We stand, waiting for Netero to respond.

Kurapika decides to make everyone see from his point of view "Killua has been acting in a strange manner during and since his battle with the man who called himself at the time Gittarackur. I believe that he was hypnotized into committing murder! Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to use hypnosis to induce a person to kill. However, as Killua was raise in a family of assassins, murder was a part of his daily life, so it's natural that he would lack the ethical restraint of most!"

I listen carefully, thinking.

While that hypnosis could be a factor. I believe it was something stronger than that... Like... fear, fear can make anyone do anything out of the norms! But then again Killua wasn't brought up to fear exactly, which brings me to my question...

I look carefully at Illumi.

Why does Killua fear his brother? Or is there something, Illumi has done to make Killua like that...? Mental Manipulation perhaps...

As I look in Leorio's direction, he makes a comment "I want to mention that the attack happened during the match between Bodoro and me. It's possible that he was helping me. Given that, the one who should be disqualified is me."

I respond out loud "Unlikely! Killua wouldn't have helped you..."

Leorio retorts "Who's side are you on?"

Killua's! You damn age defing teenager!

I dictate to the entire room "The point I'm trying to make is that Killua knows full well, or should have known you would win! Think about it!"

I turn, facing the entire group this time "He went through two fights. One with Hisoka, and other with me. As scary as that clown is... He knocked the shit out of Bodoro! And he still would have been exhausted!"

I sigh looking back at Leorio "Which makes Hypnosis a factor, but something doesn't add up here about that rule... Being an assassin... One of the rules is to kill without alerting or leaving a single trace... Usually at whatever the costs..."

I focus on Illumi "Unless... we don't have a chance at all to begin with!"

I turn back to entire group, focusing more on Leorio "Even then... Leorio still would have won either way. Which would leaves the last match between Bodoro and Killua! And that would have been one sided either way."

Kurapika looks in my direction "Killua was not in control of his own actions. Thus, he should have not been disqualified!"

I clench my teeth from the next thought. Even then you still wrong and I hate to admit this little piece of information because I want Killua to be in the right... No matter what!

I speak firmly to Kurapika "That would be wrong as well... Did anyone look at his posture or eyes even?"

Leorio responds "His eyes were cold and empty... why?"

I sigh in frustration "Then it was ok for him to be disqualified... As much as I hate to admit it... His empty eyes is a way to bypass all emotions! He knew full well, what he was doing was wrong!"

Netero looks away "That is mere speculation, there is no absolute proof. There were no clear signs of Manipulation. In fact, I would question the claim that he was hypnotised. While I agree that the incident occurred after the battle between Leorio and Bodoro had begun."

He sighs briefly "Daniel made a valid point... Both fighters would have been evenly matched at that time. Bodoro had more experience but in terms of raw combat ability, Leorio was the stronger one. Killua did not need to interfere."

Pokkle points out "There was some other funny business happening like when you fought Hisoka back then, what exactly did he say to you? Neither of you seemed to be tired. But Hisoka whispered something in your ear, right before conceding."

I look in Pokkle's direction, amused by his comment "Says the man who won by default... didn't Killua just walk out on you?"

Pokkle looks in my direction then back at Kurapika "The point I'm trying to make is that it was strange. I'd understand like what happened with me and Hanzo as well as Hisoka and Bodoro, after an opponent whispers something to you making you surrender because of the pressure we were under. In your case it was the exact opposite."

Pokkle pouts, looking slightly in Kurapika's direction "I'm beginning to wonder if you struck some sort of bargain. If you're going to question something odd, it would have been your victory that fit the category quite well. If you got nothing to hide you-"

I interrupt Pokkle, furious that his even targeting Kurapika for something so childish "Who exactly did the whispering?! Hmm? Was it Kurapika? Or Hisoka? If Kurapika forfeited after being whispered to, I would have questioned it! Hisoka was smiling as he left so it's safe to assume... It only concerns Kurapika!"

Pokkle looks in my direction "That rule applies to you as well, what exactly did you do to Bodoro?"

I respond smugly "Netero saw it! I'm pretty sure Hisoka and Illumi also saw it... So... why... don't... you... ask.. them!... IF you got the stomach for it!"

Hanzo interjects "I want to get this lecture over with so I can leave."

Gon interrupts us all "NONE OF THAT MATTERS! It's pointless to argue over whether someone should have passed. If you aren't happy about passing, keep working until you're satisfied. If Killua retakes the Hunter Exam, he'll definitely pass!"

I nod at Gon "It is unfortunate that he failed this time... BUT! Next time he will ace this test!"

Gon continues "What really matters... If all this time you have been forcing Killua to kill against his will, all this time, I'll make you pay!"

Illumi response "Make me pay huh? What, exactly, will you do?" Gon responses "I won't do anything."

I interject, grinning widely "But that rule doesn't apply to me..."

Gon interrupts me "WE!, Won't do anything... but once we rescue Killua... we'll make sure you never see him again!"

Illumi lifts his hand to place it on Gon's head. I jump to Gon's side, grabbing Illumi's arm "Once is enough already!"

I throw his hand away as Netero interrupts us with a cough "Is everyone finished?"

