Gon looked at Phinxs who had a grim in his face and a murderous aura. He didn't understood why, maybe it was something that he always had, but he didn't remember nothing about his ´´friends´´ of the Phantom Troupe. So, he decided to play it cool.
''Scared kid? I can kill you right now if you want?" Asked Phinxs ready to attack.
''No. I´m gonna become a spider even if it cost my arm. Chrollo is watching so I intend to make this happen.'' Said Gon all serious. The spiders had a surprised reaction the way that Chrollo manipulated Gon into believing he was always with them was both creepy and surprising. He really believed he was always with them, that would make Kurapika suffer even more.
Franklin then got near the two who had their arms ready in positon to start their test.
''Ready, set…go!'' Scream him
Both Phinxs and Gon struggle into keep one side at their favor. Phinxs knew that Gon wasn't a weakling, if he could beat Nobunaga at arm wrestling than he was a force to not be overlook.
While this was happening, the spiders were all watching with fascination what would happen. They imagined Phinxs to break the kid arm in just a second but true be told, the blonde was having some difficulties.
''Kid there is no joke.'' Said Shalnark impressed.
''Phinxs is gonna win this one.'' Said Feitan.
It was a struggle for Gon, at first he thought he had a chance of win the first round but Phinxs appear to be holding back.
''Urgh!'' Scream Gon in pure pain.
''Trust me brat, you might be strong but not our level.'' Said Phinxs with a smirk.
Then using his leftover strength, the blond man push his arm to the other side of the table.
''Argh'' Scream Phinxs defeating Gon at the first round.
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''Phinxs won.'' Said Franklin.
The spiders were either impressed or not. Gon at least survived a few seconds against their strongest member, which was no joke. If was a regular person Phinxs would have rip off his arm and beat into a bloody death.
''He lost on the first time.'' Said Machi
''Maybe he is not all that hope that Chrollo thought.'' Said Shizuku
''remember Phinxs is our strongest member. This is his first round; he still has one more chance.'' Said Kortopi.
''Yeah, we need to see what he can do. Remember sometimes we don't know what a person could be packing before we kill them.'' Said Bonoleov.
''Whatever.'' Said Machi
Gon brush off his hand, it was already very red and almost purple. One more of that and he lost his whole arm. But he couldn't give up, Chrollo was watching him and this could be finally his time to become a spider.
''My hand hurts. But I can't give up. Not now.'' Thought him brushing the pain off.
''Last chance kid. If you give up, I will kill you now, if you lose, I will kill later. So, what is gonna be?" Asked Phinxs with a smirk
''I won't give up!'' Said Gon putting his arm back to the table surprising most spiders.
''Oh really? You want be an official Troupe member this badly?" Asked Phinxs.
''I do! I will kill anyone for this position.'' Said Gon.
That got the Spiders a little more interested. Shalnark and Chrollo brainwash really work, he really belived in everything that he was told.
Phinxs and Gon get their arms ready for the second match as Franklin goes back to start the event.
''Ready set…go" Scream him.
Again the competition was tense but this time Gon was having the upper hand on this clash. Phinxs was even sweating of frustration making the others shocked.
''Urgh'' Scream Phinxs trying to rip Gon arm off but the young hunter was very persistent.
''Wow, he is actually having trouble with that?" Asked Feitan
Phinxs was sweating of frustration and exhaustion. Gon was using everything he had against him on that match and Phinxs was feeling that.
''No, I can't lose to a brat like!'' Thought Phinxs now exhausted.
Gon use a little bit of Nen. Which activated on his on and was appeared to gain even more strength.
''Oh, he is using nen.'' Said Shalnark surprised with that.
Gon using his arm full of Nen and his determination managed to make the other spider arm feel completely weak and ready to slam into the table
''Wait what…'' Scream Phnxs confused.
''AAAAAAARGH'' Scream Gon beating Phinxs in this round.
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The spiders were all in shock for that moment. Gon beat Phinxs at arm wrestling. So far in the Trouble the only people who managed to do that were Uvogin, Franklin and Nobunaga. This kid could actually be a monster.
''I guess Chrollo plan is not such a bad idea.'' Said Bonolenov
''He beat Phinxs. Impressive.'' Said Shalnark.
''Ha looks like I was right.'' Said Nobunaga with a laugh
'Yeah. The first time in your miserable life that you were actually smart.'' Said Machi.
''Shut up you!'' Scream Nobu all irritated.
''Phinxs how are you feeling?'' Asked Shizuku seeing the blonde man shaking with rage.
''This was just a warmup. Something easy, next one…will be your final.'' Said him looking at Gon in pure wrath.
Gon could sense all the murdering aura floating in Phinxs. If he was a normal person, he could cry of fear.
''What do you say kid. Wanna quit? I will be nice I will give 30 seconds to run before I will kill you.'' Said Phinxs now pissed
''No. I will be a spider no matter what. You will see Phinxs-sama I will finally be at your ranks.'' Said Gon putting his arm back to the table.
The spiders were surprised by that response. It was kind mature and wise, something they would expect of a kid who had to believe he stay with the troupe since birth.
