"Wow wow wow!! So strong, Brother Kinoe, help me quickly!!"
The terrifying force from the fishing rod almost pulled Gon away, but his face was filled with unprecedented excitement.
He had finally taken the bait!
He had fished here for seven or eight years and finally encountered the legendary kingfish.
But the strength was so terrifying that it felt like it could overturn a fishing boat.
"Coming!!"
Kinoe grabbed the fishing rod.
The astonishing power brought about by the kingfish's struggle underwater felt like it had welded the rod to the seabed in an instant.
55 strength attribute!
It was equivalent to dozens of ordinary adults exerting force in one direction.
"Get up!!"
Kinoe's arm muscles suddenly bulged, and Gon's strength was no small feat. The two of them didn't care about the quality of the fishing rod and pulled it directly behind them.
Wow!!
A gigantic fish of twisted size broke out of the water, shining brightly in the sun, even roaring like a calf.
The two of them caught it and flew it to the shore.
Coast of Whale Island
A large crowd of onlookers gathered.
"Wow! It's so big! Is this the kingfish?"
"I can't believe it! After twenty years, someone actually caught a kingfish!"
"Yeah, I remember it was Gon's father who caught one back then, right? It turns out the son follows in his father's footsteps!"
"I heard that Arnold also played a huge part. I didn't expect him to be such a fishing genius!"
"So amazing!"
Countless people marveled, envied, and sighed.
Almost all the residents of Whale Island make a living by fishing. Hunting a rare giant fish like the kingfish is definitely a pride worth bragging about for a lifetime.
Who would've thought that it would be caught by two boys of only eleven or twelve years old!
"Aunt Mito! As promised, I caught the kingfish. I can now take the Hunter exam, right?"
Gon, dressed in green, excitedly looked at Aunt Mito who heard him from a distance.
This young and beautiful woman didn't have much happiness on her face, but a faint worry.
The original agreement was that Gon would take part in the Hunter exam once he caught the kingfish, actually meant to completely discourage Gon from becoming a Hunter to find his dad, Gin.
But the kingfish, which was nearly impossible to hook, had been miraculously caught.
Is this destiny... or something else?
"I will work hard and definitely become a Hunter!!"
Gon looked at Mito with bright eyes and ran excitedly towards home without waiting for her answer. He couldn't wait to pack his bags and hit the road.
He had waited more than ten years to become a Hunter!
"Well..."
Mito sighed, realizing the day she least expected had finally arrived.
"Aunt Mito, you don't need to worry too much. Maybe Gon just wants to see the outside world. Besides, I'll be by his side. Don't worry, I will take good care of him for you."
Kinoe stepped forward. He was a head taller than Gon, though the same age, he appeared much more mature and steady.
"Kinoe..."
Mito looked at Kinoe with affectionate eyes and finally let go of her worries. She wanted to gently touch Kinoe's head, but realizing he wasn't a child, she instead stroked his handsome cheek.
"Thank you."
Mito murmured.
"You're welcome, Aunt Mito. If it weren't for you, I would have died in the sea. I should be the one thanking you all these years! Everyone! Let's celebrate the kingfish together and have a bonfire party here tonight!!"
Kinoe turned around and shouted to everyone.
He had lived on Whale Island for over three years. During these years, he had been just an ordinary person and outsider, but all the residents of the island were very friendly and helped him a lot.
Kinoe was grateful to these kind people.
Today, after receiving the system, Gon caught the kingfish, and Kinoe understood that it was time for him to set off.
With his system, he could not stay on Whale Island forever.
A broader world awaited him.
The Hunter world… was just the beginning!
The bonfire party started as planned.
Aunt Mito, who was initially worried, finally agreed to the two of them going to sea after a heart-to-heart conversation with Kinoe and Gon.
She understood that the young man's yearning for adventure was unstoppable.
Kinoe cooked the kingfish.
His god-level cooking skills were revealed for the first time, and the entire island's residents were shocked and amazed.
Those who had originally stayed at home and didn't want to join couldn't resist the temptation and were drawn in. If not for dozens of grown men working together to keep the peace, it might have turned into a riot.
No wonder, it was simply too delicious!
Mito was so moved she cried after taking a bite of the kingfish. This was definitely the most delicious fish she had ever eaten!
Kinoe also tasted the kingfish without hesitation.
[Ding! You ate a D-rated kingfish, activated your gourmet talent, and gained 32 food points, strength +6, agility +3, and spirit +2. Your physical strength and spirit were replenished.]
"It's only rated D, but the attribute increase is quite good!"
Kinoe sang out loud about the cooked golden kingfish. This kind of delicacy could only be enjoyed with the first bite, and the rest was purely for energy replenishment, but it was absolutely delicious!