Starting as an inventor from Hunter x Hunter

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"Even the most famous Phantom Troupe members are still just kids."

Mog shook his head, deciding not to think about those things for now, regardless of when it would happen; he needed to take care of himself first.

The most urgent task is to fill our stomachs first.

"I need to find someone who's also starving, so they can come to me with a [commission] or [request], and only then can I get the inventions related to food..."

Yes, there are plenty of guys like that in Meteor City.

Most people are struggling to find food.

But how many of these people can be trusted to issue "delegations" and "requests" to you?

Mog thought this might be even more difficult than snatching food from their hands.

"This is a bit troublesome..."

Mog frowned.

And it was at this moment...

A sudden commotion outside his door interrupted his thoughts.

"What's wrong?"

He got up and went to the door, opening it slightly a crack.

Before I could even see what was happening, I heard an angry shout from outside:

"You lot, how dare you steal from my turf! You've got some nerve!"

On the hilltop where the garbage heaps were piled up, stood a tall, burly man with an afro, wearing a tattered vest and shorts.

"You bastards, I won't let you get away with this! You're all going to die!!"

He crossed his arms, his face contorted in a ferocious grin: "But if you hand over the stuff obediently, I'll let you die a quick death!!"

"If you still want to escape~~~"

He flexed his massive, dark muscles: "I'll make you wish you were dead, I'll kill you ten times over!!!"

"..."

On the pile of garbage next to the tall, burly man, squatted a little girl with pinkish-purple hair who looked like a wild ape child.

There, he was also holding a broken wooden stick, waving it around in a pretentious manner.

However, the calm expression on her face, whether natural or deliberately feigned, made her seem less intimidating.

Under the intimidation of the burly man and the little girl, the group of people threatening them scattered immediately.

"That guy really is as stupid as ever!!"

"We're going to die anyway, how can we possibly go through that?!"

"And another thing, talking about territory in a place like Meteor City? Is Uvogin really an idiot?"

"If he doesn't die once, it seems he won't change his stupidity."

As the group of men dispersed, they couldn't help but sneer and mock the burly man on the mountaintop.

Of course, despite their words and sarcasm, their bodies betrayed them as they quickened their pace of escape.

In a place like Meteor City, where danger lurks everywhere, it's very difficult to survive if you get injured.

Going head-on with someone like Uvogin, who isn't very bright but is physically strong, is clearly not a wise move.

Winning doesn't bring any benefits, losing is even more painful, and if you get injured in the fight, it's even worse.

"Stop right there, all of you!!"

Seeing so many people fleeing, Uvogin shouted again, no longer standing still, and immediately rolled up his sleeves and charged towards the crowd below.

"..."

A young girl with pinkish-purple hair skipped and hopped along behind Uvogin.

It must be said that Uvogin, who is only thirteen years old at the time, already has a physique comparable to that of an adult, both in terms of height and build.

Such physical qualities clearly indicate exceptional talent.

However, when faced with so many experienced veterans of Meteor City, they were completely overwhelmed.

Despite his best efforts, he couldn't catch up with more than a few people and could only watch helplessly as the group slipped away right under his nose.

"Those bastards!!"

Uvogin plopped down on the pile of garbage, panting heavily as he vigorously rubbed his hair in annoyance.

"What are you looking at?!"

When he noticed someone watching him from behind, he immediately turned around and glared at the clueless guy.

Can't you see you're in a really bad mood right now? And you still come over at this time~~~

If it weren't for the fact that he was younger than me and wasn't carrying anything, he would have looked like a simpleton.

Uvogin had already started hitting him.

"I thought he was some idiot who hadn't run away, but he's just a stupid kid, tch~~~"

Feeling utterly bored, Uvogin snapped impatiently at the man, "Get lost! Do you want me to beat you up?!"

Mog glanced at Uvogin, who was brimming with energy and possessed an extraordinary physique, and then at Machi, who was still in her child form and had been following Uvogin around, holding a broken wooden stick upright in front of her.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:

Are you hungry?

Chapter 003 Hungry, of course I'm hungry, how could I not be hungry...

For Uvogin, it was already annoying enough that a group of outsiders had broken into his territory and looted it.

What upset him the most was that he hadn't managed to keep a single one of them; they had all escaped.

As a result, just when he was in a very bad mood, a silly little child came up to them.

She even naively asked him if he was hungry...

Uvogin was so angry he almost laughed.

"Hungry, of course I'm hungry, how could I not be hungry..."

He raised his head, his gaze fierce as he looked at the foolish boy, a slow grin spreading across his face:

"I really want to eat you right now!!"

“Is that so~~~”

Mog wasn't intimidated by his bluffing words; he simply nodded.

"If you're hungry, come with me."

He turned around first, saying, "I have some food here that can help you replenish your strength."

Um? ! !

Upon hearing this, Uvogin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and glance at the silly boy's back a couple more times.

He had lived in Meteor City for thirteen years, but this was the first time he had ever heard of someone willing to share their food with others.

Such a person is either naively stupid or malicious with ulterior motives.

Foolish people often cannot survive in Meteor City.

Especially this kid I've hardly ever met before, who suddenly jumped out and asked me if I was hungry...

So, in that case...

Uvogin's gaze gradually turned fierce.

"What? Didn't you say you were hungry?"

Noticing that there was no movement behind him, Mog turned around and saw Uvogin with an unfriendly gaze.

“I know what you’re thinking, but I have no other ill intentions.”

Mog calmly and directly said, "If you feel unsafe or afraid, then you don't have to come."

"It's all up to you."

After saying that, he ignored the reactions of the two people behind him and walked towards his home.

"..."

Uvogin stared in the direction Mog had gone, his fingers unconsciously clenching.

Suddenly, a broken wooden stick stood up in front of them.

"Although I found his invitation rather strange, I didn't feel any danger..."

At this moment, Uvogin's face revealed a calmness and composure that was completely different from his rugged appearance.

What do you think, Machi?

He looked at his partner, who had shared life and death with him.

If Uvogin were truly just a reckless and foolish guy who only knew how to fight, he would have died countless times over.

"..."

The little face, which was slightly dusty from the chase, calmly shook its head and put down the wooden stick in its hand.

Despite her face being covered in dust, her beautiful features were still faintly visible.

"I see. You don't think there's anything wrong with it?"

Upon seeing this, Uvogin's furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and a smile spread across his face.

"Your sixth sense is more accurate than my intuition."

"Let's see what that silly boy really means!!"

"They can't possibly be really planning to treat us to a nice meal, can they?!"

He patted his behind, got up, and swaggered toward the place where Mog had left.

Machi remained silent, following closely behind Uvogin.