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329 HxH: Tombbound Power

"A big tree attracts the wind. It seems the Matar family's alliance isn't as smooth sailing as they imagined~"

The visitor fell silent, momentarily doubting the wisdom of accepting the Matar family's invitation. However, she quickly shook off the thought.

"Forget it. Since I've come this far, leaving abruptly would be inappropriate given our prior cooperative relationship. Besides, I've already accepted their appearance fee. Might as well sit back and enjoy the show~"

With t...

328 HxH: Tombbound Power

"I understand." Illumi's eyes flickered slightly. "This world doesn't need too many assassins."

Click.

After hanging up the phone, Illumi gripped the iron nails imbued with Nen in his hand and walked toward the bridge.

Suddenly, screams echoed, blood splattered across the bridge's railings, and the metallic scent of it filled the air.

At the far end of the bridge, a black-suited butler who had spoken on the phone earlier was pacing. A faint impatience ...

327 HxH: Tombbound Power

The events that followed were self-explanatory.

"So, the cable car serves a similar purpose to the small gate next to the Zoldyck family's main entrance?"

Ronnel scratched his cheek as he glanced at the three-headed gryphon perched nearby.

"Is it like the Zoldyck family's watchdog, the Mike? This gryphon seems more intimidating, but creatures like Mike can be mass-produced by the Zoldycks. Besides, Mike is just for casual security. Clearly, a gryphon is far from being the ex...

326 HxH: Tombbound Power

Ronnel shook his head, straightened his posture, and followed the Westin family onto the suspension bridge, moving as light as a feather.

Despite his expectations, what happened next still managed to surprise him.

Including Ronnel, there were six people in the Westin family's group. Aside from the "eldest brother," who seemed to be the backbone of the family, and the "second grandfather," who led the team, there was a capable butler and two elderly members accompanying them.

247 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

When Ralph first got involved, he had some hesitation.

But seeing Lilith and her companions stepping up, he quickly understood the situation.

Since he had agreed to cooperate, there was no turning back. His best option was to play along and make the most of the arrangement.

"There are two plans," Kaizen began.

"First, you and Minibus can actively search for the targets. Using the connection between Minibus and its kind, our team will stay nearby. When you locate the ta...

246 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Kaizen's words completely blindsided Ralph.

He had never imagined Kaizen to be anything but ordinary. Yet here he was, someone connected to the very monsters Ralph had been investigating.

Ralph's mind raced. His thoughts churned, trying to keep pace with the sudden shift in reality.

Kaizen's proposal echoed in his head, forcing him to confront the gravity of his options.

According to instincts, Kaizen wasn't lying. But Ralph was left with two choices—both equally gri...

245 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

"That day, my mother left," Ralph began, his voice subdued as the rain pounded against the window.

"I ran after her, but I couldn't catch up. I tripped on the slope and hit my head on a rock. It hurt… there was so much blood."

Ralph's gaze fell to his hands, trembling slightly as he spoke.

"She turned back for a moment, but she didn't come to me. I blacked out. When I woke up… it felt like an eternity had passed. That's when I realized… the Minibus was already inside m...

244 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Lilith darted back into the tent, her small frame trembling with excitement.

"Brother, I'm back!" she called out cheerfully.

She eagerly pulled out one and one-third pancakes from her pouch, placing them on the ground.

The two little boys in the tent looked at the pancakes with sparkling eyes. They hadn't eaten much all day, and hunger gnawed at their stomachs.

But their eldest brother's expression grew stern.

"Lilith," he said sharply. "Where did these pancakes ...

325 HxH: Tombbound Power

"Has the contest already begun?"

Ronnel couldn't help but wonder as he noticed the leader of their group break into a full sprint as soon as they arrived. Observing the others, he realized they were all doing the same.

None of them exchanged words. Their faces were composed, but it was clear that they were pushing themselves to the limit, determined not to lag behind.

"Are they all aiming to be the first to cross the Bridge of Despair?"

The thought brought a faint smil...

324 HxH: Tombbound Power

The only two families truly unaffected by the chaos were the Matar family and the Zoldycks.

However, judging from the ominous slogans of the Matar family, their methods weren't all that different—just cloaked in a thin veneer of respectability.

For this alliance meeting, according to the information Ronnel had uncovered, only ten organizations, including the Westin family, had been invited to attend.

Ten might not sound like much, but in the world of assassins, it was sign...

