16 pages · Greed Island arc

Hunter × Hunter Chapter 143: Countdown (sound of Fate)

What happens in chapter 143

Genthru details how his Count-Down ability works by touching targets and saying the keyword Bomber, then demonstrates Little Flower on a boy. He proposes an exchange of imposed slot cards at Battera castle before using Leave to escape the game. The players argue over strategy as they realize the countdowns are tied to heartbeats and accelerate with excitement.

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  1. p.0Genthru demonstrates his ability 'Count-Down' on the page.
  2. p.7Planning began at least five years earlier.
  3. p.15Gon is shown celebrating with a card raised overhead.
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Countdown (sound of Fate)

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Genthru stands in the foreground with hands clasped, addressing a tense crowd. He begins his explanation calmly. "LET ME START BY EXPLAINING... HOW I PUT BOMBS ON EVERYONE." The scene shifts to a barren rocky plain where Genthru faces scattered figures. He continues, "BY SAYING THE 'SPECIAL KEYWORD' WHILE TOUCHING MY TARGET AT THE LOCATION WHERE I WANT IT TO EXPLODE. MY ABILITY, 'COUNT-DOWN'... THE BOMB IS SET AND READY." A close-up reveals Genthru's intense eyes behind his glasses as he reveals the final detail: "THAT SPECIAL KEYWORD IS 'BOMBER.'" Onlookers watch in shock, their expressions frozen with dread.
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Genthru confirms his ability has reappeared. The bearded man warns others not to let Genthru spread his guts everywhere and urges caution around the 'Bomber.' Genthru explains the cancellation method: "YOU MUST, WHILE TOUCHING YOUR BODY, SAY 'BOMBER, CAUGHT YOU.' TO CANCEL IT." In the next moment Genthru grabs a struggling boy by the arm on the rocky ground. He declares "LITTLE FLOWER." and adds, "AND I'LL USE IT TO PREVENT YOU FROM DISARMING THE BOMBS... BUT, AS YOU SAW BEFORE, I HAVE ANOTHER ABILITY AS WELL." The boy flails desperately while Genthru maintains his grip.
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Genthru stands in profile, his spiky hair and glasses catching the light as he addresses the group with a calm yet warning tone. "IF YOU STILL WANT TO TRY, PLEASE BE CAREFUL," he says. Nearby, a stern gray-haired man and a woman marked with facial dots watch him closely, tension visible in their expressions. The gray-haired man reacts with surprise, sweat drops forming as question marks and "CH" sound effects appear around him. In a dramatic close-up, Genthru's face fills the frame while a spider-like bomb device clings to a young boy's head, its display reading 5897 beside the boy's own 5942 counter. The boy looks terrified. Below, several people clutch at identical spider bombs now attached to their chests, shouting in panic. "ON MY CHEST TOO!!" cries one. "HEY!! WHAT ....!!" yells another. "THIS IS...?!?!" exclaims a third as the group stares in horror at the devices.
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Genthru continues speaking from the right side of the page, his face partially visible. "BUT, IN FACT, IT WAS NECESSARY TO TRIGGER THE START OF THE PROCESS," he explains. "WASN'T IT STRANGE THAT I JUST STARTED BABBLING ABOUT MY ABILITIES LIKE THAT?" Another voice notes, "SEEMS IT'S WORKING." Genthru then states, "THIS IS THE CONDITION TO TRIGGER THE BOMBS. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ABOUT MY ABILITY TO THE TARGET-" He suggests waiting for more challengers to appear. In a rocky outdoor setting, several figures stand or crouch while Genthru proposes, "AN EXCHANGE OF YOUR LIVES FOR 90 DIFFERENT IMPOSED SLOT CARDS... WELL, SINCE I ALREADY HAVE NINE OF THEM, 81. OKAY... NOW LET ME PROPOSE THE FOLLOWING:"
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In a dimly lit rocky cave, a figure viewed from behind addresses the group. "The place of the exchange will be at the old Battera castle... yes, I mean the location of the game stations. One single person anyone will do." Another voice adds, "Take your time, discuss it amongst yourselves." Genthru, spiky-haired with glasses, glares at a bearded man and snaps, "Don't think you'll just get away like this...!" The bearded man retorts, "Do you think you can escape from here?" A third voice questions, "If we can just catch you and say the disarming password, are you insane?" Genthru suddenly summons his book with a shout of "BOOK!" accompanied by smoke and impact effects. Someone yells "DAMN!" as Genthru clutches the open Greed Island book, a star-like symbol visible on its cover, while a figure in the foreground reacts with "UGH!" during the sudden struggle.
