Netero was also very surprised.
In the old man's expectations, Oboro would agree this time.
"Hmm..."
The Chairman nodded, "I understand your attitude, but... Whether or not you become a Zodiac is not something you can decide."
"If you insist on doing so, then I will also be willful."
Oboro laughed.
Willful?
Netero's hand holding the teacup stopped.
Was he referring to the Dark Continent?
"I really have no interest in power. It's too troublesome, and it wastes time." Oboro added.
His meaning was very clear, which was to exchange.
You withdraw your thoughts, and I won't cause trouble by going to the Dark Continent.
And in the eyes of others, Oboro's repeated refusal of the position of Zodiac made this sentence quite convincing... He really didn't want to participate in the Association's management.
Could it be that... They had all misunderstood Oboro?
Yorkshire thought.
Ging's judgment of Oboro couldn't be wrong. What was this man planning?
If he was plotting for greater power, then above the Zodiacs, there was only the Chairman... But wanting to replace Netero was simply a pipe dream.
"Alright, then I will respect your decision."
The old man pondered for a moment, and said slowly.
"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."
Seeing this, Oboro waved his hand, and left under the gaze of everyone.
"I'm leaving too."
Ging Freecss then stood up, and followed him out.
Gel looked at the expressions of the other Zodiacs. As expected, Oboro had guessed correctly. Even if he had killed Saiyu, he didn't need to worry about any consequences.
What was the secret that Oboro was talking about referring to?
...
On the other side, Oboro stepped into the elevator with a smile on his face.
Before the elevator door could close, it was stopped by a hand.
Ging Freecss walked in.
Then, the elevator began to descend.
In the narrow space, the two of them were silent, and the atmosphere was a bit calm.
After a moment, Ging took the lead to speak, didn't look at Oboro, and said directly, "Is the Chairman in danger?"
"How would I know?"
Oboro chuckled.
"Next, you should be vigorously promoting your image of integrity, kindness, and justice, right? Repeatedly refusing the seat of the Zodiacs, possessing great strength, and being happy to help the newcomers in the Association... In addition, the Feil Shi family has been planting newcomers in the Association these years. Although there aren't many of them, it's already enough."
Ging looked at the metal plate of the elevator, and the reflection showed Oboro's blurry face. He said lightly, "For the Hunters below... There's no reason not to support an image that doesn't like power and is so approachable! You can take the opportunity to win over a large number of people's hearts... After all, many people hate the guys who are standing on their heads, and are still high and mighty."
"That's what you said. I didn't admit it."
Oboro teased.
"What I can't figure out is that the reason you gave up the Zodiacs was nothing more than to pursue a bigger cake. There's nothing else that you care about besides the Chairman's position... But it's impossible for you to replace the Chairman. You did this, which only shows... That you're sure that the Chairman will abdicate due to some situation."
"And based on my understanding of the Chairman, even if he trusts you, it's impossible for him to hand over the Association to you, or make any agreement with you... Under normal circumstances, your plan is doomed to fail. However... All of your actions are purposeful, and will not fail... Therefore, the Chairman is in danger."
With a ding, the elevator reached the bottom.
Oboro stepped out of the elevator, and patted Ging on the shoulder, "Don't think too much. Do you think that there's anyone in this world who can kill the old man?"
"I'm really not interested in power."
After saying this, he winked at Ging with one eye that was revealed from the side of his sunglasses.
And then walked away.
"Yes, you're not interested in power, but you admire strength very much." Ging thought to himself.
Sometimes, the more you stay away from power, the easier it is to rise to the top.
Ging had no doubt that once the position of Chairman was vacated, the first successor chosen by the grassroots Hunters would be Oboro.
In the eyes of outsiders, Oboro was the 'cleanest'.
"It's difficult..."
Ging Freecss rubbed his hair, and sighed softly.
In the following days, as he had guessed, he didn't know who had leaked the news, and the matter of Oboro refusing the Zodiacs twice in a row began to ferment within the Association... There was also the fact that Oboro had killed Saiyu, one of the original Zodiac members.
There were rumors that Saiyu had a complicated background, and had wanted to design a trap for Oboro, but hadn't succeeded.
Being able to kill a Zodiac was enough to prove Oboro's strength, and people had an instinctive admiration for the strong... The key was that Oboro was different from the other Zodiacs or Three-Star Hunters. He had a good reputation, and there were many juniors who had been taken care of by him.
You had to know that the entire Hunter Association had less than seven hundred members.
Including the Association.
Therefore, as long as it was spread a little, it would soon be well known.
There were also Hunters who had been taken care of by Oboro who personally came forward to speak...
The weak didn't like the strong who were high and mighty, and could even be said to hate them. This was human nature... Which was also the origin of the Association's habit of calling star-level Hunters 'Masters', but if a person was very strong, and mingled with the masses, the situation would be different.
All of Oboro's deployments were undisguised in Ging's eyes... However, he couldn't stop them.
Because... He didn't have any personal charm or a good reputation.
Based on this point, even if Oboro was playing with his cards face up, he couldn't do anything about it.
No one would listen to him.
As for joining forces with Pariston, he should forget it...
What was more critical at the moment was to find out where the factors that were dangerous to the old man were.
...
"Master, the internal lines that we have cultivated over the years have completely infiltrated the core of the political power of various countries."
In a master bedroom, Oboro was talking with David.
The latter was reporting to him on the progress of the Feil Shi family's missions over the years.
