Meanwhile, in the United States of Saherta, Mr. Wong is nervously hiding in a hotel in Yorknew City. He is supposed to meet with an agent representing the Sahertan government today yet he hasn't arrived yet. That was when he heard a knock at the door. He looked through the peephole and saw a well-dressed man. Yet it could be anyone.
"I am not letting you in until you give the code phrase we discussed!" Wong demanded.
"The Cherry Blossoms are lovely this time of year, you should come out to see them with me," the man said casually.
With that Wong unlocked the door. And let the man inside.
"My real name is classified and frankly none of your business you may refer to me by my codename Jack. For some reason, my agency thought giving us card-based codenames would be fitting yet I find it quite tacky," Jack explained.
"Well Jack you certainly seem a lot more casual than I expected," Wong said.
Jack got out a pack of cigarettes he flipped a cigarette into the air and caught it in midair with his lips before lighting it with a lighter.
"Just tell me all that you know that you didn't say on the news and we can get this over with," Jack said.
"Well, Kite is an amazing Hunter that I've known for a long time, one that I am sure would not die so easily, I left a lot of that out. I actually called him recently to check up on him and learned that he is making preparations to go back into NGL yet that was after the interview. I just hope those Hunters will be enough to take care of this so-called Chimera Ant infestation that is happening," Wong explained.
Jack then exhaled a puff of smoke
"Tell me more about this Kite," Jack asked.
Later a maid comes around to knock on the door to perform housekeeping. When the door opens Wong comes to greet her.
"Oh sorry I didn't expect you to come so soon I am a bit busy at the moment so I rather not be disturbed at the moment, my place is still clean so you don't need to come inside," Wong assured.
"Are you sure about that? I smell cigar smoke and also I brought fresh towels," the woman said.
"Oh well I'll take a couple of towels of course just come back later, and here for your troubles," Wong said giving the lady a large tip.
While a bit suspicious she doesn't want to say no to a large tip as she takes it and takes the car away with her. As the door closes "Wong"'s face and body seemingly begin to melt which becomes nothing more than a strange clay-like substance and reforms as it's revealed to be Agent Jack using a Nen-based disguise. As the real Wong is tied to a chair and gagged attempting to scream for his life even though he is muffled. Jack then pulls up a chair and puts it backward before leaning it on staring towards Wong.
"You shouldn't have gone public with that information Wong, we've been trying to keep a tight lid on the situation so as not to cause widespread panic, and yet you had to go on the news and tell everyone about what is really going in NGL. Do you know how much money the V5 wasted on propaganda and paying out various new sources in order to contain this and make people forget about it? What's going on is far bigger than you and I, and it's nothing you or the general public deserve to know." Jack explained.
He then took another inhale of his cigarette before exhaling in Wong's face.
"You see I work for a certain organization for the V5, one meant to protect the peace and keep Hunters in line. And thus we are able to be allowed such information that the people shouldn't know about. Humanity is a fickle bunch, the minute they think the world is ending it's every man for themselves. That's why all governments make it so they know what we only want them to know. The only reason I am telling you this well is…I hate to do this but I can't turn my back on my country," Jack said.
Jack got up and puts out his cigarette then began walking to the kitchen turning on the oven and leaving it open. Then he goes to the fireplace that is gas-powered and messes with it letting the gas into the air. Wong realized what he was doing and started pleading for his life but couldn't since his mouth was covered in duct tape. Jack then started using cooking oil and then started to pour it out making a path out the balcony. Before lighting a match and then throwing it onto the oil causing a row of flames.
Jack jumps off of the balcony before casually walking away before Wong's room explodes. The few bystanders walking around this late at night panic and start to call the fire department or runoff. And that is when he sees an adult gentleman dressed just like him glaring at him while wearing a strange headset.
"You didn't have to go to such lengths for your task Agent Jack. You were supposed to get more information from Wong, kill him, and then dispose of the body." the man said.
"Oh come on Joker, I did both of those last two things in one fell swoop why else did I recommend that specific room and hotel? Besides if anything I made it look like an accident so no one would suspect a thing" Jack said.
"You're just lucky no one saw you jump off a balcony and landed on the street." Joker scolded.
"What can I say, I'm a man of theatrics," Jack replied.
"Pfft, once an actor always an actor," Joker said.
A drone flying ahead then disappears as Joker's strange headset disappears as well with a snap of his fingers. Jack offered a cigarette but Joker declined it, as Jack did his mouth catch trick again before lighting it.
"Most of what he told us we already knew except that Kite seems to be assembling a team of Hunters to take on the Chimera Ants in NGL. And from how Wong described him he seems to be quite an admirable man." Jack praised.
"No Hunter is admirable, they're all disorderly, self-serving, unreasonable human beings. They are not to be trusted which is why this organization was formed to ensure that they don't act out of the interest of the world's leaders and could even pose a threat to society if they so choose," Joker retorted.
"Ah, and that's why we Pillars exist to act as the last line of defense in case any Hunter or Nen user tries to pull something like that. Luckily none have been foolhardy enough to try. Don't forget though the Hunter Associaton was kind enough to send us information about their Hunters," Jack said.
