Hunter × Hunter chapter 227: Batte = Le Cantabile — what is in it
Chimera Ant arc · 16 pages · 24 characters
Key facts in this chapter
Fight occurs inside a ruined, web-filled structure. Bald fighter gains the upper hand by seizing the ant from behind. Ant reacts with shock to the sudden grapple.
Combat takes place inside a narrow, web-filled tunnel. Fighter pursues the ant aggressively after the initial grapple. Ant attempts to use Pike's web as a countermeasure.
The ability or attack is labeled Batte = Le Cantabile The large sphere is explicitly labeled Jupiter
Bald man comments on an insect-like death by crushing Feitan admits to prolonging the battle due to torturing habit
A girl is trapped inside a spherical restraint made of limbs. A masked ant soldier is present and speaking. The short-haired girl refuses to obey an unknown majesty. The bound girl inside the sphere can move her fingers.
The short-haired girl carries two antennas as backup. The masked soldier attempts to attach an antenna to the girl. The girl reverses the situation by attaching it to the soldier. A remote control is used in the confrontation.
Killua activates a device labeled Auto Mode ON. A powerful aura is released around Killua. Pell reacts with visible fear to the aura.
Termination sequence is initiated by the device. Pell's antenna structures are damaged during the attack. Killua delivers a slashing strike that defeats Pell.
Killua has just deactivated an auto mode on a portable device. The power-up causes severe muscle pain lasting two to three days. Killua experiences memory gaps after using the mode. Multiple opponents lie defeated around Killua in the rain.
The bald fighter launches a fierce assault on the spiky-haired chimera ant, who recoils with a pained expression as impact lines and debris fly. The ant staggers back amid scattered rubble and torn webs while the fighter presses forward. In a wide view the ant stands amid collapsed structures, laughing wildly with "HU HA" and "HA HA" bursts. The fighter pauses mid-motion as the ant questions, "YOU'RE NOT GOING TO CONTINUE TO ATTACK?" and "WHAT'S WRONG?" The ant then stretches confidently, declaring, "YOU CAN AT LEAST PREVENT MY PERFORMANCE, RIGHT?" and "IF YOU DO THAT..." while musical notes drift around him. The fighter suddenly grabs the ant from behind in a powerful hold as the ant screams "HHHOOOHHH" in shock, eyes wide with surprise.
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The bald fighter stands alert in the web-covered cavern as the spiky-haired ant is hurled backward through the air. The ant quickly recovers and declares, "I'LL GET PIKE. I CAN TANGLE HIM UP WITH PIKE'S WEB TO PREVENT HIM FROM MAKING THE SOUNDS." while the fighter dashes forward amid motion lines and impact bursts. The ant continues, "ZE—HA— GEHAHA HA. DON'T FORGET THIS." The fighter's hand is shown extended as he says, "YOU RATHER FLEE QUICKLY..." and "THOUGH IT'S NOTHING COMPARED TO THE SPEED OF SOUND." He then kicks powerfully, shouting, "I'LL BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF YOU NEXT TIME!!" while the ant is sent flying again. Musical notes and "ZE" and "HA" SFX echo through the scene as the ant's face shows panic.
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A colossal, swirling sphere labeled "Jupiter" dominates the sky above a ravaged, rocky terrain, its banded surface dotted with craters and emitting intense energy. At the base of the massive orb, a tiny figure stands amid the chaos. In the lower panels, a close-up reveals a wide, shocked eye and a spiky-haired face twisted in alarm. A distant mountain erupts violently with the sound effect "ズドド!!", sending debris flying. Farther away, a small silhouette is struck by an impact marked "PAAAN" as the ground cracks and explodes outward.
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A bald man with dotted facial markings stands amid smoke and rubble, declaring that being crushed to death is a fitting end for an insect. In the next scene, Feitan crouches among scattered debris and broken structures, sword in hand, reflecting that the fight took longer than expected because of a habit of toying with prey. Large eyes fill the bottom panel as Feitan continues to speak.
