I'm in HxH, Survive for Five Years!

Bang! ! !

There was a dull thud as Gon's face hit the ground directly, tearing his skin and flesh, blood spurting out.

"Ah!!!"

His body was then slammed into the ground, the violent impact causing intense pain, making Gon scream in agony.

"Gon!!!"

Leorio shouted anxiously from the sidelines, shocked by the sight.

Kurapika and Killua, standing beside him, also had their expressions change. They clenched their fists tightly or gritted their teeth.

"This battle was never going to have any suspense!" Menchi muttered, curling her lips in boredom.

Back in the arena, Ethan didn't just slam Gon into the ground; he also pressed his right knee onto Gon's lower back, pinning him down firmly.

"Admit defeat.

There's an absolute gap in strength between us.

Even though this exam forbids killing, if you keep resisting, I won't hesitate to tear off your limbs.

Regardless of the outcome, whether you win or lose, you'll end up a cripple from now on!"

As he looked down at Gon, Ethan spoke with a detached tone.

His voice wasn't lowered, so everyone in the venue heard it clearly.

"You jerk, what did you say..." Leorio yelled angrily from the sidelines, attempting to rush forward in his excitement, but Hunter Association staff held him back.

Killua and Kurapika's hearts sank, their eyes fixed on Gon, who was pinned by Ethan.

As for everyone else, whether it was the examiners like Netero, Menchi, or Satotz, or candidates like Hanzo, Hisoka, and Illumi, they all appeared calm and composed.

The coercive tactic Ethan was employing was actually quite common, even ordinary.

As Ethan mentioned, although the exam prohibits killing, it doesn't guarantee complete safety.

Similarly, even if you pass the exam with your limbs disabled, a disabled person might struggle to protect their Hunter license.

"It's really an ugly display. How did someone like that even make it to the final exam?"

Lisa glanced disdainfully at Leorio, who was shouting angrily not far away.

She despised those who always made noise without action, which was one reason she chose to be with Ethan.

Ethan was the opposite. He never vocalized his emotions unnecessarily; he acted directly. In short, he preferred action over words.

"No, no matter what happens, I will never admit defeat!!"

Gon struggled to turn his face, pressing his right cheek against the ground, and shouted as he breathed heavily.

Ethan's expression remained unchanged, but his grip on Gon's neck tightened, causing Gon's face to turn red and intensifying the pain on his cheeks.

"It seems you're not afraid of death, but what about your loved ones..."

Malice merged with Nen to form intensely malicious thoughts, which emanated from Ethan like a tide, pressing down on Gon.

"If I kill you, I'll just come back next year to take the Hunter exam again, but you're different. If you cause me to fail, to vent my anger, I'll find your family and make them your burial objects.

Think about it—are you sure you want to risk the tragic deaths of loved ones because of you? Or do you value this Hunter exam as much as you do your family and loved ones?"

What Ethan said wasn't cruel; it was a straightforward reality.

While many claim no harm will come to family, few truly abide by it.

Ethan knew that people like Gon, who fear nothing, were hard to intimidate personally. However, such individuals often had deep bonds with family and friends.

Combined with the potent stimulation of malicious thoughts, the psychological oppression was intense enough to break someone.

Crunch! !

The clashing of teeth.

Under the oppressive force of the terrifying malicious thoughts, Gon couldn't control his body. He shook violently, and his pupils shrank continuously.

Images of Aunt Mito and his grandmother quickly flooded his mind.

He imagined the horrific scene of them being brutally killed and lying in pools of blood because of him.

His trembling turned into violent struggling, but due to the vast power gap, Ethan easily suppressed Gon's resistance.

"Why... won't you admit defeat?" Ethan asked indifferently, looking down at him.

"I... I won't give up. No matter what you say, I won't give up!"

The resistance seemed futile, the trembling from his soul continued to oppress him, and Gon's emotions fluctuated wildly. Yet he gritted his teeth and shouted, as if to vent.

"Fool!"

On the sidelines, seeing Gon still refusing to admit defeat, Killua shouted, "Gon, don't hold on anymore, this is just the first match. Even if you lose this time, there will still be opportunities later!"

"Yes, Gon, you've done well, just give up!" Despite his anger, Leorio also urged him to concede.

Kurapika stayed silent, watching Gon with a complicated expression.

"I'm unwilling to give up, even if my loved ones are threatened... But is it really necessary?!" Kurapika's complex emotions turned into a sigh as he looked down at the ground beneath his feet.

Among the examiners, only Netero remained unflustered. Satotz, Menchi, and Buhara all frowned slightly.

For instance, Satotz thought, "His will is commendable, but being too stubborn only harms yourself and others. After all, he's still too young."

Ethan listened to Gon's roar, noting his decision. His cold eyes gradually softened, and the malice he exuded dissipated.

"What?!"

Everyone on the sidelines was surprised by Ethan's next move—he released his hold on Gon and stood aside.

Freed from the grip and the oppressive trembling gone, Gon didn't have time to think. He quickly rolled and jumped up from the ground.

But as he landed, his body suddenly stiffened, and his right hand shot up involuntarily.

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