Then, they saw Morin's car repeatedly driving over the bodies of numerous examinees. Witnessing this scene, all the examinees' eyes turned horrified.
"Is it a space-type or a traversal-type Nen ability tool?" Illumi, running while hiding among the crowd, couldn't help but keep scrutinizing Morin's car.
"Fascinating, besides his own formidable strength, he has so many interesting gadgets?" Hisoka's lips curled up uncontrollably again, "Interesting, truly interesting!!" He was already starting to ponder something in his mind.
Satotz, the main examiner, also noticed Morin's peculiar actions and silently noted them in his mind. At the same time, he finally understood the intention behind Netero's words before he came here to serve as an examiner for the Hunter Exam.
Before the start of this Hunter Exam, Chairman Netero had sought out each of them, the examiners, for a conversation. This was a step that hadn't been necessary in the past. The content of the Hunter Exam was usually decided by each round's examiner. As long as it wasn't too outrageous, the Hunter Association and Netero typically wouldn't interfere. But this time was clearly different.
Not only did Netero come to talk to them, but the Zodiacs were also particularly attentive to the main content of this exam. The setup seemed as if something extraordinary was about to happen.
In Satotz's mind, the scene of meeting with Netero and the others gradually emerged.
"There are quite a few tricky examinees in this Hunter Exam; don't put too much psychological pressure on yourself." After briefly advising him on the basic precautions of the Hunter Exam, Netero gave him this reassurance at the end.
"Tricky examinees, huh?" Satotz certainly didn't think Netero met with him just for a casual chat. There must be some deeper meaning behind it. Especially when he came out and saw the Zodiacs looking at him with a gaze that seemed heroic, as if saying he was a fearless warrior about to head to the battlefield.
To be honest, that kind of gaze put a lot of pressure on Satotz. He approached the exam with a cautious mindset, feeling anxious.
Upon arrival, he initially thought the tricky examinee Netero mentioned was Hisoka. Hisoka's brilliant deeds from last year were indeed too dazzling. Moreover, he possessed considerable strength, having severed a candidate's arm as soon as he appeared. Such danger, strength, and unpredictable personality made Satotz consider Hisoka the most troublesome examinee.
However, "It seems the person Chairman Netero referred to isn't number 44." Satotz glanced at the figure behind him, leisurely honking the horn from time to time, looking particularly relaxed and carefree—Morin. The sense of vigilance in his heart grew stronger.
In this underground tunnel, there might not be any issues. But if it were in the dangerous and monster-infested Numere Wetlands they were heading to... It seems he needs to pay close attention.
Behind Satotz, Morin was driving, thoroughly enjoying himself. "I didn't realize until now that I've accumulated quite a few transportation tools over the years." Morin's four-dimensional treasure bag contained numerous transportation-related items.
The classic [Bamboo Copter] needs no further mention. There's also the red, super-sized [Traffic Shoes], capable of various modes of transport like tracks, turbines, wheels, and propellers for land, sea, and air. If they didn't look so unsightly, Morin might have used them.
The [Land Boat], a boat that can glide on land, is self-explanatory. But rowing a boat on land just seems odd. And rowing isn't nearly as easy as driving.
The [Universal Skates], which allow skating anywhere while avoiding danger, are quite suitable. But again, skating can't compare to driving. Ask a man if he wants a pair of skates or a car, and any man would know which to choose~~~
Unknowingly, several hours passed, and other sounds finally emerged in the tunnel. The 200th placed Dongba, "I met him two years ago? I advise you not to provoke that person."
"Huff huff!" "Drip drip!" The heavy breathing, like a bellows, and the large beads of sweat dripping onto the ground sounded particularly jarring in the otherwise quiet tunnel. Clearly, some examinees were nearing their limits, unable to withstand the marathon's intensity, which exceeded international standards.
The physical exhaustion was secondary; the psychological burden of not knowing where the finish line was constantly accompanied every examinee. Especially in this dark, gloomy underground tunnel, it was easy to feel despair.
The monotonous long-distance run, coupled with the silent pressure created by the many examinees who tacitly remained silent, was truly suffocating.
"Clatter!"
A chubby boy dropped his computer on the ground, and under the mocking words of the Amori brothers, he immediately collapsed to his knees, crying uncontrollably.
The first eliminated candidate appeared.
Once someone took the lead, it seemed to loosen the mental endurance threshold of others.
Subsequently, examinees began to kneel on the ground one after another, eyes filled with despair and a hint of relief, watching the main group continue to move forward at an even faster pace.
"Leorio, where did you go just now? I didn't see you," Gon approached Leorio, who had just appeared looking refreshed.
"Ah, I just..."
He was about to boast about the mysterious item he got from Morin, planning to show off a bit. But suddenly, he felt a murderous gaze from behind.
He couldn't help but shrink his neck:
"I was just mingling with the examinees. I was almost at my limit, but I managed to hold on with my incredible willpower," Leorio bragged to Gon.
Liar~
Killua immediately noticed something was off and couldn't help but curl his lips.
Leorio's current state didn't look like someone who had just endured hours of long-distance running. In fact, his physical condition seemed as if he had rested for a long time.
But where did he get the rest, and how did he catch up?
Killua was puzzled.
At this moment, Kurapika, who was behind them, looked as if he had swallowed a fly, his face full of gloom.
"Really?"
Even Gon, who trusted Leorio a lot, was a bit doubtful at this moment:
"Leorio, you said you were in the crowd, but why did I sense your scent behind Kurapika?" He pointed to his super-sensitive nose.
"That peculiar cologne scent on you... were you following Kurapika?"
Leorio's face froze upon hearing this.
Kurapika's expression turned even more sullen. He slapped his back a few times, as if trying to rid himself of something dirty.
"Look, the car can even climb stairs!!" Leorio stiffly changed the subject.
"If it's Morin's car, isn't that normal?" Gon looked at Morin climbing the slope and said matter-of-factly.
"Seems like it," Leorio scratched his head, subconsciously squeezing the [Sticky Coin] in his pocket.
Unknowingly, Morin and his tools had already had a significant impact on the trio.
At this moment~
Morin drove his Beetle to the front of Tonpa, who had been trying to hide his presence in the crowd.
"You can't see me, you can't see me..."
Seeing Morin's car getting closer, Tonpa immediately played the turtle, chanting in his heart. But the more he feared something, the more it happened.
Morin's car soon pulled up next to Tonpa.
"No matter the outcome of this Hunter Exam, you're coming with me," Morin said, looking at the stiff and sweating Tonpa with interest.
Tonpa's unpleasant face twisted into a smile that looked more like a crying face, his eyes filled with undisguised fear.
"Alright, that's settled," Morin said, not giving Tonpa any time to react or refuse, directly making the decision.
He didn't need Tonpa's opinion or consent; Tonpa had no room to refuse.
Tonpa, still muttering the same two syllables, couldn't say anything else. Watching Morin's car gradually move away, he finally closed his mouth, feeling utterly deflated.
He felt that his future life would be incredibly dark and bleak.
"Who was that guy?!"
At this moment, the Amori brothers, who had taken Tonpa's money and verbally attacked the chubby boy Nick into a mental breakdown, approached.
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