Hunter × Hunter chapter 200: The Condition — what is in it
Ngl arc · 15 pages · 20 characters
Key facts in this chapter
Warifu plates are broken in half to verify identity or documents. The plates are typically made of bamboo or wood. Gon and Killua are discussing a mission involving hitmen.
The three characters advance together holding warifu plates. The page is a full splash illustration emphasizing action.
Gon and Killua receive confirmation that their message was received. The boys enter a surveillance room with multiple active monitors. A figure with extremely long hair appears and addresses them by name.
Palm formally introduces herself to Gon and Killua. Palm references instructions from the Chairman. Palm invites the boys to discuss matters over tea.
The long-haired woman claims to be Master Novu's apprentice. Master Novu is described as cool, intelligent, and composed. Master Novu accompanied Chairman Netero. The woman denies having confessed her feelings to Master Novu.
The long-haired woman claims her teacher appears cold but is actually kind. She appealed passionately to accompany her teacher. The chairman and her teacher set one condition for her to join. Gon insists they are there to fight.
Palm activates her Hatsu creating a spiky mass on the floor. A container of black liquid is shown being handled. Characters discuss who will fight Knuckle and Shoot. Palm is identified as possible reinforcement.
Palm, Killua, and Gon discuss conditions for entering NGL. A one-month time period is announced. Only one group will be allowed to proceed. Morau is referenced as having apprentices.
Two broken rectangular plates tumble through the air, each marked with large Japanese characters. A voice asks, "WHAT ARE THESE?" Another explains, "THEY'RE PLATES USED AS 'WARIFU'." In the next panel a hand reaches up toward two small halves of a plate floating above it while narration continues: "THEY'RE OFTEN USED TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF DOCUMENTS, OR TO PROVE THE IDENTITY OF AN ALLY. THEY'RE USUALLY MADE FROM BAMBOO OR WOOD AND ARE MARKED LIKE THIS, AND THEN BROKEN IN HALF." The scene shifts to a narrow city street lined with buildings. Gon and Killua stand in the foreground while two men walk away in the distance. Gon says, "I GUESS THE POINT IS TO DEFEAT THEM AND RETRIEVE THE PLATES." Killua replies, "THE TWO HITMEN PROBABLY HOLD THE OTHER TWO HALVES." Gon asks, "WHAT ABOUT OUR CASE?"
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Gon, Killua, and a third figure with wild hair and wide eyes burst forward in a powerful dynamic pose. Gon on the left leans in with a fierce glare, his fist clenched. The central character grins intensely with one eye half-closed. Killua on the right points forward with determination while gripping a broken warifu plate marked with kanji. Another plate fragment with matching characters is held prominently in the foreground. The entire composition radiates urgency and resolve as the three advance together.
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Gon and Killua stand outside a large traditional building under a cloudy sky, exchanging worried glances. Gon says, 'They must've confirmed the message.' Killua adds, 'Someone's been watching.' The two boys enter a dimly lit room filled with glowing monitors and screens. They join two other figures already inside, all facing the displays. Suddenly, long flowing hair cascades into view from above. A voice addresses them directly: 'You must be Gon and Killua, am I right?'
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A tall woman with extraordinarily long black hair floats or stands dramatically amid swirling dark energy patterns. She introduces herself: 'My name is Palm. Glad we've finally met.' She adds, 'Pleased to meet you.' Gon and Killua react with surprise and nervousness below her. Palm continues, noting the Chairman only gave general instructions. She offers to explain everything over a cup of tea, her hair flowing around her as she descends toward the building entrance.
