A Fateful Encounter and Legendary Weapons

"Even before the main storyline officially began, there's already a red-level blind box?"

From atop the treetops, Moarik felt a slight tinge of regret:

"If I had crossed over a little earlier and arrived here last year, I might have gotten a special-grade blind box!"

Last year, during the mating season of foxes and bears, Gon had ventured into the forest.

As expected, he was attacked by a mother bear.

At that critical moment, Kite, who was tracking Ging's trail and completing the final trial left for him, arrived just in time to save Gon.

Because of this encounter, Gon learned from Kite about Ging and the Hunters.

This set him on the path to taking the Hunter Exam, aspiring to become a Hunter—a job so compelling and attractive that even Ging would abandon his own son for it!

It's fair to say that Gon's encounter with Kite triggered the subsequent events in the world of "Hunter x Hunter."

At that moment, not having a top-tier, special-grade blind box truly seemed unjustifiable.

Moreover, from the conversations between Gon and Ging during their meeting atop the World Tree, it wasn't hard to infer.

Ging had secretly followed Kite to Whale Island to observe Gon's situation.

In fact, Kite's trip to Whale Island was undoubtedly orchestrated by Ging.

The purpose was to guide Gon onto the path of becoming a Hunter.

If Ging had been there at that time, Moarik couldn't even imagine what powerful items that blind box could have contained!

But alas, what's past is past.

Cherishing the present is what's most important.

Not to mention, once the main storyline begins, higher-level and more abundant blind boxes will surely refresh!

Holding the red blind box in front of him, Moarik thought it would serve as a nice appetizer.

With this thought, Moarik's figure gradually disappeared among the treetops.

Whoosh~!

Like a faint breeze passing by.

"Huh?!"

Sitting on a large tree, Gon's eyes suddenly sparkled with awareness.

He instinctively looked around, finding nothing unusual.

Tilting his head, he turned back and focused his gaze on his fishing rod.

"His senses are quite sharp~"

From a nearby treetop, Moarik smiled, observing Gon's back.

He had only intentionally let out a slight pressure in the air, and Gon already sensed the subtle change in his surroundings.

The protagonist's innate talent in this world is indeed impressive.

"But it's precisely because of this talent that he can bring me something valuable, right?"

At that moment, the red blind box in his spatial backpack was conspicuously glowing!

[High-level blind box acquired, would you like to open it?]

Open!

[Successfully opened: Acquired Ruyi Jingu Bang (Source World: Dragon Ball).]

Ruyi Jingu Bang?!

Seeing the name, Moarik was instantly delighted, but then he noticed the source world marked beside it.

"From Dragon Ball? I thought it would be the Ruyi Jingu Bang from Journey to the West~~"

Moarik felt slightly disappointed, but he quickly shrugged it off.

Even if it were truly the Ruyi Jingu Bang from Journey to the West,

The divine weapon used by Yu the Great to control floods, the Sea-Calming Divine Needle, weighing 13,500 jin (8,100 kg).

Even if it were given to him, he wouldn't be able to wield it~~~

"The Ruyi Jingu Bang is still a very fine weapon."

Moarik looked at the red staff, lying quietly in his spatial backpack, appearing rather ordinary.

With a flip of his hand, the red staff appeared in his grip.

The Ruyi Jingu Bang is a weapon used by Son Goku, the protagonist of Dragon Ball.

Originally, it was a divine item connecting Korin Tower to Kami's Lookout.

Later, after much hardship, the young Master Roshi climbed Korin Tower and obtained this weapon from Korin after much insistence.

However, Korin believed no one else was qualified to use this weapon.

Subsequently, Master Roshi gave it to Grandpa Gohan, who then passed it down to his adopted grandson, Son Goku.

As a divine weapon, the Ruyi Jingu Bang is light but extremely durable, and it can extend and contract at the user's will.

If the user wishes, the Ruyi Jingu Bang can even extend from the Earth's surface to the Moon.

It is a powerful weapon that will never break.

With its ability to stretch across planets and alter its length at will, while remaining indestructible, it is indeed fitting to be an item from a high-level blind box.

Moreover~~~

"Because the current protagonist of this world, Gon, is using his fishing rod to fish, did I end up with a weapon from another similar world?"

Moarik weighed the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand.

Gon's fishing rod is quite special; it's also a retractable rod.

He uses it as both a weapon and a survival tool. Although it cannot deal a lethal blow to enemies, Gon can use it to accurately strike or hook his target.

It not only helped him successfully catch the King of the Swamp later,

but also played a significant role in his subsequent Hunter Exam, Sky Arena battles, Chimera Ant arc, and other storylines.

This rod, which his father Ging Freecss used in his early years and left for him, also has quite a backstory~~~

"Weapons like staffs are also pretty good; paired with [The Collector], I'll have both close and long-range options."

Moarik was quite pleased with this acquisition.

A weapon that doesn't break, and can easily extend or shrink, is indeed a handy tool.

And who knows, in certain situations, this trait might prove crucial~

After slinging the Ruyi Jingu Bang over his back and hanging [The Collector] by his waist, Moarik felt that this journey had been quite rewarding.

Now, it was time for his second main objective for coming here.