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The short-haired girl stares in horror at the bound figure trapped inside a grotesque spherical restraint made of bone-like limbs and straps. "What will become of me now?" she wonders aloud. The masked ant soldier looms over the captive, declaring "A slave." With a cruel laugh he continues, "AHAHA, YOU'VE GOT A POINT THERE. IT WON'T BE MUCH DIFFERENT FROM YOUR LIFE SO FAR. YOU WILL WORK FOR HER MAJESTY UNTIL YOU DIE." The short-haired girl clenches her fists and replies firmly, "I'D RATHER DIE THAN FOLLOW THE ORDERS OF SOMEONE I DIDN'T LIKE. HOWEVER, THE BIG DIFFERENCE IS WHO I FOLLOW." The masked soldier sneers, "OH YEAH?" as the bound girl inside the sphere strains and says, "I CAN MOVE THE FINGERS IN BOTH MY HANDS AS WELL." The soldier retorts, "THEN AGAIN, I GUESS YOUR MOUTH IS THE ONLY THING YOU CAN MOVE, EH?" and adds, "HUHMM, YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO SAY SUCH THINGS."
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The short-haired girl explains, "FOR TIMES LIKE THIS... YOU KNOW? I ALWAYS CARRY TWO ANTENNAS ON ME WHENEVER I FIGHT." The masked soldier reacts with shock, "!!!" as she continues, "FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. IF YOU REALLY END UP DYING OR SOMETHING, I'LL BE IN TROUBLE. I'M GOING TO STICK THIS ON YOU..." The masked soldier lunges forward with the antenna device. The short-haired girl is slammed to the ground in a violent impact marked by bold "KRRR" sound effects and motion lines. She struggles as the soldier attempts to attach the antenna. A hand reaches in holding a small remote, and the short-haired girl shouts, "ON HIM-SELF!!" The masked soldier cries out in panic, "HE STUCK THE ANTEN-NA..."
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Killua stands amid swirling black energy, raising a small cat-shaped device high overhead. The gadget's screen glows with the words 'Auto Mode ON' as a massive burst of aura erupts around him. Below, a large-headed chimeric ant stares upward in shock, sweat flying from its face. The creature's mouth opens wide as it yells in alarm. Killua's expression remains calm and focused while the aura rages outward in jagged black waves, completely enveloping the scene.
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Close-up panels show Pell's sweating face and Killua's determined gaze. Text boxes announce 'TERMINATION INITIATED' and 'ENEMY IDENTIFIED.' Pell clutches at his own legs as the antenna-like structures on his body spark and break apart. The words 'THE ANTENNA...' and 'PELL, HIS LEGS!!' appear beside the action. In the large lower panel Killua lunges forward with both hands extended, claws flashing. Sharp black impact lines slash across the frame as Pell is hurled backward and crashes to the ground, body limp and head turned to the side.
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Killua's small device announces its status in jagged boxes: 'AUTO MODE DEACTIVATED.' 'POWER OFF.' 'MISSION COMPLETE.' The boy stands alone in the rain, shoulders slightly hunched, hands loosely at his sides as water drips from his hair and clothes. Nearby panels show his earlier reactions: eyes wide in surprise, then a pained grimace as he clutches his torso. 'I'M ALREADY FEELING IT. ...OW.' he mutters. In close-up he reflects on the cost of the power, lightning-like lines crackling around his head. 'THAT'S WHY I HATE THIS MODE—IT MAKES ME STRONG... BUT THE SIDE-EFFECTS ARE TOO EXTREME. I'M NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO MOVE MUCH FOR THE NEXT TWO OR THREE DAYS BECAUSE OF MUSCLE PAINS.' At the bottom of the page Killua stands over several fallen figures sprawled in the mud and rubble. One body lies with an arm outstretched; another is partially buried in debris. Killua's thoughts continue: 'AND BECAUSE I DON'T REMEMBER A—NY—THING... JUST LIKE NOW, I DON'T FEEL ANY SENSE OF SATISFACTION—'
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A fast-moving fighter in dark clothing dodges and counters an opponent with a large spherical body and flexible segmented arms. The defender thinks, 'HMM, I'M STRICTLY ON THE DEFENSIVE.' and notes the opponent's swift movements and doubled limbs. 'AGAIN. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. JUST WHEN I HAD DISAPPEARED...' A separate scene shows a girl in the background creating vacuum openings while a web-user with a spear-like weapon observes her power. 'THAT GIRL SOMEHOW MADE THE VACUUM CLEANER RE-APPEAR OUT OF THIN AIR AGAIN!!' the web-user exclaims. 'AND SHE DOESN'T EVEN GET CAUGHT IN MY WEB. SHE'S QUITE SOMETHING.' 'THERE'S SOMETHING DEEP ABOUT HER POWER. TO MAKE AN OBJECT DISAPPEAR AND APPEAR FREELY...' In close-up the spherical creature strains, 'THIS SKILL... EVEN THOUGH IT REALLY STRAINS THIS HOLE IN MY BUTT...' while the web-user resolves, 'HOWEVER... I CANNOT LET HER ESCAPE!!'
