I'm Really Not A Nen Exorcist (HxH Fanfic)

The top-ranking candidates were given the privilege of choosing teammates first.

Naturally, anyone with common sense would choose other top-ranking candidates.

This will lead to a phenomenon where the strong will join forces and the weak will band together.

How is anyone supposed to play like this?

The candidates who ranked lower all had solemn expressions on their faces.

In order to increase their chances of passing the third phase, everyone wants to team up with powerful people.

But now, they were now forced to accept the arrangements.

Meanwhile, Hanzo, who ranked second, looked eager to begin.

"Hey, hey, can I start choosing?"

Hanzo looked at Beans and asked with a hint of excitement.

In his opinion, although the third phase has not officially started yet, the selection mechanism is already revealing an obvious message to them:

Only the capable shall pass!

In other words, the powerful monster examiner placed emphasis on ability in determining the pass.

This was clearly a gesture of goodwill toward the 'strong'.

Therefore, by making good use of the privilege of selecting teammates, forming a team with powerful allies would greatly increase the chances of passing the third phase.

"Examinee No. 144 and No. 294, I understand your eagerness, but your selections will not take effect until I finish my explanation."

Beans shifted his gaze from Hisoka to Hanzo, emphasizing his point.

Hanzo clicked his tongue when he heard this, looking a little disappointed.

Hisoka, however, merely smiled. He kept staring at Kurapika while consciously keeping his killing intent to a minimum.

His actions were like using a feather to tease Kurapika's emotions.

Kurapika lowered his gaze, but the veins on the back of his fists bulged, trembling slightly.

Obviously, under Hisoka's deliberately provocative actions, this surviving Kurta could hardly keep his composure, even though he had accepted Moses's suggestion.

In terms of temperament-

It remained a weakness for Kurapika.

Only by learning Nen could Kurapika quickly address this flaw.

However, Nen has always been a double-edged sword.

Its existence can magnify the advantages of the learner in terms of character, but it can also magnify the disadvantages.

However, judging from the direction of the original work, Kurapika was clearly on the right path under the influence of Nen, which is why he was able to become a Nen User with extremely strong comprehensive abilities in such a short period of time.

After informing everyone that Hisoka's selection was invalid, Beans began to explain the third phase's test.

Summarized, the rules were as follows:

The time limit is three days. The passing condition is to successfully seize the examiner's number plate, and the whole team will benefit from it. There are no restrictions on the seizing method. Even killing the examiner is within the scope of the rules. Examinees ranking high have the right to choose their teammates. There is no limit on the number of participating teams, but the maximum number of people in each team is four. Regardless of the reason, killing a fellow examinee will result in immediate disqualification. The examiner will not actively attack any examinees, nor will they cause any substantial harm to any examinees.

Upon hearing Beans's explanation, all the examinees present showed expressions of surprise.

'The first four rules seemed normal, but the last two...'

'Aren't they a bit too lenient?!'

The theme of seizing number plates is an obvious indication of the combat phase, the most common—and deadliest—part of the Hunter Exam.

Any examinee came to take the Hunter Exam was already mentally prepared for this.

But the last two rules effectively provided an extra layer of safety.

Moreover-

They could attack the examiner without any worries!

Among the examinees, many of them quietly clenched their fists.

'These rules are so friendly!'

Out of everyone, only Hisoka lost interest after his initial surprise.

The examiner will not actively attack any examinees, nor will they cause any substantial harm to any examinees.

That rule alone sapped all his motivation.

Nonetheless, the selection process had to continue.

"My choice is still No. 404◇."

Hisoka chose Kurapika again, but this time, he was not as excited as before.

Beans nodded upon hearing this and took out a pen and paper to record Hisoka's choice.

"My turn, my turn!"

As soon as Hisoka finished selecting his teammate, Hanzo jumped out with an excited look on his face.

Beans then looked at Hanzo and said softly, "Please choose."

"There are no restrictions on teammate selection, right?"

Hanzo asked before making a decision.

"Yes."

Beans nodded.

Upon hearing this, Hanzo's mind raced, and he discreetly glanced at Killua.

Judging from his vision, from strength alone, the most suitable teammates in the room are undoubtedly Hisoka and Killua.

Originally, he planned to choose Killua, but after confirming that there were no restrictions, he immediately changed his mind.

"I choose No. 144."

Hanzo raised his finger and pointed at Hisoka.

Since there are no restrictions, he can just completely integrate himself into Hisoka's team.

This would maximize overall strength, making it easier to seize the number badge, and he might even get a free pass.

In fact, if it's not for the safety net provided by the fifth rule, Hanzo would definitely not choose Hisoka.

After all, although Hisoka is powerful, he is also very perverted and dangerous. So it is not impossible for him to turn on his own teammates.

"Perfect."

Hanzo grinned.

With such a powerful alliance, especially with Hisoka to lean on, who else could possibly pass this stage if they couldn't?

Beans nodded at Hanzo, and after registering the team information, he looked at Killua, who was ranked third.

Facing the inquiring gaze from Beans, Killua thought for a moment before choosing Gon.

"Alright."

Beans listed the second team in his notebook.

The team selection phase continued in the dining hall, while Moses, the examiner for the third test, was in a separate room, familiarizing himself with the profiles of the twenty-four examinees.

"1. Hisoka, #144"

"2. Hanzo, #294"

"3. Killua, #399"

"4. Raizo, #1"

"5. Goz, #371"

"6. Geretta, #384"

"7. Bodoro, #191"

"8. Kurapika, #404"

"9. Gon, #405"

"10. Shishito, #89"

"11. Umori, #199"

"12. Pokkle, #53"

"13. Bourbon, #103"

"14. Agon, #281"

…

Names and faces of the candidates flashed through Moses's mind, and he realized that there were quite a few 'familiar faces'.

Based on his memory of the original work, Moses was able to identify quite a few examinees who had also advanced to the later stages in the original work.

For example, Geretta, the black man who shot down Gon during the number plate snatching test.

Bodoro, who later died at Killua's hands during the final phase.

Bourbon who tames venomous snakes and Ponzu who tames venomous bees.

The three brothers who are recurring veterans in the Hunter Exam.

Pokkle, who uses bows and arrows and poison as his means of attack.

Siper, the sniper who was killed by Illumi.

Then there was Sommy, a monkey tamer.

Although the plot has changed, these examinees, who are not as strong as Hanzo, had still managed to make it to this point.

"The team results should be finalized soon."

Moses put down the list in his hand and waited for notification from Beans.