The matter with Franklin back then had caused the Spiders to make an agreement not to enter the Republic of Padokea, which was the territory controlled by the Fels family.
After a few years, they broke this treaty.
They probably thought that after a few years of growth, they had enough strength to launch a challenge against Oboro once again.
And from Hisoka's mouth, Oboro also learned about the Troupe's experiences in these past few years, such as the Kurta Clan incident, and the death of No. 8, who had been killed by Silva, etc.
Oboro hadn't participated in any of it, so these things hadn't been affected, and everything was following its destined trajectory.
Hisoka had also replaced Omokage, and had become the Troupe's No. 4.
The one he was eyeing was naturally Chrollo.
As for the others, they simply couldn't enter Hisoka's eyes... Only Chrollo could make him feel a hint of the 'joy of harvesting'.
Hisoka's strength was greater than it had been at this point in the original story. Oboro guessed that if Chrollo and Hisoka fought now, the result might not end with Hisoka's defeat as it had in the original story.
Perhaps... Chrollo might lose...
Because in the original story, in the battle at the Heavens Arena, Chrollo had made a lot of arrangements in advance. During the battle between Chrollo and Hisoka, at least three Troupe members had provided him with assistance... One of them was very likely to be Illumi.
The poker-faced guy at the time might have already made a deal with Chrollo.
Therefore, Oboro was looking forward to... Bringing the battle between Hisoka and Chrollo forward.
...
After a few more days.
Illumi appeared in front of the two of them with a brand new appearance. He had used his Nen ability to change his appearance into a deformed man with Nen needles stuck all over his head.
Oboro explained his game plan, and Hisoka was happy to participate. Oboro promised him that he would hand Chrollo over to him as a gift.
As for Illumi, he was just being hired.
Oboro wasn't in a hurry about the game.
He would complete the Hunter Exam first.
Even if Chrollo and the others had infiltrated the Republic of Padokea, they wouldn't dare to come out in the open with the lessons of the past. Chrollo would probably plan carefully.
...
Soon, the Hunter Exam began.
Oboro returned to the small house in Piska Forest Park, lay down on the deck chair outside the door, basking in the sun, and waiting for the examinees to arrive.
During the process, Satotz, the examiner for the first round, would occasionally report some information to the few people.
Previous Hunter Exams would take a month at most, and at least two weeks at the shortest.
And Oboro remembered very clearly that the 287th took sixteen days, which was relatively fast.
"Hmm?"
He didn't know how long had passed. Oboro had already fallen asleep on the chair, with a book covering his face, and was snoring slightly... The first examinee who had passed through the Milsy Wetlands finally arrived, looking exhausted. It wasn't Hisoka, nor was it Illumi after he had disguised himself.
It wasn't even the great Tonpa. It wasn't a character from the plot, but an unknown guy.
The man panted for a while, and then raised his head, and saw a guy in a suit sleeping in front of the wooden house. He couldn't see his face clearly.
If nothing unexpected happened, he was probably the examiner for the second round.
Many of the guys who could complete the first round of the exam had already participated in the Hunter Exam for several consecutive sessions, and were quite experienced.
The man found a tree to rest under.
The second person to appear was the bald ninja, Hanzo.
Before long, more and more people arrived one after another.
Bodoro, the martial artist who had died at Killua's hands in the final round, the Amori Brothers, Greata, a black Hunter with great technique, and Anita, the black-haired twin-tailed girl who wanted to avenge Killua, etc. As long as they had appeared in the original story, Oboro could recognize them.
However, he didn't care about these examinees, and instead continued to turn over, and adjusted his sleeping position.
Satotz was hiding in a tree at this time, concealing himself, and was also observing the arriving examinees, as well as Oboro.
He was very curious about what Oboro's exam content was.
In the first round of the exam, there were a few examinees that Satotz was more concerned about.
The examinees who had arrived first weren't in a hurry. They each found a place to rest, and observed the man in the suit who was sleeping in the chair...
"Eh?"
At this time, one examinee stared at Oboro's figure for a long time, with a suspicious look on his face.
Then, in full view of everyone, he carefully approached Oboro, tiptoeing.
This person's actions immediately attracted everyone's attention, and they didn't understand what he was going to do.
The examiner was sleeping... They didn't dare to make a loud noise, and were just afraid of making this examiner unhappy.
"That... Excuse me... Are... Are you my benefactor?"
Tonpa stopped two meters away from the deck chair, and asked hesitantly.
The book on Oboro's face slipped off, revealing a face wearing sunglasses.
"Ah!"
Tonpa exclaimed.
"It's you..."
Oboro raised his sunglasses with his hand, and glanced over with the corner of his eye.
"You still remember me?!"
Tonpa was overjoyed.
Back when the two of them had participated in the Hunter Exam, Oboro had taken care of him a lot... Of course, it was mainly because his flattery was in place, and he had served him very comfortably.
"Of course I remember."
Oboro stretched, and sat up from the chair. He took a look at a glance... Almost everyone who should have arrived had arrived.
Illumi was 'shaking his head' under a shade of trees. Hisoka was still nowhere to be seen, and was probably still killing enthusiastically in the wetlands...
"You're... The examiner for this round?"
Tonpa couldn't help but move a few steps forward again.
"Yes."
Oboro nodded.
"I didn't mean to disturb your rest. Since we parted back then, I have always been grateful for your kindness... I often think of my benefactor. Now that we have reunited after a long separation, and have met you again, my heart is especially excited."
Tonpa rubbed his hands with a passionate expression.
"I can see that."