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A hand pours a fine powder from a spoon into a cup while a voice explains, "HE TOLD ME I'D ONLY GET IN HIS WAY BUT I INSISTED ON COMING." The speaker continues, "I AM AN APPRENTICE OF MASTER NOVU." In the next panels a long-haired woman sits at a table with Gon and Killua. She says, "BUT THIS IS ONLY OUT OF MY UTMOST RESPECT FOR HIM, TO THINK THAT I MAY HAVE ANY SPECIAL FEELINGS... AH." She adds, "MASTER NOVU IS AN AMAZING PERSON. HE'S COOL AND INTELLIGENT AND COMPOSED AND... AH... COOL AND COMPOSED MEAN THE SAME THING... OOPS." Gon and Killua listen as she identifies, "I THINK HE'S ONE OF THE GUYS WHO CAME WITH CHAIRMAN NETERO. YES, THE ONE IN THE BLACK SUIT." The woman continues, "OH! OF COURSE, MASTER NOVU KNOWS NOTHING OF THIS. I HAVEN'T SAID A WORD, AND I NEVER WILL..." She then muses, ".........TOWARDS HIM... IS NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION. UHUHUHUHUHUHU. BUT THE IMPORTANT THING IS WHETHER YOU CAN HAVE RESPECT FOR THE OTHER PERSON OR NOT... WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE..."
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The long-haired woman continues, "BUT... LOVE CAN SUDDENLY SPARK OUT OF NOWHERE, RIGHT? DON'T YOU THINK SO?" and asks, ".........BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS, RIGHT?" Gon and Killua react with surprise. She then says, "UM... SORRY, BUT CAN I INTERRUPT YOU FOR A SEC." Gon replies, "WE'RE SUPPOSED TO FIGHT, RIGHT?" The woman answers, "AH... STOP IT! I SEE, I APOLOGIZE." Gon points at her and states, "AH... BUT YOU WOULDN'T KNOW THAT UNLESS YOU SPEND A LONG TIME TOGETHER WITH HIM." The woman responds, "MY TEACHER MAY LOOK LIKE A COLD PERSON BUT HE'S ACTUALLY VERY KIND. I APPEALED FOR MY PASSION WITH PROBABLY A WHOLE LIFE-TIME'S WORTH OF WORDS. BUT I KEPT BEING STUBBORN AND INSISTED I GO. THE CHAIRMAN AND MY TEACHER SAID THAT I COULD NOT ACCOMPANY THEM ANY FURTHER THAN HERE. SO THEY FINALLY AGREED TO LET ME COME UNDER ONE CONDITION. HU HU HU." Gon exclaims, "AH... AND JUST BECAUSE I'VE BEEN WITH HIM FOR A LONG TIME, DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND US TO BE... OKAY! OKAY! I GET IT! SO WHAT IS THAT CONDITION!?"
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A close-up shows a glaring eye visible through long, disheveled hair as an intense voice declares, "...TO DEFEAT KNUCKLE AND SHOOT...!!!" In a tiled room, Palm stands with her back to the viewer, her hair wild and hands raised as a spiky, star-like mass erupts from the floor. Alarmed voices shout, "PALM-SAN! YOUR HATSU! STOP YOUR HATSU!!" and "WHOA!" A spiky-haired boy and another figure react with raised hands. Nearby panels depict hands holding a container of thick black liquid that bubbles and overflows with SFX "ゴポポポ" and "ゴポポポポ". A pointing hand emerges from shadow, stating, "YOU HAVE TO DEFEAT THEM." In the final panel, Palm, the spiky-haired boy, and a black-haired boy sit at a table with drinks. Speech bubbles read, "BUT I'M NOT THE ONE WHO HAS TO DEFEAT KNUCKLE AND SHOOT." "KNUCKLE AND SHOOT...? NOT US?" "SHE MUST BE REINFORCEMENT... I DON'T LIKE IT." and "THAT IS CORRECT."
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Two silhouetted figures stand against a dark background as a voice explains, "THEY HAVE ALSO BEEN GIVEN A SPECIFIC CONDITION TO MEET." Palm, with long wavy hair, gestures while speaking to Killua and Gon. She says, "ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS CONDITION IS..." and "ARE BOTH APPRENTICES OF MORAU-SAN." Killua responds, "KNUCKLE AND SHOOT..." A dramatic panel shows a pointing finger with radiating lines and text, "ONLY ONE GROUP WILL BE ALLOWED TO GO...!" and "I BET THE ONES THAT WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER NGL WILL EITHER BE US OR THEM." The final wide panel reveals a sprawling cityscape with hills in the background. Large text declares, "ONE MONTH!!" A speech bubble adds, "YOU HAVE..."