We all look at Netero as he responds "Gon is absolutely correct... You must decide for yourselves if you were worthy of passing. You can complain all you want about the results all you like, but we will not be changing our minds! Killua has been disqualified and the rest of you have passed the exam."

Netero looks at Bean and nods.

Bean takes a step towards the group "Okay, let's continue the orientation. The cards you've been passed are your Hunter Licenses. These cards allow you to enter 90% of the countries that limit immigration, as well as 75% of the restricted areas in the world. This card also provides free access to 95% of public facilities, and a line of credit that rivals large corporations."

I whistle in amazement.

Jeez... I could be extremely rich with this card... But the first thing I'm going to use it for is to save Killua!

Bean takes a short break, continuing his little speech "If you sell your card, you'll have enough money to last seven lifetimes and if you keep it, you'll still be living in comfort. So make sure that your license isn't stolen or lost. You will not receive a replacement! According to our estimates, one in five hunters loses their cards within a year of receiving it."

I respond "So basically... These are like a skeleton key, credit card!"

Bean nods and smiles "As a hunter, your first challenge is to protect your card. The rest is up to you. So believe in yourself, rise above challenges and fulfil your dreams."

Netero continues off of Bean "Then, we now declare the eight members here to be new Hunters!"

We disperse from the room, making our way to do our own thing.

I head towards Illumi, which seemed to be Gon's idea as well.

Gon interrupts Illumi's, emotionless stance "Gittarackur..."

I look at Gon, peeved that he already forgot his name "His name is Illumi!"

Gon ignores me, yelling at Illumi "Tell me where is Killua is!"

Illumi stares at Gon making a pedobear stare seem like child's play to him "Are you really going to take him away? Personally, I think that's a bad idea."

Gon is about to say something as I cut him off "What you think personally does not matter to Gon or me!"

Gon nods "Killua is my friend! I'm taking him with me." Illumi stares in my general direction, speaking to someone else "What about them, do they feel the same?" As I don't look away from Illumi, Gon looks behind us.

Leorio's voice resonates behind me, snapping me out of my trance "You bet!"

Illumi stares at me while he weighs his option "Fine... I highly doubt you three be able to make it there anyway. He on the other hand, maybe..."

Illumi points to me before continuing "But either way Killua went home."

Gon looks confused "Home?"

Illumi stares down at Gon "Kukuroo Mountain! Our family lives at the very top."

Leorio responds, completely confused from Illumi's forwardness "Kukroo Mountain?"

Gon nods "Got it, thanks!"

Time Skip

We stand outside under a couple of trees Leorio comments "Kukroo Mountain, never heard of it before..."

I sigh "I've heard of it sometime during my studies... but at the time, I wasn't listening at all, so I don't know where it is... How about you Kurapika, do you know where it is...?"

"Kurapika?" Leorio yells, grabbing Kurapika's attention.

He snaps out of his trance "Oh, sorry what was the question?"

Leorio sighs "The Mountain! He said something about Kukuroo Mountain. Do you have any idea where it might me?"

Kurapika thinks for a moment "Not of the top of my head... sorry! Why don't we look it up online."

Pokkle comes by us "Hey!" we look in his general direction "Sorry about getting excited back there."

I wave my hands "That's a great idea from before Kurapika I'll go search for it..."

I begin to walk away, slightly listening to their conversion as Pokkle speaks about becoming a Exotic Game Hunter, as well as other various stuff "You can use this to obtain all kinds of information. Is there anything you would like to know?"

Gon thinks for a moment "Oh... Can you look up a Hunter named Ging? Gin Freecss!"

I stop, turning around to face Gon, surprised "Did you say Ging Freecss?"

Gon looks at me "Yeah..."

Pokkle looks up the name as I respond "He is a living Legend! My dad complains his like Wally, you can't find him anywhere! Apparently he and my father are champions of Hide and Seek!"

Pokkle responds "Just who exactly is this Ging guy? All information related to him is behind a tight security system that requires a bunch of different accesses. He even has some serious influence at a national level."

Pokkle freak out as I'm still stunned, focusing on Gon to find the resemblance.

Gon responds to Pokkle "Huh, Really? Forget it then..."

Pokkle smiles "Well if anything comes up his my email address, bye, bye!"

I wave my hand at the others "Well I'll see you later I'm going to look up some information! Ciao."

I bolt off before anyone could respond.

There has to be some computers around here... Maybe the lobby perhaps...?

Time Skip

I push open the door to the lobby. I turn, finding several computers.

So let's see what we dealing with... So where is Kukuroo Mountain exactly?

I type it in the computer, waiting for it load "Feels so slow... Oh here it is! So many boring facts... 3.7k high in the... Dentora region of the Republic of Padokea!... Who names these places?"

I freak, turning around after having someone slaps my shoulder "Oh... it's you Gon, don't do that! You gave me a heart attack..."

Gon responds with a huge smiling "Sorry so did you find where Killua is?" I nod my head "His in Padokea and it's a... THREE DAY TRIP!"

I turn to Gon "When do you want to leave?"

Gon smiles "As earlier as possible!"

I return the smile "I can agree on that... Let's see... looks like we ok to go there! Not... that we have anything stopping us!"

I wave my Hunter licence around, speaking slyly "Let's get some tickets and leave ASAP!"