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Chapter 5 - Conversations

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" Meow " - Normal dialogue

"Meow " - Saiki speaking telepathically

Meow - Saiki's thoughts

" Meow " - Other's thoughts

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And so the Hunter Exam officially begins.

A sharp ringing rang in the tension-filled hall, causing small talks between candidates to cease. A large gate opened up, revealing a peculiar-looking man.

"I'm sorry for the wait," the lanky person finally spoke up.

Where is this guy's mouth? Is he. . . copying me?

The man introduced himself as Satotz, this year's phase one examiner. He explained how phase one would function; which was following him, simply enough.

With that, they started moving.

It started slow with some walking, which soon turned into jogging and later, running.

Kilometres pass by, and the running continues endlessly. People were dropping like flies.

"Oh. . . my. . . god. . . How long has it been!? We've been running for DAYYSS!" an out-of-breath Toritsuka exclaimed dramatically.

Don't exaggerate. It's only been 2 hours.

"I don't think I'll make it. . . .

Wait. Where's Aiura? Don't tell me she gave up and you left her to die?"

She's fine. She's further back.

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"Thanks for the help." A fat schemer commended, handing the helpers some compensation jenny.

"I have to hand it to ya', you sure do love crushing rookies, don't you Tonpa?" One of the Amori brothers snorted, laughing about bullying some nerdy kid into quitting, presumably forever.

Abruptly, Tonpa felt a hand on his shoulder. "You like crushing people with all that fat of yours?" a feminine voice spoke.

"You again!?"

It was Aiura.

"Now listen here, biggie. I've got my eye on you. So don't try anything. . .", the gyaru threatened.

A shiver went up Tonpa's spine at her words as he watched the girl run further away.

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Gon and Leorio were running together. For Gon, being the energetic kid he is, this was a breeze. However, on Leorio's part, even though endurance was one of his strong suits, he struggled to keep up.

The businessman felt a draft of wind pass him when a silver-haired kid drifted by, riding a skateboard. Somehow, he felt offended.

"Hey! Kid, wait up! You're cheating, quit using a skateboard!" Leorio complained to catch the attention of the boy.

"How's that?"

"How? This is an endurance test, that's how!"

"No, it's not," Gon interrupted.

". . . Who's side are you on here?"

After the silver-haired kid had asked the other energetic kid his age, which was coincidently the same as him, he introduced himself as Killua. Gon followed by giving his name.