Terror Infinity - Side B

Chapter 14, HxH Greed Island

Day 28/90 of Greed Island.

The four of us walked under the dark night sky as the day passed. It was normally a time where people chose to rest their bodies. It was too dangerous to be moving around at night when Nen Users could be hunting down other players for Cards, but we were not concerned. As veterans of a team from God's Dimension, we have all been enhanced to some extent, so we didn't need to rest. Also, one of us held abilities that perfectly warned us if we were approaching anyone, or the other way around. There were also two strong fighters and a strategist in our group, so in the event of a fight we were by no means weak even if we come across a small clan of Greed Island players/Nen Users.

Shuai: "My feet hurt. Just because I can keep going doesn't mean that I want to keep walking for hours on end."

Connor: "...Weakling."

Jin: "That's a bit too much, Connor. Even I'm-"

Connor: "That means that you’re weak."

Shin: "Also, no one cares about you."

Jin: "Don't be like that! Shuai and my own enhancements aren't as physical as Connor's or your enhancements Shin. Also, as bad as I am, it isn't my fault that Greed Island expanded to such a size. We've been walking since noon and we're only about half way to Aiai."

Shin: "Just keep walking."

We walked, walked, and walked some more to reach our far off destination after leaving behind Magic City Masadora.

Aiai

Also known as "The City of Love", and it’s a city on Greed Island. The atmosphere on the streets of this city feels like it is based upon classic romantic simulation games. A pink heart-shaped object floating in the sky is its symbol. In this city there are all kinds of clichéd situations and events that can lead to love. This city was our current designation after leaving behind Magic City Masadora. It was decided unanimously, yet not all of us could get behind the plan.

Connor: "...Why are we choosing to living in a city with a floating heart above in the sky?"

Shin: "I told you not to think about those things."

Connor: "...It's a giant pink heart."

Shuai: "I feel the same. I don't have girlfriends like you Shin, so I'm not looking forward to this move. It's like a single man moving to France!"

Shin: "Don't you have Gnome?"

Shuai: "I'm not into kids! Besides, Gnome is like – no is my daughter!"

Shin: "Okay... anyway, Shuai and Connor, the two of you should know exactly why we are moving to Aiai. You two were with Jin when he discovered that it's the safest city on Greed Island. I personally don't want to sleep at night holding on to GB (Gravity Blade) worrying if someone is going to kill me in my sleep. I would rather hold on to Hikari or Aqua!"

Shuai: "Is that your only reason?"

Shin: "..."

Jin: "Hahaha! In any case Aiai is the safest place for us to set up base, like what we discovered. Also, I personally love girl simulation games... although I can't seem to win over a girl without the walk-through. I wonder why?"

Shin: "...Who knows?"

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City of Love Aiai.

There was a very good reason as to why we are heading there, even outside my personal motivations. According to Jin, who had bribed a few players at a bar by paying for drinks and sucking up to them, Aiai has the best and safest housing environment on Greed Island. The reason was because Aiai, as the city of love, drew to it the most couples. It drew both Greed Island NPCs and players. For those unable to leave Greed Island, or those who have no desire to leave, and have settled down with a significant other, Aiai is the ideal city to live in. Renting or buying a home in Aiai costs significantly more Jenny Cards than any other city or town on the island, but those houses have the best home security and are patrolled by police NPCs.

Additionally, Jin discovered from those players at the bar that Aiai is the territory of the largest clan, Moderate Clan. The Moderate Clan members do kill other Greed Island players for their cards like everyone else, but they have made it a rule that killing in the city is outright banned and punishable by death. The only person acting in exception to this rule is the Bomber, but security is so tight that City of Love Aiai has the least terrorist incidents by far of any other town or city on Greed Island.

Jin: "That's how it is. As long as you have the funding, then Aiai is the best city to live in on Greed Island. It's pleasant and no one outright kills another. Also, if you're willing to pay an extra price, you can bribe Moderate Clan for protection, but we don't need such a thing. It'll hinder our movements and we already have a link to their leader Nickes thanks to our leader here."

Shin: "That's why it's an ideal place to set up base. The comfort will keep the Newbies safe and, more importantly, in line. Once they know they are safe they won't dare argue against us no matter what demands we make of them."

Jin: "Yes, but it's annoying how they are just living off our hard work. We should... seriously consider making them bait when Team Germany arrives."

Shuai: "You two are evil. Glad I'm on this side."

Connor: "Never mind about the cowards. What will we do about them? They're still following after us. Is this plan of yours ready yet?"

Shin: "Ask Shuai. He's the one who sent Gnome ahead to set the trap. Actually, isn't the reason you’re acting so weak because you gave all your Spiritual Power to Gnome?"

Shuai: "The trap is almost done. Just a few more minutes till its complete, but I think the enemy numbers have increased. I don't know if they are going to attack soon, but-"

Shin: "Don't worry. We'll begin the plan. I'm done with this hunter and prey crap and I won't let more show up. From here on out... we're the hunters!"

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Savage Clan Member 1: "...So how is it? Have they still not notice us?"

Savage Clan Member 2: "Hmm, I'm not sure."

Ten Nen Users were following after Shin's group as they continued towards Aiai, yet the group they were following shouldn't be aware of this. The group of ten were being masked in one of the Nen User's Hatsu, Mirror Wall.