Oboro smiled.
He was really the same as in the past, his mouth was smeared with honey, and he knew how to talk.
Immediately after, Tonpa stepped forward, and began to build a relationship, and massaged Oboro's shoulders, offering his flattery.
"You haven't become a Hunter yet... Have you been participating in the exam all along?"
"Yeah..."
"How about... I use my power to let you pass directly." Oboro felt that Tonpa's massage technique was very skillful, and opened his mouth to say.
"Really?"
Tonpa was overjoyed.
Then, he let go of his hands, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Oboro, very solemnly, "Thank you, benefactor!"
"Very good, I announce that you are the first person to pass the second round of the exam."
Oboro said with a relaxed expression.
As soon as these words came out, the surrounding examinees were dumbfounded.
What was going on?
Wasn't this obviously using connections?
He wasn't even covering it up...
"Hey! What do you mean? Why did he pass?"
The man who had arrived first said indignantly, "This isn't fair at all. The two of you know each other. You're using your position to engage in malpractice!"
"I'm the examiner. Whoever I say passes, passes... If you're not convinced, you can withdraw." Oboro yawned, and patted his shoulder. Tonpa, who was kneeling on the ground, immediately got up with great perception, and began to use his techniques again.
"What are you shouting for... This is the rule, understand?"
Tonpa sneered at the man with a bit of arrogance.
The other examinees around looked at each other, with very dissatisfied expressions, but they didn't dare to act rashly.
Satotz, who was hiding in the tree, was delving into Oboro's intentions.
At this time, one person suddenly strode towards Oboro.
Hanzo.
He stretched his muscles, and let out a confident laugh, "I see, this is the hidden content of the second round of the exam, right... As long as I can make you feel comfortable, then I'll pass the exam."
He walked to Oboro's side, confidently raised his thumb towards himself, revealed a row of white teeth, and even his head was reflecting light, "I've been giving my master bone-setting massages since I was a child. I'm very good at this!"
So it was hidden exam content.
Hearing him say this, the examinees' eyes lit up.
Then, they rushed over in a swarm, like a whirlwind.
"Let me go first... My technique is very good."
"Bastard, get out of here!"
Because there were too many people, and they were squeezed together, a physical conflict soon broke out, and some people even started fighting on the spot.
In the end, only the strong could get close, and massage Oboro.
Tonpa was dragged away...
After a long while, Hanzo knelt on the ground, and was hammering Oboro's leg muscles.
Illumi, who was covered in Nen needles, was massaging Oboro's arms.
Bodoro was pinching Oboro's shoulders...
There were also people who had taken off Oboro's leather shoes, and were giving him a foot massage.
A girl named Ponzu was singing a ballad on the side...
Everyone was trying to please Oboro, who was the examiner.
"You... Fail!"
Oboro said to Illumi, who was swaying back and forth in front of him.
"Da da da..."
Illumi couldn't speak normally at this time, and just opened and closed his mouth, shaking non-stop.
Hearing Oboro finish speaking, he immediately got up, turned his head, and walked away.
Oboro could hear the meaning of the sounds he was making... He was saying that he was 'using his position to settle personal grudges'.
"You're not good either. The strength in your hands is too hard. Change someone..." Oboro also looked at Bodoro.
The old man clenched his fists, and left with a gloomy expression.
Each and every one of the examinees looked at the man in the suit who was enjoying himself to the fullest, and their teeth itched with hatred.
What kind of bullshit exam was this?
It was completely just for his own enjoyment...
Where was there any professional difficulty?
"I'm going to report this to the Association and complain!"
A long-haired man called out indignantly.
It was a plot extra, No. 89, Sisitoer.
"Annoying..." Oboro gave Hanzo a look.
"Yes!"
The bald man was overjoyed, and understood what he meant.
A black shadow instantly darted out, and pounced towards the long-haired man.
The latter was shocked, and was just about to start counterattacking, but the difference in strength between the two was too great. After Hanzo had approached, he first punched the other party in the abdomen, causing the long-haired man to bend over and spit out water, and then a roundhouse kick sent him flying, rolling out a few meters, and losing consciousness.
The movements were done in one go.
"Not bad, you're the second to pass..."
Seeing this, Oboro said a sentence.
"Yay!"
Hanzo happily gestured with his fist.
Then, he walked towards Tonpa, who was calmly standing on the side.
"..."
The others were completely speechless.
This examiner was simply not ordinary casual.
And at this time, Hisoka, who was covered in blood, finally arrived late... With a lingering blush still hanging on his face.
He was carrying Leorio, who was unconscious and had a big lump on his cheek, on his shoulder.
He glanced at Oboro, who was like an emperor, put Leorio down, and turned to lean towards Illumi.
"Heh."
Oboro also glanced at him. What could excite this guy, Hisoka, wasn't killing or blood... Everything he had done in the wetlands was simply to vent.
What truly made Hisoka happy was naturally Gon and the others.
Immediately after, the later examinees and the main character group arrived one after another.
First was Killua, and then Kurapika and Gon appeared together.
Killua saw Oboro at a glance, but he didn't know what he was thinking, and didn't mean to greet him.
And after Kurapika and Gon had arrived at their destination, the two of them didn't notice Oboro at the first moment.
Because Oboro was surrounded by a group of people, they first stared at Hisoka warily, and then went to Leorio's side, checked the latter's physical condition, and then began to observe their surroundings.
"Hmm?"
And when Kurapika really saw the examiner who was surrounded by a few examinees, his face suddenly froze.
He remembered this man!
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