Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[35] : Mika Killing Intent, End of Exam!

Hanzo → Gon → Airmid → Mellie → Killua → Gitarakuru → ← Leorio ← Bodoro ← Hisoka ← Kurapika ← Mika.

"The final test is a one-on-one elimination tournament, but only one person will fail," Netero explained. "Anyone who wins even one match will receive a Hunter License and become a true Hunter."

Hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the match chart.

The matches were divided into two brackets.

The first bracket included Hanzo, Gon, Airmid, Mellie, Killua, and Gitarakuru. The second bracket had Leorio, Bodoro, Hisoka, Kurapika, and Mika.

In this test, each person had at least two chances.

Those like Hanzo and Gon had up to six chances. As long as they won one out of six matches, they could become Hunters.

Thus, the further to the sides on the chart, the more opportunities one had, and the closer to the center, the fewer opportunities one had.

This seemingly unfair arrangement was based on the cumulative results of the previous four tests, various impression scores. and the earlier interviews.

The more chances someone had, the more qualified they were deemed to be a Hunter, based on their aptitude.

Killua was the most unable to accept this arrangement. Seeing Gon tied for first with Hanzo in their group, while he was second last, he couldn't understand why he, who was stronger, was less qualified to be a Hunter than Gon.

However, whether Killua understood or not didn't matter to the others, and the final test began.

The first match was Hanzo versus Gon. The gap in their strength was enormous, and Gon was no match for Hanzo.

According to the final test rules, this test could not result in death. If someone killed another, they would lose the qualification to become a Hunter, and the other participants would win by default.

Moreover, each match required a surrender for a win to be declared.

No matter how badly beaten someone was, if they didn't surrender, it wasn't a victory.

Gon refused to surrender, even when tortured by Hanzo and despite having his arm broken.

This put Hanzo in a difficult position, unable to deal with Gon's resolve. Ultimately, Gon's spirit moved Hanzo, leading him to surrender.

"Next is our turn, Kurapika!" Mika said to Kurapika after medical personnel took Gon away for emergency treatment.

After the first match in the first bracket ended, the first match in the second bracket was Mika versus Kurapika.

Upon hearing Mika, Kurapika immediately extended his palm and said, "I forfeit the next match!"

Everyone was shocked, clearly not expecting this. However, Kurapika had his reasons. As friends who knew each other since Whale Island, Kurapika had fought Mika before and always lost easily.

He couldn't use Gon's method of refusing to surrender either, as it would feel like receiving charity from a friend. Plus, Kurapika still had more chances.

Mika quickly understood Kurapika's reasoning. "Do your best next time!" he encouraged, patting Kurapika on the shoulder.

With Mika's immediate victory, the next match was Hanzo versus Airmid. Airmid stated, "I won't refuse to surrender like Gon. We'll fight fairly, and I'll surrender if I lose."

"Good!" Hanzo was relieved. He wasn't afraid of strong opponents but found it impossible to deal with someone like Gon.

"Let's begin!" the referee announced, and Hanzo and Airmid started their match.