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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 153: Success

What happens in chapter 153

The chapter opens with a tense card trade between the X-scarred man, glasses-wearing man, and spiky-haired youth against uniformed players including Levy. After the trade is declared complete, accusations of unfairness prompt a risky dice roll and explosive combat that scatters the opponents.

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  1. p.0Chapter title displayed as No.153 ♦ SUCCESS.
  2. p.7The X-scarred man identifies the pattern of the theft targeting monopolized cards.
  3. p.14Gon is the one operating the card viewer device.
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Under the chapter title "No.153 ♦ SUCCESS", three figures stand in a vast empty plain dotted with sparse trees and distant mountains. A tall man in a long coat and glasses stands with arms crossed beside a spiky-haired young man and a dark-haired companion. In the next wide panel, small distant silhouettes approach across the flat landscape. Close-up panels show the spiky-haired man with an X on his forehead, the tall man with glasses, and a stern woman with facial marks as the spiky-haired man states "THEY CAME." The view widens to a group of men in uniforms and caps standing with their backs to the viewer, facing the approaching trio. One of the uniformed men declares, "LET'S START THE TRANSACTIONS IMMEDIATELY."
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From a high angle, three small figures stand far apart on the cracked plain while another trio waits even farther away. The view shifts to a close exchange between the bearded uniformed man and the tall man with glasses. The bearded man holds up a stack of cards and declares "TRADE COMPLETE." The tall man responds "O K" while holding his own cards. A panel shows the bearded man examining documents. Suddenly motion lines appear as the uniformed group reacts with surprise. The bearded man looks up and says "NO... WAIT A SEC." while the others turn toward him with concerned expressions.
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A close-up shows the glasses-wearing man with spiky hair glaring forward as he declares, "THIS TRADE ISN'T FAIR...!" and adds, "AFTER THINKING ABOUT IT..." In the next panels a bandaged man snaps, "YOU MAKING FUN OF US? AFTER THE TRADE," while the X-scarred man glares and mutters, "WHAT THE ..." A wide desert view reveals several figures standing in the distance. The glasses-wearing man points accusingly and shouts, "WHAT MORE COULD YOU POSSIBLY WANT?!" Another voice answers, "WE GAVE YOU THREE CARDS!!" Farther back, the X-scarred man bursts upward from the cracked earth with a loud "chmo," his arms pushing free of the dirt as debris flies around him.
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In the barren plain the X-scarred man kneels while the glasses-wearing man stands over him holding two cards. The glasses-wearing man says, "THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT. DON'T BE HASTY." He continues, "I MEANT IT WASN'T FAIR FOR YOU," and explains, "IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE WE'RE BEING GIVEN CHARITY. I DON'T REALLY LIKE IT." and "IT'S WAY TOO ADVANTAGEOUS FOR US." The X-scarred man listens silently. The glasses-wearing man adds, "WE WOULDN'T BE THAT PLEASED," and gives an example: "FOR EXAMPLE, IF WE WERE TO CLEAR THE GAME BEFORE YOU..." Finally he announces, "SO, I HAVE A PROPOSITION!" while the X-scarred man reaches toward a small object on the ground.
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A hooded man with glasses thrusts forward a glowing card and shouts that one of the two cards is a scrap while the other is Archangel's Breath, demanding the choice of right or left. The dice roll lands on double excellent luck. The X-forehead man grins and declares "ALL RIGHT !!" beside a satisfied profile. In the next instant the spiky-haired fighter explodes into motion, arms pumping as he yells "GO !!!" while the X-forehead man drops into a low ready stance behind him.
