The Chairman And Toto

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Then people notice the airship and someone points out that it has the hunter associations symbol on it.

Then someone drops from the ship, landing with quite a bit of power.

This old guy stepped out of the dust, and may I say.

'That was one dramatic entrance.'

Then I hear someone ask who the man is.

Menchi steps forward, "He is the head of the exam committee, and he is responsible for the hunter exam, Chairman Netero."

"Oh I just work behind the scenes. It's not all that impressive. I only intervene in the exams when little issues like this one pop up. Now, dear Menchi."

"Sir!"

"It's come to my attention that you've chosen to fail all this years applicants. Reason being, as I understand it, their general reluctance to challenge the unknown."

'HEY BUDDY BOY, I SAW WHERE YOUR EYES WENT. BETTER WATCH IT OR I WILL GOUGE YOUR EYES OUT!' I silently hissed in my mind, sending the old pervert a dagger filled glare.

It seems he noticed as his eyes temporarily moved to look at me. He notices my glare and refocuses on Menchi's face.

"No... I'm sorry sir but I snapped when a candidate insulted gourmet hunters. And I'm afraid I made the exam harder than necessary," Menchi sighs as she looks down in shame, "But I would like to correct you on the number. One applicant managed to pass even with my unreasonable standards."

"I see, but it seems you're aware that this exam was completely unacceptable." The chairman replies.

"Yes. It's just that I get so emotional when food is involved."

I slightly smile.

'It's your literal life passion. Makes sense.'

Menchi continues, "It seems I'm not suited for this position. So, I must resign as examiner! Please let them retake the second phase."

"Sadly I can't imagine where we'd find another examiner on such short notice."

"My deepest apologies sir." Menchi says as she bows slightly.

"Hold on! I have an idea. You continue serving as examiner, but you yourself must participate alongside this years applicants. Completing whatever challenge you choose!"

Menchi lets out a small shocked sound.

"Well, what do you say? Sound reasonable? Surely that will make the applicants more comfortable with the results."

'I have to admit, this perv is smart. I can see how he is in charge.'

"I suppose you're right. And I have just the thing for the new challenge," Menchi smiles, "we will all be making boiled eggs!"

The other applicants seem confused as to why she would choose something that seems so simple.

"Chairman, since I see you brought your airship, would you mind taking us all to Split Mountain?"

"Split Mountain? Oh I see, yes of course."

The airship lands and all the applicants proceed to board. However I see Menchi send me a look so I stay to the back of the line. Then as the last applicants are boarding, I skip over to where Menchi, Buhara and the chairman are and go to stand next to Buhara.

"This is her?" The chairman says, looking me up and down.

"Hey buddy boy, keep your eyes up here." I say, barely keeping my voice from a growl.

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The chairman immediately focuses on my face and raises his eyebrows.

"Kumari!!! Watch your mouth! Be respectful to the chairman!" Menchi scolds.

I simply turn away and "hmpf."

Then suddenly the chairman starts chuckling.

"I see, I see. So she's the only one who passed?" The chairman stops laughing but smiles brightly at me.

"Y-Yes sir!" Menchi says, clearly as shocked and confused as I am.

"Do you know each other? Since you reffered to her by her name?"

"Menchi and I stayed with her for a year or so while we were searching for certain ingredients. She calls me Big bear also calls Menchi Munchi." Buhara replies, slightly chuckling.

I punch his side, and hid my face in my hands as I slammed my forehead against his back.

"You did NOT need to tell him that Buhara." Menchi says as she too, blushes.

Buhara just chuckles.

"I hope that you still decided to judge her based on skill alone."

Buhara and Menchi immediately look at the chairman and Menchi replies with "Yes sir, Of course sir, we would not let personal relationships get in the way of our duties as examiners."

The chairman simply nods and turns to me, who has been foolishly peeking behind Buhara's back.

Then suddenly Buhara moves, and subjects me to be fully exposed to the Chairman. I send a small glare Buhara's way before turning to the chairman as I straighten.

He gently smiles at me and I return a small awkward smile back.

"You are excused from the retake if you like. However if you would also like to try it, you could serve as a demonstration. What do you say?" The chairman says.

"I think I would like to help with the demonstration, but I would like to know exactly what I will be doing," I quietly reply, unsure of how to act after my outburst.

"In that case I am sure that they can explain on the airship. Shall we?" The chairman asks all three of us.

"We shall," Menchi and I reply, instantly looking at each other and giggling. Buhara just smiles and picks both of us up, walking on the airship as the chairman follows.

We soon arrive at Split Mountain and quickly land. Then when all the applicants are out, I walk over to the edge, slightly gulping.

I wasn't particularly scared of heights, but if I fell, there would be no way for me to save myself.

"I wish Toto was here" I whisper.

Suddenly I spot a small grey dot flying into the ravine from the same direction we had come from. I decide that if the spider-eagles were returning that it would be important information for Menchi and the chairman.

To make sure it was spider eagles and not something else, I release my zetsu and focus my aura in my eyes. I look again and see a familiar blur of grey with a long fluffy tail flowing behind.

I redid Zetsu immediately.

"Toto," I whisper, grinning.

'Looks like luck is on my side today.'

I refocus on what the group is doing and see Buhara along with Menchi and the chairman looking at me, along with all the other applicants. I quickly stood up and walked over to where they all are. I quickly pull Menchi aside.

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