Hunter × Hunter chapter 163: Duels 6 — what is in it
Greed Island arc · 15 pages · 24 characters
Key facts in this chapter
The match uses a resurrection rule called 'Back'. Bungee Gum lets Hisoka maintain continuous attacks. Knocking out the final inner-court player causes immediate loss. Only the person who called 'Back' can be resurrected by it. Three opponents have already been eliminated.
Hisoka throws the volleyball at full power toward remaining opponents. Players numbered 2, 6, and 7 remain on the opposing side. The throw targets multiple opponents at once. Gon and Killua observe the throw from close range. Biscuit assists by holding a spare volleyball.
Hisoka displays a spade symbol on his cheek. Two entities numbered 13 visibly merge during the play. Player numbered 12 is present on the court. The game involves numbered balls and physical contact.
Gon and Killua activate KEN simultaneously. Merging is confirmed as allowed; splitting is not addressed in the rules. The bearded observer comments on fluid aura control. Hisoka is present and smiling at the display.
Laser is considering the risks of a powerful ball throw even when guarded with Ken. Gon displays visible excitement and readiness to engage. Killua and Biscuit are present as observers during the exchange.
Laser executes a powerful throw of the large ball. Gon, Killua, and Biscuit are positioned to witness the throw. One character ends up on the ground after the attack.
The scarred man issues a verbal warning during combat. A powerful attack sends a fighter flying backward.
Killua shows a strong startled reaction. A powerful fist strike lands with the onomatopoeia KOU. Gon appears in a reaction inset.
The players assess the court after knocking out several opponents. A teammate notes that even if they call 'Back,' only five guys remain. Hisoka stands calmly with his Bungee Gum stretched between his fingers, a musical note floating near him. Gon and Killua watch from the side with their own black spherical creatures. The referee questions whether the last man standing in the inner court can call 'Back' the instant he is hit by a ball and be resurrected. Gon insists that is not allowed. Hisoka explains that with Bungee Gum, no matter how many times he throws it, he can keep attacking, so they only need to figure out the order to knock the remaining players out. A large panel shows the rules: if the last person inside the court is hit by a ball at roughly the same time the outer-court player called 'Back' is resurrected, that would be allowed. Another panel clarifies that if the last person inside is hit even for an instant, there are zero players on the court and they lose. Hisoka acknowledges the restriction that 'Back' cannot be transferred and is only for the person who called it. Gon confirms he understands.
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Hisoka considers the remaining opponents and concludes that numbers 2, 6, or 7 could not stop the incoming ball. He notes that the laser guy is the last one. Biscuit stands ready with a volleyball. Hisoka winds up and hurls the ball with tremendous force, his body twisting dramatically as motion lines and impact effects explode outward. Gon and Killua watch in awe from the foreground, with Gon exclaiming that if the throw connects they can eliminate players 6 and 7 at the same time. Biscuit remarks that the power is perfect. In the distance the ball streaks toward the line of four remaining opponents. Killua and Gon react with wide eyes and exclamation marks as the ball makes contact, producing a large impact graphic.
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Hisoka stares intently from the side with a spade mark on his cheek. In the center, two numbered entities labeled 13 slam together with explosive force, merging into a single massive ball amid radiating speed lines and debris. Onlookers react in shock: "TH-THEY MERGED ?!" and "13 !?". Below, a player numbered 12 crouches on the court while another figure pulls a taut line across the playing field. In the bottom panels, a voice declares "IT'S ALLOWED." while another asks "IS THAT ALLOWED ?!". Hisoka smirks and comments "...HE'S STRONG." with his spade visible.
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Gon and Killua discuss strategy on the court. Gon declares they must get the ball back this time. Killua notes it looks like another change of offense. A background voice questions whether splitting is allowed if merging is permitted. An official voice confirms that while merging is allowed, the rules do not cover splitting. Gon and Killua then activate "KEN" with intense aura flaring around their bodies. A bearded man with a ponytail observes that they should be able to relocate their offensive and defensive power quickly and smoothly. He adds that the relocation was unexpectedly smooth and beautifully done, noting he must have trained hard. Hisoka smiles faintly in the corner panel.