"Merely a formality than an alliance, Hunters would be more restricted unless, of course, the higher-ups sent the government information to keep tabs on the more unfavorable Hunters they allow into their association. The fact they let a member of the Phantom Troupe become a Hunter just goes to show that they truly do not care about the law, they only care about strength," Joker said.
"Heh, of course, no one dislikes Hunters as much as you do eh Joker?" Jack retorted.
"The fact you think my hate stems only towards Hunters shows how much you don't know about me," Joker growled.
As the two then get into a car and drive away Jack texted his contact to tell him the job has been done. Jack looks out the window to see the passing by fire trucks. Before he puts his hands to his face and squishes it as if he was playing with clay into a completely different face. Before looking in the car's mirror examine it thoroughly before adding any finishing touches. As he molds a mustache and beard on his face.
"If the Chimera Ants get out of NGL it could be a global catastrophe. If they had gained the powers of Nen like we feared then they can easily tear society apart if left unchecked, even a national crisis if spread across the rest of the Mitene Union could cause various consequences and could be used as an excuse to declare war. Damn it, if those Hunters fail we have to continue cleaning up their mess like always. Luckily the mafia already took care of the Yorknew City crisis for us, but the damage the Phantom Troupe has done alone has taken a major blow to the economy after they had the Ten Dons killed," Joker thought.
He then grips the steering wheel tightly to the point that blood starts dripping from his hands.
"Damned Nen users, taking advantage of the power they gained for their own selfish ends. Only me and the organization are the only true justice in this world. We ensure that those who are corrupted by power are knocked down from their pedestals. That's why I'm a part of the Six Pillars." he growled under his breath.
Back at the Chimera Ant Nest, three days since Gon and Killua were first imprisoned, a large fly like Chimera Ant sniffs out something that intrigues him. Till he finds fermented gourds someone has hidden in the wall. Begins guzzling down the alcoholic fruit juice as if he was a man dying of thirst. As he was drinking his fifth gourd something flicks a pebble at him that gets his attention. A small koala-like Chimera Ant in a well-dressed suit.
"Oy, you should be getting your own instead of taking someone else's Beelzebubbs." Koala shouted.
"Not my fault that this stuff tastes so good, you should have hidden it better instead of hoarding it all to yourself," Beelzebubbs retorted.
As Koala jumps forward suddenly a wall of flames comes in between them as a large salamander Chimera Ant accompanied by two others. Some kind of electric eel and cobra hybrid Chimera Ant. And a goat-like Chimera Ant.
"Satamander? Asmophet? Levinathan? What are you guys doing here?" Beelzebubbs asked.
"We came to get your fatass to help us fight those humans. They've been getting really cocky and quite frankly are pissing me off so I thought the four of us could knock them down a peg." Satamander shouted.
"People like you who hide great stuff for yourselves tick me off, getting greedy aren't you Koala?" accused Levinathan.
"We would love to stay and chat, but we shouldn't keep those two waiting, even if I would very much like to see how your insides look compared to that of a regular koala's" Asmophet said.
Beelzebubbs then laid down on his side and began to scratch his behind while thinking about if he really wants to go.
"Hmm, I dunno, I found a good score right here. The taste is nostalgic for some reason. Oh wait, if we win can I ask for a piece of those humans or even some human meat?" Beelzebubbs asked.
"Haven't you heard? Neferpitou announced recently they can grant a prize to whoever can knock out those boys that the winner chooses." Salamander said with a large toothy grin.
Getting up with surprising speed for something so large and plump Beelzebubbs starts drooling as it makes a hideous grin with its deformed inhuman face. The drool begins steaming the ground and melting it like acid. His mind is solely on all of the delicious meat he could get for winning. Human, beast, even rotten he didn't care as long as he could get his hands on some. As the four leave Koala then starts taking a sip from one of his gourds.
"No hope," he sighed.
In another chamber, Colt is talking with Neferpitou about their decision to grant the winner's desire.
"Neferpitou you can't be serious?! Obviously, most of the Chimera Ants would request a large amount of human meat and we have none to spare for anyone else except the queen." Colt said.
"I have known those boys long enough that they are too strong to be beaten easily, besides I am still not going to let them be eaten either. Shaiapouf has an amazing idea for what to do with them soon." Neferpitou said.
"What idea? What could possibly be more important?" Colt asked.
"I assure you this project of mine is not just for the benefit of the Queen but the future King as well," Shaiapouf said walking in.
Upon his entrance Colt kneeled but Shaiapouf put a hand up telling him that's not necessary.
"The only one you should be bowing to is the future King. Now then after figuring out I was a Manipulator and doing research the past few days I have figured out one of my Hatsu's. And those two boys will be the first two test subjects for what's to come," Shaiapouf said.
"My lord, if you may be so kind as to let me know what exactly you plan to do with those two boys," Colt said.
"Yes but only you though, keep it between us," Neferpitou said.
Shaiapouf then got out a board that shows various diagrams. Animal diagrams, a sketch of the DNA helix, and one of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.
