Hunter x Hunter : Germain Joins The Hunt

Youpi, after unleashing "Rage Blast," regained his composure. He no longer let his anger dictate his actions.

He gazed coldly at Germain, realizing this human was an opponent he couldn't defeat without going all out—without surpassing his current limits.

Since his birth, this was the first time Youpi had encountered such a formidable human.

Initially, the encounter had left him disoriented. Now, he fully understood the gravity of the situation.

It realized that Neferpitou had faced the same situation.

But unlike Neferpitou, who no longer had the chance to correct its mindset, it still had an opportunity.

At that moment, Youpi admitted that Neferpitou had died at the hands of this human.

At the same time, it acknowledged that it too might fall to this human.

However, neither Neferpitou nor Youpi would ever surrender to such circumstances.

To protect the King, they were willing to overcome their fear of death.

They could even do things completely out of character for themselves.

This was their knightly pride.

Neferpitou, rational and curious, had thrown itself into danger at the last moment, attempting to sacrifice its life to stop Germain.

But it had failed.

Now Youpi, the least thoughtful of the Royal Guards, began to think.

It suppressed its rage and realized that ordinary tricks were meaningless against Germain.

So once again, it changed its form.

Gurgle, gurgle—

Squelch, squelch—

Youpi's body and appearance began to twist and transform violently.

In that instant, Knuckle, Shoot, and Meleoron felt chills down their spines.

They realized the Chimera Ant had evolved again!

Youpi, one of the Royal Guards, had undergone multiple evolutions mid-battle.

Each transformation aimed to defeat the enemy before it.

It seemed as though Youpi had no limit to its evolution.

It was truly born for combat as a Royal Guard!

Finally, it transformed into a centaur-like form.

Its upper body retained its face, but its right arm became a massive beast-like claw.

Its left arm turned into a bloated human face with an elephant-like trunk.

At the trunk's tip was a weapon resembling a streetlamp.

Having completed its evolution, Youpi smiled in satisfaction.

It released its malicious nen without restraint.

There was no doubt—this new Youpi was stronger, and its nen even more sinister!

Meleoron collapsed to the ground, unable to support himself.

Knuckle crouched beside Shoot, panting heavily.

He nervously observed the battlefield, ready to carry the severely injured Shoot away at any moment.

At that moment, he realized he hadn't checked on Shoot's condition for about five seconds. His attention had been completely drawn to the terrifying evolution of Youpi.

He quickly looked down and saw Shoot with his eyes closed. At some point, due to severe blood loss, he had already fallen unconscious.

This is bad...

Shoot's injuries were severe and needed immediate attention. Otherwise, he would...

But where could I find a doctor in this situation?

More importantly, if I take Shoot and leave, what will happen to Meleoron? 

What will happen to Germain? 

What about Morel-sensei? 

Should I carry Shoot and escape this battlefield without looking back?

All of Knuckle's doubts and hesitations turned into dread and fear when Youpi moved on all fours, raised his spear-like claws, and charged straight at Germain!

"Germain—!"

Knov couldn't stop himself from shouting.

At that moment, only Youpi, who had rushed in front of Germain, noticed the changes in Germain's body.

Germain's black-and-white armor, which had only covered his arms before, had unknowingly extended to wrap around his torso and legs, revealing its hard texture like living flesh.

Youpi's eyes widened slightly.

This human... could it be...

Instead of retreating, Germain charged directly at the centaur-like Youpi.

In an instant, the two were only a step away from each other!

As Germain stepped closer, just a step away from Youpi, his Nen suddenly shot out, and in the blink of an eye, numerous weapons appeared, swirling around him!

"Cleaver," "Firearm," "Flamethrower," "Spiral Cane," "Tachi, Thousand Shadows"!

Five types of weapons spun around, clashing with Youpi's weapons in an instant!

Boom boom boom boom—

Amid the dazzling attack and defense, the balance only lasted for less than a second.

Youpi was knocked backward, as if he were flipped over, but at the last moment, he regained his balance and threw himself back into the fight.

An incomprehensible thing happened again. He had already controlled his anger, and in return, his physical abilities had improved.

He should have been able to overpower Germain, but something went wrong.

He couldn't suppress Germain. Instead, he began to feel weaker.

Whoosh—

The same thing that happened in the earlier fight with Germain happened again.

Youpi's right arm was cleanly severed at the elbow, and this time, the weapon was the ancient-looking Tachi.

His eyes widened as he tried to understand what was happening.

The Tachi, now soaked in blood, gleamed even brighter.

Before Youpi's severed arm hit the ground, and before his attention left the brief, vibrating strike, the other weapons attacked again.

The Cleaver cut into his left shoulder, the spiral cane jabbed into his waist, and the flamethrower's fire snakes burned his four legs.

For a moment, his usually sturdy shell, known for its strong defense, was overwhelmed, as if his fortress had been breached from all sides!

The Firearm suddenly appeared in front of him, and the scattering bullets filled his entire view.

Bang—

Although Youpi quickly retreated, the bullets still shattered half of his face, including his right eye.

He quickly withdrew to a relatively safe distance.

With his right eye hollowed out and bleeding, his body in a bloody mess, and weapons embedded all over him, Youpi finally realized something for the first time.

It was now moving closer and closer to the long-haired man it had knocked down just two minutes ago.

Yes, it had only been a little over two minutes since this battle began.

Youpi couldn't help but glance in Shoot's direction, where only two figures were visible.

Shoot, who had lost too much blood and fallen unconscious, was now being held in Knuckle's arms.

Knuckle had been watching the battle, and when he saw Youpi look over, he nervously protected Shoot.

There was a hint of confusion in Youpi's eyes.

Me?

I'm just like that fragile human?

Me?

What a joke!!

Then, its expression twisted.

Anger surged within it, filling it with power, and it let out a roar as it forced all the weapons stuck in its body to be pushed out!

I will never be like that human! I will never be like him, struggling against an enemy I can't possibly defeat!

I am the Royal Guard of the "King," the iron wall standing before the "King"!

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