Hunter × Hunter chapter 321: Monster — what is in it
Chimera Ant arc · 19 pages · 40 characters
Key facts in this chapter
The meeting concerns Hunter Association chairman election voting rules. Pariston is leading the discussion on handling abstentions and invalid votes. The former chairman wanted a 95% approval mark. Beans-san is mentioned as the person to verify ballots.
Kanzai is being directly addressed and questioned about his qualifications. The argument centers on whether Pariston should become chairman. Voters' true intentions are being debated in the meeting.
Pariston received the most votes with 251. Cheadle placed second with 46 votes. The election requires a re-vote because conditions were not met.
The group discusses rules about abstaining and candidate messages. Kanzai is directly addressed during the argument. The former chairman rated the election difficulty as D.
Pariston is present and being directly addressed about the election rules. The group is debating whether abstentions or ineffectual votes count as violations. A vote is suggested to resolve the compulsory aspect of the rules. The pigtail girl references Hunters whose licenses were confiscated.
The blond man claims he has no intention of manipulating the election via license confiscation. The helmeted man raises the possibility of using license loss to manipulate votes. The final ruling proposed is that lost licenses do not remove voting rights.
Pariston's smile is noted as not disappearing despite low voter turnout Votes are being manipulated toward certain candidates Some Zodiac members wish Ging were involved in the situation
In a brightly lit meeting room with a black-and-white checkered floor, Pariston sits relaxed in a large ornate chair at the head of the table, smiling confidently with one hand raised. Large speech bubbles detail the voting rules: '2, FOR ALL THOSE WHO "ABSTAIN" OR THEIR VOTES ARE DEEMED "INVALID" SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN VIOLATION, AND HAVE THEIR HUNTER'S LICENSES TEMPORARILY CONFISCATED.' Another bubble states the plan to have Beans-san verify each sheet beforehand. A smaller bubble declares, 'I SUGGEST THOSE TWO POINTS!!' Below, the chaotic table scene shows scattered papers, overturned cups, and several Zodiac members reacting. One bubble reads, 'BUT DON'T YOU THINK THERE MAY BE A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO SAY "IF THEY WON'T TAKE MY INEFFECTIVE VOTE, I'M NOT VOTING."?' Another notes, 'THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TRAMPLE THE WILL OF THE PREVIOUS CHAIRMAN.' Pariston leans forward replying, 'HMMMM, YOU MAY HAVE A POINT.' A further bubble proposes, 'IF WE DO 1, WE WON'T NEED TO DO 2, RIGHT? IF WE FIX THE INVALID VOTES, WE'LL BE ABLE TO CLEAR THE 95% MARK, RIGHT?' In the bottom panels, Pariston appears in profile as someone says, 'PEOPLE WHO ARE VOTING INVALIDLY OR ABSTAINING ARE "BE-TRAYING" HIM?' Another voice asks, 'HM? IS SOMETHING WRONG? YOU MEAN THAT EVEN THOUGH THE FORMER CHAIRMAN SAID HE WANTED "95%", THAT WILL ONLY PROLONG THIS.' Pariston sharply replies, 'STOP.' A surprised voice exclaims, 'AH!?' The page title reads 'NO.321: MONSTER'.
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A tense close-up sequence begins with a sharp-eyed character glaring intensely, sweat drops visible, as a large bubble states, 'THOUGH IT WOULD SEEM THE VAST MAJORITY OF VOTERS DON'T THINK SO.' The right panels show an enraged figure with spiky hair and bared teeth shouting, 'THEY JUST DON'T WANT YOU TO BE THE CHAIRMAN, DON'T THEY!?' followed by 'THAT'S WHO THOSE GUYS ARE!!' In the lower right, Pariston appears in profile with a calm yet pointed expression, replying, 'THEN PERHAPS WE SHOULD HAVE SOMEONE ELSE TAKE THE JOB?' A bubble directly addresses the angry character: 'IS THAT DIFFICULT FOR SOMEONE UNSKILLED AT LANGUAGE AND ARITHMETIC LIKE YOU TO UNDERSTAND, KANZAI-SAN?' Pariston continues, 'SURELY THERE'S SOMEONE OTHER THAN ME WHO'S QUALIFIED.' The panels emphasize the confrontational stares and dramatic shading between the two speakers.