"Now then, through my research, I figured out that every living being is made up of matter and that matter is made up of smaller components. Now then, what if through Manipulation we were to, combine two separate beings?" Shaiapouf explained.
"Combine, you mean you plan to turn those two into Chimera Ants?" Colt asked.
Shaiapouf nodded.
"Well half Chimera Ants at least, I haven't fully completed my Hatsu but with a human body, and a suitable animal to combine them with I can make them more than human. Not only increasing their capabilities but giving them new ones. And it won't stop with just these two," Shaiapouf said.
"Why are you letting me know this?" Colt asked.
"Because your honesty and loyalty make you the perfect one to tell. Not to mention it would stop you from further questioning our judgment. Remember don't blab to anyone or I'll kill you," Neferpitou said.
Colt nodded and then left as Shaiapouf continues reading through a book about animals. Before tearing off a page and putting it on the board. Neferpitou looks at the page.
"An ax o lotl? You're going to use that for one of them? Doesn't seem like much?" Neferpitou said.
"Quite the contrary, this creature possesses amazing regenerative capabilities that extend to more than just limbs. That Enhancer boy already can heal extremely quickly from his injuries but once combined with this, he would be an unstoppable wall not to mention the ability to breathe underwater. That's all there is to it," Shaiapouf said.
"You sure like to use that phrase a lot, but what about Killua?" Neferpitou said.
"Who, oh you mean the white-haired Transmuter, I didn't bother to remember their names as I still see them as nothing more than prisoners at the moment. Well, I have read about this one creature, the electric catfish, which can generate its own electricity. Would be able to fix their need of needing to recharge. Might also add in a white tiger for extra strength, speed, and night vision. The ultimate killer," Shaiapouf explained.
Neferpitou then couldn't help but wonder and found a snag in the plan.
"And how do you expect to get these animals here?" Neferpitou asked.
Shaiapouf then closes the book and hangs his head down.
"Not sure, as Royal Guards we must stay here and guard the Queen until the King is born, we would need someone we could trust with such a task. Maybe Colt?" Shaiapouf said.
"Actually, I might have a better idea of who to get. Someone absolutely desperate to get on our good side that he'll do anything to please us," Neferpitou said.
Neferpitou then uses En to sense out where exactly this person is, before honing in on them and quickly in a few seconds. Sprints through the caverns of the nest and ends up right in front of Rammot.
"Lo-lord Neferpitou sir er madam, whichever you prefer to be called by!" Rammot said.
"Sir? Madam? I find those titles and the concepts of gender boring and absolutely restrictive. Nyow then on to more important matters. I have an assignment for you to hunt down and bring back three live specimens." Neferpitou said.
Neferpitou then hands Rammot the pages of three animals each page having an illustration, an axolotl, an electric catfish, and a white tiger. He glances over them confused as to why these are needed, but instead of asking why he bows his head down and starts heading out of the nest right away. Neferpitou smirks at this.
"Just as I thought, easy to read as a book. Though if he does this job well with no screwups he just might get on our good side." Neferpitou thought.
Neferpitou then walks back to the arena and sits down on their chair. As Gon and Killua's next opponents are already standing there. As Satamander and his cohorts bare their fangs and get ready for the upcoming fight. Neferpitou gives the go-ahead to one of the soldiers to let the boys out. As the boys come out they see four opponents ahead of them.
"Gon be careful, these guys look tougher than the horde of small fry we've been dealing with lately. They look determined too." Killua said.
Gon nodded and looked at their four opponents. He could tell by their auras that they each seemed to be about as strong as Rammot if not stronger, but that's not taking into account what kind of Nen abilities they could each have. While they need to be careful Gon couldn't help but get excited for this. As Neferpitou gives the go-ahead. Satamander begins inhaling a large amount of air before exhaling a stream of fire. The boys dodge out of the way but now a big wall of fire separates the two as the smell of sulphur lingers in the air.
Satamander then walks up to Gon.
"How do you like that? I was made from a special type of salamander called the sulfur salamander. We eat sulfur to make our breaths flammable and through a special organ in our throats ignite and cook our prey. You thought this was going to be a simple two on one didn't ya?" Satamander said.
As he said that Gon noticed the other three are nowhere to be seen. This means that they are on Killua's side, but it's hard for him to see through the flames. As he is distracted he is knocked against the wall as Satamander exhales another fireball. Gon dodges out of the way but not before hearing fighting from Killua's side.
"Killua, be careful. I'll make quick work of this guy." Gon thought.
Writers Note: Thus I have finally reached 10 Chapters. If you're wondering where Shaiapouf came from, I retroactively edited him in at the end of chapter 8 since it made more logical sense for him to be there considering the time he was born in the manga/anime. Go back to read it if you haven't spotted it. Also, Axolotl/Chimera Ant Gon was not originally my idea but was made by Penn-Dragon and Amierantares from Tumblr who no longer seem to be online on the site anymore. I also got permission from Penn-Dragon before their departure from Tumblr to use the axolotl Gon concept for this fic.