VS HAGYA SQUAD #3

A large hand is shown making a beckoning gesture with the repeated onomatopoeia "GO GO GO" floating around it, labeled (Menace). In the next panels a fierce creature with sharp teeth laughs lightly with "KU KU" while another figure reacts with shock amid aura effects marked "ZU ZU ZU" labeled (Aura). A black creature with a star on its forehead states, "WE'LL NEED TO CONDUCT MORE RESEARCH ON THIS." with an ellipsis response nearby. On the right, a small winged creature surrounded by crackling energy declares, "I CAN MOVE THIS ENERGY AT WILL!!" and "WATCH, PEGGY!" The final panel shows Gon and another character observing from a distance.

A fierce creature with wild spiky hair and a black face mask glares forward, declaring, "WE'LL BE ONE WITH THE TREMENDOUS LIFE-ENERGY WE WERE BORN WITH, AND BECOME FAR STRONGER WEAPONS THAN WE WERE BEFORE." Beside it, another speech bubble adds, "IF WE MANAGE TO DISCOVER THE RIGHT WAY TO USE IT ..." In the next tier, a dark silhouette looms on the left while a small figure labeled ZAZAN stands near a flickering flame. A long-eared, fox-like creature with outstretched arms appears in the adjacent panel. Below, a tiny hunched figure sits on the ground as narration states, "SHE SAID THAT THEY HAD COME ACROSS SOMETHING RARE A FEW DAYS AGO." At the bottom of the page, a determined character with a pointed head, headband, and torn clothing leans forward intensely, commanding, "GO FIND AND RETRIEVE IT ..." and adding, "IF WE'RE LUCKY, IT'LL STILL BE IN THE STOREHOUSE ..."

A large celebratory illustration fills the page. In the center, a chibi-style baseball player in a Tigers uniform floats with a big smile and outstretched limbs. Gon Freecss in a baseball outfit looks on with a serious expression from the right foreground. Killua Zoldyck appears in the upper right wearing a cap and striped shirt. A muscular bearded man in a catcher’s mask and uniform swings a bat on the left. A young boy with light hair in a Tigers jersey sits at the bottom left. Bold text across the image reads "CONGRATULATIONS! OSAKA-KOBE TIGERS, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR VICTORY!!" The chapter title is displayed prominently: "CHAPTER 196: 'VS HAGYA SQUAD #3'". Japanese text on the left side mentions a TV anime and campaign details. The Hunter × Hunter logo sits at the bottom right with the author credit "富樫 よしひろ".

A small top panel shows a figure sprawled on the ground amid motion lines. Large jagged sound effects "ZU ZU ZU" erupt around a standing boy with spiky white hair and a black turtleneck who radiates a powerful aura. Nearby reaction panels capture wide-eyed faces and a "GULP" as tension builds. The boy leans forward and asks, "SO IS THERE ANYONE AROUND WHO IS TEN TIMES STRONGER THAN HE WAS?" Below, a frog-like masked figure declares "I'LL TAKE CARE OF THIS" while another voice snaps "ENOUGH!" A small spinning figure marked with a "2" on its hat whirls with "TWUR URU-RURU-RURU" and "2!!" sound effects. On the right, a long-haired figure in a hat and flowing coat stands with one hand raised as narration reads "A FORTUNATE MISCALCULATION IT SEEMS THAT I WON'T HAVE TROUBLE WITH AN ANT AT THE SQUAD-CAPTAIN LEVEL" and "PERHAPS MY FEARS WERE UNFOUNDED AFTER ALL," accompanied by a large "BON" effect.

The long-haired figure stands in a dynamic full-page pose, gripping a long staff topped with the small masked figure marked 2. The figure's hair flows dramatically, one hand on hip, body angled as if ready to strike. The staff curves in a sweeping arc with motion lines suggesting rapid movement or energy. Clouds and abstract background shapes emphasize the powerful stance.