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A massive explosion erupts across a barren rocky landscape, sending jagged debris and stone fragments flying in all directions under a cloudy sky. In the aftermath, a long-haired figure lies sprawled on the ground amid scattered rocks, murmuring, "I felt like I was dreaming." Nearby, a muscular man with short hair walks steadily through a cave-like passage lined with dark openings, declaring, "It was fun." The scene closes on a tight close-up of a prone torso and arm, marked by impact lines and debris.
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In a misty, icicle-filled cavern, the cat-eared Chimera Ant sits with their back to the viewer, saying, "I want to do it again... with you..." A large speech bubble from off-panel replies, "With you..." A sudden black panel with jagged edges shows only an ellipsis. Close-ups reveal a wide eye and a calm face with glasses stating, "It's a simple matter." and "That's right." A tiny chibi figure pops up exclaiming "Ah!" The cat-eared Chimera Ant turns with a startled expression, hand raised, as sound effects "Z..." and "ビク" appear near their head.
A chimera ant with fluffy hair and prominent cat ears stands amid swirling energy, eyes wide with fierce resolve. Massive abstract shapes and motion lines erupt behind the figure as the character leans forward, mouth open in declaration. 'I CAN JUST REPAIR HIM!' the cat-eared chimera ant shouts, the words cutting through the chaotic background. Below, a tight close-up captures the same intense eyes and parted lips. 'AND I WILL MAKE THIS MY POWER!' the character continues, the vow ringing with absolute certainty.
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A violent tangle of thick black tendrils and limbs thrashes across the page, wrapping around a central distorted face. The face grimaces with clenched teeth and tightly shut eyes, half-buried in the writhing mass. Motion lines and impact shapes explode outward while smaller detached shapes drift at the edges. A single 'Zuu' sound effect punctuates the frenzy as the chaotic mass dominates the entire composition.
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In a crowded outdoor gathering filled with smoke and chatter, several men clutch square plates marked with the symbol 角. One man with a cap declares firmly, "WE'RE NOT TO LET THESE PLATES LEAVE OUR POSSESSION." Another voice adds, "FOR ONE MONTH..." Nearby, a man in a beret smokes while holding one of the plates. In close-up, rough hands manipulate a small card bearing the same 角 symbol, accompanied by sharp crackling sound effects. A bystander remarks, "I GUESS THAT MEANS SOMEONE WILL COME TO TAKE THEM." The sequence ends on a dramatic close-up of a large hand thrusting the 角-marked plate forward amid heavy motion lines and the elongated SFX "シュウウウウ".
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From behind a seated figure, someone calls out "KNUCKLE?" In the background, two men converse near a table. A sudden close-up reveals Knuckle's intense eyes and gritted teeth as he thinks "PREEMPTIVE STRIKE!" and asks "IS THERE ANY QUESTION?" In a full dramatic panel, Knuckle rises with his signature high pompadour hairstyle, eyes blazing, and declares "AND KILL THEM!" while another speech bubble states "WE WILL WEED THEM OUT." His posture is aggressive, arms spread wide.
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The page opens with the bold Nexgear Presents logo at the top, followed by the large stylized HUNTER × HUNTER title in block letters with the Japanese subtitle beneath it. Website addresses www.nexgear.com and irc.irchighway.net #nexgear appear below the logo. Centered credits list Translator: Thehyperion, Editor: Joos, Proofreader: Thehyperion and Hiroshi Hyde, and Special Thanks to Kenneth, Fullish, Albert, Musashi (NG), Shebes, and all of our hosts. On the right side of the page stands a tall, slender figure viewed from behind and slightly to the side, with extremely long, straight black hair cascading down past the waist to the ankles. The figure wears a loose, simple knee-length dress with thin straps and flat sandals, hands clasped behind the back, body oriented away from the viewer.
