Kite moved quickly.
He led Gon and Killua to NGL.
Because Kite realized that the Chimera Ants might become a significant problem that couldn't be ignored.
If not stopped in time, or if the Association didn't obtain complete information… the consequences would be unimaginable.
In short, there was absolutely no time to waste.
"Since Menchi told you… it means Oboro is definitely within NGL. Pariston's judgment about him wasn't wrong… Oboro wants to use the Chimera Ants for something. As for going to the Dark Continent, it's just a smokescreen. Although Oboro has immense ambition and acts according to his own will… he won't go back on his word to the Chairman; he's very trustworthy."
Sitting in the carriage heading to NGL, Kite replayed the conversation with his master in his mind.
That is, Ging Freecss.
"There's something strange about the Chimera Ant matter… I'm starting to vaguely guess why he refused to join the Twelve Zodiacs repeatedly back then…"
Ging Freecss said solemnly.
"If the Chimera Ant issue isn't handled properly, the Chairman might be in danger."
"…"
"Should I contact Menchi again?"
"No need. She won't tell you more. The Chimera Ants aren't Oboro's doing either. He doesn't have that much energy. This matter requires a very long time for planning. In his early years, Oboro was busy with the Fels family's power dynamics, Hero's Island, and training his team members…"
"But he must know the truth!"
Ging Freecss warned. "Be careful, the danger of this mission might cost you your life!"
Kite nodded.
"But you don't need to worry too much. Your ability was developed with my assistance… It suits your personality very well and can be useful in critical moments. If you face a fatal threat…" Ging patted Kite's shoulder. "You won't be absolutely dead… In short, be careful."
"I understand."
Kite changed the subject. "Aren't you going?"
He meant that since it involved the Chairman and Oboro, the future of the Association was also uncertain.
And Ging Freecss had always wanted to stop Oboro. This trip to NGL would be a good opportunity.
"This matter is destined, it cannot be changed. Compared to confronting Oboro directly, what I need to do more now… is to find the Chairman," Ging Freecss said, scratching his head. "Besides, it's not suitable for me to meet Gon right now…"
"Are you going to persuade the Chairman not to interfere in this matter?"
Kite guessed.
"No…"
Ging shook his head. "Currently, the situation is set and cannot be reversed by me alone… V5 will definitely issue subsequent orders. Alas…"
"The old man must act… The more effective way to deal with Oboro is always in the next step, not the current one."
After giving some more instructions, Kite watched his master leave.
The images in his mind faded, and Kite in the carriage regained his focus.
He glanced at Gon and Killua beside him.
His main attention was on Gon.
During this time, training with him had allowed Kite to notice the unique talents of the two children… Since they were his teacher's children, he didn't mind helping Gon grow a little. Moreover, when he met Ging, Ging didn't mention many precautions about Gon, which meant… Ging tacitly allowed Gon to come to NGL for training, still adopting a hands-off approach…
Even he might die, let alone the two kids.
But to become truly outstanding hunters, this step was necessary.
Kite did not inform Killua and Gon that Oboro might be in NGL. His meeting with Menchi was very secretive, unknown to outsiders.
The atmosphere in the carriage was somewhat heavy.
Even the precocious Killua appeared more serious, and Gon, clenching his fists, looked determined not to hold Kite back.
The two had fully understood the terrifying nature of the Chimera Ants.
Although it was a bit strange… where did Kite suddenly get that information…
...
After a long while, the car stopped at the border crossing.
Kite and the others, after a series of procedures, finally entered NGL.
Immediately, without much delay, after arranging some team matters, Kite took Killua and Gon to set off.
After all, the three of them were Hunters… for this kind of frontline investigation, they naturally had to do it themselves.
A few days later, the three entered the Chimera Ants' territory.
They were certain it was within the ants' domain.
Because many nearby villages had been attacked by ants, leaving them desolate and uninhabited.
The three proceeded cautiously, maintaining their formation.
"Hmm?"
At this moment, Kite, who was walking at the front, frowned.
In the forest ahead, a decaying skeleton appeared… it was not human.
It was a soldier ant Chimera Ant, seemingly having died a long time ago…
"Be careful."
Kite warned in a deep voice, slowly approaching and crouching down to examine the ant's skeleton. "There are no wounds on the body; it seems it didn't die from external attack…"
"There's one here too!"
Killua looked around, his expression slightly changed, and pointed to the bushes not far away… Sure enough, in a corner of the grass, lay another ant that had died in the same way.
No obvious wounds… Because unlike human bodies and flesh, although it had begun to rot, the process was slow… it was still possible to observe signs of life before death.
"My goodness!"
Gon, who had followed, hadn't even had time to get a good look at the ant's corpse when Killua, who had already looked up, exclaimed in surprise.
Kite also walked up behind the two.
The three looked towards a clearing in the forest dozens of meters away…
They saw the grass covered with corpses… all of them were rotten Chimera Ant skeletons.
What happened here?
Who did this?
"It's been dead for a while."
Kite, with his waist-length white hair, narrowed his eyes, a thought forming in his mind.
Ging had told him that Oboro's abilities were related to souls!
With such strength, and having killed so many ants, Kite couldn't think of anyone else besides Oboro.
"So many… how many is this?"
Gon and Killua snapped back to reality and quickly caught up with Kite, who had already walked ahead.
The deeper they went into the dense forest, the more ant corpses they saw, which greatly shocked the two youngsters.
It felt like… a war of extermination against Chimera Ants had taken place here.
Killua pinched his nose, not wanting to smell the stench, and looked at Kite. "Did the NGL army do this?"
"No… it was one person."
Kite said calmly.
One person?
Killua's eyes lit up instantly, and goosebumps rose all over his body.
He naturally thought of… Oboro.
He also knew something about Oboro's abilities…
Moreover, with his growth during this period, his experience in carrying out missions had also rapidly improved.
The way the Chimera Ants died was too strange… it looked as if their souls had been extracted from their bodies.
"Is Oboro… here too?"
Killua immediately asked.
However, Kite didn't answer directly, instead replying indirectly, "Based on the current situation, there are unpredictable factors within the Chimera Ants' territory. This will make everything unknown, and we understand even less about the Chimera Ants' current predicament… Therefore, our investigation and plan must be more cautious. You two must stay close to me at all times!"
"Yes."
Killua and Gon replied in unison.
"Hey… Killua, is Mr. Oboro here too?"
After speaking, Gon looked at Kite's retreating back and whispered to Killua.
"It really looks like his ability… And if it was just one person, besides him, I can't think of anyone else."
Killua also spoke in a low voice, covering his mouth.
This made Gon's eyes light up.
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