Shaking his head to dismiss the "bad thoughts," Akira swung his leg over and mounted Arcanine.
The fur on Arcanine body is extremely fluffy, and sitting on it feels like sitting on a large ball of orange-red cotton, which is incredibly comfortable.
"Go, Arcanine! Our goal is to reach the opposite hillside. Use Extreme Speed!"
Akira pressed his body against Arcanine back, one hand gripping its fur tightly while the other stretched out, pointing forward. He planned to have Arcanine take him there directly!
Arcanine appearance also filled the gap in Akira need for a mount. Although he could change locations using Gardevoir teleportation, it wasn't always suitable.
Having a mount could save him a lot of effort, such as when traveling outdoors, where he could ride Arcanine and enjoy the scenery.
"Woof, woof!"
Feeling its master trust, Arcanine stuck out its tongue, barked excitedly twice, and then assumed a stance, its front legs slightly lowered and its hind legs tensed.
Extreme Speed!
Akira blinked, and in that instant, he found himself and Arcanine already at the destination. There wasn't even a hint of wind during the journey—this was Extreme Speed
Over short distances, it could rival teleportation! Most importantly, Extreme Speed possessed an offensive power that teleportation lacked!
When facing enemies, if their aura was even slightly weak, Arcanine could send them flying with a single Extreme Speed. Before they could even react, their body would already be down below.
Not long after, Akira held a small crystal vial in his hand, his eyelids twitching slightly as he looked at it with a hint of helplessness. Inside the vial was Kila Red Volcanic Salt. Even after collecting all the salt he could find, it barely filled half the vial, leaving plenty of empty space.
Akira let out a soft sigh, resigning himself to the result. He had meticulously searched every inch of this hillside, almost digging three feet into the ground. But this amount was already quite substantial, and he was content.
Perhaps there was still some salt in Kila Volcano, in places he hadn't yet discovered, but he no longer intended to spend more time here.
There was something important he needed to do next—take the Hunter Exam!
Specifically, the 287th Hunter Exam that Gon and the others participated in in the original story!
Standing on the towering hillside, Akira leisurely gazed at the distant sky, the gentle breeze brushing against his face, bringing a sense of tranquility.
Several months had passed since he arrived in the world of Hunter x Hunter.
Although it hadn't been long, the strength he had acquired was something no one could overlook! Now he possessed—three A-rank and one S-rank Pokémon! And this was only after a few months!
In the future, he would acquire even more, and even the legendary mythical Pokémon wouldn't be out of reach!
"Then, let me see the main characters with my own eyes!" Akira murmured to himself, his eyes filled with anticipation.
In the next moment, Akira and Arcanine vanished from the spot, and the hillside returned to its serene silence...
......
Kukan'yu Kingdom. Zaban City.
"The Hunter Exam—it's exactly the same as in the anime!" Standing in front of a towering and majestic office building, Akira said while munching on a local specialty, grilled panda frog, his words slightly muffled.
Casually tossing the used bamboo skewer into a nearby trash bin, Akira turned his gaze to the shabby little fast-food joint next to the office building. The contrast between the two was like a king and a beggar.
The fast-food joint was overgrown with tangled vines, as if it had been abandoned for a long time. No one would ever guess that this tiny, rundown fast-food joint was the location for this year Hunter Exam.
Akira knew that the dilapidated and cramped exterior was just a disguise—the real exam venue lay beneath the surface!
Upon entering the shop, there were no customers inside, only a middle-aged man dressed in a chef uniform.
"Welcome"
This was a staff member arranged by the association, appearing to be just an ordinary chef. When someone successfully matched the specially set code phrase, he would arrange for the guest to take the elevator directly to the underground venue.
Although Akira had watched "Hunter x Hunter" many times, he hadn't been idle enough to memorize this code phrase. So Akira took a straightforward and brutal approach!
A chilling aura instantly erupted in the room, emanating from—Akira shadow!
The chef face stiffened, all his hairs stood on end, and every pore on his body felt as if it was being pierced by countless needles. Gengar control of the force was impeccable, all the aura was confined to this small room, with no trace detected outside.
The aura was released quickly and disappeared just as fast. The room seemed unchanged, except for... the chef gaze towards Akira.
The chef took a deep breath to calm his unease and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
He hurriedly led Akira, who wore a "harmless" smile, to the special elevator.
"Please wait inside, the elevator will take you to the exam venue."
Watching the elevator descend slowly, the chef couldn't help but relax and muttered to himself.
"This year Hunter Exam is no joke, there was another extremely powerful candidate earlier!"
The chef recalled the candidate dressed as a clown, and a shiver ran down his spine.
...
"Ding dong!"
As the elevator chimed, countless candidates turned to look. Being fellow Hunter Exam candidates, each was a competitor to the others, so they paid close attention to whether a candidate was competitive.
The elevator doors slowly opened, revealing a handsome, young, and composed face.
The man was dressed in casual clothes, which, though not ideal for sports, showcased his dashing demeanor. Seeing this, most candidates secretly rejoiced, as they considered Akira to be non-competitive.
Some female candidates even blushed slightly, thinking of ways to ask for Akira's contact information.
Only a few noticed the absence of "Nen" flow from Akira head, realizing he was a Nen user!
He was definitely not as simple as he appeared.
Among them was a certain "fruit farmer" who was passionate about battles.