A massive spider-like Chimera Ant with a bulbous body and many clawed limbs thrashes inside a dense web-filled cavern as a small figure flees into the distance. A vertical panel shows the running character thinking, “I HAVE TO DO IT!!” with sharp motion lines and an impact SFX. The scene shifts to a wide black web where a spiky-haired fighter stands balanced on the strands, swinging a large mechanical weapon that unleashes a barrage labeled “LOVE SHOWER,” sending projectiles flying. In the bottom panels, a wide-mouthed Chimera Ant with goggles laughs triumphantly, “YOU HAVE NO WHERE TO ESCAPE— LUCKY!! NAHA HAHAHA, BECAUSE I CONTINUED TO THROW MY WEB AT YOU…” while a dark-haired character with glasses watches in alarm and says, “I DON’T THINK I CAN AVOID THIS. WHOA.”
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Close-ups show wide eyes and an open mouth as a voice exclaims, “WOO HO— I CAUGHT HER!” The dark-haired character with glasses is shown tangled inside a tightening web, grunting “NGG!” while struggling. A horned bull-like Chimera Ant named Beehorn watches and comments that even Beehorn-sama could not break the web. A clown-costumed Chimera Ant carrying a large round object wonders if Zazan-sama will reward him and prepares to present the captive. The final panels reveal a bald fighter with a star tattoo on his forehead looking concerned, saying “IT GOT LIGHT— ER…!? NO WA…” as another character reacts with shock.
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A massive impact rocks the web-masked man as black impact bars and explosive bursts surround his face. His eyes widen in disbelief while he yells. 'HOW DID SHE ESCAPE...!?' Close-ups show a narrowed eye and the lower half of his face still marked by the web pattern. 'HOW~ ?!' he continues in confusion. The web-masked man then relaxes, a knowing look crossing his face. 'I SEE.' he states calmly. 'WOO-HO-HO...' he chuckles. In the next panel a small figure lies on the ground near a cylindrical object. The final panel erupts into violence as the web-masked man is struck hard by a large round mass, his body twisting from the blow. 'NGH!!' he grunts in pain.
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Killua stands holding a large mallet-like weapon while Deme-chan floats beside him. Thought bubbles detail how the target used her clothes and a vacuum cleaner to create a gap in the web and escape. Killua declares 'YOU TOOK OFF YOUR CLOTHES...!!!' The web-masked man points accusingly and shouts that without clothes the target can no longer use the same trick. Killua replies that he has already analyzed the web's speed and range. He raises his hand and states 'ME AND DEME-CHAN WIN.'
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Zazan and Feitan clash violently in a massive impact that sends shockwaves and speed lines bursting outward. Zazan, her long curly hair whipping around her, recoils from the force while Feitan presses forward with his sword drawn. In a close-up, Zazan taunts with a wide grin, "WHY DON'T YOU GO WASH YOUR FACE AND COME BACK?" Feitan replies with a mocking laugh, "O-HO HOHO. YOU'RE NO MATCH FOR ME." A smaller panel shows Zazan looking surprised as she mutters, "OH? WHAT UNEXPECTED HONESTY," while Feitan stands calmly in the background responding, "INDEED." The fight resumes with rapid strikes as Feitan's blade flashes and Zazan is driven back. In the large bottom panel Feitan stands ready, sword extended, declaring, "I'VE FOUND SOMETHING GOOD TO PRACTICE ON. MY SKILLS HAVE BECOME QUITE RUSTY." A small inset shows Zazan's furious face glaring at him.
