What left Shoot even more speechless was the way those two conducted themselves.
During the treatment process just now, Gon and Killua did not take advantage of others' misfortune.
They did not take the opportunity to snatch the wooden tile from Knuckle.
Or take advantage of the opportunity that Knuckle was seriously injured and needed to be healed to threaten him and ask him for the other wooden tile.
They were just simply healing Knuckle's injuries, and they did what they said without any additional conditions or bad intentions.
Although Shoot was timid, he was not stupid.
He could see how serious Knuckle's injuries were.
Even among the healer-type Nen users he knew, few, if any, could instantly restore wounds of that magnitude.
That meant the treasure that could instantly heal such injuries was unimaginably valuable, an artifact so precious that any Nen user, or even high-ranking elites from the outside world, would be willing to pay any price to obtain it. It was the kind of divine object that could literally save lives.
And yet, despite its worth, Gon had taken it out without hesitation and given it to Knuckle without the slightest sign of reluctance.
If it had been Shoot himself, he wouldn't have hesitated to use it for a teammate. But for an opponent? Using such a priceless, life-saving treasure on an enemy…
Shoot had to admit he simply didn't have that level of magnanimity, courage, or open-mindedness.
This realization made him admire Gon and Killua even more.
After witnessing the Senzu Beans' miraculous effects, he felt at ease leaving Knuckle in their care.
Thus, the group returned to Gon and Killua's base together.
"Why do I want to join the expedition? Of course, it's to avoid being conquered by the enemy!!"
After waking up from his coma, Knuckle spoke openly to Gon and Killua.
As a true man of honor, once he regained consciousness and understood what had happened to him, he no longer held any reservations toward Gon and Killua.
The debt of having his life saved caused his relationship with Gon and Killua to deepen rapidly, so much so that they were on the verge of becoming close friends who could share anything.
When Gon curiously asked him why he wanted to be part of the Chimera Ant Extermination Team.
He also replied: "I refuse to accept the idea that the weak should simply be eliminated!"
Knuckle crossed his arms and said passionately: "Master Morel always said that my ideas are too naive."
"But who is strong and who is weak can only be determined after fighting with the enemy, right?!"
He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with unshakable conviction.
If that time really came, you would have been killed long ago…
Killua on the side silently complained about Knuckle's naivety in his heart.
But it should be said that Knuckle's views coincided with Gon's.
It also made the two of them couldn't help but form a mutual sense of understanding and camaraderie.
"You are a good kid!"
Knuckle praised directly: "I knew it the moment we fought."
"Knuckle, you too!!"
Gon responded enthusiastically.
The relationship between the two has taken a step further, and they chatted enthusiastically there.
But at the entrance outside the room.
Squeak.
Palm couldn't hold back any longer and had already picked up the blade with her hand.
Morel's apprentice was right in front of her, and this was the best time to kill him.
However…
Seeing the happy scene of the three people, Palm suddenly felt that it was a bit incongruous to disturb them.
It is better not to disturb this harmony for the time being.
Besides, if she really takes action at this time, the two children may come out to stop her…
When she is not sure that she can kill Morel's apprentice, it isn't the right time to be the villain.
Palm retreated quietly again, but Biscuit stepped forward and made a request.
"Want me to be their sparring partner? No problem at all!!"
After resting, Knuckle heard Biscuit's conditions and requirements; he said while patting his chest: "They saved my life like real men! Being a mere sparring partner is nothing in comparison!"
Knuckle said this sincerely.
Even if Biscuit had demanded that he hand over his wooden tile and forfeit his qualification to enter the NGL, he would have agreed without hesitation.
After all, if he looked at the situation objectively, he had already lost.
But Gon insisted that when the one-month deadline arrived, they would settle things through a proper, head-on battle to determine who would earn the right to enter Neo-Green Life (NGL) Autonomous Region.
Dragging someone in as a sparring partner to improve your own strength… just so you can defeat them in a month?
Even Killua couldn't help but cover his face at how ruthless and unrelenting Gon's thinking was.
However, to someone as simple-minded and hot-blooded as Knuckle, it was actually quite appealing.
This arrangement allowed him to continue competing, and the style of battle suited him perfectly.
"I will never lose!!"
He declared this while serving as a sparring partner of his opponent, his eyes as firm as ever.
In this way, their relationship evolved into a unique blend of competition and cooperation, one that benefitted both sides.
Knuckle's strength is unquestionable. In terms of basic attack and defense skills, he is no less than Kite; this point, both Gon and Killua recognize it.
Similarly, Knuckle is also very shocked by the two people's natural talent and potential.
Even after three hours of relentless training, when they fought him, they still managed to impress him.
"They should be utterly exhausted by now, only moving through sheer willpower."
"When they complete this hard training, these difficulties will bring them a leap forward in growth!!"
"However, once they complete the training, it means... I have failed!!"
"And that is something… I absolutely cannot allow!!"
Thus, their battle continued, unceasing and intense.
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