Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

The warship approached the coast. With the aid of advanced technological devices, a passageway was swiftly constructed, bridging the gap between the vessel and the Dark Continent.

More than 2,000 soldiers, fully equipped with weapons and specialized gear, marched in perfect formation as they descended onto the uncharted land.

Upon arrival, the landscape seemed eerily familiar—

The sky was still a brilliant shade of blue, adorned with soft, drifting clouds.

The wind howled just as it did back home.

But if there was one glaring difference…

It was the silence.

A suffocating, unnatural quiet pressed down on them.

This place wasn't just empty—it felt as if something was watching.

The true size of the Dark Continent was beyond human comprehension.

To this day, only five landing sites had ever been recorded—each one a brutal lesson in humanity's insignificance.

Every attempt to explore had ended in massive casualties.

And yet—

Even those five meager footholds had yielded treasures and resources of immense value.

If humans could push deeper into the continent…

The rewards would be unimaginable.

Under the strategic leadership of Netero and Zeno, the 2,000-strong force quickly organized into small squads, forming orderly lines.

According to their pre-established plan, they first deployed Nen-based detection techniques—

Combining the telepathic skill "En" with the sensory prowess of Observation Haki, they scanned the surrounding terrain, ensuring it was safe to proceed.

Once the all-clear was given, the operation commenced.

Immediately, construction efforts began.

With elite Nen users and experts from various fields working in tandem, it took just one day to erect a fully functional base capable of supporting 2,000 people.

By unanimous vote—

The base was named "Conqueror."

At this moment, the deepest, most primal greed of mankind erupted—

An insatiable hunger to claim, control, and dominate this mysterious, hellish land.

But—

Greed alone wouldn't guarantee survival.

Even with two Level 130 powerhouses leading the expedition, Netero and Zeno refused to let their forces rush blindly ahead.

They would proceed methodically—exploring in small, controlled teams to minimize risk.

Thus—

The 2,000 warriors fanned out, dividing into their assigned squads to begin their conquest of the unknown.

Meanwhile…

Far from the newly established Conqueror Base, deep within a towering mountain range hundreds of kilometers away—

A battle of monstrous proportions was raging.

"Run! The only chance of survival is to reach the sea!"

A desperate, silent signal was transmitted.

And then—

A massive ridge collapsed.

From within the debris, a colossal beast—so immense that it blocked out the sky—slowly opened its monstrous maw.

Without hesitation, it swallowed the entire fallen ridge in a single gulp.

Within that crumbling rock—

Countless creatures had been attempting to flee.

But they were too slow.

And so—

They became nothing more than a meal for the behemoth.

As the horrific wails of dying creatures filled the air, those who had managed to escape began to sprint even faster.

The sound of death had only one effect—

It drove the survivors into an even more frantic escape.

In the distance, a mass of dark figures surged forward, moving at terrifying speeds.

A closer look revealed their true nature—

They were not humans.

They were a swarm of insectoid creatures, each uniquely grotesque in appearance.

A species long discovered in the Dark Continent—

The Chimera Ants.

Despite being classified as organic life forms, Chimera Ants were unlike any other known species.

Their ant-like name was not given lightly—

Their social structure mirrored that of ants in the human world.

Each colony was governed by two absolute rulers—

A Queen, who continuously devoured other organisms to produce offspring infused with their genetic traits.A King, the strongest being hatched from the current Queen, destined to rule with absolute power.

Because of their unique ability to absorb and mimic the traits of other creatures—

Even in the lethal abyss of the Dark Continent, Chimera Ants had evolved into one of the dominant species.

And now—

They were running for their lives.

 A Chimera Ant colony usually establishes its own territory, staking claim to one part of the land.

However, on the Dark Continent, stability is an illusion.

Disaster can strike at any moment.

Today, an unfathomable beast, unknown to the Chimera Ants, discovered their colony—

And launched a merciless assault.

The slaughter was relentless.

Their Ant King, in a valiant attempt to intercept the creature, fell in battle, his powerful form reduced to nothing more than another meal.

