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The captain looked at the four of them and walked over with a playful expression. He slowly took out a pipe, lit it, took a deep breath, and then blew a smoke ring.
"Very good, all four of you didn't get seasick," the captain said with a smile, as if giving them a silent approval.
Gon rolled up the sleeves of his green shirt and said with a smile, "Hehe, growing up on Whale Island, this level of swaying is nothing."
Gon later found Leorio's medicine unappetizing, so he stopped taking it. He just couldn't understand why Chi kept eating it.
Leorio took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of brown eyes, and mischievously responded, "Seasick? That's not in my dictionary," even though he had prepared seasickness medicine himself.
Curarpikt smiled slightly, adjusted his tie, and calmly said, "While the environment is important, what's more crucial is the mindset."
Chi looked at the captain with her bright eyes and elegantly said, "Every challenge is an opportunity for growth," even though she had already taken a lot of motion sickness medicine in advance.
The captain looked at them, took a deep breath, and sighed, "You young people are full of energy and hope, it's really good."
On the deck of the ship, the captain took a deep breath of smoke, exhaled a smoke ring, then turned and left, leaving behind only these words: "Rest for two hours, and then you'll have to figure out the rest yourselves. The real show is about to begin."
Gon seemed to have sensed something, and instantly turned around, running to the front of the boat.
Upon seeing Gon, the captain couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, young man? Feeling seasick only now?"
Gon answered solemnly, "A stronger storm is coming our way."
Suddenly, a large group of seabirds, as if facing a great disaster, flew rapidly in the opposite direction of the ship, seemingly confirming Gon's prediction.
The captain raised an eyebrow and asked, "Oh? How did you know?"
Gon slowly replied, "Because the wind has become sticky, with a hint of saltiness. The sea birds are also warning each other in bird language."
"Can you understand bird language?" the captain asked in amazement.
"Just a little bit..." Gon replied softly.
The captain didn't speak, but in his heart he thought, "This kid is not simple."
At that moment, the captain seemed to see another familiar person in Gon's figure, which made him stop in his tracks and ponder for a moment.
"Little one, did you come from the ship on Whale Island?" the captain asked.
"What does your father do?" the captain asked.
"Hunter. I've only seen his photo, but I really respect him," said Gon.
"Oh..." the captain thought, "The day has finally come."
" Gon, can you predict when the storm will arrive?" the captain asked.
"The waves are twice as high as the last storm. At this rate, we should enter the eye of the storm within three hours," Gon said.
The captain pressed down his hat and smiled. He thought to himself, "What sharp eyes! Such keen observation can only be cultivated by playing at sea every day."
"Good, come here, I will teach you the secret of steering," the captain said with pleasure.
Two people entered the place where the ship's wheel was located. The captain said, "If the land wind suddenly changes, we may encounter it in two hours."
"So you'd better understand the basic structure of this ship first," the captain continued.
Gon looked puzzled.
The captain added, "To be a top-notch hunter, you have to be good at everything."
"Captain, please teach me how to steer," said Gon.
The captain suddenly thought of something. Before that, he should inform those dizzy sailors. He suddenly turned on the ship's loudspeaker.
"Two hours from now, our ship will immediately enter an even larger storm than before. We cannot guarantee your safety. For those who want to survive, we advise you to board the lifeboats and seek refuge on the nearest island."
The captain's words were like a double-edged sword, instantly cutting through the last shred of hesitation in people's hearts.
In an instant, the atmosphere on the ship became even more tense. Hundreds of people stood up from their seats and walked one by one to one side of the ship, preparing to board a small boat and leave.
"Well, it looks like they've chosen to give up the hunter's trial," Curarpikt said, frowning and observing calmly.
Leorio took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and then exhaled slowly. "Hey, this is fine too, less trouble." The number of people on the ship decreased sharply, leaving only the four of them.
The captain stepped forward again, this time with a more serious expression than before. Standing in the middle of the ship's deck, the wind tousled his captain's hat as his gaze, sharp as a hawk's, fixed on the few people in front of him.
"Okay, there are four people left. Everyone, please report your names."
Gon stood up straight and said seriously, "I am Gon."
Chi walked over to Gon with a smile and said gently, "I am Chi, Gon's sister."