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Genthru laughs triumphantly while holding his book high, shouting "HAHAHA-HAHA! HOPE I'LL SEE YOU SOON!!" and declaring "LEAVE" ON!!" as a massive impact erupts behind him. A player on the ground gasps, "HE ESCAPED OUTSIDE THE GAME...!!!" Inside the cave, panicked voices rise: "WAIT!! IF WE GO OUTSIDE, WE'LL LOSE ALL OUR SPELL CARDS!!" and "IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!" Another yells, "LET'S USE 'LEAVE' TOO, AND CHASE HIM!" A worried figure adds, "WE'LL ALL RUN OUT OF TIME AND DIE." Concern grows over what happens if Genthru escapes the game. The group debates giving free passes to outsiders and questions the guarantee that Genthru will disarm the bombs even if they surrender their cards. One insists, "DON'T BE STUPID!! IT'S BETTER TO GIVE HIM..." as the players stand together holding their cards.
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A bearded man with a scar shouts angrily, sweat flying, "IT WAS BECAUSE WE FOUND OUR FIGHTING CAPABILITIES TO BE LACKING!!" Another man with spiky hair wearing a numbered shirt yells back, "HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN WHY WE BANDED TOGETHER IN THE FIRST PLACE?!" A third man raises his hand and commands, "CALM DOWN!! IT ISN'T A GOOD STRATEGY TO HAVE SO MANY FOLLOW HIM!!" In a dark panel, several tense figures glare forward. A close-up shows the spiky-haired man sweating as he declares, "FROM WHAT I SAW, ONCE HE STOPPED PRETENDING, HE'S A PURE FIGHTER!! ONCE OUTSIDE, HE'LL PROBABLY JOIN HIS REAL FRIENDS." A wide rocky landscape shows scattered players standing apart. One man asks, "ANYONE IN HERE CONFIDENT HE CAN BEAT HIM?!" In the foreground, a woman with long hair stares at the spiky-haired man in the 5437 shirt as he explains, "TO BE ABLE TO MATERIALIZE MORE THAN 60 BOMBS AT ONCE!! AND NOT JUST ANY BOMBS, BUT ONES THAT CAN INFLICT FATAL DAMAGE AND HAVE A TIMING SYSTEM TO BOOT." A voice replies, "I GUESS NOT. THAT GUY IS PRETTY ABLE."
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An older bearded man states, "HE WOULD JUST HAVE COUNTERED WITH LITTLE FLOWER." A woman adds, "AND THAT CONFIDENT ATTITUDE, EVEN IF WE ATTACKED HIM ALL AT ONCE." Another voice notes, "EMISSION, MANIPULATION, MATERIALIZATION, TO BE ABLE TO BALANCE THE COMBINED USE OF THREE TYPES OF NEN..." A close-up shows a sweating man muttering, "SO CLOSE... WE WERE SO CLOSE!!!! SHIT....!" A stern man explains, "SO THAT AFTERWARDS, HE COULD MENTION THE KEYWORD TO MANY PEOPLE WITHOUT IT SEEMING UNNATURAL. HE HUNTED OTHER PLAYERS IN THE GAME USING THE 'BOMBER' NICKNAME. HE MUST HAVE PLANNED THIS ALL AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AGO... PROBABLY EVEN LONGER AGO THAN THAT. QUITE A FEARSOME GUY." In another panel a man reacts, "JUST THAT? HE KILLED ALL THE OTHER GUYS JUST FOR THAT?!" A bald man clenches his fist and growls, "THAT BASTARD... THAT BASTARD" while another voice asks, "ARE YOU KIDDING? 50 BILLION IS AT STAKE HERE!!" A final panel shows a shocked face and a small "?..." bubble.
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A spiky-haired man stares in shock at the spider-shaped bomb device on his chest displaying 5030, shouting that it is true and questioning if he is not going faster than the others. Nearby, a woman with a bun hairstyle sweats and exclaims that the numbers are not changing at the same speed, telling everyone to wait a second. Other bystanders react with confusion and panic as the man demands to know why his count is dropping faster. A bearded man yells for anyone to explain what is going on. Stone panels display the digits 6, 7, 8, and 9. The spiky-haired man insists that only the last digit matters and begs Poorhatto to tell him his number. A close-up reveals the revelation that the displayed number is the count of heartbeats. The man in the black outfit with the cross emblem explains that excitement or movement accelerates the cardiac rhythm and therefore speeds up the countdown, confirming that the bomb's timer is directly linked to the wearer's pulse.
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The spiky-haired man is warned not to over-excite himself or he will die faster, while he questions what benefit there is in knowing the truth. In the background, the man in the black outfit stands facing the group as bystanders discuss that at normal speed the countdown would reach zero in about an hour and that it originally started at 6000. The man in the black outfit states they must give the cards or fight him to reach a consensus. The crowd argues about using the reward money, with one suggesting it could buy a vacation home in heaven if they die, while another notes the small reward share. A man with the bomb device showing 4581 on his chest screams in panic that they cannot do anything about the situation, while others yell at him to stop accelerating his own countdown and let go.
