BIRTH

A tall, imposing figure stands in the foreground, a humanoid chimera ant with a segmented helmet-like head, exposed mechanical joints, striped limbs, and clawed feet. The figure faces slightly downward with a neutral expression. Behind it, a massive fleshy mass erupts from the ground, releasing numerous small, bulbous infant creatures that tumble into a watery surface. Debris and motion lines indicate violent emergence. The page is dominated by this birth scene, with the chapter title 'No.213 ♦ BIRTH' at the bottom right.

The Chimera Ant King stands against a stormy sky, his large hat casting shadows over his stern face. He declares, "PREPARE MY MEAL." and "I AM HUNGRY." In a lower panel, a bearded man coughs violently with blood, labeled "COUGH". Nearby, Gon stares in shock alongside Knuckle and another figure as text reads "THE KING WAITS FOR FOOD" and "THIS IS...". In a vast underground chamber, the Chimera Ant King stands tall while several characters react in panic. One shouts, "HER MAJESTY'S INTERNAL ORGANS HAVE BEEN SEVERELY DAMAGED!" as another yells "THIS IS BAD!!" with motion lines and impact effects showing urgency and damage around the fallen Queen.

The Chimera Ant King delivers a powerful kick, sending a cloaked figure flying through the air with dramatic speed lines and debris. In close-up, the King repeats, "PREPARE MY MEAL." and "DO NOT MAKE ME REPEAT MYSELF." Another panel shows him ordering, "TAKE ME TO A BRIGHTER, MORE SPACIOUS ROOM." while adding "THIS PLACE IS DIRTY." A small figure is hurled through the air with impact effects as the King stands on a rocky ledge, tail visible, overlooking the chaotic scene below.

A violent impact sends a figure flying backward amid dust and debris. A short-haired girl stares in shock from the cave entrance. Inside the rocky chamber, a tall figure in a hat stands with a weapon while another watches silently. Gon’s face tightens with tension and sweat. The hatted Royal Guard issues a sharp command as a badge on his chest reads “CLEAN IT.” Two subordinates, one reptilian and one with light hair, react with alarm. The Chimera Ant King looms in the background. A subordinate kneels and presents a cloth, stating he has appropriately prepared a handkerchief for the King’s majesty. The King chuckles dismissively, “HO HO HO. NO NO.”

A Royal Guard commands “CLEAN IT.” Another figure recognizes the newcomer with “IT’S YOU.” The King warns “DO NOT MAKE ME REPEAT MYSELF.” A battered character lies on the ground while Gon watches with growing anger. The King’s massive hand grips a weapon tightly. Gon’s eyes widen in realization. The King demands “WHERE IS MY FOOD?” A subordinate in a large hat kneels and replies “THIS WAY, YOUR MAJESTY,” gesturing down the corridor. The King turns and begins to follow.

In the dim rocky cavern, the massive Chimera Ant King looms with his wings spread wide. Shaiapouf kneels low on the left, Menthuthuyoupi stands ready on the right, and Neferpitou kneels beside him. A speech balloon declares that the preparation of the King's meal has been completed. Pouf then begs the King to grant the three Royal Guards the honor of serving him from now on. In a series of close-up panels, Pouf, the King, and Pitou each pledge their absolute obedience. Pouf states that they need only the order and it shall be done. The King affirms that he will satisfy all of his Majesty's wishes. Pitou adds that they will obtain everything the King desires. At the bottom of the page, a figure wearing a large patterned hat and dark coat responds simply with approval.

A small round creature peers out from a rocky hole toward a distant cave opening where several cloaked figures stand. In another panel the Chimera Ant King is shown with his Royal Guards as someone shouts that they must stop the bleeding of her Majesty. A group of characters gathers around the injured Neferpitou. A character with glasses asks how her condition looks. Another replies that she is in critical condition and it does not look good at all. A sweating character with wide eyes states he is afraid that at this rate multiple organs have been damaged beyond repair by any normal means. The final wide panel shows the vast cavern network with several figures standing among the rock formations as a voice desperately calls out Neferpitou's name.

In a rocky cavern, the curly-haired Royal Guard with wide eyes pleads desperately toward another figure. "THE POWER YOU USED TO REPAIR THAT MAN!!" "I BEG YOU, PLEASE USE YOUR POWER ON HER!!" "THE QUEEN'S LIFE IS IN DANGER ...!" The short-haired guard responds coldly, stating that the Royal Guards no longer have any obligations toward the Queen now that the King has been born. The curly-haired guard admits, "I ONLY DID IT BECAUSE I NEEDED TO DO IT. THAT MAN—" A close-up reveals the curly-haired guard's intense expression as they declare, "IS USELESS NOW. THAT THING ..." Nearby, a wide-eyed character reacts with shock, sweat drops visible on their face.

