["Many drowning events have happened near the shore. The Heavens Arena Swimming Competition has not been canceled. Many people who saw it say the sea was split in two. People thought a sea god was coming and are now praying to the sea god..."]
I'm awake.
Saiki Kusuo sat up and saw that he was on a stretcher.
The area around him was very noisy. It took him two seconds to understand what was going on.
I see, the competition is over.
"Oh, Kusuo, you're awake," Illumi was the first to comfort him.
[Hello, Older Brother.] Saiki Kusuo greeted him.
"Are you okay? Do you remember how you passed out? I found you in the locker room," Illumi asked kindly. [Why did Kusuo pass out in the men's locker room? Even if he's full of energy, he shouldn't be… ]
I passed out in the men's locker room because my soul left my body. Illumi, don't guess anymore than that.
"It's better for you to stay home, Kusuo. You're better off as a caged bird."
I think that's a good idea, just from the first sentence.
Saiki Kusuo thought about how he passed out.
At this time, the awards ceremony was starting, and Illumi casually put a black coat on Saiki Kusuo.
"Kusuo, hold this for me. This is an important 3 billion coat, the key item for getting the prize after the competition. Don't lose it."
Illumi turned around and changed his appearance.
Chrollo's coat! If the Phantom Troupe finds out now, it will be bad.
Wait, [Illumi!]
Illumi turned his head, confused, already with a different face.
[How many people actually finished the competition?]
"Not many, just ten... what's wrong?"
Ten people!
There's no hope for the pudding machine, is there!
"It can't be helped. A tsunami suddenly appeared on the sea, and too many participants were eliminated in an instant. Only strong Nen users survived, like me and the people from The Phantom Troupe."
That's really unlucky. Why didn't I stop it? I remember losing consciousness soon after getting on that speedboat. Does The Phantom Troupe have a sleeping Zetsu move that even works on me…
"Yeah, I was surprised too. For a moment, the sea was split in two. It was hard to describe it as a natural event. Hisoka got excited and said that the person who caused it was on the shore in that direction. Do you really have no memory of it?"
[No, could it be Netero? I don't know why he would do that.]
"Well, it's already happened. I'll go get the prize first, and we'll talk later. I don't know what the extra gift will be. If you like it, I'll give it to you as a participation prize. How about that? You came all this way, so don't go home empty-handed."
What extra gift…
Saiki Kusuo's eyes widened.
[The sponsors will randomly give the prizes originally meant for the people ranked after the top ten and before the top thirty to the top ten participants. After all, the sponsors paid money, and they should have the right to be seen. I agree with this idea.]
Illumi… what good news you've brought!
Saiki Kusuo followed closely.
"Don't you want to rest a little longer?"
[No, I want to see Older Brother go up on the stage.] Saiki Kusuo wore the coat and said firmly.
Illumi's eyes flashed, and he turned around to lead the way.
They came out late. The stage had ten positions of different heights, and the first-place winner was already on the stage.
That person walked with steady steps, bending his back, his hands hanging down. One step, two steps, he walked to the first-place position and stood still.
"Congratulations to our first-place winner, the biggest dark horse - Bonolenov!"
Bonolenov!?
Saiki Kusuo was shocked. This person, who always lacked presence, was actually the first-place winner.
"Does Bonolenov have any words to say as the winner?"
Bonolenov was quite polite. He bowed and held the microphone with both hands: "First of all, I want to thank the leader of our group. He suggested that I enter this competition and show myself."
Just a group? The Phantom Troupe is just a group?
"Secondly, I want to thank our strategist. He found me and brought me to this world outside. Finally, I want to thank my people. I am the last of the Gyudondon tribe. The Gyudondon tribe is a fighting tribe, warriors of dance. Our dance can be used in any part of life, and in this winter swimming competition, the holes in my body are like dams that stop water. When there are holes, it becomes a passage. In the water, I am like seaweed, blending into the water, blending into nature, and moving forward with it. This is also our tribe's..."
"It's rare for Bonolenov to say so much."
"Did the leader prepare this speech for him?"
"No, I just gave him a suggestion to start with 'first of all,' 'secondly,' and then 'finally'... to give thanks. Hush, we should listen carefully to our comrade's heartfelt words."
"Okay, boss."
"No problem, boss."
"Are you really not going to wear any clothes, boss?"
"...I thought the 3 billion exchange would be before the award ceremony. Is there any clothing?"
"Do you want women's clothing?"
"I'd rather listen to Bonolenov's heartfelt words."
"Boss, I snatched some!"
"Thank you, reliable strategist."
...
Second place, Chrollo Lucilfer. He wore a white shirt and straight black pants, looking as relaxed as if he had just come out of the library. When the microphone was given to him, he just said, "I admire Bonolenov in first place very much."
And under the surprised gaze of the crowd, he shook hands sincerely with Bonolenov, a strange person covered in bandages, which caused the media to snap pictures.
"Third place, number 6, Aston Random Gibberish Mind Your Own Business!"
Who is this? Someone I don't know has appeared, and the name is so long!
The third-place winner walked with steady steps, wearing a green short sleeve shirt, which was tied at the waist, somewhat similar to Hisoka's clothing style.
You can guess who it is without saying it.
Illumi.
The fourth place winner followed closely up to the stage. Hisoka leaned on one hand and played with cards in the other, standing on the fourth-place stage, his eyes fixed on Chrollo.
"I think the second-place winner is very tasty, and the third-place winner too. My original plan was to deal with the second-place winner and then snatch that coat from the third-place winner. Hmm~ who has it now?~"
Saiki Kusuo slowly took off his coat.
Besides other things, this is 3 billion now, wearing this coat is very heavy.
Fifth place, the Rabbit of the Zodiacs, Sixth place, Phinks, Seventh place, the Ox of the Zodiacs, Eighth place, Gon, Ninth place, Leorio, Tenth place, the hard-working swimmer.
Tenth place, good job. I knew that persistent people would succeed, and opportunity always comes to those who are prepared!
Saiki Kusuo stared at the awards ceremony, and some eyes were also staring at him.
If there is a real God, please let Illumi get the pudding machine!
[Heh, so many people are praying to some sea god. If there is a sea god in this world, he must be on my side.]
[Let these people around me grovel, let me see at a glance the thief who stole the boss's coat! It's an old friend too.]
Not you again, Umbrella man. Saiki Kusuo planned to leave.
"The sixth-place winner, Phinks, receives the extra prize of a pudding machine and a quick heater, two appliances! Let's congratulate him!"
Saiki Kusuo: ...
Old friend, let's catch up? Are you familiar with Phinks?
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