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"You! What did I say before?" Biscuit's stern glare met Gon upon his return, despite the significant earnings from the six victories.

The reason for her anger was Gon's agreement to fight Hisoka. More accurately, it was Hisoka who agreed to fight Gon under the condition that Gon had to win his battle against Guido first. Hisoka, impressed by Gon's performance, which was much stronger than in the original timeline, agreed to the fight. Gon's stubborn determination left Biscuit with little choice but to warn him to be careful in the upcoming battle.

Gon's determined eyes spoke volumes. Being an Enhancer, he was straightforward and resolute. Once he made up his mind, changing it was almost impossible. In the original story, Gon faced Guido head-on and ended up hospitalized for nearly two months after taking a direct hit from his spinning top attack. Fortunately, Gon had learned Nen by then; otherwise, he might have ended up permanently disabled like many others who had faced the baptism.

The next day, the arena was bustling with anticipation for the battle between Hisoka and Gon. Many spectators hoped to see Gon continue his winning streak and possibly defeat Hisoka.

"Master, are you leaving?" At the hotel entrance, Zeno and Zhi Xi, along with Daniel, were there to see Biscuit off.

"I've already spent too much time here, and there's nothing more I can teach them. From now on, it's up to them."

Typically, instructors from the Hunter Association would only teach the basics of Nen, like the Four Major Principles, much like how Zeno did in the original story. He saw potential in Gon and Killua but only taught them the basics and Gyo. Biscuit, however, didn't want to see Gon, Killua, and Daniel waste their talents, so she had taught them extensively.

This year's Hunter Exam had produced many qualified hunters, but only Biscuit and Kurapika's teacher, Waterwen, had truly dedicated themselves to teaching Nen. Kurapika's rapid progress, culminating in his defeat of Uvogin, was largely due to Waterwen's guidance on restrictions and vows, which were crucial for Kurapika's unique abilities.

Of course, Kurapika's intense desire for revenge also played a significant role in his progress. Unlike Gon and Killua, who didn't have the same drive to obtain Nen at any cost, Kurapika's thirst for vengeance pushed him to extreme measures.

Leorio, on the other hand, was still struggling with the Four Major Principles. It wasn't that he lacked talent but rather that his focus was entirely on studying medicine. Despite his desire to become a doctor, his Nen ability didn't align with medical practices. In contrast, Machi's Nen ability was incredibly effective for treating injuries. A poison hunter in the Twelve Zodiacs had Nen abilities suited for creating antidotes, and a virus hunter specialized in biological research. If Leorio could develop a medical-related Nen ability, it would significantly aid his medical career, much like Daniel's Surgery Fruit.

For Biscuit, whether Gon won or lost against Hisoka, it would be beneficial. It would help Gon understand the gap between himself and stronger opponents, fueling his growth. Hunters must walk their own paths.

"By the way, the old man said you should visit the Hunter Association when you have time," Biscuit mentioned to Daniel before leaving.

"I'll be leaving too. Please convey my message to Gon and Killua," Daniel said after Biscuit left. He had no interest in Gon's fight with Hisoka, knowing the outcome already. Despite Gon's increased strength compared to the original story, there was still a significant gap between him and Hisoka, making the result predictable.

"No problem," Zeno nodded, understanding Daniel's disinterest in staying for the fight.

"Batera, the rich romantic. Lucky for him he found me," Daniel muttered with a smile as he checked his phone. Originally, he considered betting on the Hisoka-Gon fight, but after obtaining information about the wealthy Batera from the Hunter website, he changed his plans.

Batera's longstanding bounty on the Greed Island game had driven its price to astronomical heights. When the game first appeared, it auctioned for around 5 billion, but Batera's bounty had raised it to 17 billion for the software and 50 billion for a complete walkthrough.

"Am I crashing the bounty hunters' party by doing this?" Daniel thought. A 50 billion bounty for a game walkthrough had attracted many bounty hunters, despite the dangers of Greed Island. The potential reward was too enticing to ignore.

Many hunters sought the game not just for the bounty but for the sheer challenge and the potential wealth it offered. Even for Nen users, 50 billion was a massive fortune.

Daniel, however, wasn't interested in earning money through bets or participating in the auction. He saw a different opportunity in Yorknew City, where Batera would be attending the auction. With the event starting in just two weeks, Batera had already arrived and reserved an entire hotel for himself and his security team.

Batera's dedication stemmed from his desire to save his comatose girlfriend, who had been in an accident. Despite his wealth and efforts, he hadn't been able to wake her, so he placed his hopes on a card from Greed Island, "Angel's Breath," said to heal any injury.

Even with professional hunters at his disposal, Batera couldn't obtain the card. Only when Gon and his friends entered the game did they manage to clear it, making one wonder if Ging designed the game specifically for Gon.

"Good thing I have the Philosopher's Stone. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare take this job," Daniel mused, standing before the heavily guarded hotel. Batera had likely hired numerous hunters and possibly even Exorcists, yet none had succeeded in healing his girlfriend, indicating the severity of her condition.

Despite his vast wealth, Batera hadn't been able to hire top-tier hunters like Ging, who would have easily solved the problem. Batera might not even be aware of Ging's existence, given the lack of information about him online and even on the Hunter website.

Even with Red Queen, his AI, Daniel couldn't breach the digital fortresses in this world. The presence of Nen created areas completely inaccessible to technology.

"Do you have information on Greed Island?" In the opulent living room on the hotel's tenth floor, Batera's anxious face greeted Daniel. Behind him stood four heavily armed bodyguards, whom Daniel quickly identified as Nen users, though their strength was uncertain.

"I do have information on Greed Island," Daniel confirmed. Batera was a genuine billionaire, his status surpassing even the leaders of underground organizations. Although the dark underworld was powerful, it couldn't match the influence of legitimate elites like Batera.

"How much do you want? I'll transfer the money immediately," Batera offered without hesitation. His concern for his girlfriend was evident, but he also had confidence in dealing with any deception, considering Daniel a mere novice hunter.

Hunter licenses granted many privileges, but those were insignificant to someone like Batera. Daniel's initial plan to use his license to meet Batera had failed, forcing him to leverage his knowledge of Greed Island instead.

"Money can wait. While I do have information on Greed Island, that's not why I'm here. I believe I can heal your girlfriend," Daniel stated, his words shocking Batera and prompting his bodyguards to release their Nen auras in response.

"Pathetic. Even a wealthy man like Batera can't find truly powerful Nen users as bodyguards," Daniel thought, sensing their auras were weaker than those of Guido and his ilk in the Sky Arena.

Batera's strongest protector was a one-star bounty hunter named Jezza, though he was likely the weakest of his rank, unable to even handle Bomber.

However, Jezza was more interested in the 50 billion bounty than in actually protecting Batera.

"Batera, I specialize in a unique Nen ability focused on healing. I'm confident I can treat injuries. If you allow me to try and I fail, I won't charge a penny. But if I succeed, aside from the bounty, I have one additional condition," Daniel proposed, releasing his own aura to paralyze the bodyguards, demonstrating his power.

"Decide if you want my help," Daniel said, turning off his aura and preparing to leave.

"Wait," Batera called out as Daniel reached the door, "I agree to your terms."

"Time is of the essence. Let's see your girlfriend's condition first," Daniel replied.

"This way," Batera instructed, leading Daniel. 

Batera had already relocated his girlfriend to Yorknew City, as this year was his final hope.

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