37 Hunters Exam Pt. 1

Waking up as the sun bathed his skin Leon yawned as he stretched and looked around, his heart started to beat faster when he saw nothing but water around. The other boat was gone, looking down Leon saw that Knuckle was asleep when he was supposed to be on watch, nudging Knuckles with his for Leon woke up the irresponsible teenager.

" Go away mom, am not ready for school. " Knuckle mumbled in his sleep, sighing Leon bent down before flicking Knuckle's forehead with a Nen infused finger. Waking up with a yelp of pain Knuckle looked around for the person who attacked him when he saw the look on Leon's face.

-2 Hours Later-

Knuckle grunted as he rowed while Leon and Machi were on the lookout for any signs, after an hour or so Leon thought he saw something and a few seconds later he saw it again. Several miles away a large cruise boat floated on the water sailing the flag of the Hunters Association, " We're heading in the right direction just keep paddling Knuckle. "

By the time they pulled up to the ship Knuckle was completely spent, bent over the side of the boat puking into the ocean. Leon had offered to take a turn by Knuckle insisted on making up for his mistake.

Pulling up to the side of the ship, Leon, Machi, and Knuckle were helped aboard by the crew, Leon whistled as it seemed the entire exam was on deck. There had to be hundreds of applicants, " Wow, I've never made it this far before how strong are these people. "

Using Gyo Leon looked to see that only ten people had an abnormal amount of Nen and he was stronger than all of them. Leon focus was shattered as the screech of a bullhorn drew everyone's attention, looking over Leon saw a young woman standing on top of a wooden stage dressed in overalls and a straw hat.

" Sorry folks, before I tell you what's next let me just say congratulations to all of you who have made it this far. " There were a few muddled cheers but that didn't seem to stop the farm girl, " Now that you have made it here we can begin the first trial of the exam. A few miles away there is a secluded Island that you all will be stranded on for two weeks. During those two weeks, you must survive the native Flora and Fauna that are trained to attack humans on sight. The task will end after two weeks or when there are one hundred people left, you all will be given a badge so we can retrieve you if you break it. Once all the badges are handed out we will depart for the island and remember killing among participants is allowed. "

At that everyone fell silent as people began to form groups and stake out enemies, Leon looked around to see almost everyone around them starring at his group. Not looking away Leon leaked out a bit of his aura scaring everyone away until Machi smacked him on the head, "You're an assassin why do you always draw attention to yourself. "

While Machi and Leon argued Knuckle was sweating as he stared at Leon, ' What the hell was that, when he looked at them I wanted to do nothing but run away and hide. '

" Knuckle, Knuckle earth to Knuckle. " Blinking Knuckle shook his head as Leon's words finally reached him, " Um yeah sorry my mind was elsewhere, what do you need. "

" We're going over a plan when we get to the island, I think we should try and take out some of the competition while Machi says we should hide our strength for later. What do you think? "

" I agree with Machi we don't know how strong the enemy is so we should at least secure a supply of food, water, and a decent shelter. " Knuckle replied after a moment of thought, groaning Leon had no choice but to go along with his friends in a few minutes everyone had a badge.

Leon's number was 326, Machi's was 43, and Knuckle's number was 295, setting sail the boat was next to the island in minutes and everyone was ready to get going.

" Now remember that we are always watching and your action will be judged, now go out and survive. " With those last words from the exam leader the flood gate open as people flooded the ramp down to the island.

Once they hit the sand Leon, Machi and Knuckle ran for the forest as people had already started fighting. Directing his aura outwards Leon repelled anyone coming their way. Stomping over grass and plants they didn't stop until the sounds of fighting faded away, " Okay I think we're good for now. "

Leon climbed up a nearby tree to see what the Island was like, breaching the treetops Leon saw that there was a lake not far away. Dropping back down to the ground Leon grunted, " I found us a lake not far away, I suggest we head there before someone else sets up camp. "