The news that Netero had died in the duel quickly spread throughout the industry.
Those who received the news were mostly stunned, even more so by the revelation of Beyond's existence.
Netero, who has always been known as a legendary Pro Hunter, actually has a son?
And it was this son who killed Netero in a duel?
Had the news not come from an authoritative source, most people's first reaction would have been that the media had gone mad for sensationalism, fabricating whatever outrageous story they could.
Even though it was true, many found it hard to digest, and discussions about it ran rampant, keeping the topic at the top of public attention.
Meanwhile-
The Hunter Association began preparations for Netero's memorial service.
…
Three days later.
Hunter Association's Headquarters, First Floor Hall.
A large portrait of Netero hung on the wall.
Below the portrait, a vibrant array of flowers was arranged meticulously.
Among the flowers, a few neatly placed swimsuit magazines could be seen.
Pro Hunters who came from all over the world lined up in an orderly fashion to offer flowers and pay their respects.
The memorial service didn't mandate that all Pro Hunters return to the Hunter Association's Headquarters to mourn for the deceased Netero.
But almost all Pro Hunters had put aside their work and traveled thousands of miles back to the Hunter Association's Headquarters to attend the memorial service.
This alone spoke volumes about Netero's standing and reputation among Pro Hunters.
Even many amateur Hunters came voluntarily to offer flowers and pay respects.
Moses leaned against a corner with his arms crossed, silently watching the Hunters coming and going in the hall.
Everyone he knew had come, including Menchi and the others.
Since they couldn't leave Hawk alone at the temple, he had been brought to Swardani City as well.
'Kurapika didn't come...'
Looking across the hall, Moses thought silently in his heart.
After finishing recent affairs, Moses had tried contacting Kurapika, but all attempts had gone unanswered.
He had hoped that upon hearing of Netero's death, Kurapika might come to the memorial service...
As a result, even after hours had passed, there was still no sign of Kurapika.
Instead-
"Hisoka, tone down the vibe. Or just stay farther away."
Moses turned his head slightly toward Hisoka, who was squatting casually beside him, and sighed in exasperation.
After offering his flowers, this guy squatted here and looked at everyone who came into the venue.
His eyes were like scanners, showing no sign of restraint.
It was as if he were assessing the combat potential of everyone present, so his gaze carried a faintly provocative edge.
So much so that Moses, who was standing nearby, began to feel a little uncomfortable.
Still, Hisoka's mental resilience was impressive-
Not only had he not been broken by their previous encounters, but he had also become even more battle-hungry than before.
Perhaps because his desire to grow stronger had intensified.
As for the reason, needless to say, he definitely wanted to settle the score with Moses.
Hearing Moses's blatantly dismissive remark, Hisoka remained unfazed. He smiled with squinted eyes and said, "How ruthless. I just thought you might need company right now."
"…"
Moses rolled his eyes when he saw this.
'If I can't deal with you, can't I at least avoid you?'
Moses turned and walked away, finding an even more inconspicuous spot.
But the moment he arrived, Hisoka followed.
"Enough already."
Moses's eyelids drooped.
Hisoka grinned, acting as if he was invulnerable.
Seeing that Hisoka clearly had no intention of backing off, Moses felt helpless.
"Hisoka, there's something I'd like you to do for me."
Suddenly thinking of something, Moses turned to face him properly.
Hisoka's eyebrows lifted with interest as he waited for Moses to continue.
…
Half an hour later.
Hisoka left the Hunter Association's Headquarters and headed straight for Swardani City's airport.
Moses watched Hisoka leave.
'Sometimes, I really don't understand this guy's logic-'
'Earlier, no matter how much I told him to keep his distance, he wouldn't listen.'
'But when I asked him for a favor, he agreed without hesitation and acted immediately.'
'Kurapika won't act impulsively, right?'
Moses muttered to himself in his heart.
Even though he had asked Hisoka to look after Kurapika, Moses still felt a little uneasy.
…
That night.
The memorial service for Netero ended, and the people who came to offer flowers and pay their respects left one after another.
Moses first asked Menchi and the others to book a few rooms in a nearby hotel.
But before he had time to arrange his plans for tonight, he received a call from Beans, asking him to gather in the meeting room of the Hunter Association's Headquarters later.
From Beans's tone on the phone, it was clearly something quite important.
Though Beans didn't explicitly say it, Moses guessed it was likely related to the last wishes Netero had left behind.
Soon, Moses and the rest of the Zodiacs gathered in the meeting room.
10:00 PM.
The assembled Zodiacs took their seats.
Only the seat at the head of the table would never again welcome its owner.
Upon seeing that everyone had arrived, Beans entered the meeting room holding a disk.
The eyes of those present immediately fell upon the disk in Beans's hand.
Meeting their gazes, Beans raised the disk solemnly and said:
"Everyone, the reason why I've asked you to come here tonight is..."
"Don't waste time."
Beans was cut off mid-sentence by Kanzai.
"That disk probably contains some of the Chairman's instructions, right? Just play it. No need to explain this and that."
Looking at the disk in Beans's hand, Kanzai looked impatient.
"Uh..."
Beans looked at Kanzai in some surprise.
The contents of the disk were indeed some of the final instructions left behind by Netero.
But Beans hadn't expected Kanzai to be so impatient and to have even guessed the disk's contents...
The others at the conference table also turned their eyes toward Kanzai, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.
In fact, when Beans walked in with the disk, everyone present could basically guess what was on the disk.
But no one expected Kanzai to figure it out too, and his reaction was so quick, it was beyond their expectations.
"What's with all of you?"
Noticing the strange looks directed at him from all sides, Kanzai couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Pyon unusually set aside her phone and exclaimed with a sigh, "Zaikan, you've gotten smarter."
"???"
Kanzai was stunned for a moment, and then veins bulged on his forehead.
"Reacting so quickly is indeed surprising."
Saccho looked at Kanzai calmly and expressed his personal opinion.
The corner of Kanzai's mouth twitched, and a vein even threatened to pop out near his temple.
"Beans."
Seeing that things were about to get noisy, Botobai looked blankly at Beans standing in front of the projector screen.
Although he only called out Beans's name, the meaning of urging him was very obvious.
Beans understood this and directly put the disk into the projector.