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Discussion
The spherical opponent possesses extendable segmented limbs. A girl can make objects disappear and reappear via vacuum manipulation. The web-user's webs fail to catch the girl. The spherical opponent experiences physical strain when using its skill.
The spider-like Chimera Ant occupies a web-covered cavern. A weapon attack named LOVE SHOWER is launched from the web. Two Chimera Ants and two human fighters are visible on the page.
Beehorn is identified by name on the page. A character is captured inside a spherical web. Zazan is mentioned as a possible reward giver.
The web-masked man reacts to an unseen escape. A small figure is visible on the ground near a cylinder. The web-masked man is hit by a large round object.
Killua deduces the vacuum-cleaner escape method. Deme-chan is a floating eye-like entity allied with Killua. Killua claims to have mapped the web's attack range.
Feitan wields a sword with a distinctive hilt design. Zazan is an ant-like humanoid with curly hair. The exchange occurs during an intense close-range fight.
What is said, page by page
Ant laughs "HU HA" and "HA HA" while standing among ruins Ant asks "YOU'RE NOT GOING TO CONTINUE TO ATTACK?" and "WHAT'S WRONG?" Ant states "YOU CAN AT LEAST PREVENT MY PERFORMANCE, RIGHT?" and "IF YOU DO THAT..." Ant screams "HHHOOOHHH" when grabbed from behind
Ant says "I'LL GET PIKE. I CAN TANGLE HIM UP WITH PIKE'S WEB TO PREVENT HIM FROM MAKING THE SOUNDS." Ant laughs "ZE—HA— GEHAHA HA. DON'T FORGET THIS." Fighter says "YOU RATHER FLEE QUICKLY..." Fighter adds "THOUGH IT'S NOTHING COMPARED TO THE SPEED OF SOUND." Fighter shouts "I'LL BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF YOU NEXT TIME!!"
Bald man states a rather appropriate way for an insect to die is getting crushed to death Feitan notes the fight ended up taking some time and mentions a bad habit of torturing prey
short-haired girl questions her fate aloud masked soldier declares the captive is a slave masked soldier laughs and explains the slave's fate short-haired girl refuses to follow disliked orders short-haired girl emphasizes the importance of who she follows masked soldier mocks her statement bound girl claims she can move her fingers masked soldier taunts that only her mouth moves
short-haired girl reveals she carries two antennas for fights masked soldier reacts with surprise short-haired girl declares first come first serve short-haired girl warns she will attach the antenna short-haired girl announces the antenna is on the soldier himself masked soldier panics about the antenna placement
Pell shouts in terror about the overwhelming aura Pell begins an incomplete exclamation of shock
A voice states termination has been initiated A voice confirms enemy identification Someone notes the antenna breaking Someone shouts about Pell losing his legs
Device announces auto mode deactivation and mission complete Killua states he is already feeling the effects and says ow Killua explains hatred for the mode due to extreme side effects and upcoming muscle pain Killua notes lack of memory and absence of satisfaction
Dark-clothed fighter notes being strictly on the defensive Spherical opponent observes doubled arms and legs Web-user realizes the girl made the vacuum reappear Web-user comments the girl is quite something and notes her power depth Spherical opponent complains about strain on the hole in its butt Web-user declares they cannot let her escape
Spiky-haired fighter internally resolves to act with “I HAVE TO DO IT!!”. Goggled Chimera Ant gloats about trapping the target with thrown webs. Dark-haired character with glasses admits inability to dodge and reacts with surprise.
Unseen speaker claims capture with “WOO HO— I CAUGHT HER!”. Beehorn states that even Beehorn-sama could not break the web. Clown-costumed Chimera Ant hopes for a reward from Zazan-sama. Bald fighter notes the lightening of the web and reacts with disbelief.
web-masked man shouts in shock about an escape web-masked man questions the method with drawn-out tone web-masked man realizes the trick and laughs
Killua accuses the target of removing clothes web-masked man claims the target can no longer escape the same way Killua announces victory with Deme-chan
Zazan taunts Feitan to wash his face and return, delivered with a mocking grin. Feitan laughs dismissively, claiming Zazan is no match for him. Zazan reacts with surprise at Feitan's blunt honesty. Feitan calmly affirms the unexpected honesty remark. Feitan states he has found good practice material and that his skills are rusty.