Faced with annihilation, the surviving Chimera Ants had no choice but to flee, carrying their queen as far away as possible.

But no matter how fast they ran—

The beast pursued.

With every passing moment, more Ants were devoured, their desperate cries swallowed by the abyss of the beast's insatiable hunger.

At the forefront of the escaping swarm, a bloated Chimera Ant with a swollen abdomen was being carried on a makeshift wooden platform, hoisted by dozens of worker ants.

This was the Chimera Ant Queen—the sole mother of the colony.

At this stage of reproduction, she was far too weak to move on her own.

Without the help of her loyal subjects, escape would be impossible.

Fortunately—

Among Chimera Ants, there was no concept of inferiority or superiority.

If necessary, every single one of them would gladly sacrifice themselves to ensure the queen's survival.

For as long as she lived—the colony could continue.

But in the face of such overwhelming power, their loyalty meant little.

Against this monstrous predator, there was no room for negotiation.

Their only choice was to run—

And hope for a miracle.

But hope was fleeting.

Even Chimera Ants genetically specialized for speed could not outrun the devouring force that loomed behind them.

If the beast did not cease its pursuit, total extinction was inevitable.

Then—

At that very moment—

The Queen let out a piercing scream!

The entire colony trembled.

And then—

With a wet rupture, the massive egg attached to her abdomen split open.

From within, a single newborn Chimera Ant crawled out—

Its form strikingly similar to that of the Queen herself.

"Queen!"

The newborn Chimera Ant immediately turned to its mother, its black insect-like eyes glistening with tears.

It knew.

It understood.

Because Chimera Ants are different.

Unlike other species, a Chimera Ant emerges from its egg fully mature, already possessing knowledge and memories passed down through genetic inheritance.

And the reason this newborn so closely resembled the Queen—

Was because it was one.

A new generation Queen had been born.

A Chimera Ant Queen can only birth one King per lifetime.

Once the King ascends to power, the Queen's sole duty is to ensure a successor—

A new Queen, who will one day take her place.

But this process comes with a terrible price—

For the moment the next Queen is born…

The current Queen's life begins its final countdown.

Normally, a Queen does not hatch her successor immediately after the King's death.

But this was not normal.

This was a crisis.

Faced with annihilation, the Queen had been forced to accelerate the process, consuming enormous amounts of food with the help of her colony, until she had enough strength to give birth to the next Queen.

The old Queen's body trembled, her once-powerful aura fading fast.

She turned to the newborn Queen, using the last of her telepathic energy to transmit a command—

"From this moment on… you are the new Queen of the Chimera Ants."

Her thoughts were slow.

Weakened.

But still resolute.

"In a moment, I will direct the colony to flee east..."

"Meanwhile, I will send a select group of Chimera Ants to escort you—"

"North."

Her voice wavered.

"If escape becomes impossible… remember—"

"According to our ancestral memories, there is a vast ocean in the north."

"Beyond that sea… a new land awaits."

The newborn Queen listened in silence, her body trembling.

"No matter where you go…"

"No matter what happens…"

"You must ensure that the Chimera Ants survive."

"Multiply."

"Endlessly."

The final order was given.

And then—

The Queen's eyes dimmed.

Her limbs, once so powerful, fell limp.

The once majestic ruler of the Chimera Ants…

Had breathed her last.

"...Mother!!!"

A desperate, grief-stricken wail tore through the air.

The new Queen clutched her mother's lifeless form…

And fell into silence.

 At this moment, the few remaining elite warriors of the Chimera Ant gathered.

Following the final orders of their late queen, they were tasked with ensuring the new queen's survival.

Time was running out.

Without hesitation, the new queen rose to her feet, assisted by her loyal guards, and fled northward.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Chimera Ant colony, obeying the old queen's sacrifice, ran eastward, drawing the attention of the rampaging beast.

The sudden shift in direction caught many Chimera Ants off guard—

Some failed to react in time and were instantly devoured by the monstrous predator.

Yet, amid the chaos and carnage—

The new queen successfully escaped the immediate threat.

