In HxH with Doraemon Pocket

Chapter 386 - 386

Even if we can't solve it, it doesn't matter. If even a lineup that can be considered the pinnacle of human strength can't defeat the Chimera Ants... Then humanity truly has no hope left and might as well just smash the pot and embrace destruction~

"It seems like you're not in the best state right now, Killua." Morin snapped his fingers at Killua, who was sitting beside him. "How about I give you a 'three-three-seven' to boost your energy?"

"Don't wear such a bitter face, young man. Life's road is long, and this is just a minor setback on the journey. A better tomorrow is still waiting for you in the future."

"As for those enemies you're talking about, leave them to me."

"You don't think even I can't handle them, do you?"

Saying this, Morin suddenly remembered something and clapped his hands in realization. "Indeed, I haven't really shown my true power in front of you guys."

"But I think you can probably guess what my strength is like, right?"

Listening to Morin's laughter, a faint light returned to Killua's eyes. "Indeed, if it's you, Morin, with those tools of yours, there's probably a good chance of defeating them!"

"Oh? So I only have a chance, and it's to defeat, not kill?" Morin teased in response to Killua's assessment. It seemed Neferpitou had indeed cast a significant shadow over Killua.

"By the way, what have you and Gon been doing since leaving Greed Island?" Morin asked knowingly. He wasn't really asking for specifics; the person who orchestrated everything was right beside him. This was a rare moment to enjoy the show.

"No, we used [Accompany] to find Ging's apprentice, Kite." Mentioning Kite, Killua's voice weakened again. "Kite stayed behind to ensure our safe retreat. I don't know what his situation is now. Left with such a strong enemy, Killua didn't need to think to know what would happen!"

"Ging's apprentice? I see, that's how you managed to get out safely." Netero nodded knowingly, then glanced sideways, teasingly asking, "So, your apprentice is in trouble now, what do you plan to do?"

Ging—

Netero deliberately drew out the tone. Clearly, the not-so-innocent old man wanted to have some fun at Ging's expense.

"This guy..." Hearing Netero's tone, Ging, who had been trying to keep a low profile, twitched at the corner of his eye. "He's definitely doing it on purpose!!" Not only him, but even Morin, who asked the question earlier, was probably trying to see him make a fool of himself!

From the moment he arrived, Ging had noticed Gon, and his heart skipped a beat. Of course, he wasn't worried about Gon's safety but was afraid Gon would wake up at such a critical moment. He was not prepared to meet Gon now, especially in such an awkward situation, at such an awkward time.

"Ging..." Killua stared blankly at the man standing there, unsure where to put his hands and feet, looking a bit nervous. His attention had been on Morin, who had just appeared, and he hadn't paid attention to this man. But as Morin and Netero steered the conversation toward him, and with the mention of the name "Ging," plus his resemblance to Gon, it was clear they were related by blood...

"You are Ging Freecss, Gon's father?!" Killua suddenly shouted, startling Ging.

"Ah, well, I, um, hmm..." Ging stammered with several filler words, unsure of what to say. Finally, he resolutely chose to remain silent, not answering Killua's question.

"Gon's father?" Knov and Morel were taken aback by Killua's question. They glanced at the boy with the spiky hair peacefully sleeping nearby... no, the young man, realizing he indeed had Ging's bloodline, no wonder he looked familiar. So they were father and son?

Thinking of this, Knov and Morel couldn't help but give Ging a peculiar look. They hadn't seen such a father-son situation before.

"So you really are Ging?!" Seeing Ging's silence, which was basically an admission, and his behavior, along with his habit of altering [Magnetic Force] and [Accompany] with a somewhat shy personality... made Killua a million times sure that the dad Gon was looking for was right in front of him. This couldn't help but make Killua's heart tremble.

"Wake up, Gon!" Killua suppressed his inner excitement, wanting to immediately turn and shake Gon awake... "Your dad is right here..."

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Everyone felt a slight breeze pass by.

"Hey, hey, after going through such a tense ordeal last night, now that his nerves have finally relaxed, let him sleep a bit longer, won't you?" Ging placed one hand on Killua's shoulder and the other on his silver hair, speaking in a soothing tone.