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The official results of the 2nd 13th Generation Chairman Election are posted in large text. Number of total Hunters: 661. Number of valid votes: 583. 1st: Pariston 251 votes (37.9%). 2nd: Cheadle 46 votes. 3rd: Ickshonpe 28 votes. 4th: Botobai 27 votes. 5th: Mizaistom 24 votes. 6th: Sacchou 15 votes. 7th: Morau 13 votes. 8th: Deradein, Cutie, Sanbika, Bushidra 10 votes. 12th: Loope 9 votes. 13th: Rinne, Biscuit 8 votes. 15th: Tsezugera 7 votes. 16th: Nov, Kanzai 6 votes. 18th: Kaito, Satotz 4 votes. 20th: Menchi, Gehl, and 13 others 3 votes. 25th: Saiyuu and 11 others 2 votes. 47th: Gon, Hanzou and 16 others 1 vote. 45 invalid votes. 33 abstentions. Voter turnout 88.2%. Because the results do not meet the conditions, there will be a re-election. In the lower left panel, a spiky-haired young man stares forward with a tense, wide-eyed expression.
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A chaotic meeting room filled with Hunter Association members. A massive figure with an afro, goggles, and a star-patterned outfit looms in the center while holding a long pole. Nearby, a panda-like creature, a girl in a dress, and a man in traditional clothing sit around a cluttered table. In the upper panels, a blonde woman with glasses speaks while a man in a hat and mask responds. A serious man in a black cap warns Kanzai. The spiky-haired young man reacts with shock. An older man with a beard and robe appears in the bottom panel. And in the first place, we can't say abstaining or casting an ineffective vote is against any law, is it? Rat? I think that transmitting the candidate messages should come before adding more rules. I'm warning you, Kanzai. I told you, that's just going to prolong this. I can't believe that's coming from you, Cheadle-san, who is in the forefront of the friends of the former chairman candidates. I wholeheartedly agree with the first half, but the latter half I find hard to believe. Meaning this shouldn't be at all difficult for Hunters with starts like us. The former chairman states that the difficulty of this election was D, did he not?
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In a heated meeting, a spiky-haired man with glasses leans forward and declares that no matter the excuses about abstentions or ineffectual votes, the rules have not been broken. Another voice insists that Pariston is seriously annoying and demands he stop talking and shut his trap. The discussion turns to the Jyuni Shin trap, noting that Pariston has been entrusted with it and that he should be at the forefront of the conversation. A figure with wild hair and a mask-like expression shouts that if the rules make something compulsory, then it should be stated clearly in a speech. Pariston explains that his mention of violation was meant to suggest people were trying to display respect to the former chairman in an improper form, and that he wants to send the message that true respect would be completing the election. A vote is proposed. A small figure in a hat asks if being compulsory is such a bad thing. A blond character with a confident smile responds that he is fine with points 1 and 2. Another character with glasses and pigtails clasps her hands and asks what is being discussed before that point. At the bottom, a large close-up shows the bespectacled girl with pigtails speaking about Hunters whose licenses have been confiscated for a period not recognized as pro Hunters, addressing the rat directly and asking not to hear any ridiculous logic.
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Close-ups show the bespectacled girl and the blond spiky-haired man exchanging glances. The blond man smiles and states that of course he would never dream of trying to manipulate the voter turnout with such an unfair tactic, adding that confiscated licenses simply mean the votes are confiscated. A man in a helmet asks what they mean by lose. The blond man continues that even if protected by the ten articles, their collective consciousness means they are not qualified to be a pro. A serious close-up of the helmeted man states that a pro who has lost his license might use the loss as a means of manipulating the voting results. The blond man replies that he does not think they can say for sure there is no one who might do that. In the final panels, the blond man points upward with a grin, declaring that this way there is no way the denominator could be lowered or the voter turnout percentage changed, and insists that even if someone loses their license during the electoral process they will not lose their right to vote. He demands that the record specify this.
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A close-up shows a woman with round glasses and long hair speaking with visible frustration. "PARISTON'S SMILE WON'T DISAPPEAR," reads a caption box. She continues, "IT'S FRUSTRATING, BUT MORE SO THAN THE VOTER TURNOUT, IF WE DON'T FIND A WAY TO CHANGE THE ACTUAL VOTES." In smaller panels, several Zodiac members react. One asks, "WILL VICTIMS APPEAR?" Another warns, "IF THERE'S A MISTAKE IN THE TIMING..." Nearby, Ginta, Cluck, and Piyon are shown trying to counter manipulation as votes are being given toward them. A large panel features a panda-like figure beside the glasses-wearing woman, both looking serious. At the bottom, a smoky narration box states, "A LITTLE BIT OF ME THINKS 'I WISH GING WERE HERE'...!!" while another adds, "I HATE TO ADMIT IT, BUT SOMEWHERE DEEP DOWN."