"In some small countries, our people have occupied the main positions, and according to your instructions, have gained a foothold in the royal families of various countries through women and the method of continuing their descendants. Some larger countries, such as the Kakin Empire, are also the same. In addition to the support of the officials we have placed, we have given each 'honey pot' a high degree of influence and background in the royal family."
"Hmm..."
Oboro was very satisfied.
The Honey Pot Plan was proposed by Oboro a few years ago.
Through mafia operations, some beautiful women were cultivated, and presented to the royal families of various countries, and then their identities were determined through childbirth.
Relying solely on some officials in their careers was not enough.
"Break the No. 3 honey pot in the Kakin Empire... She has been exposed."
"Yes."
"Also... Is it still not working on No. 1's side?"
"It's still very difficult to become a princess for the time being... That King Hui Guo Rou is not as stupid as he seems on the surface. On the contrary, he's very shrewd... Although the honey pot has given birth to an illegitimate child, it still can't be recognized. Also, those few princes are involved with some mafia forces, and our actions can't be too big."
"That's enough. There's no need to rush."
Oboro instructed.
"Master, Miss wants to ask you, can we take control of the underworld in one fell swoop, abolish the Ten Elders, and let our Feil Shi family rule alone! With our current power, we have completely widened the gap with them, and it's not difficult to annihilate the armed forces of the remaining Ten Elders... This way, it will also be more conducive to the development of our plan. Otherwise, our actions in some territories will still be limited to some extent. After all, it's the territory of the other Ten Elders..."
David suggested.
"Don't bother. The Ten Elders will die soon. We don't need to take action... You should also retire from that position, and choose a confidant to go up there as a scapegoat." Oboro said lightly.
A scapegoat?
Was something going to happen to the mafia?
David was stunned.
"How's V5's side?" Oboro changed the subject.
"Only five people have entered in the first and second batches combined... However, in the official institutions of these V5 countries, there are many of our insiders in key positions. As time goes by, I think the number will increase..."
"You've done a good job."
Oboro praised.
Then, he chatted with David for a few more words, and hung up the phone.
Because... Someone had come.
Biscuit led Wing, and was not polite at all, and even barged into Oboro's bedroom without knocking.
Wing didn't stop her either.
"Hey hey... Can you be a little polite? If I wasn't wearing clothes, wouldn't I be exposed? Or are you expecting to see that scene?"
Oboro leaned lazily on the sofa, and said happily.
"Hmph, don't be narcissistic! You're not my type!"
Biscuit's pretty face turned red, and she said with disdain.
"Alas... I really should have filmed the scene of you breaking into my room at the Heavens Arena that year." Oboro uncovered her scars.
"Tsk, it was clearly you that night who was lustful, and saw that this young lady was beautiful and moving, and couldn't restrain your restlessness, and forcibly dragged me in... If it weren't for my quick wit, and escaping from danger early, maybe... Maybe I would have already..." Biscuit covered her face, and threw mud back.
"Alright."
Oboro clapped his hands and cheered.
Biscuit had brought Wing to say goodbye to him.
Wing had appeared this time because he was worried that something would happen to Oboro... Fortunately, it was resolved in the end.
Since there was nothing wrong, he would return to the Heavens Arena.
"Why are you still staying in that kind of place? With your strength, it would have been no problem to start training properly in the Association a long time ago..."
Oboro looked at Wing.
"I'm different from you. I know where my limits are..."
Wing smiled lightly, and habitually pushed his glasses, "Moreover, compared to adventuring and pursuing higher realms, I found that I actually prefer to witness some newcomers or juniors working hard to grow... They allow me to feel vitality and hope."
"I can see a bright future."
"You've been infected by the old woman, haven't you?"
Oboro pointed at Biscuit.
"Ahhhhhhhh!"
Biscuit was furious, and came up to Oboro and gave him a beating with her pink fists.
Oboro didn't feel anything.
Wing looked at Oboro in front of him, and his mood was complicated.
Back then, the two of them had trained together at the Heavens Arena. Now, Wing probably didn't even have the qualifications to look up to Oboro's height and strength.
This was a genius in the true sense.
There were probably only a few of them in an era...
Obviously, he wasn't one.
During the reunion these few days, Wing had asked Biscuit what level Oboro had reached now.
And Biscuit had only replied with one sentence, if the two of them were mortal enemies with Oboro, their chances of winning were less than 10%, and that was still on the high side.
Even Chairman Netero had privately said to Biscuit that he would have to put in a lot of effort if he wanted to defeat Oboro now.
The shock and awe that Wing had felt when he heard these words at the time were indescribable.
However, he had already digested it now...
He accepted his mediocrity.
Moreover, Wing's state of mind had also changed over the years. Everyone was born with different missions, and had different strengths.
Perhaps Oboro was the one who yearned for strength, and bravely climbed to the peak.
And he was more suitable for cultivating newcomers, and passing on what he had learned over the years, and the will of the Hunter better... He might not be able to do it, but he believed that in the future era, there would be a second Oboro, and a third Oboro appearing.
"I really can't do anything with you..."
Oboro understood Wing's personality, and smiled slightly, "It's not bad either. I'll go back to the Heavens Arena to take a look when I have time... I haven't been back all these years, and my floor master status has long been revoked."
"There's no need, right... Do you still care about that kind of empty name?"
Wing was surprised.
"I'm going back to play..."
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