Leorio put his hands in his pockets and proudly said, "I am Leorio."
Finally, Curarpikt stood up calmly and said in a low but firm voice, "I am Curarpikt."
The captain continued to inquire, "Why do each of you want to become a Hunter?"
Leorio mockingly put his hands in his pockets and asked, "What makes you think you can ask me that question? You're not the examiner."
The captain coldly replied, "Just answer the question, no need for nonsense."
"What did you just say?" Leorio asked displeased.
Gon raised his hand and earnestly replied, "I want to understand the unique characteristics of this profession and why it has captured my father's love so deeply."
Chi also immediately added, "I want to understand more about why my father chose this path."
Leorio seemed somewhat displeased after hearing this, and said, "Wait a minute, what's the matter with you two kids? How can you answer so casually without any teamwork spirit?"
The atmosphere on the deck suddenly became tense, and Gon held onto the ship's railing and said, "But we're just discussing our reasons, what's wrong with that?"
Chi stood by his side, his skirt swaying in the wind, and agreed, "Yeah, and isn't the captain the examiner?"
Leorio pushed his glasses up his nose, looking displeased, "How is that possible! The captain is actually the examiner? That's too strange! I'd rather duel with someone than casually reveal my reasons."
Curarpikt stood calmly to the side and said in a calm but firm tone, "I also agree with Leorio."
Leorio became even more displeased upon hearing this, and he said loudly, "Hey, who do you think you are to address me by my name directly!"
Curarpikt remained unmoved and responded coldly, "It's easy to tell a lie and get away with it, but in my opinion, lying and greed are the things humans should never do."
"Hey, you should respect me and call me Mr. Leorio," protested Leorio angrily.
Curarpikt seemed uninterested in his words and continued, "However, it is too invasive of my privacy to confess my motives or reasons to a stranger. Therefore, I choose not to answer."
The captain, calmly puffing on his pipe, said, "Oh, is that so? Well then, both of you, disembark immediately."
"What?" Leorio and Curarpikt exclaimed almost simultaneously.
The captain waved his hand and said, "Haven't you figured out the situation yet? The Hunter Qualification Exam has already begun."
As soon as the words fell, the ship immediately entered a storm, with the waves rolling, the wind howling, and the entire ship shaking violently.
The captain stood in the middle of the cabin and spoke solemnly, "I believe you all understand that there are many people vying for the title of hunter, like fish trying to cross a river. However, the examiners and time are limited. Therefore, the examination committee will hire people like me to eliminate the majority of the candidates."
His words carried a hint of threat as he continued, "I have already reported the situations of all passengers except for a few of you to the review committee, and they have all been eliminated. Even if they try to reach the review venue through other means, it will be in vain."
"So, whether you can undergo a real review largely depends on me. So I suggest you answer my questions seriously," the captain grinned.
Upon hearing this, Leorio and Curarpikt visibly changed their expressions.
Curarpikt gritted his teeth and spoke first: "I am a survivor of the Kurta Clan."
After hearing this, the captain couldn't help but be shocked.
"Four years ago, all of my people were killed by the Phantom Troupe. In order to seek revenge, I want to become a Hunter and find those criminals," Curarpikt said firmly, clenching his fists.
The captain furrowed his brow: "Do you want to become a bounty hunter? The Phantom Troupe is a group of A-class wanted criminals, even experienced hunters dare not easily confront them."
"Death is not scary, what's most frightening is that this hatred will eventually disappear," Curarpikt said through gritted teeth.
Leorio shrugged, "Do you really have to become a Hunter just to seek revenge?"
Curarpikt glared at him and retorted, "Leorio, the question you just asked might be the dumbest in the world. Without the status of a Hunter, there are many places and information you simply can't access. I guess your brain probably can't even hold this basic common sense."
"What did you say?" Leorio began rolling up his sleeves.
The captain turned around, his gaze falling on Leorio: "So, Leorio, what about you?"
Leorio shook his head in response to the question and said, "Sigh, I don't want to lecture you anymore. I'll just tell you directly. I'm in it for the money. With money, I can have everything, whether it's a mansion, a luxury car, or fine wine."
Curarpikt responded disdainfully, "Leorio, you can't buy class with money no matter how much you have."
"This is the third time you've called my name directly," Leorio responded unhappily.
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