"...?!"
"Therefore, I will inherit your will, Chairman..."
Pariston smiled while speaking with righteous words, sounding very dignified: "I will definitely succeed you, and become the new Chairman of the Hunter Association, leading the association to greater glory."
"I will definitely live up to your expectations and become a very outstanding Chairman of the Hunter Association!!"
He solemnly and seriously expressed this.
The other Zodiacs: "..."
Hmm?! What does this mean?!
"Wait a minute!!"
The Zodiacs roared in unison.
It seems something is off.
They gradually started to sense something wasn't quite right. Just now, Chairman Netero had finished sharing his thoughts.
They were all still immersed in sadness and sorrow for Chairman Netero.
And then this guy just directly jumped out, arrogantly declaring that he would take over as the new Chairman of the Hunter Association.
"What a joke!!"
Even the female members, Gelo and Pyon, furrowed their brows in unison.
"What nonsense are you spewing!!"
Ginta lost his temper and exploded, releasing a bloodlust filled with anger.
"If you say that again, I'll kill you!!"
Kanzai, more straightforwardly, pointed his weapon at Pariston, and the bloodlust in his eyes was blatant.
Even Sachu Kobayakawa, Botobai Gigante, and Mizaistom Nana were looking at Pariston seriously, their faces tense as they stared at him.
Though they didn't speak, the meaning in their expressions was crystal clear.
Pariston thought he could just take advantage of the situation and grab the position of Chairman within the Hunter Association?!!
He'd better ask them first if they agree!!
"Hmm..."
Seeing everyone's reactions, Pariston didn't feel the slightest bit of fear. Instead, he appeared quite delighted: "Looking at everyone's expressions, it seems like you all support me!!"
He nodded repeatedly, as if feeling a little embarrassed: "I didn't expect to be so widely acclaimed."
"Since no one has any objections, I'll reluctantly take on the position of Chairman of the Hunter Association!!"
"Please rest assured..."
Pariston almost started giving an acceptance speech: "I will not disappoint everyone's expectations and will work hard to improve the Hunter Association."
"I believe that under my leadership, the Hunter Association will have a brighter and more glorious future!!"
The other Zodiacs: "..."
Do you not understand human language?!
And now you're getting more and more shameless?!!
Do you really think we don't exist, or do you really think we're all fools to be played with?!!
Even Gon, who had been quietly sitting there, couldn't help but swallow his saliva and was about to speak, but stopped himself.
It couldn't be helped; someone as pure-hearted as Gon had never encountered someone so thick-skinned.
Someone who could reverse black and white at any time, casually spouting lies so completely detached from the facts.
If Gon understood the term politician and knew what it meant, he'd probably realize that Pariston was the perfect embodiment of that term.
Shameless, turning things upside down, this is the signature move of these types of people.
And Pariston had pushed it to the extreme.
This brazen attitude and skill in lying had almost reached a point where even the Zodiacs were finding it unbearable.
"I think we should just kill you now..."
Kanzai's bloodlust exploded instantly, sweeping towards Pariston.
Yet Pariston still smiled calmly, as if the bloodlust had no effect on him.
Whoosh!
Ginta, Botobai Gigante, and Cluck all simultaneously released their auras.
But they didn't act recklessly and attack him.
They were still mindful of Netero's presence.
They didn't care about Pariston but were trying to show respect to Chairman Netero.
Since Netero was still here, they didn't want to openly fight Pariston in front of him.
A fight like this would seem disrespectful to Netero and would be rather embarrassing.
Actually, Chairman Netero would probably love to see them fight on the spot…
Mr. Bean, who had been quietly standing there without speaking, silently thought to himself.
He knew Netero better than anyone.
Don't be fooled by the fact that Netero was sitting quietly, seemingly not saying anything, and was using his presence to suppress the entire scene.
But in reality…
"I guess it's still not happening."
Netero silently lamented.
"Sure enough, having me here has somewhat restricted their actions, making them a bit restrained."
"Perhaps that's exactly why he dares to say such things..."
Netero's gaze slightly shifted towards Pariston, who was still smiling.
It seemed Pariston didn't regard the situation or the potential danger as any kind of threat.
Pariston knew well the weight Netero carried with the other zodiacs.
So, he was taking advantage of Netero's presence and was acting so arrogantly.
If he could seize the Hunter Association chairman position, that would be perfect.
Even if he were stopped, there would be no loss for him!
"Hohoho, you all really are full of vitality and passion..."
Just as the atmosphere grew tense and suffocating, Netero suddenly spoke while smiling. "Younger people really are great, so young, how wonderful."
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