323 HxH: Tombbound Power

"No matter what you think. Since you've chosen it, you'd better take it seriously! Otherwise, I'll make sure you fail the final exam!"

The stern declaration rang through the mountain trail, followed by collective groans from the group of students.

"If he hadn't failed so many classes and needed more credits, he wouldn't have chosen this course! We've been walking forever, and my feet are covered in blisters!" a chubby student complained loudly.

Despite the grumbles, no one d...

322 HxH: Tombbound Power

"The world's most technical method of killing!"

"We will show you what it truly means to master the art of killing!"

This was the Matar family's slogan in their early days.

The Zoldyck family scoffed at the notion, dismissing it as mere theatrics. Yet, the slogan managed to garner significant attention and intrigue from many people across the world. Sometimes, a flashy gimmick can work wonders. In today's world, even the finest wine might remain unnoticed in a hidden alleyâ€...

243 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Boom!

The middle-aged man slammed the door shut with such force that the entire frame shook.

On the ground, various items lay scattered in disarray.

A young boy knelt down silently, picking up the mess. A little girl crouched beside him, helping as best as she could. Meanwhile, a smaller boy sat on the floor, tears streaming down his cheeks, while another muttered curses under his breath, glaring at the closed door.

Kaizen narrowed his eyes.

Some...

242 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Several figures moved through the area surrounding the wooden house, staying at a distance as they searched other parts of the slums.

Whispers floated in the air.

Whenever one of them stumbled upon something of interest, their eyes gleamed with excitement.

Kaizen and Dominica exchanged a glance, immediately understanding the identity of these individuals.

"Just petty thieves," Dominica muttered under her breath.

"Let them go," she added in a low voice. "Act like ...

241 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Dominica had rented a small yard.

It wasn't spacious, covering roughly sixty to seventy square meters.

The yard was encircled by a makeshift fence of iron sheets. At its center stood a modest wooden house with two small rooms.

A semi-outdoor toilet sat at the edge of the yard, connected to a rudimentary gutter. There was no proper sewer system here.

The wooden house itself took up only about ten square meters, leaving the rest as an open courtyard.

A simple shed ...

240 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Wendy recognized all of them.

They were prominent members of the royal family of Fiora.

Dominica gave a brief introduction, pointing to the young man beside her.

"This is Kaizen, a member of the Zoldyck family. He's the one who discovered the first Nen-user of Taris."

Everyone nodded in acknowledgment, exchanging polite greetings with Kaizen.

Kaizen studied the group intently. Their aura was strong—most of them were at least grade B, possibly higher. However, i...

321 HxH: Tombbound Power

The woman, who seemed to exude an air of unapproachability, glanced at the greasy man and said casually:

"This guest, if you want to go in, you can also take the cable car. But there's a fee~"

She clicked her tongue, holding a cigarette between her fingers. After taking a deep drag, she exhaled a thick plume of white smoke, her expression one of satisfaction and indulgence.

Her appearance and demeanor resembled the iconic landlady!

The tourists, upon seeing her puffing...

320 HxH: Tombbound Power

This was far more exhilarating than sipping tea. Ronnel's heart raced with excitement, though his expression remained composed.

The black briefcase resting beside him was a mystery, even to the elderly man delivering it. He was merely a courier.

Ronnel didn't know what it contained, nor did he care. The tangled threads of the old man's life, the manipulation by the Matar family, and the coercion that had brought him to this point weren't Ronnel's concern.

Having flipped thro...

319 HxH: Tombbound Power

Even the Ten Dons, who hired killers to deal with the Phantom Troupe, relied heavily on the Zoldyck family. The other scattered assassins were little more than a backdrop to highlight the Zoldycks' dominance.

If even the underworld's highest powers—the Emperor and the Ten Dons—thought this way, it was no wonder that the Matar family would take similar measures. No one wanted to be overshadowed to the point of irrelevance.

Ronnel reviewed the information in the briefcase with a...

318 HxH: Tombbound Power

"It seems our tea with the Chairman will have to wait. Let's go take a look instead~"

As soon as the words left his lips, the figure disappeared in an instant.

The Carlo Kuch Empire is an imperialist nation. It has both a prime minister, who serves as the real head of state, and the Carlo royal family, which includes the queen and prince.

The headquarters of the Carlo Kuch Empire and the Hunter Association happen to be located on the same continent. Coincidentally, the Nosla...

239 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

The sound of a phone ringing broke the silence.

"Ring-ring!"

Gel answered the call. After a brief exchange, she hung up and turned toward Kaizen and Wendy.