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Ging Freecss appears with spiky hair, wearing a patterned jacket, his hands clasped in front of his face with a slight smirk as a "!!" reaction floats nearby. The glasses-wearing woman leans in close, staring at him intently. A tight close-up focuses on Ging's eyes with the words "BEAST." and "AN UNRESTRAINED" overlaid. In the final panel, the woman reacts with shock, her hair flowing wildly, thinking, "CHOOSE SOMEONE LIKE THIS AS VICE CHAIRMAN...!?" and "WHY WOULD THE CHAIRMAN" as her expression shows disbelief.
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Over a sprawling town nestled in rugged mountains, a sleek airship glides beneath a cloudy sky and a dark celestial body. A voice remarks, "JUST APPOINTING A YES MAN WOULD BE BORING, DON'T YOU THINK?" Another answers, "EVEN THOUGH I CAN FINALLY NAME SOMEONE MYSELF,". In a closer view, a wild-haired, bearded man with intense eyes leans forward, declaring, "I WANT TO HAVE A GUY LIKE THAT BY MY SIDE." Vertical text beside him reads "SOMEBODY INTERESTING~" while he adds "I FOOOUND" and "THE TYPE I'M LEAST COMPATIBLE WITH". The scene cuts to a stark black panel where a bald figure with wide, startled eyes utters "CHAIRMAN...".
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A cracked, shadowy silhouette stands amid a storm of scattered papers inside a damaged room, declaring "I THINK YOU WERE WRONG." and "EVEN NOW,". An inset shows a tall tower marked with a large X against a starry sky. Another inset depicts a nighttime city skyline with illuminated skyscrapers. At the bottom, against a cloudy night sky, a voice exclaims "YOUNG MASTER KILLUA HAS RETURNED!?".
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A mustached man in a fur hat speaks urgently into a phone, sweat on his face. "HOW DID HE SEEM?" he asks. On the other end of the line, a calm voice replies, "I'M GLAD! I WAS WORRIED WHEN HIS NAME CAME UP AS ONE OF THE ABSENTEES." Far away, a massive ornate gate labeled "TRIAL GATE" stands open in a rocky mountain pass. "UP TO 5...!?" someone exclaims. "HE OPENED THE TRIAL GATE," another notes. A bald man in a suit continues the phone conversation outside a wooden house. "AND TELL THEM IF POSSIBLE, I'D LIKE THEM TO HELP THE YOUNG MASTER WITH WHATEVER HE'S DOING," he says. "IF ANY OF THE YOUNG MASTER'S FRIENDS APPEAR THERE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW." He adds, "HE SEEMED TO BE THINKING OVER SOMETHING HEAVILY. IT WAS A MOOD WHERE I REALLY COULDN'T EVEN CALL OUT TO HIM." "NO... WHAT WORRIED ME WAS HIS EXPRESSION." Inside the house, a boy stands at the window looking out. "MY HEAVENS... GON-KUN IS...!!!" Outside, a figure sits on the ground in shock. "!!?" "UNFORTUNATELY, THOSE FRIENDS ARE THE CAUSE," the bald man continues. "NO..." A close-up shows the bald man's intense face as he shouts, "YOUNG MASTER...!!!"
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A massive mountain looms under a starry sky with dramatic clouds. Large sound effects "HYUOOOOO" echo across the peak. The scene shifts to a long stone corridor with rough walls and lanterns, where more "HYUOOOOO" effects reverberate through the passage. A close-up shows a person with long flowing hair in profile, eyes closed, facing right. Below, another close-up reveals a spiky-haired person also in profile, eyes open and looking forward with a serious expression.
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In a dimly lit chamber crowded with bizarre machinery, pipes, and a massive insectoid apparatus, a long-haired figure sits cross-legged atop a raised mechanical platform. Gon stands below in the center of the room, facing the platform, and declares, "LET ME SEE ALLUKA." The long-haired figure remains motionless amid the tangled equipment. In a sudden close-up, Gon's face fills the frame with intense eyes and a slight smile as he adds, "I NEED HIS POWER," radiating determination.