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A massive shattering impact erupts across the top of the page with the huge sound effect "ガシャン!!" as debris flies outward. In the rocky cavern, voices report the dire situation: "ALREADY BELOW 3500..." and "JISPER'S COUNT IS..." A tall man with curly hair stands calmly in the cave while several figures huddle on the ground nearby. Another panel shows a bearded man shouting encouragement: "HANG IN THERE!!" The scene cuts to a furious close-up of Genthru, sweat pouring down his face, eyes narrowed in rage as he demands "HAND OVER... THE CARDS!!" A second bubble beside him states "THERE'S NO TIME LEFT FOR HIM." At the bottom, a row of exhausted, sweating men stare forward in despair; one of them weakly pleads "PLEASE ..."
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Under a starry night sky, a large multi-story building sits atop a rocky cliff. Inside a dimly lit corridor of stone steps, a figure ascends. The next panel reveals an ornate hall with chandeliers and statues. In a dark control room lined with glowing monitors, a spiky-haired boy stands with arms crossed facing away, while a tall man in a hooded robe with a cross emblem stands nearby with arms folded. Below, Genthru crouches aggressively on cracked stone ground, one hand on the floor and the other clenched, glaring upward with visible anger as a bright white flash erupts from a small crater in front of him accompanied by the vertical SFX "ブウオオオ...!"
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In a dimly lit stone chamber, a spiky-haired man with glasses faces a bearded man across the darkness. The spiky-haired man remarks, "I really thought it would be Nikkess who would come." The bearded man replies, "What a surprise." In the next row of panels, the spiky-haired man asks, "Isn't that the case?" while the bearded man responds with "Hm?" and adds, "I thought there'd be more than one here. I'm surprised too." The scene widens to reveal the full chamber with cracked stone walls. The spiky-haired man with glasses stands on the left, another figure walks forward with a double exclamation mark above his head, and on the right Genthru floats near the wall while a woman in a light outfit stands nearby. In the bottom panels, the spiky-haired man with glasses gestures forward and says, "This is abrupt, but shall I take the ring?" Nearby faces of Genthru and two other men with V-shaped marks appear as one states, "They are both first-class, after all," and another notes, "It's understandable that you couldn't feel their presence."
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The bearded man continues, "Especially Nikkess. He wants to use the 'Archangel's Breath' on the dying Jisper." The spiky-haired man with glasses replies, "We can't give it to you yet... or, rather, we couldn't agree." In a close panel the spiky-haired man asks, "What's wrong?" while another figure sweats with ellipsis marks. The spiky-haired man with glasses then wonders aloud, "Should I go there now and finish him off?" and mutters, "...what a joke." Tension rises as the bearded man warns, "If we can't reach a consensus before it's time over, everyone will die, and the rings in the ring will disappear!" The spiky-haired man with glasses counters that everyone is more puzzled than they think. Another panel shows the bearded man saying, "But like this, we'll mutually fail...!" The spiky-haired man with glasses raises a hand and declares he will go back and bring the remaining 80 imposed slot cards. In the final large panel, the bearded man grabs the spiky-haired man by the collar with motion lines and impact effects while the spiky-haired man responds, "I think I can make them come to terms," or something like that.
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The bearded man sweats heavily, his face tense as he speaks. "SHALL I SHOW YOU TRUE BARGAINING?" Genthru's face appears in close-up, replying "IS THAT WHY YOU WANT TO MAKE A DEAL?" and "DO A FAVOR AND BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP." Genthru then panics, raising a hand and shouting "WA- WAIT!!! IF YOU KILL ME..." while adding "WHETHER CALM OR CRAZY, YOU HAVE A KNACK FOR MAKING YOUR OPPONENT UNDERSTAND." In a sudden burst of motion, Genthru lunges forward with cards and rings erupting around him, yelling "THE CARDS IN MY IMPOSED-RRGH!" In the large bottom panel Genthru stands tall and composed, declaring "OUTSIDE THE GAME, EVEN IF YOU KILL OTHER PLAYERS AND STEAL THEIR RINGS, THE IMPOSED SLOT DATA WILL NOT DISAPPEAR. I TRIED IT. I CALL THIS A SECRET RULE." He reassures "DON'T WORRY." The bearded man lies defeated on the ground as Genthru glances down and remarks "BAH... DOESN'T LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE THE CARDS, ANYWAYS."
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Against a vast white background, Gon appears in the lower right corner, arms thrust high in triumph. His mouth is wide open in a joyful shout, eyes squeezed shut with excitement, as he holds a small rectangular card or item aloft in one raised fist.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 143: Countdown (sound of Fate)

