"No." Killua stated sternly as Gon asked if we were still hunting the Spiders.
Kurapika had gotten something called a text from Hisoka saying that the Troupe was still alive. I wasn't suprised to hear this news. However, I was suprised to hear that the mafia was taking their bounty off of the Troupe.
"Huh? Why not? You were the one who wanted to capture the Phantom Troupe." Gon asked the boy.
"It'd be pointless now." Killua replied.
"But why?" Gon tilted his head.
"With the reward gone, you'd be taking a big risk for nothing." Killua sighed.
"Yeah, but capturing the Phantom Troupe would be worth it!" Gon beamed.
"You're getting your priorities mixed up. Have you forgotten why we're here?" Killua yelled, getting in Gon's face.
"Greed Island." Gon nervously laughed.
"Yeah Gon, you can't play Greed Island if you're dead." I spoke up and the boy pouted.
"Exactly! The Southern Piece auction begins in two days. We need to build up our war chest!" Killua shouted, agreeing with me for once.
"Actually, I have a great plan to get the game." Gon countered, and I perked up.
"Oh?" I leaned closer to the boys with interest.
"What's your plan?" Killua raised a brow at him.
"It's a secret right now!" Gon grinned and I sighed. Killu suddenly pulled Gon into a headlock. I stepped back as he flailed within Killua's grasp.
"Stop being coy, and spit it out!" Killua demanded, and Gon continued to squirm.
"You're strangling me! I'm going to die!" Gon choked out. I lifted my leg and kicked Killua away from Gon. He stumbled back and I laughed.
"Korudo! I was teaching him a lesson!" Killua yelled, his annoyance now directed towards me.
"Yeah by teaching him a lesson, you mean killing him. Man, you're going to be the one to kill him before the Spiders do." I sighed, and Killua growled. He crossed his arms and turned away from me childishly.
"Anyway, I'll work something
out for the game. So for now, let's stick to the Troupe." Gon interviened, and Killua turned to him.
"Do you really have a plan?" He eyed Gon suspicously.
"Yep, but it's not guaranteed to work." Gon replied.
"Really? How likely is it to work?" I asked, also turning to Gon.
"Huh?" Gon tilted his head in confusion.
"What percentage do you think your plan has of working?" Killua restated my question.
"Seventy percent." Gon replied with a grin.
"Really?!" I gasped.
"Seventy?" Killua shot Gon an unconvinced look.
"M-Maybe more like sixty..." Gon sheepishly smiled, and I sighed. So it's probably fifty-fifty.
"Okay, have it your way. I'll let you handle the game. But we can't deal with the Troupe alone. We only move if Kurapika helps us." Killua stated.
"Okay." Gon smiled and started walking ahead of us.
"I bet you want Kurapika to say no, don't you?" I smirked as I spoke quietly to Killua.
"Where'd you get that idea from?!" He scoffed, crossing his arms.
"From your reaction just now." I replied, latching my arms behind my back as we walked over to Kurapika.
"Tch. Whatever. So what if I want Kurpika to refuse our help? The Troupe means trouble, and there isn't even a benefit in the end for hunting them down." Killua sighed, and I nodded.
"I guess that's true, but Kurapika needs all the help he can get. Think of it as helping a friend." I stated and Killua flatered for a second.
"Helping a friend, huh?" He mumbled as he looked ahead of us.
"Hey Kurapika, let us help." Gon called out to Kurpika as we approached him and Leorio.
"We're willing to do anything." Gon pleaded, and I looked over to Killua. He was playing it cool, but I knew he was secretly begging Kurapika to turn him down. I snickered at his attitude.
"The reward was rescinded." Kurapika stated as he stared down at us.
"I know. I want to stop the Phantom Troupe. That hasn't changed." Gon continued.
"You'd be risking your lives." Kurapika warns.
"You think we don't know that? They literally captured us like two days ago." I spoke up, and he looked at me for a second before sighing.
"Okay, let's put together a plan." Kurapika gave in, and I noticed Killua tense. Gon cheered, and I laughed at Killua's suprise.
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"First, we'll need someone to watch their base, and to provide updates." Kurapika spoke as he sat on a couch next to Leorio. I sat across from them with Killua and Gon.
"I can do that." Killua offered, and I leaned back against the seat.
"The target is the woman named Pakunoda. You can ignore everyone else." Kurapika instructed.
"Okay." Killua nodded.
"Be very careful." Kurapika warned.
"Don't worry, I won't push my luck." Killua reassured him.
"I'll need a driver to accompany me. Leorio, could you handle that?" Kurapika asked as he turned to the man.
"Huh? Y-Yeah." He jumped, suprised Kurapika needed his assistance. He nervously adjusted his glasses.
"It'll be fine. You'll be safe if you're with Kurapika." Killua spoke up.
"Hey, Killua! Don't make it sound like I
was scared or something!" Leorio yelled at the boy and I laughed.
"Kurapika, what about me?" Gon asked, and he turned to him.
"I need you to act as a decoy, to throw the enemy off." Kurapika replied, and Gon nodded.
"Got it." He stated with confidence.
"Hold on! Isn't that a dangerous role?!He'll have to face the Troupe members again!" Killua panicked.
"That's why I'll also send Korudo as a decoy." Kurapika stated calmly and I perked up at the mention of my name.
"Me?" I stupidly asked, pointing to myself.
"Yes. You have a..." Kurapika trailed off, trying to figure out how to word it. "Talent for pissing people off." He finsihed.
"Cool! I get to mess with dangerous criminals!" I cheered and Kurapika sighed.
"Wait! This is way too risky! Why does Korudo have to be put in danger just because she's annoying?!" Killua stood up, not comfortable with Kurapika's decision.
"Well, she is a diversion. Her sole purpose is to distract Troupe, and angering people is one of her strong suites." Kurapika replied calmly.
"Still, isn't this a bit reckless?" Killua sighed as he sat back down..