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A muscular man with a goatee sweats heavily while staring forward in thought. "A BALL SET ON DAMAGING WILL KNOCK DOWN THOSE TRYING TO RECLAIM IT...! IT WILL REND FLESH AND BREAK BONES... IS THAT WHAT WILL COME OF THIS?!" he wonders. "BUT EVEN SO, IF LASER THROWS WITH HIS FULL POWER... EVEN GUARDING WITH 'KEN,' THERE'S NO WAY THEY COULD END UP UNHARMED...!" Close-up panels show intense expressions as voices advise, "IF YOU GUARD WHERE IT HITS WELL, THAT IS..." and "THEN YOU SHOULDN'T DIE FROM THIS." Another figure adds, "SO YOU CAN USE 'KEN'..." Gon and Killua watch intently from the side. A dramatic close-up of a determined face shouts "GON!!!" while another voice says "LET'S GO..." Gon leans forward with fierce excitement, yelling "BRING IT ON !!!" Killua stands nearby with a sweat drop, reacting to the tension.
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A massive explosive impact erupts as a huge muscular arm hurls a large ball forward with tremendous force, creating a burst of speed lines and debris. Gon watches from the left with a shocked expression, while Killua and Biscuit react in the background. The ball dominates the foreground, streaking past the characters. In the lower panel, a spiky-haired fighter lies on his back against a striped surface, head tilted upward with eyes closed, appearing dazed or recovering from the powerful throw.
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A muscular man with a prominent scar across his forehead glares forward, sweat dripping down his face as he shouts in desperation. "YOU'LL DIE.....!!!" he yells from one speech bubble, while another declares "IT'S NO USE!! RUN AWAY!!" His expression is one of urgent warning. Below, a powerful force blasts a figure backward through the air, body twisted and arms outstretched amid heavy speed lines and a blinding white streak that dominates the lower half of the page. The impact creates dramatic motion blur and radiating lines emphasizing the sheer force of the attack.
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Killua reacts with shock, hands clutching his head as his eyes widen. In a small inset panel, Gon stares with a surprised "!!" expression. A brilliant explosion erupts in the center, radiating light and speed lines outward. A small distant figure stands near the blast source. Below, a large fist slams down with a massive impact, the sound effect "KOU" !!! bursting beside it. Another character is knocked to the ground amid debris and motion lines, while Killua leaps through the air in a defensive or evasive pose.
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In a dark void, Gon is struck by a devastating horizontal force that erupts in a massive white explosion around his head and torso. His body is thrown backward, limbs flailing, as debris and shockwaves radiate outward. The impact continues downward in a blinding flash of light, sending multiple figures and body parts flying in all directions amid radiating speed lines and shattered fragments. A tiny silhouette tumbles near the center of the blast as the force expands violently outward.
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Inside a spacious gymnasium, Gon appears in close-up with a shocked expression, shouting as an impact sound effect erupts nearby. A bandaged man beside him yells about the missing ball. The wide court shows scattered players and a volleyball net while distant figures react to the chaos. A massive stylized impact graphic "ドン!!" dominates the lower panel as a long-haired player is knocked back. Other characters including a girl with a bow and a small figure look on in surprise amid the ongoing match.
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A tall man with spiky black hair looks upward with a calm expression. "WELL... AT LEAST IT DIDN'T GO THE WAY THROUGH," he says. Beside him another voice adds, "EVEN THOUGH WE CALCULATED AND HAD THIS PLACE BUILT PRETTY STURDILY..." Below, two other men stare at the ceiling. One mutters, "IT AIN'T COMIN' DOWN," while the other wonders, "JUST HOW DEEP DID THAT THING GO..." A large hole is visible in the ceiling with impact cracks spreading outward. In the next panel Gon, face dirtied and eyes wide, shouts with fierce resolve, "NOT, RIGHT?" A voice answers, "ABSOLUTELY!!" Biscuit calls out in alarm, "ARE YOU OKAY?! GON!!" Gon is shown falling through the air, body curled. Killua and Biscuit run beneath him along the floor. Gon explains, "SO THE TRACTION ON MY FEET WAS COMPLETELY WORTHLESS. I WAS GUARDING MY HEAD WITH 'KOU.'" At the bottom Killua glances sideways while Gon clenches his fists and declares, "I'M GOING TO CATCH THE NEXT ONE!! I CAN EVEN MOVE MY HANDS....."
