When they learned the specific contents of the list...
Netero, Botobai—these nas were unquestionable.
The Zoldycks? Even though they were assassins, no one could deny their strength, and they were fully deserving of their place on the list.
[Tool Master] Morin? Who is this? Never heard of him???
The group of hunters began asking around, only to find that many of them had never heard of this na either.
This naturally piqued their curiosity.
However, no one doubted that Morin might be so nobody or that the list was unfair in any way.
After all, this was the World's Top Five as acknowledged by Netero himself, and it had been disseminated by the Zodiacs.
Even Netero, who was also on the list, had no objections, which only added to the credibility of the rankings.
For a while, hunters everywhere were speculating:
This [Tool Master] nad Morin was likely so hidden master of Nen, a true martial artist who cared nothing for fa or fortune, preferring to remain secluded and dedicated solely to the pursuit of martial arts.
This realization made many hunters believe once again that the world was full of hidden experts, and they should never underestimate anyone.
At the sa ti, many were impressed by Morin, who had quietly earned the title of one of the World's Top Five.
They saw him as a true martial artist, unwavering in his focus and undisturbed by external distractions.
So were curious about Morin, while others wanted to et him. There were even those who wanted to test his strength and spar with him.
The reactions varied, but one thing was certain: Morin's na had sparked widespread discussion within the Hunter Association.
Regardless of their opinions, all the hunters had firmly etched Morin's na into their mories.
But when they continued reading the list and saw another very familiar na...
The atmosphere among the group instantly turned heavy.
Then...
"Why is that bastard on here again?!!"
There was no denying that Ging had been making waves lately.
Not only had he gained worldwide recognition for his work on the Ruruka Ruins restoration, but his inclusion among the Zodiacs had also caused quite a stir within the Hunter Association.
But what no one expected was that the newly released list of the World's Top Five Nen Users would also include that bastard Ging?!
This guy was like a fly—he was everywhere!!!
Seeing his na on the list made everyone feel as if they'd just swallowed a fly.
However, this also made the list feel even more credible.
Disliking Ging's personality and thods was one thing, but acknowledging his strength was another.
Still, a large number of people began clamoring for Ging to be removed from the list, which only extended the ti he spent as the Hunter Association's most controversial figure. anwhile, this gave Morin plenty of ti to leisurely enjoy his tea.
"Your tools... I don't know much about them, as they're your personal secrets, but..."
Netero said calmly, "From what I do know, so of the effects and power of your tools are more than enough to earn you a spot on this list.
"Just from what I've heard from Zeno about your [Super Fall Expert Z], I can tell...
Morin definitely possesses tools powerful enough to overwhelm even Nen users!!"
This alone was enough for Netero to place Morin at the top of his list of concerns and include him among the World's Top Five Nen Users.
What those who didn't know Morin—or those who thought he didn't deserve to be on the list—didn't realize was...
No one was more deserving of a spot on the list than Morin.
Even Netero himself wasn't sure if he could handle Morin's [Super Fall Expert Z].
Because of this, Netero was deeply curious about Morin's tools, which was why he had invited him over for tea.
"Old man, I don't an anything by it. I just want to see what kind of tools you have."
Netero stroked his beard and smiled. "Of course, I know it's taboo to pry into a Nen user's abilities.
"So if you're not comfortable showing them, or if you can't, that's fine.
"This tea session can just be a simple chat."
He spoke casually.
"Is that so? If it's just so less important tools, then showing them to you, Chairman Netero, wouldn't be a problem."
Morin smiled. "I thought you called here because you wanted to fight ?"
"Hohoho, if it were Botobai or Ging, I might be interested, but you..."
Netero picked up his teacup and took a sip:
"Let's just forget it.
"I have a feeling that fighting you would be... rather dull."
Morin's greatest strength lay in his tools.
If Netero were to fight soone, given his personality and his pursuit of martial arts, he would want his opponent to go all out.
And for a Nen user, going all out ant using their Nen abilities.
But for Morin, using his Nen abilities would simply an pulling out his various tools.
If it were a straightforward fistfight, Netero would be more than happy to spar with Morin.
