In HxH with Doraemon Pocket

Chapter 394 - 394

TN: I don't recognize these ants from the canon The author takes a lot from the manga which I have only read after anime parts so bear with the names if you recognize any of the wrong names drop them in the comments.

As time flowed on, the days quietly slipped away.

Under the strict training of Biscuit Krueger, and with the assistance of her Nen ability, Magical Cookie Lady, both Gon and Killua made significant progress once again.

Then, they launched a direct attack against Knuckle and Shoot.

The final result was initially the same as before, with Gon falling victim to Knuckle's Nen ability, "Chapter 7 Bankruptcy."

"Chapter 7 Bankruptcy" is a high-interest loan Nen ability that lends Nen to the opponent and calculates the interest exponentially, managed by the conjured chubby doll "Potclean." During the loan period, the borrower cannot be harmed in terms of offense or defense, but if the loan exceeds the opponent's maximum Nen, they go bankrupt, and the "Debt Collector" appears to force them into a state of Zetsu for 30 days.

Originally, Gon didn't have the strength to catch up to Knuckle.

However, at the last moment, it was the "Monster Hat" above his head that played a crucial role.

Gon suddenly exploded with protagonist-like power, activating a form of his second gear.

With the ultra-high speed and power of Jet, he successfully hit Knuckle.

Even at the last moment, not only did he resolve his high-interest debt, but he also managed to defeat Knuckle.

When Gon's Rock-Paper-Scissors is at full power, even Morel, the master of Knuckle and Shoot, cannot withstand it.

If that happens, it basically spells doom.

Not to mention Knuckle, who was knocked to the ground by Gon's punch, unable to get up.

His badge was also taken by Gon and Killua.

Thus, the two of them successfully gained entry to the NGL Autonomous Region, joining the extermination team for this mission.

"Finally, I can see Ging!!"

At the entrance of the NGL Autonomous Region, Gon looked ahead with burning eyes, filled with an undeniable longing and yearning.

"You two, if you encounter an unbeatable opponent, remember to run away!!"

Biscuit Krueger, like a nagging mother, earnestly advised:

"After all, you've only been learning Nen for about a year, and to have such results is already astonishing!!"

"But those ants, even though they were just born, have auras stronger than ours???"

Killua, as usual, bantered with Biscuit Krueger.

"They're ants, are you?!"

Biscuit Krueger retorted, "Remember, don't go head-to-head with strong opponents. Leave those to Chairman Netero and Morin!

"What you need to do is gain as much experience as possible and assist them!!"

"I understand!!"

Gon seriously took Biscuit Krueger's words to heart.

Well, taking it to heart is one thing, but whether he can act accordingly is another matter...

"Damn it, it's really frustrating!!"

Beside them, Knuckle, with a fierce look and a pompadour hairstyle, expressed a mix of envy and frustration.

Knuckle, despite his fierce appearance, is kind-hearted and straightforward.

He is an animal hunter, very caring towards stray dogs and other small animals, and has a strong sense of justice.

He can sense the honesty and integrity in Gon and Killua, which resonates with him, creating a sense of camaraderie.

Thus, after their battle, they became friends, having a good relationship despite their initial clash.

"Remember, if you can't stay there, come back quickly and let us take your place!!"

Knuckle made a final effort.

"There's no chance of that!!"

Killua turned around, waving his hands, "There won't be such a chance!!"

"Damn it, you two, remember to work hard for me too!"

Knuckle's frustrated shout echoed in the sky.

In contrast, Gon and Killua's steps were firm and unwavering.

Where they fell, they would rise again!

This time, there would be no retreat!!

Outside the Chimera Ants' nest.

"Hey, Meleoron, what do you mean by bringing us to this place?"

The Chimera Ant resembling a yak with dark blue fur, Yapi, grumbled.

He looked around and found himself in a rather secluded forest.

His eyes were vigilant as he scrutinized Meleoron in front of him, speaking in a hostile tone.

At such a turbulent time, Meleoron suddenly calling him out would arouse suspicion and wariness in anyone.

If not for the presence of the current nest commander Colt, advisor scholar Peggy, and some other ants, Yapi wouldn't have followed to this place.

"Meleoron, even if it's to explain power to us, is it necessary to come to such a remote place?!"

The shrimp-like Chimera Ant, Bloster, also raised a question.

