Did You Do Something... Unspeakable Before Coming Here

Just like that, time passed by slowly.

Gon and Killua made full use of their amazing talents and quickly met Biscuit's requirements.

On this day.

"Alright, time to go."

After Gon and Killua completed their daily three-hour training of maintaining Ren (Refine/Enhance) and then using Magical Esthetician to simply restore their condition, Biscuit clapped her hands and said so.

"Where are we going?"

The two, finally catching their breath, looked up and asked.

"Go find the two disciples of Morel."

Biscuit said, as a matter of course: "You have improved now, so it is natural to test the results of your training."

"Now!?"

Killua immediately exploded when he heard it: "Why do we have to find them now?!"

"There is still a long time before the one-month deadline! What if we lose?!!"

"And we have just finished training, and we are not in good condition."

Gon followed and echoed: "In this state, it is difficult for us to beat them."

"If you lose, then you lose."

Biscuit didn't care: "If you lose, just keep fighting."

"Don't forget, the old man set this task up not to see who wins or loses in battle but to see who successfully captures the two wooden tiles."

"So even if you lose this time, as long as you don't let them take the wooden tiles, it's fine."

"Whenever you feel that you can't hold on any longer, run away immediately and go for revenge the next day!"

Biscuit put his hands on his hips and said something even more cruel: "From today on, you have to train for three hours every day. After the training, challenge them."

"Of course, this state must continue until you win."

Biscuit made clear arrangements for Gon and Killua.

And most importantly, this approach can indeed train them, which is beneficial to them overall.

But…

For Knuckle, who had always believed in facing opponents head-on in a fair and square fight, this was a whole different experience.

"You guys really look down on me, huh?!"

When Knuckle, who was feeding the dogs in the park, sensed someone approaching.

He raised his head and saw Gon and Killua, both in poor condition yet still rushing over to challenge him, his eyes instantly turning bloodshot.

"You're putting me on the same level as these brats? Does that mean the Chairman thinks I'm only this strong?!"

Knuckle was so angry that he couldn't help but exude an amazing sense of oppression.

He had never expected that the opponents he had been thinking about day and night, taking seriously, treating as his greatest rivals, and respecting with 100% effort would turn out to be just two kids!!

And they weren't even in peak condition, obviously exhausted from something else before coming here!!

Veins popped out on Knuckle's forehead.

"Hey! Duel means risking your life!!

Even though he was very annoyed at the moment, he couldn't help but give a kind reminder when facing the two children: "You must fight with all your strength, you know this truth?!!"

"Five hours after waking up from a full sleep is the best time to fight!!"

"Just look at you two, completely drained, barely standing; what the hell is this?!"

"Did you just come back from swimming? Or did you do something... unspeakable before coming here, huh?!"

The more Knuckle spoke, the angrier he got, and the more he spoke, the more unwilling he became: "You're coming at me with this half-assed attitude? You really think that little of me, huh?!"

"I will never lose to guys like you! Damn it!!!"

Hearing Knuckle rant and feeling his overwhelming aura, Gon and Killua were both tense.

It was a presence no weaker than Kite's.

However, according to Morel, aura alone cannot determine the outcome of a battle. 

The use of Nen abilities, accumulated experience, awareness of the environment, personality matchups, and judgment of various factors, all of these play a role in determining the winner of a battle.

But it is undeniable that aura is definitely a very important part of it.

This mohawked, fierce-looking man called Knuckle was definitely a tricky opponent.

"And he looks so fierce, and his expression is so scary..."

Gon raised his head and looked at Knuckle's face and then was slightly startled.

"You are..."

Gon looked at Knuckle's swaying eyes: "Are you crying?"

Knuckle, who was so excited that tears came out, was too emotional.

"You idiot! Who are you saying is crying?!!"

After being discovered, Knuckle wiped his eyes in a hurry and sternly denied it: "I'm not unwilling to accept it!!"

"I'm not upset or anything!!"

"I just want you two to truly feel the gap in our strength."

"Your attacks on me aren't even worth dodging!!"

Exposed and embarrassed, Knuckle's pride as a man wouldn't allow him to admit to crying in front of two kids.

"Fine! I'll let you attack me to your heart's content!!"

He planned to use his strength to prove his dominance, making these two exhausted kids realize the vast difference between them.

That way, they would give up competing for a spot on the Chimera Ant Extermination Team and back out voluntarily.

It was the best outcome for both sides.

After all, he had no interest in bullying kids. Even if he won, there was nothing worth being proud of.

That was Knuckle's perspective. Even Shoot, who was secretly observing from the shadows, couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"If I can make them back down without having to fight, that would be ideal."

"Even though they're just kids, they seem pretty scary..."

Shoot, with his social anxiety and timid nature, hid in the darkness while quietly contemplating.