Chapter 119

Hisoka removes a dark garment from his shoulders, revealing a large spider tattoo with the number 4 on his back. He states, "I DON'T NEED THIS ANYMORE." with a small diamond symbol. In a dramatic close-up, motion lines emphasize the action as the fabric is pulled away. A smaller panel shows Hisoka from behind holding the garment. In the final panel, Hisoka faces forward with a star on his cheek and sweat drops, saying, "YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIGHT FREELY, RIGHT?" while another voice adds, "THIS WAY, IT'S NO LONGER A MERE DISPUTE BETWEEN COMRADES."

Pakunoda stands facing forward as she processes the situation. "I see," she says calmly. Nearby, Hisoka smirks and lets out a short laugh, "HE! HE! HE— PFF!" Pakunoda continues, explaining her position: "Since you're not a member of the Ryodan, I can tell you." Hisoka reacts with a question mark above his head. Pakunoda adds, "I can't fight against you." In a wide shot under the night sky, Pakunoda stands opposite a distant figure on a stone platform. She states, "There's no glory to gain from a fight against me. More precisely..." Close up, Pakunoda reveals, "I can no longer use my Nen. I have a chain called 'Judgement Chain' pointed at my heart." The final panels show two small distant silhouettes on a vast empty plain and a close-up of Hisoka's neutral expression.

A long-haired figure in a dark coat stands in profile inside a narrow corridor, facing a shirtless muscular man with spiky hair who carries a bag. The long-haired person replies, "Fine." The spiky-haired man, identified by his star and teardrop marks as Hisoka, says, "Apparently we can take off without waiting for Kurolo." The scene shifts to a wide night view of a ruined city wall with a cloaked figure standing atop the stones under a cloudy sky filled with floating blimps. The final panel shows the same ruined wall from a greater distance against the dark sky with multiple blimps drifting by.

Hisoka stands in profile, star and teardrop markings clear on his face. He speaks calmly into the phone. "THERE'S ALMOST NO RISK LEFT THAT I WILL KILL KURORO." A small bubble adds "DON'T WORRY." In the next panel he continues, "A FRIEND OF MINE HAS A GIFT FOR METAMORPHOSIS." Pakunoda, visible over his shoulder, asks, "HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO GET AWAY FROM THE OTHERS?" A narrow black panel shows only her wide, intense eyes. Hisoka turns slightly, syringe in hand, and says, "I'VE NEVER BEEN ATTRACTED TO BROKEN TOYS. YOU CAN GO." The final wide panel reveals a night sky filled with stars and clouds above a vast ruined stone city; two airships drift silently overhead.

Leorio reacts with shock, exclaiming "WHAT?! YOU MEAN HE DIDN'T BELONG TO THE RYODAN?!" and "OF COURSE." Kurapika, standing with his back to the viewer, explains that Hisoka's competitive nature means he likely lost interest once learning his opponent could no longer use Nen. He adds that when Hisoka realized he did not belong to the Ryodan, Kuroro may have explained the chain to him. Gon and Killua stand together in a distant doorway labeled "KURAPIKA." Gon asks, "YOU PUT A CHAIN ON THE BOSS OF THE RYODAN?" Kurapika replies, "DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT." Turning to the group he says, "I'M SORRY TO HAVE PLACED YOU IN SUCH A DANGEROUS SITUATION." The page ends with a split view of the airship at night, Gon looking concerned, and Kurapika answering "YES" while stating, "BUT DESPITE THAT, EVERYTHING IS STILL FAR FROM OVER."

Under a dark, cloudy night sky above a ruined stone wall, an airship floats in the distance. A voice states that Danchou was released. Another replies that they are coming back. Inside a dimly lit room, Pakunoda holds a phone to her ear and speaks to an unseen listener, saying she told them when she returned and will explain the rest upon her return. Hisoka stands in the next panel holding an ace of spades card, remarking that in his real prediction the Ryodan should have lost half its members by the time he left. Machi stands nearby in a black dress. Hisoka adds a casual remark about fighting Kuroro on Tuesday. Pakunoda and Hisoka exchange goodbyes with small tears visible on their faces as they part ways.

Pakunoda walks forward through a devastated area filled with rubble and broken walls. Several Phantom Troupe members are gathered ahead, including a large man in overalls, a figure with a topknot, and others standing or crouching among the debris. One member asks where Danchou is. Another notes a gun. Pakunoda thinks that he cannot come here. In close-up, Pakunoda confirms with a simple yes. Nobunaga demands an explanation while angrily confronting another member, calling them a pain in the ass. The scene shows the group assembled in the ruined hideout under a dark sky.