But avoiding the beast's jaws did not mean true safety.

The Dark Continent was a realm of unrelenting danger.

Even within their former territory of nearly a hundred kilometers, the Chimera Ants had always tread cautiously, wary of what lurked beyond.

Now, in their desperate flight for survival, they had ventured into uncharted lands, far beyond their comfort zone.

Whether they could survive this journey—

And whether the Chimera Ant lineage would endure—

Remained uncertain.

Meanwhile, at a distant human outpost—

The commanders of the Conquest Corps, all level 110 and above, were strategizing their next mission.

Then—

Suddenly—

Two figures soared into the sky, rising above the clouds.

They were none other than the two strongest warriors of the human legion—

Isaac Netero and Zeno Zoldyck.

"That direction..."

Netero hovered mid-air, one hand resting across his chest while the other propped up his elbow.

Though his youthful form had returned, his hand still moved instinctively to stroke a beard that no longer existed.

Beside him, Zeno—his hunched frame resembling a frail old man—smirked slightly.

"As expected of the Dark Continent," Zeno mused. "We've barely arrived, and we're already encountering monsters of this caliber."

Netero chuckled. "Looks like this expedition won't be boring!"

Then, with a mischievous glint in his eyes—

"How about a little competition?" he teased. "Let's see who gets there first!"

Zeno scoffed. "Aren't you a bit too old for childish games?"

But then, his eyes narrowed.

"Let's make it interesting—"

"If this monster is worth points, then whoever takes it down first gets full claim to the reward!"

Netero stroked his imaginary beard once more.

"Deal," he said casually.

But before Zeno could react—

BOOM!

A sudden explosion of fire and energy erupted from Netero's feet—

And like a meteor, he shot forward, streaking toward the beast at blinding speed.

From the distance, his voice echoed back—

"I accept your bet!"

"You cheated, you old bastard!"

Zeno's face froze in disbelief for a split second—

Then, with a frustrated growl, he summoned an enormous golden dragon beneath his feet.

In an instant, he was in pursuit.

While Netero and Zeno raced toward the unknown monster, the squadron leaders and their teams on the ground noticed the commotion.

One by one, they turned their gazes toward the distant battle.

"What's going on, Bisky?"

Two young boys—Gon Freecss and Killua Zoldyck—stood nearby, awaiting their mission briefing.

They turned to their team leader, a small, blonde girl with twin ponytails who looked more like a doll than a warrior.

Bisky—Biscuit Krueger—sighed, crossing her arms.

"It's nothing major," she muttered.

"Just a monster over level 100."

"Over level 100!?"

Gon and Killua's eyes widened, their expressions flashing with both excitement and admiration.

Their gazes quickly shifted toward the direction where Netero and Zeno had disappeared.

With the discovery of dimensional trading, the concept of levels had spread across the world.

Even though Nen abilities and other special powers could allow warriors to punch above their weight class, level rankings still served as a useful benchmark.

After all—

Even a level 80 Nen user with overpowered abilities would struggle against an opponent who had reached level 100.

So the idea of a mysterious creature classified above level 100 had the young hunters' blood pumping with excitement.

But why were Gon and Killua here, among the Conquest Corps?

It all began after they earned their Hunter licenses...

According to Hunter Association rules, newly licensed hunters were soon contacted and guided through Nen training.

While many followed different paths, Gon and Killua had stuck to their original plan—

They went to Heavens Arena to train, just as they had in the original timeline.

With the help of Wing's mentor, Bisky, and others, they quickly mastered Nen and made a name for themselves.

Originally, Gon had planned to visit Killua's home next.

But then—

The Dark Continent Exploration Mission was announced.

Gon was certain.

His father, Ging Freecss, would undoubtedly be part of this expedition.

So, without hesitation, Gon and Killua entered the civilian recruitment trials.

Their strength and skill earned them a place in the Conquest Corps.

And with official resources and training, they had grown from level 30 novices to level 80 warriors in record time.

During this journey—

Gon finally met his father.

As a squadron leader of the Conquest Corps—

Ging Freecss.