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From a high angle the ball court is shown with Gon crouched near the left wall, Killua standing below, and a third figure in the distance. A voice notes, "THE BALL'S ANTICIPATED POINT OF LANDING IS..." Razor’s black-and-white ball rests near the wall. A suited man extends his hand and declares, "THE CEILING AND EVEN THE WALLS ARE AN EXTENSION OF THE FLOOR, SO PLAYER GON IS OUT! WE SHALL RESTART WITH THE BALL IN GON'S TEAM'S INNER-COURT!" Killua sweats and tells Gon, "WHEN HE GETS LIKE THAT, HE WON'T LISTEN." Gon stands firm and replies, "I'M GOING TO..." Biscuit adds, "BUT YOU'RE..." Gon continues, "I'M GOING TO CALL 'BACK,' SO..." The final wide panel shows a nighttime building complex under stars. An unseen speaker says, "BUT-WAIT UNTIL THERE ARE ONLY TWO PEOPLE LEFT ON OUR SIDE, OKAY?" Another voice answers, "OKAY, I UNDERSTAND."
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A masked figure with a jagged grin raises both hands dramatically as radiating speed lines burst outward. "AND... START !!" he declares, signaling the beginning of the match. On the court, a stern-faced player with a flat-top hairstyle tosses the volleyball upward with a sharp "パシ" impact. Nearby, Gon watches intently. "GON! GET FIRST AID!" someone calls out to him. The ball arcs across the net as Gon leaps to continue the play, his small frame airborne. "CONTINUING TO PASS THE BALL LIKE THIS ISN'T AGAINST THE RULES, RIGHT?" Gon questions while in mid-air. A voice replies calmly from the sideline, "IT'S FINE." Spectators and teammates stand around the court, observing the unusual style of play. In the next sequence, the flat-top player prepares to receive the incoming ball with focused determination. Gon reassures nearby allies, "I'M FINE NOW." Another teammate nods, "YEAH."
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Gon appears surprised in close-up, shouting "HEY!" toward the court. On the opposite side, several players including number 13 and a bear-like figure stand ready. A player with a stitched face reacts with surprise. The flat-top player, identified as facing Laser, grips the volleyball and declares, "I'M GOING TO PAY YOU BACK, LASER." Another teammate comments, "LEAVING THINGS LIKE THIS DOESN'T SIT WELL WITH ME." Laser responds with "GOT IT." The flat-top player winds up and spikes the ball powerfully, yelling "TAKE THIS!" as impact lines emphasize the force. From across the court, Laser calls out "HERE I GO!" while charging forward. Gon watches the intense exchange with a startled expression marked by an exclamation point and motion lines. The powerful serve creates radiating speed lines labeled with SFX "ガアアアア".
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Hisoka faces the hulking Black Goreinu head-on, the massive fighter crouched and labeled in bold text. Gon stands alert in the background, watching the confrontation. Hisoka lunges forward with intense focus as a figure with a round head sprints past him. In the distance, Black Goreinu looms near a small creature marked with a 2. Hisoka's eyes widen in sudden understanding. "SO THE BLACK ONE CAN TRADE PLACES WITH OTHER PEOPLE...!!!" Impact lines and debris fly across the panel. A voice remarks, "ONE POINT SCORED, HUH." The sequence ends with the declaration "16 DUELS (complete)."
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Discussion
Gon is hit by a powerful projectile or throw. The attack produces a large-scale explosion effect.