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Multiple figures are hurled through the air amid massive impact bursts and streaking debris. A circular inset shows the X-scarred man and a robed figure standing amid swirling dust. Onlookers react with shock as the bearded man named Levy lunges forward, arm extended, roaring "LEVY ON!!" A colossal kanji explosion erupts across the lower half of the page, flinging bodies and sending the X-forehead man and Gon tumbling through smoke and flying rocks.
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The X-scarred man stares at the glowing RETURN card labeled 1009 G-280, which allows flight to a previously visited city. His face twists in fury as he shouts, "DAMN....!!" and activates the card with ""RETURN" ON!! TO MASADORA !!" A massive burst of energy erupts outward with heavy impact lines and debris. On a wooden platform, several uniformed men are knocked back by the force. In an open plain under a cloudy sky, the same men clutch thick card books. One yells, "FOLLOW THEM!!" while another insists, "WAIT!! LET'S CHECK OUR CARDS FIRST!" A sweating man nearby mutters, "SHIT..."
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The X-scarred man continues reading from his card book, growling "DAMN !!" as he lists the stolen cards: #80 "FLOATING STONE", #65 "WITCH'S REJUVENATION MEDICINE", and others. Nearby men react with shock. One reports, "BAD NEWS. THEY TOOK TWO COPIES OF #35 'SUBSTITUTE ARMOR'..." Another adds, "ME TOO. CARDS WE HAD DOUBLES OF... #29 'FORCED RESERVATION TICKET' AND #24 'PROBABLE TV'." A third states, "#42 'SUPER CLASS WRITER'S EGG' AND #53 'KING WHITE OOKUINAGATA'... WE HAD THOSE CARDS IN DOUBLE." The X-scarred man realizes, "MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY TOOK MONOPOLIZED CARDS....!" and notes, "THEY ONLY TOOK CARDS FROM THE FIXED SLOTS! DAMN IT! THEY USED THE RISKY DICE!" In the field below, a long-haired person exclaims "AH!" while facing the spiky-haired figure and the X-scarred man.
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Close-up on a man's intense eyes and furrowed brow. In a rocky area, several men argue heatedly. The curly-haired man gestures wildly while the X-forehead man clutches his head in distress. "They changed our faces against our will, using an item!" "Forgive us!! They caught us and forced us to cooperate!!" A bald man with glasses shouts, "Using 'Accompany'!! Anyway, we must chase them immediately!" A wide shot shows a barren landscape with distant figures. "WHY NOT?!" someone yells. "NO!" another replies. The X-forehead man explains, "But he's the one who had the heads of the ones caught with us blown off!!" Nearby, players spot a figure: "Isn't Gensuru 'Bomber'?" "Hey." The group reacts with shock. A long-haired man and others stare in realization. The X-forehead man continues, "The change of subject seemed unnatural, so I've been on the defense since then. A long time ago... they mentioned 'Bomber' to me during a negotiation... Gensuru must have been among them. A little while ago, a large number of players died simultaneously."
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The X-forehead man stands with arms crossed, declaring his certainty. "It must be related to them, they use their ability. If they themselves mention the 'Bomber'..." "I've been certain of it since that mass-killing...!" He clenches his fist. "Gensuru is 'Bomber'!!" "They are pure warriors. Their ability, the obvious purpose of which is to kill...!!!" In another area, players discuss: "That's why we shouldn't plan on an open confrontation!" A man in a cap notes, "You don't think they might've completed their binder because of this?! They took five essential cards that we owned!" The X-forehead man activates his book. "NUMBER TWO!!" "LIST" ON!" The screen shows: Number of players currently in possession of #2 "Coastline of One" (suibo) - 0. Total number of cards possessed - 0.
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A hand forms a circle with thumb and forefinger as a voice declares they must find #2 before the others do. Nearby, a man in uniform kneels in the grass checking a device while companions note that #2 has not been located yet and that it is still okay. The scarred man insists they can still gain an advantage if they secure the monopoly using Clone and Transform. A hand raises the Accompany card labeled F-130, its text detailing flight within a 20m radius around the caster. The group activates it, shouting Accompany on to Soufrabi, while another member warns they still need to locate Coastline of One Tsubo. Their exchange ticket remains safe. A massive burst of energy erupts across the landscape with a roaring sound effect as the ability takes effect.
