Chapter 546 ( Journey - II )

Two days had passed since Cloud and Menchi had their conversation, and the girl was still thinking about the secret they were hiding from her.

She didn't understand why, but curiosity was killing her, as if discovering this secret was the greatest goal she could ever achieve. It was strange, yet that was how she felt, and there was no way she could change it.

During this time, she hadn't been able to sleep normally, so this day she was in a bad mood, and it didn't help that seeing the blond along with his two companions acting normally, made her even more upset.

Menchi quickly shook her head as she reflected on how she was acting like an idiot, after all, every person had skeletons in the closet.

"Maybe I'm over thinking" - Menchi muttered as she shook her head again, only to start making breakfast, after all, cooking was the only thing that kept her mind occupied.

* * * * *

"Maybe we should finish the mission and tell Menchi-san everything?" - Kyoko asked with concern because she, as well as her companions, had seen the drastic changes in the poor light blue-haired woman.

"Do we have anything else to do?" - Cloud asked as he raised an eyebrow because he was seeing how Menchi was on the verge of insanity for some strange reason, though if he had to say the reason, he would directly think of it being the work of the [Dimensional Consciousness] who was taking revenge for ruining the rhythm of the "plot".

Many could declare that he was being paranoid, but it wouldn't be the strangest thing to have happened to him, not to mention that constantly feeling the hostility of this entity, made paranoid something he had by default.

Cloud was silent for a few seconds before nodding - "I think you're right, maybe it's a good idea to end all this."

"I'm of the same opinion, with this we can go back home" - Kyōka said as she closed her eyes and remembered her mother and the girls they had left behind to come on this adventure.

"Well, since we're in agreement, I think it's time for us to go back" - said Cloud while nodding, however, before they could do anything else, he heard how their communicator started to ring - "Strange, why would they call me just now?"

"No idea, but it has to be important" - Kyōka said as he shrugged his shoulders.

"Hello?" - Cloud asked as he answered the call.

"It's good to hear from you after so long, how have you guys been?" - Netero asked in a jovial voice.

"Good, we have encountered many interesting things during our journey" - replied Cloud calmly as he shook his head.

"Interesting, I'd like to talk more about it, however, I'd better get straight to the point" - sighed Netero with a slightly tired voice.

"What's wrong?" - Cloud asked with a frown because it was the first time he heard the old president of the [Hunters Association] so tired.

"The truth is that I'm about to retire" - answered Netero wearily - "I've been struggling with this idea for years, but after having this little "adventure" and seeing that in the whole situation I couldn't do anything, it made me realize that age was catching up with me."

Cloud was silent as he listened to the old man's words.

"After hours of discussion, we came to the decision that the new president would be elected through a general vote of all the hunters" - Netero said while explaining the general situation to him - "As for who can participate, all hunters can run for the presidency."

"Really?" - cloud asked curiously - "Although this is a bit weird, normally you wouldn't allow strangers to run for this presidential campaign."

"Heh, easy, this is normal for us, though this is because no one will vote for an unknown, not when there are many more qualified people" - replied Netero with a laugh - "Even with all the money in the world, they will be able to rise to victory, they have tried before, and nothing has worked out"

"There's always a first time for everything, but whatever, it's not like it's my problem" - Cloud said while shaking his head.

"Anyway, now that I'm going to retire, I was thinking about what to do with my life because I've honestly been looking for some new horizons" - he replied

"Are you going to the dark continent?" - Cloud asked with surprise.

"I'm not sure, in my younger years, I would have tried, however, now that I'm old and can ponder things, I'm not so sure" - replied Isaac Netero as he sighed regretfully - "That's why I wanted to ask you, what do you plan to do from now on?"

"Do you want to join in our journey?" - Cloud asked with even more surprise - "I wasn't expecting this proposal."

"Netero wants to join the group? Interesting" - said Kyōka as she let out a laugh.

"Your addition is welcome, and your help is quite needed" - added Kyoko as the two women looked at each other, though it was strange that the first man to join the group, was someone as old and experienced as Netero.

"I have no problem with you joining us" - nodded Cloud as a huge smile appeared on his face because - "We'll talk when I get there".

"Ok" - nodded Netero from the other end of the call.

Cloud cut the call and looked around because this was perfect, with Netero, he could solve a lot of inconveniences now that they had an expert, more when it was obvious that he couldn't finish his Nen skill and thus manage to get the [Master Nen] skill.

"Anyway, I think we'd better go to Menchi's to tell her that we're going back to the [Hunter's Association]." - Cloud said as the others nodded.

* * * * *

A week later, Cloud and the others were returning "home".

During this time, Menchi was a little more relaxed, but still kept a curious look on her face whenever Cloud and the others talked about things she didn't understand.

"Well, we're finally here, it feels a little strange to be back at the hotel I didn't think we'd see again" - Kyōka replied while shrugging her shoulders - "Now, where will Netero-san be?"

"Possibly in his office, after all, he's still on duty" - replied Menchi while shrugging - "Anyway, we'd better go to his office, I'm sure he's waiting for us after we mentioned to him that we had arrived in the city."

"Then let's go" - nodded Cloud as he shook his head.

The group continued moving towards the association, only to see as a strange, smiling light brown, almost blond man.

"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you face to face" - smiled Pariston as he spotted his blond companion, then extended his hand - "My name is Pariston Hill, and I'm grateful that you helped my companions."

"Companions?" - Cloud asked as he raised an eyebrow.

"Gel, Pyon, and the others" - replied Pariston while maintaining his smile - "I am also a member of the [Zodiac]"

"I see" - nodded Cloud as he narrowed his eyes - "But I feel that's not all."

"It's good to talk to insightful, or intelligent people" - replied Pariston as he narrowed his eyes - "I came to talk to you because I want your support."

"Oh? You want me to support in the election?" - Cloud asked as he raised an eyebrow - "Me, a person who hasn't shown himself to the world for months?"

"You're the person who managed to complete a mission that we ignored, you're also the most acclaimed and popular bounty hunter in the world thanks to the fact that you did many jobs for free or against targets that had accumulated a huge amount of sins" - replied Pariston as he looked carefully at the blond, only to smile again - "What do you say? With your help, I could be the president without any problem, I could even get the support of my peers because you have a certain appreciation for them, not to mention that you are on good terms with Netero-sama"

"You weighed things very well" - Cloud said while looking carefully at the man - "Although I feel that you are not good enough to become the new president."

"Oh? Why do you think that?" - Pariston asked as he narrowed his eyes - "You're not the first one to mention this to me, so I'd like to know a little more, so maybe I could improve or change that detail."

"I don't think you can change it because it's built into your personality" - Cloud replied as he shook his head - "Let's say that the position of president, is one that has to be transparent, at least that's the image Netero has shown, and that's the one everyone expects to keep seeing, but you.... well, let's just say you're too cold and calculating, not to mention that I have a strange involuntary hatred for you."

Pariston's expression changed slightly, only to let out a chuckle as he touched his forehead - "I see, that explains a few things. Hmm, I guess that makes sense, though I feel I can still do a good job."

"What matters for a public figure, is not only your work, but also the appearance you show to others, in this case, you are the leader of a possible military force, one that could turn against nations" - Cloud replied as he shook his head - "If your clients don't have confidence in the leader, I don't think they will have confidence in the subordinates."

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