Me?
What?
[DING! Copy Successful!]
[Acquired: [Transmutation Master] (Gold)!]
[Absorbing trait data...]
A heavenly sound echoed in Ryker's mind.
Instantly, years of grueling Transmutation training flooded his brain.
The feeling of aura changing texture. The pain of electric shocks. The sticky resilience of gum.
Every drop of sweat Hisoka had ever shed... Ryker accepted it with a smile!
[Transmutation Master] (Gold)!
With this, he could activate [Lightning Nen] (Red) without relying on the Scarlet Eyes!
He now possessed Hisoka's Transmutation mastery and Menchi's Conjuration base. He was a legitimate dual-type user.
The entire fight lasted less than a minute.
Longer than the fight with Hanzo, but ironically, people felt sorry for Hanzo now.
Because Hanzo left without seeing this.
He probably thought Kenpachi fought him at full strength.
When Hanzo returned from his training next year, he would realize what a joke his efforts were.
Examiner Kenpachi was just playing with him.
"..."
The arena was dead silent.
No one expected a one-sided massacre.
From start to finish, Kenpachi Ryker was never in danger. He controlled everything.
Wasn't this supposed to be an exam? Why set the difficulty to "Impossible"?
Menchi and the others were dumbfounded.
Forget Hisoka. Even they, Pro Hunters, would have been eliminated instantly by this monster.
Did he just... really want to fail Hisoka?
"Alright~~~ Just a little warm-up. This year's exam is over. If you want a license, try again next year!"
Kenpachi Ryker stretched his shoulders, turned, and walked away.
No one dared to question him.
No one dared to ask why.
They were terrified he might turn around and punch them. They watched the beast leave the arena in awe.
In the distance, Hisoka watched with a complex expression.
His right arm hung uselessly. His left arm trembled. He was badly hurt.
But his snake-like eyes were fixed on Kenpachi's back.
He understood.
I have a new target to hunt.
Examiner Kenpachi!!!
Hunter Association Hall.
Only seven passed this year.
Ryker, Gon, Killua, Leorio, Kurapika, Ponzu, and Bodoro.
Everyone else failed.
Before leaving the hotel, Ryker received a black card.
It had a picture of a mountain and a crossed dagger symbol.
Zoldyck.
Inside the hall.
Ryker played with the black card while Beans handed out the licenses.
Gon and the others were shocked to hear Hisoka and Hanzo failed. But there was another surprise.
"Brother Ryker! Killua was taken away!! They even took his license! Why didn't you tell us?!"
Gon was furious.
"Sorry, Gon. Killua decided to go with another candidate. He told me to tell you not to look for him. He's just going home for a bit," Beans explained.
It happened while Gon was unconscious. Even Ryker wasn't alerted.
Probably Illumi, Ryker thought. Taking Killua back for re-education.
The card made sense now.
Kukuroo Mountain. Dentora Region, Republic of Padokea.
Home of the Zoldycks.
Maha, Zeno, Silva... The Zoldyck family was a treasure trove of traits.
Is this an invitation? Or a threat?
I hate riddlers. Boring.
"Killua told me he didn't want to go back! He must have been forced! Brother Ryker! We have to find him!!"
"Shh. Calm down. Get your license first. If Killua agreed to go, he has his reasons. It's family business," Ryker patted Gon's head.
Gon sat down, pouting but compliant.
"Alright, everyone. Congratulations on becoming Hunters. Beans has explained the privileges. This card grants access to 90% of restricted countries and 75% of forbidden areas."
"Free use of 95% of public facilities. Loan credits equal to top-tier corporations. Sell it, and you're set for seven lifetimes. Oh, and Ryker-kun, please come to my office after this," Netero beamed.
Chairman's Office.
"Come in! Ryker-kun, have some tea! It's the best blend. Oh, Beans, did you prepare the thing?"
Netero's face wrinkled into a flower-like smile. He was overly enthusiastic.
"Chairman... is this really within the rules..."
Beans looked pained but obediently produced a sleek box.
Inside lay a beautiful card.
It had the double-cross Hunter logo. XX.
A 2-Star Hunter License.
"This is?" Ryker asked, feigning ignorance.
"A 2-Star License. Hehe, I applied for it specially. Even if you lose it, I can reissue it anytime."
"Unlike the normal license, this grants access to all Association-cleared forbidden zones. And... you can issue three unconditional requests to any 1-Star Hunter annually."
"Plus, a 20 billion Jenny interest-free loan limit annually and..."
Netero rambled on, listing perks that would make a king jealous.
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