''Well…well at least I can say that you will die like a man and not a boy. Are you ready?" Asked Phinxs gripping his arm into Gon
''I am positive.'' Said Gon ready
Both men were looking at each other more focus and determined than they ever been before. This is it, the final round, either Gon join or he dies. If he dies the Troupe goes search for that other kid. Franklin walks over into the two and prepare the match.
''Ready set…Go'' Scream him
The last round was on. For the first full minute, neither side move from a single spot. Gon and Phinxs were dead center into beating each other. The suspension and tension was enough to be cut it.
''I bet 200,000 jenis that the kid wins.'' Said Nobunagada
''And I bet over 300,000 that Phinxs kill him.'' Said Feitan
''Wow that much. You know you are gonna be broken if he the kid win.'' Said Shalnark surprised
''Of course. But what is the chances? Phinxs will kill him for sure.'' Said Feitan
''Do you all believe that the kid is weak?' Asked Chrollo to the spiders. Which all turn their heads toward him.
''No. He managed to survive this long against Phinxs, he is strong for sure.'' Said Franklin
''But not at the same level as all of us. We are far more powerful than him.'' Said Shizuku fixing her glasses.
''I can say that this match only makes me want to keep him with us even more.'' Said Chrollo making the spiders all confused
''what makes you think that?'' Asked Shalnark.
''He has a great nen. I believe that he is an enchanted and something related to his strength. If he train proper it could match Phinxs Ripper Cyclotron or Uvogin berserk strength. This kid is special.'' Said Chrollo looking at Gon with such fascination
The spiders all got a better look at Gon style. He was dead center and his nen was pouring all over him. They had to admit the kid had power inside of him.
''So, he is gonna stay.'' Said Machi seeing that this was really Chrollo intention, not only he was someone close to the Kurta but also his nen could be useful in the future.
''Yeah. And remember his name is Gon be sure to memorized.'' Said Chrollo watching the match.
''Sure Chrollo.'' Said Machi all irritated.
''I think this could be great. I can hang out with him, he seems fun.'' Said Shalnark.
''You were not all happy when he grabbed your phone last time.'' Said Kortopi
''You know very well that I literary killed people who touched my phone.'' Said Shalnark.
''True.'' Said Kortopi
''Silence. I think is gonna end now.'' Said Nobunaga.
Gon was sweating like crazy and getting exhausted. Phinxs on the other hand smirk at his upcoming victory
''Come kid. Give up.'' Said him ready to finish it off.
''I can't lose. I want…be a spider'' Said Gon all in pain
The two were dead center in beating each other. But it appears that Phinxs might be the winner.
''I am not done!'' Scream Gon getting back in a better position
Gon arm was starting to get purtle and lost sense. If he keep it up he pretty much lost its functions.
''Aaaargh'' Scream Gon in pain.
''That is the end kid. Say hi to Uvogin and Pakunoda in hell.'' Said Phinxs
''No!'' Scream Gon
Then the effect of Shalnark memory back up finally start making his second effect on Gon. Chrollo lies actually appear as real thought for Gon and it matches some of his own recent memories, like taking the hunter exam however for him he doesn't remember the three other people that were with him. Probably some other applicatins that helped him out. All he remember is that he passed the exams and fought some mysterious person that made him go forgot who he was.
''So those are my memories huh. I was this weak and got into this level? If I managed to become a Hunter and still not be a member than be ready Phinxs-sama.'' Thought Gon
Gon then charge it out and went full berserk with his next attack. He had his Nen all charged in his arm and then he used all the strength on his body to finish this match.
''AAAAARGH.'' Scream Gon making Phinxs arm fell into the table.
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It end it. Gon won the match, sure his arm was all bruised and purple but it was worthy. He beat the strongest spider at Wrestling match, he was now an official member. Needless to say everyone was shocked by this too
''He did it.'' Said Machi in shock.
''He beat phinxs.'' Said Shizuku
''Pay it.'' Said Nobunaga with a smirk.
''Crap, here goes my beer money.'' Said Feitan all angry
Phinxs couldn't believe what just happen. He lost on the arm wrestling to a kid. How humiliateing.
''How did…?'' Question him looking at his own arm.
'Chrollo did you kept your world?" Asked Gon to the spider leadr
''Yes. Welcome to the Troupe Gon.'' Said Chrollo
Some of the members (Shalnark, Nobunaga, Kortopi and Franklin) went to congratulated Gon over his victory over Phinxs
''Congratulation little man. Now you´re one of us.'' Said Shalnark
''Thanks, Shal, Nobu I can't wait to start to work with you all.' Said Gon with a smile
''I guess you´re right boss. Having him around might be good.'' Said Shizuku
'Thanks.'' Said Chrollo
''I think I can work with someone of his side. As long he doesn't interfere with my methods.'' Said Feitan
''True.'' Said Bonolenov
''See Gon now that you are one of us you can help us in our current mission.'' Said Nobunaga patting Gon in the shoulder
''Wow really I can't wait for that.'' Said Gon all happy
''I know. With your power we will be even more unstoppable.'' Said Nobunaga
Soon Gon smile became a tired one as he falls to the ground all exhausted from all the Nen that he used only in his arm-wrestling match.