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Chapter 143 summary

Genthru details how his Count-Down ability works by touching targets and saying the keyword Bomber, then demonstrates Little Flower on a boy. He proposes an exchange of imposed slot cards at Battera castle before using Leave to escape the game. The players argue over strategy as they realize the countdowns are tied to heartbeats and accelerate with excitement. Genthru later confronts a bearded man in a stone chamber, revealing a secret rule about imposed slot data outside the game. Gon appears triumphant holding a card.

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Key facts in chapter 143

  • Genthru demonstrates his ability 'Count-Down' on the page. The keyword 'Bomber' is required to activate the bombs. Genthru must touch the target while saying the keyword.
  • Genthru reveals the cancellation phrase for his ability. Genthru uses 'Little Flower' on the boy he is holding. Genthru claims possession of a second ability.
  • Genthru issues a cautionary statement before the bombs activate. A spider-like device with a counter is attached to a boy's head. Identical devices appear on multiple people's chests simultaneously. The gray-haired man shows clear signs of shock upon seeing the devices.
  • Genthru states that revealing his ability was required to start the bomb process. The bomb trigger condition involves explaining the ability to the targets. Genthru already possesses nine of the ninety slot cards mentioned. Genthru offers a deal exchanging lives for the remaining imposed slot cards.
  • Genthru possesses a book labeled Greed Island The exchange is planned at the old Battera castle A disarming password is referenced as a potential countermeasure Genthru activates his book with the word BOOK
  • Genthru successfully escapes the game using leave Players fear losing spell cards if they follow outside Time limit pressure exists for players remaining in the game Players debate whether to pursue Genthru or keep their cards
  • Genthru wears a shirt marked 5437 The group is discussing a powerful Nen user who pretended to be weak The opponent can materialize over sixty bombs simultaneously The bombs have a timing system and fatal damage potential Players are gathered in a rocky outdoor area
  • The target balanced Emission, Manipulation, and Materialization The bomber used the nickname to approach players Planning began at least five years earlier Fifty billion Jenny is at stake Little Flower is mentioned as a counter technique
  • The bomb countdown is linked to the wearer's heartbeat rate. The device displays the current heartbeat count as its number. Movement or excitement increases the countdown speed. Bystanders observe inconsistent countdown rates among different people.
  • The initial countdown value was 6000. At normal heart rate the bomb would detonate in roughly one hour. The group discusses whether to hand over the cards or fight. The reward for the cards is described as relatively small.
  • The card count is already below 3500. Jispa's count is being tracked. Genthru demands the cards immediately. Several men are collapsed or kneeling in the cave.
  • A large building stands on a cliff at night. A control room contains multiple computer monitors. Genthru crouches before a bright flash on the stone floor.
  • The meeting occurs inside a stone-walled chamber. Genthru is shown floating near the wall. Multiple characters bear identical V-shaped forehead marks. Dialogue references Nikkess and the ring directly.
  • Archangel's Breath is mentioned as a specific ability. The bearded man physically grabs the spiky-haired man. A deadline called 'time over' is referenced. 80 imposed slot cards remain to be collected.
  • Genthru reveals that imposed slot data does not disappear even if players are killed outside the game. Genthru tested the secret rule himself. The bearded opponent is shown defeated on the ground.
  • Gon is shown celebrating with a card raised overhead.
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  • Genthru clasps hands in front of his face while speaking Large speech bubbles dominate the right side of panels Deserted rocky terrain stretches behind the characters Genthru's cloak bears a prominent cross emblem Close-up focuses on Genthru's eyes and glasses Small figures stand at varying distances in the background Motion lines emphasize the wide landscape panel Genthru's posture is relaxed yet commanding
  • Genthru maintains a firm grip on the boy's wrist Vertical lines in the background suggest a confined space The boy kicks and reaches outward while being held Genthru's cloak flows during the struggle Speech bubbles surround the action sequence Close-up shows the bearded man's intense glare Genthru's glasses reflect light during explanation Dust and impact lines indicate sudden movement
  • Genthru's profile silhouette emphasizes his glasses and spiky hair against a dark background. Spider-shaped bomb device with digital counter clings visibly to skin. Sweat drops and motion lines highlight shock reactions. Multiple identical bomb devices appear on different characters' chests. Sound effects "CH" and question marks float near the gray-haired man's face. Dark shading and impact lines frame the bomb close-up panel. Vertical striped background in the group reaction panel isolates the characters. Facial expressions range from stern focus to wide-eyed terror. Numbers 5897 and 5942 displayed on bomb counters. Genthru's hand gesture forms a precise circle with thumb and finger.
