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When the door to the meeting room was pushed open, Kanzai was sitting at one end of the conference table with his legs crossed, his fingers tapping the tabletop impatiently.
He had a set of sharp teeth and wore striped clothing similar to a baseball uniform. Most striking was his yellow striped hair—resembling a fierce Tiger constantly in a hunting state. Seeing Mizaistom enter, he immediately spoke, his tone full of irritability.
"Didn't you say we were going to discuss things? I've been waiting so long for you to show up!"
Before he finished speaking, his gaze moved past Mizaistom and landed on Leo behind him. Kanzai's brow furrowed, and he leaned forward slightly, as if he had discovered a target that needed evaluation.
"Hmm? What is he doing here?"
Mizaistom walked to the conference table and pulled out a chair to sit down, his movements still composed.
"Sorry, Kanzai, for making you wait. This arrest carries a certain level of danger, so to be safe, I asked him to assist. Leo. A new Hunter from this term's Hunter Exam."
Leo walked to the table and gave Kanzai a friendly smile.
"Hello, my name is Leo. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Kanzai."
Kanzai did not respond immediately. He sized Leo up, his gaze as sharp as a scalpel. A few seconds later, he spoke, his tone carrying a characteristic bluntness.
"Oh? A new Hunter? For this Smelly Cow to invite you... it means you must have some 'not-so-big' skill!"
Leo almost couldn't help but laugh out loud. He had long known that Kanzai's speech wasn't very good and that he often failed to express himself clearly (using "not-so-big" instead of "extraordinary"), but hearing such an awkward expression in person was still quite amusing.
He controlled his expression and said sincerely:
"I wouldn't dare. As one of the Association's Zodiacs, Mr. Kanzai's strength must be very formidable. As a Junior, I have much to learn from you all."
Appropriate praise quickly changed Kanzai's impression of him. Sure enough, the Tiger's expression softened.
"Not at all! My skills aren't worth mentioning... please give me your 'gaidance' in the future!"
Leo corrected him with a smile.
"It's 'guidance'."
He extended his hand. "I'm glad to become friends with you, Mr. Kanzai."
Kanzai looked at the hand extended in front of him, dazed for a second, then also reached out his hand. The handshake lasted for two seconds before they let go.
"Alright," Mizaistom spoke up at the right time. "Since you've met, everyone please take a seat."
He took folders out of his briefcase and handed them to Kanzai and Leo respectively.
"Here is the detailed information on 'The Three Jackals Trio'. Look it over first."
The meeting room fell silent, leaving only the rustling sound of pages being turned. Leo opened the folder to see the targets:
Code NameTypeCharacteristicsJackal (Leader)EnhancerBald, scarred, uses heavy blunt weapons.CoyoteTransmuter?Tall, thin, sinister. Uses poisoned daggers.Fire WolfTransmuterRed-haired. Fire abilities. Cruel torturer.
Leo read quickly but very carefully. Ten minutes later, he closed the folder. Kanzai leaned back in his chair, his hands behind his head.
"Alright, I'm done reading. I don't think there's any problem. We'll just charge in and round them all up in one go."
Typical Enhancer-style thinking. Leo looked at Mizaistom and gave his judgment.
"I don't have any problems either. Among the three, I'll handle the leader, Jackal."
This sentence made Kanzai raise an eyebrow. He turned to look at Leo, his eyes filled with a bit more scrutiny.
"Oh? You want to deal with Jackal?"
There was no contempt in Kanzai's tone, only surprise. For a rookie to request the strongest leader was a bold move.
"Can do," Kanzai didn't ask more. "Then I'll take Coyote."
"The remaining Fire Wolf will be handled by me," Mizaistom added. "This distribution is reasonable."
Mizaistom opened the last page—a map of Tsumuri City.
"Intelligence shows that in four days, the Tsumuri City Convention Center will host a high-end jewelry exhibition. The Three Jackals Trio is likely to appear there. We will arrive in advance to blend in with the visitors."
"What if the judgment is wrong and they don't show up?" Leo asked.
"Then switch to tracking mode," Kanzai interjected. "I've already memorized the scents of these three guys. As long as they've appeared in the city, I can find them."
One hour later, at Heliport 3, the group boarded a private Association airship.
The flight to Tsumuri City took two days. Leo practiced his Nen in the lounge while Kanzai spent most of his time sleeping, his snoring loud enough to shake the cabin. Mizaistom remained glued to his computer, analyzing satellite maps.
When the airship finally began its descent, the outline of Tsumuri City appeared—a modern coastal paradise with towering glass skyscrapers and a harbor filled with ships.
The hatch opened, and the moist sea breeze blew in. Tsumuri City had arrived.
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