''he got knocked out from exhaustion. Thats cute.'' Said Shalnark.
''I guess he can rest for the night. Machi take him to an empty room.'' Said Chrollo
''Sure Chrollo.'' Said her carrying the unconscious teen to a bed that they have.
Phinxs however was still in shock for what just happen. He never imagined losing to a little guy like Gon.
''What is wrong with you?'' Asked Franklin
''How can I have lost to that brat? I could kill him in seconds.'' Said Phinxs all pissed.
''You are strong however the kid may possess some incredible inner power. '' Said Chroolo
''What do you mean?''' Asked Phinxs confused
''There is something inside of him that can be greater than any of my steal abilities. Something that powerful is something that I can slip away.'' Said Chrollo all the more enigmatic.
''Are you for real boss?" Asked Kortopi
''I mean it's pretty obvious that he is destined to great power. After all look at his family tree.'' Said Chrollo
''What does that mean?'' Asked Shizuku
''His father is none other than Ging Freescc.'' Said Chrollo all simple
That was a bomb to the spiders. They know about Ging Freescc he was possibly one of the greatest hunters and Nen users in all over the world. Chrollo actually had intentions to find this man, steal his Nen and his power but apparently, he was hard to find. But now they have his son, so that's something.
''The Ging Freescc. You mean the two start Hunter?" Asked Shalnark.
''Yeah and when the chain in my heart is gone, I will get both him and his son power.'' Said Chrollo.
''You will be unstoppable.'' Said Nobunaga now amazed.
''Correct.'' Said Chrollo all collected and cold.
''Sorry for questioning you boss.'' Said Phinxs
''that's ok. How did you felt against him?" Asked Chrollo
''So far he is impressive, but he used way too much Nen.'' Said Phixs
''I can tell that he is still new in using Nen. What he need is some teacher.'' Said Chrollo
''Oh training. I´m up to it.'' Said Shalnark actually excited to teach someone.
''Me too. I am going to make that kid train like hell.'' Said Feitan.
''And what are you gonna do now?'' Asked Franklin to Chrollo.
''I am going into hiding until my chain is gone.'' Said Chrollo too much of the spiders shock. spiders
''Seriously boss! But why?'' Asked Nobunaga
''Hisoka.'' Said him and that alone was enough for everyone there understand the reason
''True. That guy might be annoying, but he is a tough opponent.'' Said Frankin
''Why can't we kill him?" Asked Phinxs.
''Because he still under contract with us, plus he is stronger than most of us.'' Said Kortopi being honest.
''Also, he is still buddy with that Zoldyck.'' Said Franklin
''Yes, now that would be a nightmare to face.'' Said Shalnark. He knows that the Zoldyck are no joke.
''By the way what we do if we meet the other kid?'' Asked Feitan.
''If you encounter him eliminate. That's an order.'' Said Chrolo
''Sure.'' Said all the spider
Soon Machi returned after having put Gon in a bed where he slept.
''How is he?" Asked Gon
''Sleeping like a baby.'' Said her
''is gonna be weird having a kid around here.'' Said Feitan.
''Yeah the youngest members that we had before were Machi and Shalnark here.'' Said Franklin
''I was in my mid-teens.'' Said her.
''Me too but I already knew what I wanna do in my life.'' Said Shalnark.
''Well since I be living very shortly, I need to explain a few rules.'' Said Chrollo
''What is it?" Asked Nobunaga
''I will remain closely to you all. I will be far away in person, but close in contact, this is way I can escape Hisoka until I have everything to prepare against him.'' Said Chrollo
''So, this way the chain user will not connect that you return and kidnapped the kid.'' Said Phinxs.
''Exactly.'' Said Chrollo with a smile
''And what about his friend?'' Asked Nobunaga
''What do you mean?" Asked Chrollo
''Does he know about him. They looked pretty close together.'' Said the samurai.
''If he does, we will say some lie, but is better to kill him before they meet. This way his memories will not return.'' Said Chrollo
''Great.'' Said Phinxs
''Shizuku do you have the tattoo ink and needles?" Asked Chrollo
''Yes, I have.'' Said her
''Come with me.'' Said Chrollo calling out her.
The spider let their boss and their number 8 member walk toward the room where Gon is sleeping. He seen so calm and normal, now that he was turn into one of them.
''Look at him dreamily all peaceful. I wish I had this luck when I was his age.'' Said Chrollo.
''Now is time Chrollo?" Asked her with the tattoo equipment
''Yes.'' Said Chrollo
Shizuku then start the procedure of making the spider tattoo on Gon chest. This will be the place of his identification, the spider tattoo had to be on a place where normal eyes wouldn't easily see. Chrollo was on the back, Shizuku was on her leg and she usually wears large pants, so it has to be on a hiding place. The young woman was almost done with the tattoo as Chrollo was leaving the room.
''Sleep well… number 9.'' Said him all cold and with a voice of victory.
When Shizuku was done Gon had on his chest the trademark Phantom Troupe tattoo with the number 9 in the middle. He was Pakunoda replacement and his transformation was complete.
