Ging Freecss began searching for the Two-headed Wolf's tracks.
"So, at night, they won't stray too far, probably resting somewhere nearby..."
Suddenly, he froze for a moment.
A strange tent-house, lit from within, appeared in his line of sight.
"Is this... A house?"
"Its shape looks more like a hat, but judging from its placement and function, it seems more like a camping tent..."
"So…"
Ging tilted his head slightly. "What exactly is this thing?"
In 1986, the world of Hunter x Hunter was still in a developing age. It wasn't nearly as developed as it would later be, and the internet hadn't yet emerged and spread.
As the saying goes, it is hard for a person to imagine something they have never seen.
But if all those ideas were pieced together...
"So, normally, this thing should just be a hat worn by an adventurer."
Ging Freecss was puzzled for a fraction of a second before the answer clicked in his head.
"And when night comes and shelter is needed, they can take it off, pour in aura, or use some other method to expand it."
"That way, it becomes a camping tent they can live in."
"And from the looks of this material... I've never seen it before, but it looks extremely tough."
"Then the most important factor, safety, is guaranteed, which is what all adventurers in the wild value most."
Ging Freecss knows all too well that when venturing out into an unknown environment… Whether it's day or night, having a guaranteed safe place to rest is something all adventurers crave and need.
Not to mention…
"If my guess is right, it should be able to switch freely between a hat and a camping tent."
"That would give it incredible portability, perfect for carrying around. Honestly, it would be an essential item for travel..."
"And if this camping tent also comes with a soft bed, toilet, bathroom, fridge, and other amenities... Even I would say it's nothing short of perfect."
It must be said that Ging Freecss's calculation ability is truly terrifying.
Based solely on the information captured visually and his inherently rich imagination, he arrived at a remarkably accurate conclusion and evaluation in a short period of time!
It could be said that the Camping Hat Luke had produced was truly as Ging Freecss had described.
All of Ging's deductions matched perfectly with what the Doraemon world's future technology designers had intended when they created this item.
Both sides' ideas represent the collision of fantasy and the birth of splendor in human adventure.
"It perfectly combines the portability of a hat with the safety of a tent for nighttime shelter, and it's also an adventure hat, an element perfectly suited to adventure..."
At this point, a rare flicker of appreciation crossed Ging Freecss's bright eyes.
"This ability could only be developed by a traveler who loves adventure and exploration, right?"
"Or maybe this is just one item in a whole adventure set, with other gear as well?"
"Is it conjuration? Or maybe specialization?"
"Of course, if it's about turning a hat into a tent or vice versa, it could be Transmutation too."
"But unless someone is a travel fanatic, deeply concerned with safety in the wild, and having strict demands for living conditions outside, no one would dedicate a Nen ability just for this."
"But since it's just a possibility, perhaps such a person exists."
"..."
Ging Freecss folded his arms.
"In this world, there might be monsters who possess multiple abilities, or items with many abilities combined into one, it wouldn't be impossible. If such a person really existed, that would be perfect."
He's currently working on a very interesting project. It would be incredibly interesting if a person like this could join in.
Ging Freecss was examining this Camping Hat with great interest.
He was also observing the material of the hat.
Just then…
"Haaah…"
A very lazy yawn came from within the tent.
"Sleeping here is really comfortable!! It's been such a long time since I had such a nice, restful nap!!"
Creak.
The top entrance opened, and Ginta's massive figure crawled out while yawning as he stretched contentedly.
"Hm?!!"
But, when he saw that the guy who had just scolded him was sizing him up…
"It's him?!!"
Ginta nearly threw his back out.
"Has he woken up!?!"
Fortunately, if Ginta lacked anything, it wasn't muscle. His body's flexibility was maxed out.
"Well, I slept for such a long time. Of course, he must have come to his senses long ago."
Ginta worked hard to steady his posture, then, with a wary look, gazed down at the man in front of him.
However, Ging Freecss merely gave him a cursory glance, then shook his head.
Ginta: "...?"
What's that supposed to mean?!
He watched as the hint of amusement and interest in the man's eyes quickly vanished, quickly dissolving into calmness.
Ginta fell silent, then his hands began to tremble.
"This is way too insulting, isn't it?!!"
Crack!
His trembling hands clenched into fists as he glared down at that spiky-haired man in front of him.
Ginta felt the man was too arrogant, as if he didn't even take him seriously.
And what happened next only solidified Ginta's conviction.
"Excuse me, there should be someone else in this tent, right?"
Ging Freecss greeted him with what he considered to be polite words: "I would like to meet him."
Well, in Ging Freecss's mind, since he had already used the word excuse me, that was already considered quite polite, wasn't it?
But to Ginta, these words only meant one thing: "You? You're not worth my time."
"Let the guy in that tent come and see me."
Well, that's roughly what Ginta felt.
After all, while Ging Freecss's words came from the heart, they were also a bit too direct.
At the very least, it made Ginta, who had always had a bad impression of him, furious.
"Who the hell do you think you are!!"
Ginta's eyes turned a bloodshot red as he bared his teeth.
"You think you can just meet whoever you want, whenever you say so?!!"
"...?"
Ging Freecss raised an eyebrow at Ginta's sudden aggression.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said, but he felt that the guy in front of him was a bit too aggressive.
Ging Freecss had always been intelligent, but his emotional intelligence was always off.