"Can't... move?" Killua's body stiffened right there. Even though Ging hadn't made any significant moves, and his grip wasn't strong at all, Killua found himself unable to muster any strength. Moreover—

"So fast!!" Killua, being adept with lightning and from an assassin family, had immense confidence in his speed. But just now, he hadn't even noticed how Ging had appeared beside him. There was no aura fluctuation, it wasn't teleportation, just pure speed. A speed he couldn't track.

"As expected, Gon's dad is really strong, worthy of being mentioned alongside Morin and Chairman Netero," Killua thought sincerely after being restrained by Ging. Then, after a moment of silence, he spoke:

"I understand. I won't wake Gon up." Since Ging had painstakingly arranged the differences between [Accompany] and [Magnetic Force], he clearly didn't want to meet Gon just yet. Moreover, even with Gon right in front of him, Ging still chose not to intervene. He even stopped Killua, showing his firm resolve to let Gon remain asleep.

Understanding Ging's intentions, Killua realized there was no way to stop him. Even if he managed to wake Gon, Ging might just knock him out again before he even opened his eyes. Although Gon was Ging's son, Killua couldn't shake the feeling that Ging would indeed do something like that.

"That's good," Ging said, satisfied with Killua's understanding. He released him and rubbed his hands together. "As expected from the heir of the Zoldyck Family, it seems your foundation is solid, and your training is impressive."

Ging could gauge Killua's skills just from touching him and offered a compliment. Meanwhile, Morel and Knov looked at Ging, a shared thought echoing in their minds: "Truly an irresponsible father (master)?"

Their own son was lying unconscious, yet he didn't check on him and even stopped others from waking him. Plus, despite his apprentice falling into the hands of dangerous enemies, he seemed indifferent and unconcerned.

This left Knov and Morel with a poor first impression of Ging, even feeling a bit sorry for Gon lying there and Kite, whose fate remained unknown.

As for Killua, he felt even more pity and injustice for Gon beside him. Morin, however, didn't have any particular opinion on the matter. Knowing Ging's personality, even if he knew Kite's current situation, he wouldn't take any action. In his words, "Everyone has their own adventure; I can't look after everyone."

Moreover, Kite's Nen ability, [Crazy Slots], was something Ging helped him develop, so Ging knew it had life-preserving capabilities.

"Since introductions are over and everyone knows each other, let's set off."

"You can choose to take our carriage back, or stay a few kilometers away, where your companion Kite's jeep is parked," Netero said, preparing to head towards the large tree at the NGL entrance.

"No rush. Before that, we can further understand the enemy's true situation and see if it's really as Killua said, stronger than Jed's aura?" Morin smiled, stepping in front of Killua. Then, he took out a peculiar item from his hand. It was a round disk, seemingly ordinary.

"Though it might feel like another stab to your heart, for the sake of our upcoming actions, we need you to recall the scene once more." Morin handed the disk to Killua, explaining its use: "This is a [Memory Disk]. Place it on your head and recall the scene from that moment."

Item: [Memory Disk].

Effect: This memory disk can temporarily extract and copy stored memories from the brain. It can also remove unpleasant memories known by others or implant new ones. Just place it on your head and think back to the events, and the [Memory Disk] will automatically copy the memories.

After Morin explained its use, Killua complied, copying the crucial memory into the disk. Although he was reluctant to recall it, he knew it was a critical moment. The clearer he remembered, the more it would aid Netero and the others in their actions, increasing the chances of rescuing Kite.

Quickly, Killua transferred the entire scene, including its context, onto the disk. Morin took it, made several copies, and distributed one to each person. The usage was the same; place the disk on your head and let the memories flow into your mind.

Though this tool was decent, it was nowhere near Pakunoda's [Memory Bomb]. But at this moment, there was no room for pickiness. Following Morin's instructions, everyone complied. Soon, all five, including Netero and Ging, witnessed everything that happened that night.

The initial setup wasn't much to speak of; Gon and Killua encountered Kite and joined him in exploring wildlife. Then, they discovered the remains of an unknown creature at Kite's location and continued with him to the NGL autonomous country.