Beyond Netero

==Background==
Beyond's existence was a secret known by very few in the [[Hunter Association]], to the point that even the [[Zodiacs]] were in the dark about it. Approximately fifty years ago, Beyond was hired by the [[V6|V5]] as the lead figure for all matters related to their secret expeditions to the Dark Continent. Ignoring his father's warning,<ref name="chap341">Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 341</ref> he led a group of Hunters and a team from the [[Kukan'yu Kingdom]] on an expedition to search for the alchemical plant [[Metallion]], taking a previously unexplored route. Beyond and his team succeeded in retrieving the plant, but on their way back, they lost their way and the [[Zobae Disease]] ended up decimating the group, leaving only six survivors, including one Hunter made immortal by the disease. The expedition ultimately ended in failure with the plant's death.<ref name="chap344">Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 344</ref>

Isaac Netero forbade him from going to the Dark Continent again until his death,<ref name="chap341" /> which prompted Beyond to start making preparations by looking for talented individuals, the means, and the international approval for a future expedition. He eventually began conspiring with [[Pariston Hill]], who infiltrated the Hunter Association and began to assemble [[Dark Continent Expedition Team|a clandestine team of specialists]] who became [[Hunter Association#Temp Hunters|Temp Hunters]] in view of the journey.<ref name="chap344" /> Beyond also forged an alliance with [[Nasubi Hui Guo Rou]], offering to make him a legendary ruler in return for his support. He had the king announce an open expedition to pressure the V5.<ref name="chap342">Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 342</ref>