As he spoke, he moved his large pincers, looking particularly intimidating.

"That's right, this place feels unsettling and scary?"

The Chimera Ant resembling a pudding dog, Hina, in her cute girl form, looked around, seemingly shivering with fear. But in reality, her eyes were darting around.

"It's precisely because the power we're discussing is very important that we need to avoid others as much as possible."

Meleoron smiled, pointing to his ear, "You know, there are many ants in the nest with exceptional hearing."

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The ants with bat and dolphin genes can use ultrasonic waves to capture sounds, making it easy for information to leak out.

"Now that we're here, there shouldn't be any problems, right?" Colt, exuding leadership with his wings and righteous demeanor, crossed his arms and said, "So, can you tell us how you obtained that peculiar power of yours?"

"Of course, now that we're here, those ants different from us won't come to disturb us," Meleoron said, a glint flashing in his eyes. It had taken quite an effort to gather these ants here.

With only 395 ants meeting the criteria, it was far from enough. At such a critical moment, anyone would have reservations, especially with Meleoron calling so many at once. There would naturally be suspicion and doubt.

To better achieve his goal, Meleoron didn't hesitate to show a glimpse of his "God's Accomplice" ability as bait. This powerful Nen ability undoubtedly caught the attention of the ants. Regardless of their nature, their pursuit and desire for power couldn't leave them indifferent. This anticipation and desire even overcame the potential unknown risks.

Thus, at Meleoron's request, they followed him to this secluded spot. Of course, it was mainly because they could see that Meleoron wasn't weak, able to defeat even some of the squad leaders. Plus, with strong squadron leaders like Yapi, Bloster, and Colt on their side, they weren't worried about Meleoron causing any trouble.

"Four squadron leaders, two squad leaders. I never expected that among so many high-ranking Chimera Ants, only these few are worth saving," Meleoron remarked as he glanced around.

The squadron leaders included Colt, his adoptive father the penguin Peggy, the yak-like Yapi, and the shrimp-like Bloster. The squad leaders were only two: the pudding dog-like Hina and the red-headed octopus Ikalgo. These were the Chimera Ants above the squad leader level that Meleoron deemed worth saving.

Despite the many squadron and squad leaders, only these individuals were deemed worthy, indicating that there weren't many good individuals in the NGL Autonomous Region. Even the inclusion of Yapi and Bloster was a stretch.

"What do you mean by that?!" Colt's eyes narrowed, sensing something unusual.

And at that moment...

"Only six?" A voice distinctly different from the Chimera Ants' sounded from behind.

The presence of a human instantly made the hairs of the Chimera Ants stand on end.

"I wanted to call more, but it's impossible. Among the high-ranking ants, only these have decent qualities. As for the lower-ranking ones, I didn't have time to check them all," Meleoron said, stepping back two paces and shrugging.

The other Chimera Ants turned around and saw the human behind them.

"A human..."

Yapi and Bloster fixed their gaze on the unfamiliar human approaching them, their aura immediately flaring up to cover their bodies.

"Not bad aura," Morin glanced and casually remarked, "But if this is all, it's not nearly enough."

With that, he produced the "Memory Hammer" once again. He had no patience to converse further with these Chimera Ants. Each had a distinct personality, unlike Meleoron, who was easy to communicate with. Morin wasn't interested in wasting his breath.

Under the watchful and wary eyes of the Chimera Ants, Morin's figure vanished. When he reappeared, he was already behind them.

Then...

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound of the hammer hitting their heads echoed continuously.

Soon, all six Chimera Ants fell into their memories, and their sealed human memories were projected outward through their eyes.

"Tsk tsk," Meleoron watched the scene, baring his teeth in sympathy and rubbing the back of his head with lingering fear. Watching that hammer smash down was painful, and he was grateful he hadn't felt it himself at the time...

"These six ants were the ones who showed their kind side in the original," Morin noted as he observed the memory projections. He recalled the information about these six ants from the original version.

Bloster, the shrimp-like ant, was left behind by the simple villagers after returning Chidori, Colt's sister from his past life, Reina, to her hometown. The villagers recognized his kindness.

Bloster himself was a rather laid-back ant. After the Ant Queen's death, he wandered aimlessly, with no ambition or plans to establish a nation like other ants. He had no grand ambitions and no plans for his life as a shrimp.