The scene takes place during a dodgeball match in a gym. Gon is present and reacting to the ongoing play.
A large hole has been made in the ceiling. Gon fell from a height after losing traction. Gon protected his head using 'KOU'. Biscuit and Killua are on the floor below Gon. Gon states he can still move his hands after the impact.
Razor’s ball is on the court floor. The suited man declares Gon out due to court boundary rules. A restart is ordered inside Gon’s team inner court. Gon intends to use the 'BACK' call. The final scene takes place at night outside a large building.
The match begins with an official start signal. Gon is actively participating in the volleyball game. Unusual passing style is questioned but allowed. Multiple players and spectators are present on the court.
Flat-top player directly confronts Laser during the game. A powerful spike is attempted across the net. Gon observes the confrontation from the sideline. Multiple team members are visible on both sides of the court.
Black Goreinu can trade places with other people. The 16 duels have reached completion on this page. Hisoka deduces Black Goreinu's swapping ability during the confrontation.
What is said, page by page
Teammate states only five opponents remain after three knockouts. Hisoka declares they have knocked three guys out. Referee questions resurrection timing for the last inner-court player. Gon insists calling 'Back' while being hit is not allowed. Hisoka explains Bungee Gum allows repeated attacks. Hisoka notes they must decide the knockout order. Hisoka confirms understanding of the simultaneous-hit rule. Hisoka states 'Back' cannot be transferred to another person.
Hisoka states numbers 2, 6, or 7 could not stop the ball. Hisoka notes the laser guy is last. Hisoka says 'Here we go.' Gon says if the throw succeeds they can get 6 and 7 simultaneously. Biscuit states the power is perfect.
Onlookers shout in surprise about the merge and the number 13 A voice confirms the merge is allowed under the rules Another voice questions whether the merge is permitted Hisoka remarks that the opponent is strong
Gon states they need to get the ball back this time Killua comments on the change of offense A voice questions if splitting is allowed when merging is An official voice confirms splitting is not covered by the rules The bearded man notes the smooth relocation of power The bearded man praises the beautiful execution and training
Laser internally questions the destructive potential of the ball and possible outcomes even with Ken guarding. Unseen speaker advises precise guarding to survive the impact. Unseen speaker confirms survival is possible with proper Ken use. Someone shouts Gon’s name urgently to start the action. A calm voice suggests it is time to begin. Gon enthusiastically accepts the challenge with a battle cry.
scarred muscular man shouts a dire warning that the opponent will die scarred muscular man urges someone to run away because resistance is futile
Gon reacts with visible surprise in a small panel
Gon shouts his own name in alarm as the impact hits. Bandaged man demands to know the ball's location. Unseen voice produces a loud impact exclamation.
Spiky-haired player comments calmly that the structure held despite the impact. Two background men discuss that the object has not fallen and speculate on its depth. Gon asserts with strong denial that the situation is not over. Biscuit shouts concern for Gon while he falls. Gon explains his failed landing and protective use of 'KOU'. Gon vows to catch the next ball and notes he can still move his hands.
Unseen speaker identifies the ball’s expected landing point. Suited man rules that Gon is out because walls count as floor and orders a restart inside the inner court. Killua notes that Gon refuses to listen when determined. Gon begins to announce his next move. Biscuit questions Gon’s plan. Gon states he will call 'BACK'. Unseen speaker asks to wait until only two remain on their side. Another voice agrees to the condition.
masked referee announces start with dramatic pose Gon urged to get first aid by nearby voice Gon questions if continuing passes violates rules off-court voice confirms it is fine Gon states he is fine now teammate agrees with yeah
Gon shouts hey in surprise flat-top player vows to pay Laser back teammate says leaving things like this does not sit well Laser acknowledges with got it flat-top player shouts take this while spiking Laser announces here I go while advancing
Hisoka shouts in realization about Black Goreinu's ability to swap positions with others. An unseen speaker notes that one point has been scored in the ongoing duels.