But if it involved all sorts of flashy and bizarre tools...
Netero would rather pass.
Morin was the type of opponent that straightforward Enhancer types like Netero disliked the most.
Netero could already imagine how frustrating it would be to fight Morin, constantly being restricted by his tools.
Rather than subjecting himself to that, he decided to drop the idea altogether.
So, this tea session was truly just that—a chance to chat, with no intention of fighting.
Not in the past, not now, and not in the future.
"Is that so? To be considered an opponent that even the Chairman of the Hunter Association, Netero, doesn't want to face... I feel quite honored. This is a great recognition for ."
Morin crossed his arms and smiled.
"Would you spread that around? It would do wonders for your reputation."
Netero glanced at Morin.
"Obviously not."
Morin shrugged, his smile carefree.
If he truly cared about fa, he would have already made a na for himself in the world long ago.
"Well then, Chairman Netero, keep your eyes open. You wouldn't want to miss any details."
With a flip of his hand, Morin pulled out the [Gourt Tablecloth], the tool that had been with him the longest.
It was the tool that had introduced him to Uvogin and Nobunaga, helped him integrate into this world, and even allowed him to share his first lunch with Machi.
For Morin, this tablecloth held great significance.
Morin showed Netero so of the simpler tools that he rarely used or were relatively harmless.
Most of them were peculiar and flashy yet had rather trivial effects.
For example:
[Ignore Bug]: Once you decide to ignore soone, if you accidentally speak to them again, this bug will bite you.
[Insect Specin Collection]: A book containing various flowers and plants—when decorated, it attracts a swarm of insects.
And many more similar items that had small, niche effects and were not particularly practical.
Even so, the sheer variety of these tools left Netero marveling in amazent.
"So many incredible tools... Having all of these is practically the sa as possessing an all-purpose wish-granting machine that can assist in every aspect of life."
Netero sighed with admiration.
Then, all of a sudden, he let out a deep sigh.
"If only you had been there back then... perhaps our journey wouldn't have ended so abruptly."
Journey... Was he referring to that Dark Continent expedition with Zig and Linne?
"I wonder if I'll have the chance to set foot on that land again in my lifeti."
Netero seed lost in his mories, and for a mont, an air of solitude surrounded him.
"There will be a chance."
Morin gently pushed the teacup forward.
He knew about the Dark Continent, and Netero knew that he knew about it.
Thus, there was no need for either of them to hide anything, making their conversation flow more naturally.
"Will there really be another opportunity?"
If Netero were still in his pri, before becoming the Chairman of the Hunter Association—when he was still free of obligations—then sneaking into the Dark Continent wouldn't have been an issue.
But now, as the head of Shingen-ryu martial arts and the Chairman of the Hunter Association, under the watchful eyes of the V5 and many other powers, there was no way he could act as recklessly as before.
Even though he still had the heart of an old rascal who enjoyed playing around, he could never truly return to those days.
Unless he completely resigned from his position and abandoned his responsibilities, the dream of venturing into the Dark Continent again seed nearly impossible.
But clearly...
That was not a role he could simply walk away from.
Netero remained silent, and Morin did not attempt to interrupt.
And so, the tea session concluded in a quiet yet reflective atmosphere.
Morin's vast array of tools stirred up old mories within Netero.
Although these mories did not waver his resolve, they still evoked a certain level of emotional turbulence.
"Another chance to go to the Dark Continent, huh?"
As he stepped outside, Morin first glanced back at the towering Hunter Association building before shifting his gaze toward the direction of the Kakin Empire.
"That chance will co, old man."
With that, Morin's visit to the Hunter Association ca to an end.
And the gains from this trip were abundant.
Not only had his disciple, Kastro, beco part of the Twelve Zodiacs as "Monkey," officially entering the upper ranks of the Hunter Association—
But Morin himself had been personally recognized by Netero as one of the "Five Strongest Nen Users in the World."
While this title wasn't as publicly recognized as the Twelve Zodiacs, it was still a significant mark of acknowledgnt, especially within the Hunter community.
Whether within the official domain of the Hunter Association, which oversaw Nen users, or in the independent circles.
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