Outside the nest, the curly-haired Royal Guard stands beside a striped-tail guard who points upward. "THEN IT'LL BE FASTER TO GO FROM THE OUTSIDE." The striped-tail guard announces, "WE HAVE PREPARED YOUR MAJESTY'S MEAL ON THE ROOFTOP. IT HAS A VERY NICE VIEW." A massive explosion erupts from the rocky structure with debris flying. The King emerges dramatically from the hole as the striped-tail guard exclaims, "VERY IMPRESSIVE, YOUR MAJESTY." Sound effects mark the powerful impact: "1" "3" "2" "Z" "!!" and "doSU!!" The curly-haired guard watches from below near a tree trunk.

In a barren rocky wasteland, an armored fighter perches atop a tall boulder marked with a sign reading 'COP'. Far below, a small figure stands on another outcrop. Suddenly, massive explosions rip through the cliffs, sending debris flying as the armored fighter leaps into action. The fighter lands and scans the area with a focused gaze. At the bottom of the scene, a striking figure with enormous butterfly wings patterned in hearts spreads their arms wide amid flowering vines. In a narrow side panel, three figures stand near a cave entrance; one says 'EXCUSE ME...'.

A muscular man with large feathered wings erupts in a burst of energy, his back to the viewer as flames and smoke explode outward. Nearby, a small butterfly flutters past a grinning man who remarks 'THAT'S CONVENIENT.'. The winged man then spreads his wings fully, hovering near a cave. In the lower panels, the armored fighter crouches beside a small creature, declaring 'DISGUSTING. NOW I'M...' while sweat drops appear on their face. A close-up shows a mouth saying 'JUJU...'. The winged man continues, 'THIS IS GONNA NEED SOME PRACTICE.' as he moves across the rocks.

Atop a rocky outcrop crowned by a ruined stone pavilion, the Chimera Ant King sits upon a makeshift throne while one of his Royal Guards hovers nearby on insect wings. The King samples a small offering and declares it insufficient. "YEAH. THIS IS TOO WEAK." The winged guard asks, "DOES IT NOT FIT YOUR TASTES?" Below, another guard in a wide hat reacts sharply. "THAT'S NOT IT." A second guard replies, "NO. WE HAVE NOT BEEN USING ANY FLAVORINGS TO BEGIN WITH." The King reflects, "AH, I BELIEVE YOU ARE REFERRING TO THE RARE PREY." One guard recalls, "WHILE I WAS IN THAT WOMAN'S STOMACH, I WAS SERVED THIS ONE MEAL THAT WAS INCREDIBLY RICH AND ABUNDANT." The King’s expression hardens with sudden hunger. "MY BODY IS CRAVING FOR IT. I MUST HAVE IT. THAT INDESCRIBABLE SATISFACTION." A guard bows. "AS YOU WISH, YOUR MAJESTY." Another answers, "IN THAT CASE …"

Two men stand at the mouth of a vast rocky cave, staring into the light beyond. One asks, "HAS OUR COVER BEEN BLOWN …?" The other warns, "THAT ONE'S COMING RIGHT AT US." A close-up shows a man with an eyepatch reacting in alarm. "LOOK. THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE ABOUT IT." From inside the cave, a suited figure shouts, "HOLD ON. LET'S HIDE." A black panel cuts to a bright silhouette of a winged figure carrying a long pole and a large white cloth. One observer mutters, "A WHITE FLAG …?" The winged Royal Guard emerges from the cave mouth, waving the white flag on a staff while the two men watch from below.

A close-up shows a boy with spiky hair, wide-eyed and urgent. "She... no longer can give birth anymore...!!" he exclaims. Beside him, another voice pleads, "Please, you must save our Queen." In a rocky wasteland, a girl with a high ponytail stands holding a long pole, her back to the viewer. "But under one condition," she states. "We sur-render..." Two figures watch from the side: one with sunglasses and wild hair, the other with glasses and dark hair. A wide panel displays two butterfly-like shapes and text boxes declaring "HAS ALREADY BEEN BORN" and "THE KING..." The boy reappears, sweat on his face, saying "He is..." Nearby, a long-haired man shouts "That's too fast. IT CAN'T BE!!" while a smaller figure stands behind him. The final spread shows two figures descending from the sky amid clouds: one in a hat and dark outfit labeled "DEMONS...!!" and another with large feathered wings saying "They are..."