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Killua appears in the upper left, pointing forward and shouting "COME ON!" while declaring "I'M GOING TO TRY, EVEN IF YOU TRY TO STOP ME!" An unseen voice replies "IMPOSSIBLE." In the next panel the long-haired person is shown in profile. Killua stands before an ornate doorway as voices state "OLD MAN," "TIME IS PRECIOUS," and "KILLUA." A wide shot reveals the chaotic machinery room with the long-haired figure now visible among the devices; a large speech bubble asserts "THAT'S NOT TRUE!! YOU CAN, OLD MAN!! AND BIG BROTHER, TOO!!" while another warns "NO ONE CAN CONTROL ALLUKA." The long-haired person says "ON HIM...?" and "I'M COUNTING ON HIM AS MY BROTHER!! HE'S NOT A MACHINE!!" Killua stands facing the mechanical creature as the long-haired person continues speaking.
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In a long, dimly lit industrial corridor lined with pipes and metal doors, a voice declares that the presence ahead is not a person. The scene shifts to an ancient stone passageway where the same voice continues, stating that it cannot think of him as family. A massive, four-legged mechanical creature with a crown-like headpiece towers over a small figure standing on the ground below, its body emitting a low rumbling sound. Killua stares up in utter shock, his spiky hair standing on end as he recoils from the sight.
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Alluka's face fills the left side of the page, her expression calm yet carrying a faint smile as she speaks. To the right, she sits cross-legged in traditional robes amid a vast collection of stuffed animals and toys of every shape and size. Beside her rests another figure in dark clothing. A large speech bubble explains that the entity came from a different place, followed by a second bubble describing it as something dark.
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In a dimly lit space, a lone figure stands before a massive, hulking form wearing a crown-like structure. The sound 'GURI...' reverberates as the figure remains motionless. A sharp command 'SIT.' rings out. The narrative continues with a close view of a stern face: 'IF IT'S NOT REPELLED BY A SOMEONE AT THE LEVEL OF A NEN ERASER, HE'LL BE KILLED. WITH THE TREMENDOUS LEVEL OF OATH AND RESTRICTION GON PLACED ON HIMSELF,' the eyes narrow with intensity. From behind, Killua faces away, his spiky hair prominent, and states firmly, 'I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN HELP HIM.' Next to him stands a long-haired figure who adds, 'IF ALLUKA IS LIKE HE WAS IN THE OLD DAYS'.
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Killua turns with wide eyes and an intense aura radiating outward, his finger raised as he exclaims 'IS ALLUKA....!! AND THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE GON'. The long-haired figure responds in profile, 'IS BETRAYAL, ISN'T IT? LEAVING A FRIEND YOU CAN SAVE ALONE'. A pair of legs strides forward across a wooden floor with motion lines. The caption reads 'FOR A FRIEND... HE WALKS A DANGEROUS PATH!!'. In a long corridor filled with star-shaped impact marks and debris, a voice calls 'COME WITH ME.'. The page ends with the Hunter x Hunter logo and chapter number.
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A black promotional credits page for the scanlation release of Hunter x Hunter chapter 321 by mangazone.net. At the top center in large yellow and white lettering appears the title 'HUNTER X HUNTER 321 by mangazone.net'. In the upper left a chibi-style character with spiky blue hair, wearing a black outfit and holding a large knife, winks while posed dynamically. A brown rectangular credits box occupies the lower left, listing in orange and multicolored text: Raws - Mr. Pink, Translation - Kewl0210, Typeset - Fraunhofer, Cleaner - Aysen Teyze, QC - Ali Veli Deli. Faint background artwork shows hooded and masked figures from the manga on the right side. Watermarks for mangahere.com and twitter.com/ZoneManga appear at the corners along with a small disclaimer at the very top.
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Discussion
Ging Freecss is present and being considered for vice chairman Cheadle reacts with visible shock to the idea of Ging in that role
Airship flies over a mountainous settlement. Bearded man has visible earrings and wild hair. Bald figure appears against a completely black panel.
Papers are strewn across the floor and air. Tower bears a prominent X symbol. Nighttime cityscape is shown in a small panel.
The Trial Gate has been opened. The young master is referred to as Gon-kun. A phone conversation spans multiple locations. The bald man is concerned about the young master's expression.
