Cheadle is a Triple-Star Hunter, indicating her achievements in the medical field are not low.
Not to mention anything else, both her theoretical knowledge and practical experience are world-class.
But precisely because of this, she is active within the medical system. Even though she possesses Nen, she cannot break free from the entire framework of modern medicine.
For example, the [Angel's Breath] card in Greed Island can heal any injury of a player. Even a severed arm can be restored in an instant.
The effect of this ability has nothing to do with medicine… it's akin to fantasy power.
Leaving aside how stringent its conditions might be, such abilities cannot be created by professional doctor Nen Users.
Because medical knowledge is deeply ingrained in the minds of doctors. So when developing Nen Abilities of this type, they are naturally influenced by their professional knowledge and simultaneously confined within a framework.
Cheadle belongs to this category of people. That's why she included the word 'modern' in her description of Netero's condition.
If it weren't for the fact that Botda Hospital and top doctors, including herself, were helpless, why would they be willing to wait for news from Ging?
Law wanted detailed information on Netero's condition from Cheadle, but Cheadle gave a pointed answer from a doctor's perspective. Feeling helpless, Law changed his question: "Is there any danger in the near future?"
"Cannot guarantee. The Chairman's vital signs are very unstable," Cheadle couldn't help but show worry in her eyes, her gloved hands subconsciously clenching.
"I understand. You can go back," Law nodded, indicating he understood.
The current situation, as stated by Cheadle, indeed indicated Netero's predicament was dire.
"Okay."
Cheadle turned, then suddenly reacted and stopped.
'Wait, what's with this guy's tone and attitude? I'm not his subordinate, nor am I reporting work to him.'
"Is something wrong?"
Seeing Cheadle stop right after turning, Law couldn't help but ask, puzzled.
Cheadle remained silent for a moment, thinking that making an issue of this at such a time was meaningless. She then squeezed out a sentence: "Nothing."
After saying that, she strode towards the entrance.
Just before pushing the door open to the corridor, she quickly glanced at Gon not far away.
'Ging's son?'
Outside in the hallway, Gon watched Cheadle enter, then jogged over to Law and Tonpa.
"Mr. Tonpa."
Gon greeted Tonpa.
Tonpa nodded at Gon, then looked at Law and asked, "Is this matter over?"
Law looked at the closed door, thinking about Netero and the Hunter Association's current situation, and said calmly, "Not yet."
"Then is there anything you need my help with?"
"Not for now."
"For now?"
"Yeah."
Tonpa's cheek twitched, 'You could at least explain!'
Looking at Law, who had no intention of explaining, Tonpa sighed inwardly, then said, "I understand."
When saying this, Tonpa's true inner thought was: 'I understand nothing!'
"Anyway, I'm staying at a hotel nearby. If you need anything, call me. I can't stand the atmosphere inside, so I'll head off first," Tonpa turned sideways, pointing a thumb at the door not far away.
"Alright."
Law agreed.
Hearing this, Tonpa casually patted Gon's shoulder and left.
Law and Gon stood there, watching Tonpa leave.
"Law..." Gon seemed to want to say something but stopped.
Law patted his head and said, "Be patient."
Gon nodded slightly, then asked, "Then... can I go in and visit Chairman Netero?"
"You can, but you heard what Tonpa said just now. The atmosphere inside isn't pleasant," Law said, then suddenly looked up and back, gazing at the empty corridor ceiling.
He sensed a voyeuristic gaze, but looking around, there were no cameras or Nen within range.
"Law, I'm also a Pro Hunter! Don't look down on me!" Gon immediately asserted he was fine, then noticed Law was looking at the ceiling behind them, showing confusion.
"Law?"
Law didn't immediately respond to Gon's puzzlement. He quietly looked at the empty ceiling, his lips slightly moving, silently uttering a name. Then he said to Gon, "It's nothing. Come with me."
Saying this, he walked towards the door not far away.
After Law silently uttered that name, the voyeuristic gaze, faint and barely detectable, immediately disappeared, confirming Law's guess.
Although the sensation of being watched was faint, Law didn't doubt his own perception. So his first thought was Palm's ability. He then silently mouthed Knov's name to the empty air, and the gaze instantly vanished.
Based on this alone, Law confirmed his guess.
Gon felt strange but didn't ask further, obediently following.
Elsewhere in the hospital, in a storage room for cleaning supplies...
Palm knelt on the floor. An upside-down plastic bucket supported a peculiarly shaped crystal ball held aloft by an unidentified creature resembling a mermaid.
The lower body of the creature was indeed mermaid-like, but its head looked more like a goblin's… hairless, eyebrowless, with a pair of long, pointed ears.
A few seconds ago, the crystal ball reflected a wide-angle view of Law's location, but now it was pitch black.
"He... he!"
Palm's eyes showed horror.
Being detected while spying was one thing, but when I read the name 'Knov' from his moving lips...
Palm was so scared she immediately shut down her ability's projection.
"What do I do... if Master finds out..."
"And... he knows about my ability?"
Palm slowly lowered her head, eyes wide open, filled with fine blood vessels.
Then, she suddenly bit her white shirt collar, clamping the fabric between her teeth, and began vigorously rubbing it back and forth, up and down.
'Master once said my ability is an irreplaceable, precious resource, to be used only for him alone.'
'Then why... did he tell an 'outsider' about my ability?!'
'They... they... must have some unspeakable secret!'
…
Corridor outside the special care ward.
Gon's arrival attracted the attention of the Zodiac members.
'He looks like Ging.'
Everyone thought silently.
"Hey, you're Ging's son?" The Chicken, Cluck, asked bluntly without ceremony.
Gon looked at the scantily clad Cluck with many white feathers on her body and honestly nodded.
'He's actually Ging's son.'
Everyone stared at Gon, who felt pressure but appeared relatively natural.
Gon didn't forget his purpose. After politely bowing to the seniors, he walked towards the glass window.
Seeing Gon so polite, except for Pariston, the Zodiac members couldn't help but look weird.
They had unconsciously projected Ging's image onto Gon just moments ago. Now, however, they clearly and decisively separated the two.
How could that guy Ging possibly know how to write the word 'politeness'!
Pariston, however, watched Gon with great interest. After focusing for a while, his gaze shifted between Law and... Nique.
He had finally noticed Nique's abnormality… a change that occurred immediately after Law entered. In short, it was a soul-deep fear.
Regarding this point, Cheadle had also noticed.
In fact, Knov and Morel still hadn't given a detailed report on this extermination operation. They only confirmed the Chimera Ants' destruction, while the rest would wait until Netero woke up.