In HxH with Doraemon Pocket

Chapter 395 - 395

Later, feeling utterly bored and unsure of what to do, he decided to head to the Republic of East Gorteau to continue working under the Chimera Ant King. It was then that Shaiapouf granted him the method to develop Nen abilities, and he took on patrol duties alongside Welfin, the wolf-like Chimera Ant.

Bloster did have a few human lives on his hands, but that was due to the chaos caused by that foolish lion, Leol. On a live television broadcast, Leol brazenly devoured the host and declared war on humans, prompting various factions to be on guard against such peculiar Chimera Ants.

While out exploring, Bloster was attacked by local guards with guns, prompting him to retaliate in self-defense. However, that was in the future. Currently, he, like the yak-type Chimera Ant Yapi, follows Colt's orders, refraining from attacking humans and performing patrol duties. They are the loyal and stable types, with little human blood on their hands.

Of course, the main reason for his compliance is his laid-back nature. Not knowing what he wants or what to do, he simply does whatever Colt tells him. This might be related to his past life as an honest and simple farmer, with remnants of that personality influencing him.

Bloster's Nen ability was only displayed once. He can continuously fire powerful Nen blasts from his two shrimp claws. This emission-type ability seems to suit his personality quite well.

Yapi, being a yak-type, naturally possesses loyalty and sincerity. When the Ant Queen was ripped open by the Chimera Ant King in the original story, aside from Colt and Peggy, it was only Yapi, the groundhog, and the crocodile-type ants who stood up to worry about and consider the Ant Queen's well-being.

And then there's the cute girl with small tiger teeth? Hina, the Pudding Dog-type Chimera Ant, was a squad leader under Leol. Originally, she followed Leol's main forces to establish a kingdom.

However, the kingdom was destroyed by professional Hunters, and most of Leol's subordinates perished. Only Leol, Hina, and another dragonfly-type squad leader, Flutter, managed to escape. The three eventually chose to seek refuge with the Chimera Ant King in the Republic of East Gorteau, where they were taught how to develop Nen abilities.

Hina is the typical playful and cheerful child, with no harmful intentions—just pure energy and a love for fun. Later on, Leol and Flutter were killed by the Chimera Ant Extermination Squad, leaving her as the sole survivor of the trio. Together with Welfin, the octopus Ikalgo, and the pink koala, she set out for Meteor City to find Zaiyro.

Hina has a high aptitude for exorcising Nen, making her a potentially excellent exorcist. Cheetu, the cheetah, originally left on his own and was later wanted for attacking guards in the Republic of Rocalio.

He was eventually defeated by Morel and Knuckle, who used Knuckle's Nen ability, "Chapter 7 Bankruptcy," on him. After being forced into Zetsu, Cheetu realized that speed wasn't everything. He escaped the pursuit of the Hunters' special forces and went to the Republic of East Gorteau to submit to the Chimera Ant King to develop his Nen abilities. Hina was the one who helped remove Knuckle's Nen from Cheetu.

After removing the Nen that Knuckle had placed on Cheetu, Hina's stomach visibly grew several sizes. This is the condition for her exorcism ability—her stomach enlarges after exorcising Nen, and the stronger the Nen, the larger it grows. She should avoid exorcising again before her stomach returns to normal, as it could easily burst. If the Nen exceeds her capacity, she cannot complete the exorcism.

To date, the Hunter Association has only one elderly and frail exorcist, which shows the significance of a young exorcist like Hina. This demonstrates that their abilities, not just their personalities, hold considerable value, offering them a chance to start anew. As for the remaining members, Colt and Peggy, they need no further explanation.

Lastly, the red octopus Ikalgo and his encounter and bond with Killua, sharing life-and-death experiences, left a lasting impression. The arrangements for the Chimera Ants! I couldn't protect my sister, but this is the moment I've been waiting for!

The experiences and inner journeys during the campaign against the Chimera Ant King were enough to prove their inherent qualities. The six Chimera Ants selected by Meleoron had no issues. From their memories as humans, it was clear they weren't bad people. Their memories quickly resurfaced, followed by silence.

"How does it feel to have human memories resurface after being an ant for a month?" Morin looked at the Chimera Ants, who seemed to be reminiscing, their expressions complex. Now, with their memories restored, they could be considered normal humans in terms of personality.

"It's like waking from a long dream," Penguin Peggy was the first to speak, his voice slow and full of an indescribable sense of time. But when he turned to see the emotional Meleoron, a hint of affection flashed in his eyes. "I never thought we'd meet again, father."

"Father!" Meleoron choked up, moving forward, creating a warm scene of fatherly love and filial piety. Their scene was harmonious, but others felt differently.

