A shortage of personnel.
He was busy controlling his Clone, and it wasn’t suitable for him to go pick out antiques every day; besides, he still had to travel to other places later, so it would be best to have subordinates responsible for this matter.
Capone could do it, but it was unlikely Capone could do it.
Card characters could not use Nen, but as products of his Nen Ability, they were able to see Nen.
However, Capone had to handle a large volume of affairs every day and had no time to pick out antiques.
Therefore, he conceived the idea of recruiting Nen Users.
It was not only for buying antiques but also due to the needs of his power.
After two or three months of development, the current Capone Family was no longer a small operation; it had many properties under its name, mainly distributed in several cities outside Yorknew.
Yorknew was equivalent to a gathering place for various gangs; it was a territory that had long been carved up completely, making it unsuitable for the expansion of a fledgling gang.
Therefore, locally in Yorknew, the Capone Family only had a few casinos, underground boxing rings, and beast-fighting arenas; some of the territory was even seized from the previously killed Kenny.
The gangs, collectively known as the [World Gangs], were worthless in the eyes of the strong, but to the entire human society, they were a major power, distributed in every corner of the Six Continents, representing the dark side of the human world on the surface.
There were ten top power-holders, known as [Ten Dons]; it seemed as if these ten people controlled the gangs of the entire world, possessing monstrous power.
But what was truly powerful were the Family forces behind these ten people.
If one of Ten Dons met with an accident, the Family would quickly find a newcomer to replace them, becoming a new generation of [Ten Dons].
Who sat in that position was not important; the power behind them was what mattered.
These ten Families were the top tier among the gangs; below them were first-rate Families, which were also well-known powers in the world.
The Capone Family could now be called a second-rate Family and was somewhat prominent.
Discerning people could see that the Family had great potential, and many people joined every day, but this was not enough.
In this world, recruiting only ordinary people was not enough; one absolutely needed Nen Users.
For example, the Nostrade Family in the original work often kept several Nen User bodyguards.
Now, the Capone Family had also reached the point where they needed to recruit Nen Users—first, to help Capone expand his business, and second, to relieve his worries.
Lynn put down his knife and fork and asked, “Has there been any news from the Thousand Ears Association?”
Capone nodded slightly and reported, “Our request was submitted half a month ago. According to their news, two people have already signed up, but their abilities seem a bit lacking.”
“My plan is to wait another half month, set a date to notify everyone to attend, arrange a test, and make a selection based on the situation.”
The Thousand Ears Association was a secretive yet massive underground organization, similar to a “Jack-of-all-trades shop,” handling a wide range of businesses, including but not limited to finding jobs for people, searching for information, and locating specific items…
The clients they received were basically all Nen Users, among whom there was no shortage of those wanting to apply to become gang bodyguards.
Nen Users becoming gang bodyguards might seem like overqualification, but in reality, it was not.
In the original work, experts appeared one after another, from the A-Class criminals Genei Ryodan, to the world’s number one assassin Family, the Zoldyck, and even the Hunter Association Chairman Netero… Find the original chapter at novelping.com.
It easily created an illusion that as long as one became a Nen User, one could act recklessly and live a free and easy life.
But that was the life of the strong.
Not every Nen User was strong.
The strong could choose the life they wanted and act purely out of interest because their strength allowed them to do so.
For example, Biscuit was dedicated to searching for beautiful gems, Morel Mackernasey enjoyed galloping on the sea, and Gin was searching for a way to the Dark Continent…
For most Nen Users, their strength was not enough to support them in living so freely, and in terms of mentality, they were just ordinary people with Psychic powers who still pursued fame and fortune.
The martial artist uses martial arts to violate the law.
Many Nen Users would have such thoughts: I am already a superhuman, so why should I do a normal person’s job to make money and get by?
What is the point of this power I possess?
Earn money by relying on strength?
Then the simplest path was robbery—robbing banks, robbing auctions…
and then being wanted.
If one was not careful, a passing bounty Hunter would “borrow” their head to exchange for money, or the state would take action to solve the problem…
In the final analysis, it was still a matter of strength; their strength was not enough, and they could not reach the level of the Genei Ryodan.
But if they had the strength of the Genei Ryodan, there would be no need to be a great thief, which became a vicious cycle.
But it was not that there was no way out.
Take Hunters from the Hunter Association as an example; they usually chose a certain field to dig deep into, such as Ruin Hunters or Gourmet Hunters.
Engaging in the corresponding industry would always bring money and fame, at least better than ordinary jobs.
Besides this, Nen Users could also defect to a power and become an honored guest, much like the retainers or Guest Elders in Wuxia.
Gangs were precisely a very suitable path.
Gangs held a pivotal position in human society, especially in the society of ordinary people.
Money, fame, status, beautiful women…
What ordinary people wanted, gangs could basically provide.
In the eyes of those Nen Users who were relatively lacking in strength, this was definitely a good job.
As long as they relied on their “force,” they could live a life of wealth, luxury, and unbridled happiness, and with this group of superhumans protecting them, the gangs would also have more confidence; in essence, it was a win-win situation.
“Oh, that’s right, one more person signed up yesterday. According to the Thousand Ears Association, this person is stronger than the previous two,” Capone recalled and said.
“It seems his name is Basho. His Nen Ability is related to haiku, and the effects are quite diverse.”
After defeating a Nen User, there was a chance to drop a card, so he was also selecting candidates with good strength and Nen Abilities as much as possible, so that Lynn could obtain more and useful cards.
Basho?
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
It seemed this person was a bodyguard who applied to the Nostrade Family at the same time as Kurapika in the original work.
He didn’t expect that because of the butterfly effect, the other party wanted to come to him.
“Proceed according to your arrangements,” Lynn stated.
He didn’t just want anyone; he had to observe their abilities and character.
It was more appropriate to arrange a test on the spot.
Night deepened, and the moon gradually descended.
Time passed, and the sun rose.
January 7th, 8:00 AM.
At the Ice and Snow Ski Resort, the gate of Hall No.
3 slowly opened.
The sharp creaking sound spread throughout the entire venue.
Those who were awake and those who were sleepy all turned their heads in unison to look.
“Ugh…” Tonpa opened his eyes groggily, subconsciously propped his hands on the ground, and climbed up, feeling dizzy and bloated.
What happened?
Wait?
He was now in the waiting area for the Hunter Exam; before, he was…
knocked unconscious!
Tonpa glanced at Lynn not far away, startled, and subconsciously took a few steps back.
No wonder he felt his body aching; he had slept all night in a prone position.
Beside him, Lynn stood with his arms crossed, looking at the woman walking in from behind the gate.
“Yo, you all look very energetic.” The woman grinned, extended her right hand to greet them, “So, are you ready to welcome the first round of the Hunter Exam?”
“Don’t worry, it’s very easy.”