Sound effects indicate strong wind or rushing air. Two characters are shown in separate close-up profiles. The setting moves from an exterior mountain to an interior stone passage.
Gon is shown requesting access to Alluka The scene takes place inside a room filled with complex machinery
Killua refuses to back down regarding Alluka The long-haired person claims Alluka as family
The entity is explicitly described as not a person. Killua cannot regard the subject as family. A large crowned creature appears in an underground setting. Killua shows visible shock upon seeing the creature.
Alluka speaks about an entity originating from elsewhere. The entity is described as something dark. Alluka is surrounded by numerous stuffed toys. A second figure sits next to Alluka among the toys.
Killua claims sole ability to help Gon Alluka's condition is referenced to an earlier time Gon's self-imposed oath and restriction are discussed
Killua identifies himself as the only one who can save Gon Illumi labels the choice as potential betrayal A dangerous path is taken for a friend's sake
What is said, page by page
Pariston explains the penalty for invalid or abstaining votes and suggests two points to enforce compliance. Pariston proposes having Beans-san verify ballots to avoid invalid votes. A Zodiac member questions whether many will refuse to vote if their votes are ineffective. Pariston acknowledges the point while another suggests fixing invalid votes to reach 95%. A voice accuses invalid voters of betraying the former chairman. Pariston abruptly tells someone to stop during the heated exchange.
A voice notes that the majority of voters do not share the same view. Kanzai angrily accuses others of not wanting Pariston as chairman. Kanzai declares that the voters are simply against Pariston. Pariston suggests letting someone else take the chairman position. Pariston directly challenges Kanzai about his difficulty with language and arithmetic. Pariston claims there must be another qualified candidate besides himself.
Blonde woman questions if abstaining is against the law. Someone suggests transmitting candidate messages first. Man in black cap warns Kanzai about prolonging the discussion. Spiky-haired young man expresses disbelief at Cheadle's statement. Bearded man references the former chairman's D difficulty rating.
Pariston is accused of being entrusted with the Jyuni Shin trap and told to stop talking. A speaker explains that mentioning violation was to suggest improper respect to the former chairman. A vote is called for after the compulsory rule discussion. The pigtail girl asks if confiscated licenses mean the Hunters are not recognized as pros and addresses the rat.
The blond man denies trying to manipulate voter turnout and clarifies that confiscated licenses mean votes are confiscated. The helmeted man questions what lose means and later states a pro who lost his license might manipulate results. The blond man insists the record must specify that license loss does not remove the right to vote.
Cheadle expresses frustration over Pariston's persistent advantage and the need to change actual votes Zodiac members question if victims will appear and worry about timing mistakes Ginta, Cluck, and Piyon are shown attempting to stop vote manipulation toward them Narration reveals internal conflict about wishing Ging were present
Cheadle internally questions why the Chairman would choose someone like Ging as vice chairman Narration labels Ging as a beast and unrestrained
bearded man states desire for an interesting companion by his side unseen speaker notes appointing a yes-man would be boring unseen speaker mentions finally being able to name someone bearded man identifies the type he is least compatible with bald figure addresses 'CHAIRMAN...'
shadowy figure states 'I THINK YOU WERE WRONG.' shadowy figure continues 'EVEN NOW,' unseen speaker asks if young master Killua has returned
mustached man on phone asks how someone seemed calm voice expresses relief about an absentee name bald man requests help for the young master bald man asks to be informed if young master's friends appear bald man describes the heavy mood preventing contact bald man notes worry over the expression boy at window reacts in shock to Gon-kun's state bald man states the friends are the cause
Gon demands to see Alluka while standing in the machine-filled room Gon states he needs Alluka's power in a determined close-up
Killua challenges the others to try and stop him Voices address the old man and note that time is precious Long-haired person insists no one can control Alluka Long-haired person declares he is counting on the other as family and not a machine
Unseen speaker states the entity is not a person Unseen speaker says they cannot think of him as family Killua reacts with shock at the revealed creature
Alluka states the entity came from a different place Alluka adds that it is something dark
Unseen speaker commands 'SIT.' with authority Voice explains the lethal risk of the Nen restriction on Gon Killua declares he is the only one who can help Gon Long-haired figure conditions the statement on Alluka's past state
Killua questions Alluka's identity and declares sole ability to save Gon Long-haired figure accuses the act of being betrayal Voice invites 'COME WITH ME.' in the corridor