Or rather, he just didn't care about other people's feelings.
On this point, Luke, who overheard the conversation from inside the tent, could easily understand.
People with such high IQs view problems and events from a completely different perspective than ordinary people.
It was like Luke's past life's professor who once said: "No matter how bad someone is, they should at least be able to learn calculus."
Perhaps in their eyes, ordinary people were little more than newly civilized monkeys capable of communication.
This was vividly demonstrated when Ging Freecss joined Beyond Netero's team in the Dark Continent later.
He completely disdained to engage in excessive chatter with the other guys.
If they came for money, he would double the pay and wire it to their account immediately.
If they came for research, he would discuss it with them using his knowledge.
If they came to challenge him, he would simply use a mind ball game to show them the gap in their strength until they yielded.
It can be said that Ging Freecss's approach is quite direct and inconsiderate.
But he always finds the quickest and most effective solution to a problem.
Though in the process, he never cared about others' feelings, and those involved usually found the experience... Less than pleasant.
"What do you want from me?"
Before Ginta could continue his outburst, Luke patted him on the shoulder and stepped out of the camping tent.
"This tent..."
Ging Freecss looked Luke over, then focused his attention on him.
"Is it yours?"
Although it was phrased as a question, his tone was full of certainty.
The moment he saw Luke, Ging Freecss had already made his judgment.
He had found the real owner.
"Yes, this is mine."
Luke smiled and said: "What's the problem?"
"I just think this thing is interesting and want to meet its owner."
Ging Freecss said bluntly: "Are you here for the Two-headed Wolf, too?"
"No, I'm an inventor and I just happened to be here by chance."
Luke replied truthfully.
For a high-IQ monster like Ging, it was easy to tell if someone was lying.
Rather than be caught lying and exposed by the other party, it was better to be straightforward from the start.
"Inventor?"
Hearing this title, Ging nodded, a flicker of understanding passing through his calm eyes.
Just this one world said a lot. The person in front of him doesn't call himself an adventurer, explorer, or traveler, so it's clear he's not the type to indulge in adventure.
So, this camping tent wasn't created specifically for travel.
It's probably just something he invented to make traveling easier.
If he calls himself an inventor, then surely he can invent more than just this one type of item.
He's probably one of those monsters who can use his ability to materialize a variety of items...
Ging Freecss quickly and accurately assessed Luke in just one line.
And the content of his assessment was almost identical to the actual truth.
This, in turn, intensified his interest in Luke.
"My name is Ging, Ging Freecss."
He introduced himself directly: "I've come here to work on the breeding program of the Two-headed Wolf."
"Ging Freecss...?"
Before Luke could reply, Ginta was stunned.
He repeated the name to himself: "The only person qualified from the 267th hunter exam?!"
The anger on Ginta's face gradually faded, and he looked at Ging Freecss with a strange expression.
The look in his eyes was as if he were looking at someone whose fame he had long heard of but rarely saw.
"It seems I'm quite famous among hunters."
Ging Freecss wasn't surprised by Ginta's expression. Instead, he rubbed his chin.
"But this reputation probably isn't a good one..."
Clearly, he was well aware of his own actions and had a decent sense of self-awareness.
"I..."
This time, it was Ginta who began scratching his head.
He had heard from other professional hunters about the rumors surrounding the now rather infamous Ging Freecss.
That year, he was the only one to pass the hunter exam. This wasn't all that unusual…
Sometimes, the Hunter Exam would go on for years without a single qualified applicant.
Sometimes, only one person passed the test.
Two or three qualified applicants weren't particularly noteworthy.
But what was most surprising was this: Three years after becoming a professional hunter, he had already begun organizing the investigation and restoration of the Lurka Ruins.
And this was done without any financial support, relying entirely on his own ability to connect with like-minded individuals.
Those who had worked with Ging Freecss were all extremely annoyed by him.
Some even cursed him and constantly criticized his behavior behind his back.
But when it came to his professionalism, no one had a single complaint.
His professional skills were impeccable!
This also drew great interest from many professional hunters. It wasn't just the Ruins Hunters who specialized in restoring and preserving ruins; professional hunters from other industries also sought the opportunity to work with Ging Freecss.
The end result, without a doubt, was that all missions were completed with exceptional success and exceeded the people's expectations.
However, those who had worked with Ging Freecss expressed their desire not to work with him again.
At the same time, they joined the ranks of those who badmouth his personality while praising his professional abilities.
As a result, rumors about Ging Freecss intensified.
Even Ginta had heard some of them.
But for some reason, just as this man became the center of public opinion back then, he suddenly vanished.
Some said he was off digging in some unknown ancient ruins.
Others said he might be exploring some mysterious place.
Some even said he'd gathered a group of like-minded companions to create a strange game.
In short, everyone had their say.
But no one would have imagined that Ging Freecss would actually be here and would be solving the reproduction problem of the Two-headed Wolf.
To Ginta, this was truly unbelievable.
Thankfully, Luke, a trusted friend, helped him resolve this question: "My name is Luke. I've also heard stories about you here and there."
Luke smiled and said: "But I heard you're a Ruins Hunter, not a Biology Hunter or a Poacher Hunter, right?"
"The Two-headed Wolf's reproduction shouldn't be your responsibility, right?"
Luke's words were equally blunt, but to Ging Freecss's ears, they didn't sound out of place.