Killua and Gon stand facing each other. Killua replies with a simple "Yeah." Gon calls out "Killua." Gon then remarks that the scythe is pretty strong. On the right, a figure in a wide hat and goggles holds up a large numbered card and complains, "Number 2 ... that's not what I wanted." The same figure immediately snaps, "Shut up! Use whatever you get with a smile, you bastard!!" Gon turns his head as an unseen voice calls, "Gon, Killua." A large frog-like creature suddenly appears with a startled exclamation mark. From off-panel a voice instructs, "Jump up high, 3 seconds from now." Below, the frog-like being is shown with a small figure dangling from a cord attached to its back while the hatted character watches intently from the side.

High in the air, a long-haired figure soars while gripping a long polearm that leaves a thin trail behind. Large letters spell out "NEBUU" across the open space. Below, a round creature peers over a broken ledge, its eyes wide with panic as it cries, "What is this overwhelming feeling of terror ... !!!" and "Wha..." Smaller inset panels labeled "EARLIER !!" show the same creature recalling, "Earlier ... !! I have been overcome by this feeling ..."

A powerful, sweeping motion cuts across the white page in bold black strokes. Thick curved lines arc and slash through the space like the path of a deadly dance. The title SILENT WALTZ (WALTZ OF DEATH) appears in large, dramatic lettering on the lower right, emphasizing the lethal grace of the unseen technique.

A frog-like creature stares with wide eyes as narration reads: I REMEMBER IT... THIS IS... DEATH. The speaker recalls facing an enemy infinitely stronger than themselves and the terror felt in that moment. In the lower panels, two boys with spiky and dark hair are shown being slammed downward by an impact labeled GAA. A close-up reveals the spiky-haired boy's shocked face. Nearby, a large black pot creature stands beside a splattered impact marked with sound effects, while another panel shows a splat on the ground.

A vast ruined landscape stretches under a pale sky, littered with floating debris, shattered wood, and swirling fragments of destruction. In the distance, a small lone figure stands amid the chaos and raises a hand, shouting 'GO AWAY' as the sound 'DON' echoes. At the bottom of the scene, Kite stands with long hair flowing beneath a wide hat, his expression serious. He speaks firmly about his weapon: 'AND OF COURSE, I CAN'T SEND IT AWAY UNTIL I USE IT.' Beside him another panel reads, 'THE ONLY THING I CAN USE THAT SCYTHE FOR, IS AN ATTACK LIKE THIS.'

In a series of panels, Killua speaks while covering his mouth, saying 'BAH, I'M GETTING EVEN MORE DEPRESSED.' Kite, seen from the side, replies 'AS I SAID PREVIOUSLY, IF THIS IS WHAT THEY'RE LIKE, WE WON'T DIE ANY TIME SOON.' and suggests 'LET'S PROCEED CAREFULLY.' Gon stands nearby with spiky hair, looking concerned. A close-up shows Gon reacting with 'HUH?' while Kite asks 'ARE YOU ALRIGHT?' Gon then declares with a fierce expression, 'I'M NOT GOING TO SPARE ANY SYMPATHY ON THINGS THAT REFER TO THEIR COMRADES AS 'TRASH'!' Kite warns, 'IF YOU START SYMPATHIZING WITH THE ENEMY, YOU WON'T LAST MENTALLY.' and adds 'YOU WILL SEE A LOT MORE OF THIS SOON.' The final panel reveals a fallen Chimera Ant sprawled on the ground near a tree stump. Gon finishes, 'THAT IS WHAT COULD REALLY TURN OUT TO BE DANGEROUS.'

High above the ground, four small figures stand against a vast white sky. A voice narrates: "IF THERE IS ONE AMONG THEM WHO CARES FOR HIS COMRADES ... WHAT WILL HE DO?" The group begins moving forward. Large stylized text declares "TOWARDS THE BATTLEFIELD WHICH HAS NO ROOM FOR COMPASSION!" Below, two panels show the scene. In the left panel, a fierce lion-like man with wild hair, pointed ears, a goatee, and a large round pendant around his neck snarls with narrowed eyes while emitting "GAA GAA" sounds. A translator note explains the heavy walking sound. In the right panel, a young boy with short black hair sweats heavily, eyes wide and mouth open in distress, droplets flying as he reacts with shock. Small circles and motion lines emphasize his panic. At the bottom, translator notes clarify the Japanese text and mention the chapter ending.