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Discussion
An explosion destroys part of a rocky outcrop. A figure lies on the ground after the event. A muscular man walks through a cave area. Dialogue indicates the prone figure experienced a dream-like sensation. Dialogue indicates the muscular man found the experience enjoyable.
Cat-eared Chimera Ant is seated in an icy cavern. Dialogue indicates a desire to repeat an action with another person. A glasses-wearing character appears in close-up panels. A small chibi figure reacts with surprise. The cat-eared character shows a startled reaction with sound effects.
Pitou appears with cat ears and distinctive hair. Pitou expresses intent to repair a male figure. Pitou claims the repair ability as personal power.
A distorted face is visible amid black tendrils. The scene depicts intense chaotic motion.
Plates bear the symbol 角. The plates are not to leave the group's possession for one month. Sound effects indicate tension around the card manipulation.
Knuckle decides on immediate aggressive action. Knuckle's intent is to eliminate the threat preemptively.
What is said, page by page
Unseen speaker asks what the broken plates are. Explanation states the plates are called warifu and used for verification. Gon concludes the goal is to defeat the targets and retrieve the plates. Killua states the hitmen likely hold the matching halves. Gon asks about their own case.
Gon states that the message was confirmed. Killua notes someone has been watching them. Unseen speaker asks if the boys are Gon and Killua.
Palm introduces herself as Palm and expresses gladness at meeting them. Palm says she is pleased to meet them. Palm notes the Chairman only gave general instructions. Palm offers to explain everything over tea.
long-haired woman states she is an apprentice of Master Novu and came despite being told she would only get in his way long-haired woman insists her feelings are only utmost respect and denies any special emotions long-haired woman praises Master Novu as cool, intelligent and composed Gon and Killua confirm the man in the black suit came with Chairman Netero long-haired woman admits Master Novu knows nothing of her feelings and she will never tell him long-haired woman discusses whether respect for the other person matters when it comes to love
long-haired woman suggests love can spark suddenly and the future is unknown long-haired woman apologizes for interrupting Gon reminds her they are supposed to fight long-haired woman apologizes again after being stopped Gon argues one cannot know a person without spending long time together long-haired woman describes appealing with a lifetime of words and the chairman's condition for her to accompany them
Unseen speaker declares intent to defeat Knuckle and Shoot Voices urgently call for Palm to stop her Hatsu Pointing hand states requirement to defeat opponents Palm clarifies she is not the one to fight Knuckle and Shoot Killua questions if they must face Knuckle and Shoot Gon notes Palm must be reinforcement and dislikes it Palm confirms the statement is correct
Voice states a specific condition has been given Palm admits she does not know the condition Palm notes both are apprentices of Morau-san Killua mentions Knuckle and Shoot Voice declares only one group will be allowed to go Voice bets on who will enter NGL Large text announces one month time frame
Long-haired prone figure states they felt like they were dreaming, conveying a dazed or reflective mood. Muscular man states it was fun, expressing satisfaction or enjoyment after the event.
Cat-eared Chimera Ant expresses desire to repeat the experience with the addressed person. Off-panel voice responds with "With you..." continuing the prior statement. Glasses-wearing character calls the situation a simple matter. Glasses-wearing character affirms "That's right." Tiny chibi figure reacts with "Ah!"
Pitou declares the ability to repair someone, voice filled with conviction Pitou vows to turn the repair ability into personal power
Capped man states they must keep the plates in their possession. Unseen speaker mentions the one-month duration. Bystander concludes someone will come to take the plates.
Someone calls out "KNUCKLE?" in surprise. Knuckle internally resolves on a preemptive strike. Knuckle asks if there is any question. Knuckle shouts "AND KILL THEM!" Knuckle states "WE WILL WEED THEM OUT."