The outcome of this test wasn't that no one passed, and two examinees had passed.
Therefore, the 148 who failed seeking fairness would inevitably make the remaining two passers feel it was unfair.
"What can you do even if you disagree? This is the Committee's decision."
The one who spoke up first in response to Law's statement wasn't Netero, but the braided man who had raised the objection earlier.
Perhaps the braided man credited himself with the success of overturning the test result, so he felt rather inflated for a moment, daring to speak before Netero.
Law suddenly looked towards the braided man, his gaze sharp as a blade. "Who gave you the right to interrupt?"
That single glance felt like millions of long knives pressing against the braided man's skin, frightening him so much he staggered back several steps. Cold sweat instantly soaked his clothes, his face unable to conceal his fear.
Law only targeted the braided man, making his somewhat exaggerated reaction seem ridiculous in the eyes of the other examinees.
The braided man's body stiffened, then slowly began to tremble.
He wanted to muster the courage to speak, to suppress this reaction he himself despised. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't withstand that man's gaze and could only helplessly lower his head, avoiding Law's eyes.
After subduing this guy who had verbally disparaged Gourmet Hunters with just a look, Law ignored him and turned his attention to Netero.
Menchi looked calm on the surface, but inwardly she was screaming, 'Why didn't I just stick to my decision earlier? Then Law wouldn't have any objections.'
Netero pretended to ponder, pacing a few steps. He chose an angle where the examinees couldn't see his face and then made a subtle expression at Law, roughly meaning, 'Hey you, keep a low profile.'
Tonpa was also positioned near the wall, so he saw Netero's look and was momentarily astonished.
Law, however, chose to turn a blind eye.
Netero scratched his brow and said, "How about this: you two don't need to participate and will still be considered as having passed?"
"No," Law said seriously.
"Then what do you want?" Netero sighed.
Law glanced indifferently at the examinees. "Giving them another chance isn't necessarily bad, but it's too unfair to me. How about this: I'll set the test question."
As soon as these words were spoken, the examinees showed mocking expressions.
'An examinee setting the test? Are you living in a dream?'
Killua looked at Law, his eyes slightly shining. Putting himself in that position, he felt this kind of test would be interesting.
"You are the first examinee in history to dare propose such a condition," Netero said meaningfully.
"So, do you agree or not?" Law smiled.
"Since this has never happened before, I find it quite interesting," Netero stroked his beard. "However, even as the head of the Committee, I cannot make a decision so rashly."
"Therefore, if you can get the examiner and the other examinees to agree, then it might be possible."
Hearing Netero's words, the examinees with mocking expressions froze. But they just needed to disagree. Otherwise, anyone else would set a test question that was impossible to complete.
"I agree."
Almost as soon as Netero finished speaking, Menchi agreed without hesitation.
'Where is your dignity as an examiner?!'
Many examinees screamed inwardly.
Law took a few steps forward, coming before the examinees. "Alright then. Those who disagree, step forward. Even if it's just one person, if you can say the words 'I disagree' to my face, then I will give up the right to set the question."
As soon as he finished speaking, many examinees stepped forward without hesitation. In less than five seconds, nearly a hundred examinees had stepped out, already more than half.
Examinees like Illumi, who were very confident in themselves, did not step forward to oppose. As long as they could get a chance to retake the test, that was enough.
However, the condition Law proposed seemed too simple... just saying two words, 'I disagree'...
Among the more familiar faces, only Leorio joined the opposition group. The braided man was already completely deflated, so how could he possibly step forward?
"Is everyone who disagrees here now?" Law looked at the group of nearly a hundred examinees.
Hearing Law's words, this group of examinees sneered, ready to say 'I disagree'.
Suddenly, it felt as if a great mountain was pressing down on them, rendering them speechless.
Including Leorio, everyone's eyes widened. They felt as if the oxygen around them had been sucked away, their breathing gradually becoming difficult, their bodies growing heavy.
'What's happening?'
Beads of sweat dripped from each person's face.
Law looked at the crowd and said calmly, "It seems no one can say it."
Leorio gritted his teeth, his mouth opening and closing. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't speak. Even the slightest attempt to resist made the inexplicable pressure on his body become more pronounced.
After waiting patiently for a while, Law clapped his hands. "Then it's happily decided."
As soon as he finished speaking, the opposing examinees, including Leorio, all sat down on the ground, looking at Law with terrified eyes.
The examinees who hadn't stepped forward couldn't understand. It was mainly because Leorio and the others' reactions were too exaggerated, making them glance at the braided man who was keeping his head down.
One person reacting like that seemed laughable, but a hundred people reacting like that was unusual.
They knew that in the upcoming test, they must stay far away from this Examinee No. 405!
According to the conditions set by Netero, both were fulfilled, so Law successfully obtained the right to set the test question.
Regarding this, Netero's reaction was neutral. To prevent Law from causing trouble, this was the only way.
"The test question I want to set isn't actually difficult. There's a river in the Visca Forest that leads directly to the open sea. I want each of you to obtain at least 100 grams of roe from a type of fish called the Packfish that lives at the river bottom."
"I solemnly remind you: the current in that river is very fast. In just one second, it can sweep a person dozens or even hundreds of meters away. So, for the sake of your safety, it's better to give up outright if you're considering it."
"One last hint for you: the Packfish has a head shaped like a mallet. And the more turbulent the water flow, the more likely you are to find traces of the Packfish."
As if he had prepared in advance, Law immediately presented the test question.
In fact, this question was actually thought up by Law on the spot, as he was very familiar with the nearby area.
As for why he chose this test question, of course, there was a clear motive behind it.
Thus, everyone boarded the airship and flew towards the river in the Visca Forest.
On the airship, Leorio was still somewhat unable to recover.
Kurapika asked gravely, "What did that person do?"
Killua and Gon were also nearby, curious about the reason, because from their perspective, they hadn't seen Law do anything.
Leorio, still shaken, shook his head hesitantly. "I don't know either. It just felt... like a mountain was pressing down on me, I couldn't breathe, and I couldn't speak."
Hearing Leorio's words, the three looked at each other.
"But I didn't feel anything unusual," Gon said, puzzled.
Kurapika and Killua simultaneously glanced at Gon.
'It wasn't just you who didn't feel anything.'
'If it was really as Leorio described, there was no reason for them to feel nothing at all.'
'That man is not simple,' Kurapika thought silently.