Bloster scratched his head with his large shrimp claw. Originally a content farmer, he was satisfied with tending his own land. But as a Chimera Ant with Nen abilities, his life could never return to what it was. He had no plans for his future, living day by day, waiting for Morin's orders.

Yak-type Yapi shared the same sentiment. Awakening to his past life's memories made him more silent and calm. Ikalgo, though an octopus, dreamed of being as cool as a giant squid. He and the wolf ant Welfin had worked under Zaiyro and were friends. His past life memories mostly involved serving as a sentry under Zaiyro, with little else worth mentioning.

Only Hina, the Pudding Dog, looked around, still bewildered and clueless. "What's happening?" With brown eyes, golden hair, and fur resembling a swimsuit covering her chest and abdomen, she was the only cute girl among the ants, biting her lip with confusion in her eyes. The pink thing on her head, whether a living creature or a plush toy hat, matched her bewildered expression and mood.

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She had little memory, or rather, her past life was essentially a blank slate. Much like Colt beside her, she was very young when she was human, and thus had few memories to speak of. And Colt?~~

"Reina... Reina..." His eyes were vacant, staring blankly ahead, muttering softly. In his mind, the image of a frightened little girl, desperately seeking protection, gradually appeared, causing a dull ache in his heart. "Reina... Reina..." This unfamiliar yet deeply familiar name slowly surfaced in his mind, and Colt instinctively uttered it.

"Reina... is... my sister... I must protect Reina..." The next second, Colt's eyes widened as familiar images and fragments surged from the depths of his mind. His mother, his sister Reina, the two of them going fishing and encountering a monster, being killed by the monster, and then seemingly turned into meatballs and devoured. Each event appeared vividly in his mind.

"Sister, Reina... I couldn't protect Reina..." Unknowingly, tears streamed down his face. His past life memories awakened at that moment.

With the six Chimera Ants regaining their past memories and personalities, the next steps became much clearer. Bloster the blue-shelled shrimp and Yapi the yak expressed their willingness to follow Morin's arrangements. As for Meleoron and Peggy, that went without saying, and the Pudding Dog Hina, in her confusion, simply went along with whatever others did.

Ikalgo wanted to return to the ant nest to search for his past life companions, while Colt wanted to find his sister. If he could be reborn through the Chimera Ant body, then surely his sister could too. He sincerely thanked Morin, and with his past life memories merging with his current Chimera Ant personality, he matured significantly. There was no trace of the little boy he once was; instead, he appeared more resilient and reliable.

Thus, Colt and Ikalgo returned to the nest, while Bloster and Yapi were arranged by Morin to act as internal agents, continuing to infiltrate. Meleoron, Peggy, and Hina, however, were taken back by Morin. Their strength wasn't formidable, and rather than risk returning to their original nest and being discovered, it was better for Morin to relocate them to a safe place. Given their ant appearance and identity, the safest place was the four-dimensional apartment they currently occupied.

When Morin brought Meleoron and Peggy back to the four-dimensional apartment, Netero and others had the chance to closely observe these unusual ants. "Chameleon and penguin genes?" Netero gave them a brief glance and nodded slightly. "It's rare for them to awaken Nen and even learn Nen abilities."

"Indeed, in terms of talent, they're much stronger than ordinary humans." Born with a specialization-type Nen ability, even if Meleoron wasn't strong, it still highlighted his uniqueness. Netero, focused on martial arts, saw this aspect.

Meanwhile, Morel and Knov considered other perspectives. "Even though Morin brought these ants back, we must remain cautious. It's best to observe them for a while longer," Knov adjusted his glasses and said. "The selection for the reserve team members is almost complete. Once they arrive, we can assign them the task of observation."

Morel exhaled a puff of smoke, curiously sizing up Meleoron and Peggy. "That's necessary. Given our appearance and past actions, it's understandable that regaining trust from humans would be difficult."

Peggy, however, wasn't bothered and bowed slightly to Netero. "As a human, I often heard of your name, Chairman of the Hunter Association. It's an honor to meet you in person." Being a scholar, he was articulate. "If possible, I hope we can have some books to read during our observation period," Peggy said earnestly.

"Books..." Netero glanced at Knov, who turned his face away. "Seems like there aren't any?"

Netero then looked at Morin, who had already pulled out several academic books. "I collected them to read when I had some free time," Morin explained with a smile, handing the books to Peggy and the others.

"Thank you very much!" Peggy expressed his heartfelt gratitude. Being able to live again, awaken their past personalities and memories, and continue learning was more than satisfactory for them.

Morel, with his pipe, seemed about to say something else when suddenly, Ging, who had been napping, abruptly opened his eyes, and Morin turned his head simultaneously. Both looked in the same direction—the direction of the ant nest.

"The Ant King?!!"

TN: So many names in this chapter (;