Mirror Wall was variation of "En", the Nen ability to expand the Aura from the body and identify everything that enters into that field of Aura. "En" is usually used to search form enemies or increase one's defensive awareness, yet this Nen User uses his Aura to reflect light, creating a sphere of space around the user that is invisible to outsiders. Mirror Wall was even hard to notice when using 'Gyo' on the eyes, so it's normally impossible to notice unless one was aware of being followed prior, yet...

Savage Clan Member 2: "I don't think that they can see us, but I can't help but believe they are more on guard than usual. We've been following them for over a day, so-"

Savage Clan Member 1: "You're too cautious! If they knew they were being followed they should have escaped to a city, or made a move at this point. Look! Half their group looks exhausted from all the walking they did. Who would leave themselves that vulnerable just to trick us?"

Savage Clan Member 3: "In any case maybe we should call for backup? It's late, but most of us from the Savage Clan operate at night. We can call for at least 100 medium level Nen Users if we want."

Savage Clan Member 1: "You’re both too much. No one is going to like it if we call for them to kill a bunch of kids who probably don't have any rare cards. They are a greedy bunch, so they are going to want some compensation for their troubles, those bastards! Besides, we only suspect that they may have something to do with our missing clan members. We didn't have anything better to do or any other suspects, so here we are. I won't call for them. Let's just kill three of them and interrogate the surviving fourth."

Savage Clan Member 2: "We'll, it isn't YOUR call to make. That's why we called for the boss."

Savage Clan Member 3: "So what should we do Binolt?"

The nine present members of Savage Clan looked towards their leader. This was the man who ruled over the ruthless Savage Clan with an iron fist, Binolt. The man had short, spiky hair and a bony face set with bulging eyes and serrated teeth, giving him the typically ferocious appearance of a criminal.

In the original Greed Island arc of Hunter X Hunter, Binolt was a player and is also a high-class criminal despite being a Blacklist Hunter. He is wanted for committing numerous acts of murder without any apparent concrete justification.

Binolt’s personality was apparently that of a hardened cannibal, who loves to rip apart and eat his victims, but he preferred hair above all else. His preferred 'prey' were young women aged between 20 and 25 years (22 being the most sought after prey). However, Binolt has been shown to possess some martial arts etiquette, requesting to spar with Biscuit "as a martial artist" after learning her true age and strength.

Biscuit rated Binolt's strength on par with a Class-D monster in the original Greed Island. According to her, he could have easily killed Gon and Killua before they fought him as part of Biscuit's training. Binolt mainly fights with a set of scissors that is strapped around his waist; by cutting and eating his opponent's hair, he can learn everything there is to know about them.

Binolt is also confident in his hand-to-hand combat skills, although he was no match for Biscuit. As part of Gon and Killua's training, he had to fight them for several days non-stop, which vouches for his high level of stamina. He was also convinced he could heal and fight without sleeping for a whole week.

Binolt's Nen type was never officially confirmed. However, since his ability is a form of psychometry, he is most likely a Specialist. He is a skilled Nen user, especially in battle, since originally he was much stronger than Gon and Killua, who had defeated some of the Heavens Arena fighters. He has shown proficiency in three of the four basic techniques: Ren, Zetsu, and Hatsu, get his Zetsu was imperfect when compared towards Gon and Killua.

Binolt has only shown one Nen Ability.

Scissor Hands (Demon Barber): By cutting his target's hair with his favorite scissors and eating it, Binolt can learn about any sort of physique-related information about his opponent. It is with this ability that he realized Biscuit's true age and strength.

Binolt: "...We'll attack now. I love hunting prey like this, but I want to taste their hair as well. I prefer young adult virgin hair of women, but these four seem just as tempting for whatever reason. Especially the one with white hair. He looks decently strong. Also, we won't call for back up. The nine of you are good enough to handle the other three, but leave the white haired one to me!"

Savage Clan Member 3: "Boss. I'm getting a bad feeling like this is a trap. We should definitely-"

Binolt: "Huh?! Are you giving me orders?"

Savage Clan Member 3: "No, of course-"

"No, of course not", is what the Savage Clan member wanted to say, but... he never got the chance to finish his sentence as his life was already extinguished. It happened in an instant. The man's head left a bloody trial as it rolled on the hard and cold ground of the island, while Binolt took out a handkerchief from his pocket to clean one of his beloved pair of stainless steel scissors.

Binolt: "Baka! How dare he make me dirty my scissors with his filthy blood? He knew that I hate to be ordered around."

Savage Clan Member 2: "Boss! They're starting to move and are running away!"

Binolt: "Fuck! It must have been the smell of blood from that guy. Your Hatsu doesn't hinder smell. That's why we stayed down wind. Fucking trash!"

Binolt cursed and in anger kicked the deceased Savage Clan member’s detached head with enough force to splatter it into oblivion. It was a gruesome scene that scared even members of the ruthless Savage Clan, yet the act seemed to have calmed Binolt down.

Binolt: "What's done is done. Let's not get upset and get down to business. They haven't used a Spell Card to escape, so they probably don't have any decent Cards. We'll chase after them! I'll take on the one with white hair and the rest of you take care other three, but keep one of them alive. Don't fail me, or else-"

- *EXPLOSION*!!!

Binolt: "!!!"

Binolt and the other members of Savage Clan looked on at shocked at the scenery before them. In the direction Shin and his group were running a large cloud of dirt and rocks erupted and covered the entire area for miles. Shin, Shuai, Connor, and Jin who they assumed to be the prey had taken their first actions to reverse who were the prey and who were the hunters.

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