  • Genthru's face shown in extreme close-up with glasses reflecting light. Speech bubbles positioned around Genthru's profile on the right. Rocky cave-like background in one panel. Silhouettes of multiple listeners facing Genthru. Genthru holds a small object between his fingers in the final panel. Outdoor rocky terrain with distant figures in the bottom scene. Large speech bubbles dominate the right side of the page. Genthru's hair spikes and glasses remain consistent visual markers. Group members shown from behind or side in reaction poses.
  • Genthru holds an open book with a central star symbol on the cover Rocky cave walls form the enclosed background Speech bubbles positioned above and beside speakers Impact lines and smoke burst near the book Genthru's glasses reflect light during confrontation Bearded man's hand raised near his face Motion lines indicate sudden movement in lower panels Book emits cloud-like effects when summoned Close-up on Genthru's determined expression Foreground figure's back and raised arm during escape
  • Large impact and debris effects from the escape Genthru's book displays a star emblem Multiple speech bubbles overlapping in panic Players holding up their Greed Island cards Dust and motion lines showing rapid departure Cave entrance visible in background Close-ups on distressed facial expressions Card symbols and borders clearly shown
  • Genthru's shirt displays the number 5437 on a bomb-like emblem sweat drops emphasize tension and urgency on multiple faces rocky barren landscape stretches behind the group of standing players motion lines and impact shapes highlight shouted dialogue close-up panels focus on eyes and clenched expressions dark background isolates the smaller group of observers Genthru's posture is forward-leaning and dominant the woman stands slightly behind Genthru with a worried gaze
  • sweat drops cover faces showing regret and anger rocky textured background frames the discussion close-up on ear and profile emphasizes internal frustration fist-clenching gesture signals rising rage small "?..." reaction panel at bottom Genthru's back is visible with his numbered shirt multiple overlapping speech bubbles fill the upper panels shadows and hatching intensify the serious mood
  • spider-shaped bomb device attached to chest showing countdown numbers large motion lines emphasizing shock and speed stone panels displaying sequential digits 6 7 8 9 close-up on intense facial expressions of realization black outfit with white cross emblem on the explainer sweat drops on the woman's face indicating panic speech bubbles positioned right-to-left across panels impact lines around the bomb device
  • bomb device now reading 4581 on the panicked man's chest distant figures standing in an open rocky area large open-mouthed scream expression on the bomb wearer group of people gesturing and reacting in the background speech bubbles showing ongoing debate among the crowd
  • Large top-panel impact SFX with radiating speed lines and flying rock shards Dimly lit rocky cave interior with uneven walls Genthru's intense furrowed brows and gritted teeth in extreme close-up Row of five anxious faces at bottom panel showing sweat drops and worried expressions Standing curly-haired man positioned centrally with hands at sides Huddled figures on the ground in background
  • Starry night sky over cliffside building Stone staircase ascending into darkness Ornate interior with chandeliers and statues Row of computer monitors on a long table Bright white energy burst from the floor Vertical SFX "ブウオオオ...!" rising from the impact point Genthru in a low crouch with one fist on the ground
  • stone chamber with cracked walls floating posture of Genthru V-shaped marks on foreheads double exclamation mark reaction glasses reflecting light hand gesture reaching forward dark background panels emphasizing surprise close-up reaction faces in bottom row motion lines around floating figure group of three V-marked men shown together
  • sweat drop and ellipsis reaction hand raised in explanation collar grab with impact lines close-up face of bearded man shouting panel showing multiple speech bubbles overlapping motion lines indicating sudden movement dark shading on intense expressions hand gesture near face
  • sweat drops on bearded man's face indicating tension Genthru's glasses reflecting light exploding cards and rings in motion lines imposed rings visible on fingers during attack defeated bearded man collapsed in lower left Genthru's calm standing posture contrasting prior panic speech bubbles positioned right-to-left across panels
  • Gon cheering with arms raised small rectangular card held in right hand motion lines on arms indicating upward thrust large empty white space dominating the page

Greed Island arc

  1. 140Went to Masadora, But...
  2. 141Already Been to Masadora, So Next Time Let's Use Some Other Title!
  3. 142The Bomb Devil
  4. 143Countdown (sound of Fate)
  5. 144Release
  6. 145Jaken = Janken!?
  7. 146Abengane

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