"The Fiora team has just arrived nearby. Would you like to head there? The situation in the Taris Kingdom is nearly resolved, so you can return with them if you'd like."

Wendy hesitated, glancing at Kaizen for his opinion.

Kaizen noticed the change in her expression and gave a slight nod.

238 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

At this moment, Kaka looked at Kaizen and Wendy with newfound seriousness.

Kaka was familiar with their origins.

However, due to their young age and their previous operation against Taris, Kaizen and Wendy had not joined Dominica but instead waited for Gel's team.

Because of this, Kaka initially assumed that Kaizen and Wendy wouldn't be particularly strong. She believed their journey to the Taris Kingdom was likely for "experience" rather than significant contributions.

237 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Kaka, a C-rank disciple under Gelu, stood among the four teams spread across the designated directions, executing Gelu's precise orders.

"Move out," Gelu commanded before turning and leaving.

Kaka glanced at Kaizen and Wendy. "Let's begin."

"Understood," Kaizen replied, exchanging a nod with Wendy.

Both were still replaying the earlier scene in their minds. Gelu's fighting style had surpassed Kaizen's expectations—its simplicity was overshadowed by its raw brutality....

236 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Kaizen had his reservations about Hisoka's scoring system.

The first issue was that Hisoka's evaluations might not solely reflect strength but rather his personal whims and fascination with surprises. Hisoka sought battles that thrilled him, ones that carried an air of unpredictability. If his scoring was based on the "surprise factor," it didn't necessarily equate to the actual strength of those being assessed.

The second issue was the reliability of Hisoka's judgments. Nen wasn'...

317 HxH: Tombbound Power

After Saccho Kobayakawa stepped forward and revealed his status as a Two-Star Hunter, the chaotic scene on the airship quickly calmed down.

The reputation of Hunters and the Hunter Association, synonymous with strength and justice, proved invaluable in this situation.

The two robbers barely put up a fight before being subdued by Saccho.

"In light of your actions, I've already notified the authorities. What awaits you is a long stay behind bars!"

Amid the warm applause ...

316 HxH: Tombbound Power

Ronnel smiled. "Isn't this what we, as Hunters, should do?"

"Yes, but we, the Zodiacs, have been in this position for so many years and never considered it before.

And you, Mr. Ronnel, weren't even a Hunter back then, yet you already had such an awareness. It's quite impressive... really puts us to shame."

He paused, then added, "By the way, you're a one-star Ruins Hunter now, correct?"

"That's right. I've always found ruins fascinating."

"Haha, you're quite the ...

315 HxH: Tombbound Power

"Don't overcomplicate things. Remember, we have business to handle."

A raspy, almost deathly hoarse voice interrupted Ronnel's thoughts. He glanced over to see a small, wiry man standing next to a towering figure dressed in black.

"Nen?"

Ronnel raised an eyebrow as he studied the smaller man.

Even though the man used Zetsu to suppress his aura, he hadn't mastered it fully. A faint leakage of aura betrayed his lack of skill.

In contrast, the ...

314 HxH: Tombbound Power

After leaving that cryptic message, Old P stopped talking to Ronnel and hurriedly refocused on the game operation.

Looking at the Nen coating the phone, Ronnel once again marveled at how powerful and unique Nen techniques could be. With a small sigh, he pocketed the phone and left the virtual space.

Upon returning to Emuksu's house, Ronnel headed straight to the treatment room where Ging was being attended to. He arrived just as Emuksu activated the healing device.

A mist, r...

235 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Kaizen had invited Wendy to visit the Zoldyck family estate.

From an emotional and strategic perspective, Wendy would naturally extend an invitation for Kaizen to visit Fiora in return.

With Wendy as a guide, gaining insights into the Fiora royal family would be much easier for Kaizen. Even if Wendy didn't suggest it herself, Kaizen could subtly steer the conversation in that direction, leaving her with no choice but to agree.

"Alright, it's settled then," Wendy said with a ...

234 HxH: The Strongest Assassin

Dominica hung up the phone, her expression stern.

"Dominica, how's the situation?" Kaizen asked, his tone steady but curious.

Dominica turned toward him, her face grim. "Besides us, two other Nen users from the Taris Kingdom caused significant damage. Two cities were completely wiped out."

Kaizen's eyes widened slightly. "No survivors?"

"None."

Kaizen fell silent. A city, no matter how small, holds hundreds of thousands of lives. To think that all of them were lo...