Pakunoda stands with a revolver pressed to her own temple, her expression calm and resolute as she speaks. 'IN RETURN ... YES, PER-FECTLY.' On the right, Phinks glares and points accusingly, his voice sharp. 'YOU KNOW WHAT'LL HAPPEN, DEPENDING ON YOUR ANSWER?' Franklin watches silently from the shadows while a small figure lingers behind him. Close-ups follow: an intense eye, Phinks turning with motion lines, and Machi’s bandaged face half-hidden. The Troupe members are introduced one by one in a row of panels. Franklin, Shalnark, Nobunaga, Machi, Phinks, and Feitan each appear with their names called out. Pakunoda lowers the gun in the large bottom panel, holding it forward as she asks the group, 'ENOUGH TO ACCEPT WHAT I'M SENDING YOU?' and 'DO YOU TRUST ME...' Sweat trails down her face while the revolver points directly outward.

Pakunoda extends her arm and fires the revolver. The bullet flies as small reaction panels flash: Phinks and Killua’s faces appear with shock. 'EH?!' 'NO...?' 'PA-KU...?' Text declares 'MY MEMORY.' and 'MY SOUVENIRS.' Franklin’s face shows concern while Phinks yells 'SHE'S PAKLI.' and 'LET'S TRUST HER.' Another panel shows someone shouting 'FINKS !!!' The page erupts into a full-page spread of Pakunoda with her ability activated. Her body is surrounded by radiating speed lines and a massive starburst effect as her coat and blouse tear open from the power. She stands with a determined stare, declaring 'ALL I KNOW ... !!' The memory ability visibly manifests around her.

A massive shockwave erupts across the scene with the sound effect FIDUUUUUUU, sending debris and energy lines flying. On the left, a large muscular man in overalls crouches with a stern posture while a group of figures stands in the distance: a spiky-haired boy, a small child with a headband, a ponytail figure in traditional clothing, a man in a tracksuit, and a hunched figure on the far right. The impact intensifies with DOOOM as the panel shifts to close-ups of stunned faces. A scarred man with an open mouth stares in shock, a wide-eyed spiky-haired youth reacts, a long-haired figure looks up intensely, and other members of the group show expressions of alarm and disbelief amid crackling energy and motion lines.

Pakunoda stands with her shirt open, revealing the spider tattoo on her chest marked by a large X, as the sound SHLING rings out. She clutches her chest while pleading I BEG YOU... in a small box. In the next panel she turns away dramatically with flowing hair, declaring TO DEPART... and LET ME BE THE LAST... as she extends her arms. A voice shouts PAKU!!!! from the side. Nearby stand a scarred man with a shocked expression, a boy in a sleeveless outfit, a spiky-haired child, and a man in a jacket holding a gun. The final close-up shows the scarred man's intense, wide-eyed glare.

A blinding flash erupts as a sharp metallic SHLING cuts through the air. The blond-haired man stares upward with wide, furious eyes and gritted teeth, his face illuminated by radiating impact lines. Below, his narrowed eyes focus intensely on the scene. In the lower left panel, a dark-haired figure with glasses looks down and says, "SHE'S DEAD ..." The central wide panel reveals the aftermath on the wooden floor: several bodies lie motionless, one sprawled upside down, while a few figures stand or kneel nearby. In the final panel, the blond man turns his back and walks away into shadow, his jacket visible as he departs the area.

Pakunoda lies close to another figure, eyes closed with a faint smile, a hand gently touching her face as a GASP escapes. In the next row, the blond spiky-haired man glares forward with a stern expression. A side profile of another man appears below. The central panels show the blond man from behind facing a group that includes a small child-like figure with dark hair, Gon in his usual attire, and Kurapika with glasses. Nobunaga declares, "I'LL EXPLAIN." A voice questions, "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?" The bottom of the page is mostly blank except for two large speech bubbles: one reading "PAKUNODA IS..." and the other stating "I UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING."

A man with slicked-back dark hair, cross-shaped facial marks, and a distinctive black-and-white earring stares intently to the left in close profile, his fur-collared coat visible at the shoulder. Below, the same figure stands alone as a tiny silhouette on a cracked rocky outcrop overlooking a vast, barren wasteland under a cloudy sky. A large speech bubble floats in the upper left of the landscape panel. The figure remains motionless, gazing toward the horizon as the words appear: "TO THE EAST...?"

A small rectangular panel rests near the bottom of an otherwise empty page. Inside it, Hisoka's face is shown with spiky hair blown to one side, a star mark on his left cheek, and a teardrop mark beneath his right eye. His expression is neutral yet weary, with a single sweat drop visible on his cheek.