial artist, but that move just now... was too fast!
He couldn't even see it clearly.
If it were him, he wouldn't have stood a chance either.
Furthermore, this guy seemed to be extremely irritable and utterly unreasonable. Whether someone passed or failed was purely based on his own whims.
And he didn't even allow anyone to argue back.
He was simply a tyrant.