Hunter x Hunter: Tonight, Germain joins the hunt

Chapter 140 "Kurapika's Doubts"

That night, German and others sat around a long table to enjoy dinner, and the wide variety of dishes on the table were naturally prepared by the gourmet hunters Menqi and Buhala.

Many of them were "trophies" plundered from the Dark Continent. With better cooking conditions in the mansion, Menqi and Buhala made them into even better delicacies.

It was at this time that Kurapika and Chiki saw Sambika, and when they heard Yun Gu say that she had already been in the research institute behind the mansion, they both showed surprise.

They didn't notice Sambika's presence at all. They didn't know whether to say that she hid too well or that her presence was too weak.

This time, Sambika did not hide in the room as she did before. She plucked up the courage to sit in the seat next to Biscuit, took off her mask, revealing a small and delicate face.

She ate her dinner quietly and quietly, taking small sips, with her head lowered the whole time, as if she was worried about meeting other people's eyes, as if that would give her some incurable disease.

Sambika mostly responded to other people's concerns and questions by nodding or shaking his head, until he could no longer fool people, at which point he would just utter a soft "um" or "yes".

Several people, including German, heard her voice for the first time at this time, and immediately felt that today's dinner was off to a good start.

Everyone started talking loudly, most of which were about interesting things that happened when they completed certain commissions, as well as their opinions on V5 and the Kajin Empire.

Taking this opportunity, Kurapika listened carefully and gained a deeper understanding of professional hunters.

Beast hunters, gem hunters, gourmet hunters, virus hunters... There are many categories of professional hunters, and the biggest feature that distinguishes them from each other is the prey they hunt.

Kurapika couldn't help but think about the future. In the past, he didn't have this kind of "confusion" because he was very sure about what he was going to do.

He wants to take back the Red Eyes and take revenge on the "Phantom Troupe". His future is certain and he will live for this his whole life.

After becoming the teacher's disciple, he had some changes, and he had to change. If he didn't change, the teacher would not have accepted him as a disciple and taught him how to enter another world.

Now, Kurapika had to admit that he was becoming more and more absorbed in the fun of Nen ability, and could no longer regard regaining the Red Eyes and revenge as the end of his life.

The teacher and others are always mysterious, just like today, the teacher, Biscuit, Menqi and Buhara disappeared for almost half a day, saying they went nearby, but they couldn't convince Kurapika.

Zhixi believed it, but Kurapika had a hunch that it was the potential that only those who could become elite in Nen ability could possess, and that the teachers must be hiding some secrets.

Kurapika soon understood why the teacher didn't tell him, because he was not strong enough.

Maybe one day, the teacher will take the initiative to tell him all the truth, just as the teacher promised.

At the same time, Kurapika believes that under the influence of his teacher, he will inevitably embark on the path of a professional hunter sooner or later.

However, I have to destroy the Phantom Troupe and take back the Red Eyes of my people. What kind of professional hunter should I become?

With this question in mind, Kurapika asked Germain this question during the break of the "Chanze Training" the next day.

"Bounty hunter, crime hunter, right?"

German answered while closing his eyes and letting the breath flow easily through his body.

"The prey you are hunting determines that you must come into contact with the dark side of human society, especially the gangs."

Gangs... Kurapika had traveled around the world after the Kurta tribe tragedy and before he met his teacher, so he was naturally familiar with the "Ten Old Men" and the "Three Giants of the Kakin Empire".

"Do you think that I can get more information about Red Eyes and the Phantom Troupe through those gangs?" German nodded.

"Of course. I told you before that the core members of the Phantom Troupe are all from Meteor City, and Meteor City has close cooperation with the mafia."

"As for the Fiery Red Eyes, it is probably obtained through the black market. If this is the case, the mafia will inevitably be involved."

Kurapika listened quietly for a while, thought for a while, and asked with some doubt:

"Teacher, if I contact the gangs and achieve my goals, will you not be angry? Or do you support my cooperation with the gangs?"

Germain slowly opened his eyes.

The bird-beaked hunter changed his black robe today. He wore an ordinary hunter black robe and looked at Kurapika from under the brim of his tricorn hat, which made Kurapika feel a little uneasy.

"Someone once told me that 'hunter' is a neutral word. It has nothing to do with good or evil, right or wrong. Not to mention, before I became a hunter, I was a killer."

German pointed at Biscuit in the distance.

Bisiji really kept his promise and went to a nearby town early in the morning to customize a set of clothes for Buhala that fit his body shape. Now he was showing the design to Buhala.

The clothes in the design were too fashionable, which ran counter to Buhala's simple character. However, it was a gift from the senior hunter, so Buhala couldn't refuse and touched the back of his head with some embarrassment.

Men Qi knew what his partner was thinking and spoke up for him, seemingly wanting to reject the suit.

But Bisiji was very stubborn and insisted that Buhala try on the custom-made outfit according to the design drawing and think it would look great.

It is true that clothes make the man. Even if you are a tall and fat person, as long as you wear the right clothes that suit your temperament, you can look domineering.

Kurapika had been observing Biscuit for some time and knew that she was far from being as unreliable as she appeared, and even as a teacher, he often followed her advice.

Germain pursed his thin lips and continued to speak to Kurapika:

"Like 'hunter', 'gangster', 'killer', 'policeman', 'doctor', 'lawyer', 'teacher', etc. are all neutral words to me."

"I won't trust someone completely just because he's a hunter, nor will I fight him to the end just because he's a gangster. This doesn't fit my principles."

"Principles and bottom line." German pointed two fingers at Kurapika.

"They are your magic weapon to always maintain your own identity in this world, rather than becoming a labeled vassal of a certain group."

"You should try your best to base your decision on a situation that is beneficial to you, but without violating your principles and bottom line."

"Otherwise, you will either become a paranoid and twisted monster group like the Phantom Troupe for revenge and protection, or burn yourself out like the 'Flame Fist' and fall into nothingness."

After hearing this, Kurapika nodded thoughtfully and replied, "Teacher, I understand what you mean."

German didn't say much. He didn't like long speeches, so just getting to the point was enough.

If Kurapika still follows the path of the original timeline, he will feel very sorry, but he will respect Kurapika's choice, just as he respects Xiaodi's persistence in Meteor City.

(End of this chapter)