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The group celebrates obtaining a monopoly on 92 card types after canceling a transformation. A large rabbit-like creature and floating entities appear near a building as they cheer the success of a combo involving Risky Dice and Levy. They discuss waiting for gains from the Hagakushi and Tokumarone groups and note that seven types remain with two already secured. The bottleneck remains card #2. One member states they lost the Mad Doctorate's Orthopedics Machine but can recover it later. Plans are made to target #75 Alexandrite Luck, #2 Coastline of One Tsubo, and others. The reward of three fixed slot cards and 50 billion is mentioned as they decide their next move.
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A hand slams down a card with a massive BON!! impact. Gon stares at the card in shock and declares, 'THIS CARD WAS MADE WITH "FAKE".' 'THIS'S NO GOOD!' Nearby, a man holding a stack of cards recoils with 'URK!' and 'AH!' as Gon stands before him. The man laughs nervously, 'HEHEHEHE, HERE'S THE REAL #30, "CONNECTION".' 'SORRY, SORRY! MY MISTAKE!' Biscuit, Killua, and Gon examine the necklace. Biscuit notes, 'TRUE! BUT THIS NECKLACE SEEMS QUITE USEFUL.' Killua warns sharply, 'REALLY! YOU CAN'T LOWER YOUR GUARD FOR EVEN A SECOND!' The group walks along a forest path. Biscuit asks Gon, 'YOU HAD SOMETHING IN MIND?' Killua turns with a puzzled expression. Gon touches the necklace and says, 'NOT ITEMS, BUT FOR CARDS, YEAH.' 'THIS NECKLACE REMOVES CURSES FROM ITEMS, RIGHT?'
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Biscuit recalls the people who tricked them earlier. Killua wonders aloud if the forest inhabitants' illness is the result of a curse. Biscuit replies that the tricksters were not using cards. Killua stares forward with a serious expression and decides, 'LET'S TRY IT, IT'S WORTH THE COST.' The scene shifts to masked villagers kneeling on wooden planks. One masked figure says, 'TRUST IN US.' Another masked villager asks the group, 'WILL YOU ENTRUST US WITH YOUR LIVES?' Gon, Killua, and Biscuit sit facing the masked people outside a wooden building. Footsteps SFX echo as the masked figures approach.
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A masked figure in a crown-emblazoned cap stands amid dramatic speed lines, declaring to unseen listeners, "WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!" and "YOU HELPED US WITHOUT ANY COMPEN- SATION...." Below, Gon examines two glowing cards labeled "SICK VILLAGERS F-15" and "HEALTHY VILLAGERS C-50," his eyes widening as the second card activates with bright flashes and motion lines. The healthy villagers card shows cheering crowds raising their arms. Gon grins and pumps a fist, shouting "YEAH !!" In the background, the masked figure and other villagers celebrate with raised arms, one exclaiming "THANK YOU SO MUCH!! TAKE THIS AS PROOF OF OUR GRATITUDE ....!" while another cries "OOH! COMPLETELY CURED!!" The scene shifts to Gon, Killua, and Biscuit standing together; Biscuit holds up a large card reading "ALEXANDRITE LUCK" as Gon cheers, "WE GOT 'ALEXANDRITE LUCK' !!" The card description notes that its owner can experience things he has never experienced before.
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A hand-drawn sketch page titled "ATTEMPT AT DRAWING WITHOUT REFERENCE ④ ~JONES VERSION~" features a spiky-haired male character with a mustache, wearing a torn shirt and holding a large, jagged, chain-wrapped weapon over his shoulder. The drawing is rendered in rough ink lines with shading on the weapon and clothing tears.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 153: Success

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Chapter 153 summary

The chapter opens with a tense card trade between the X-scarred man, glasses-wearing man, and spiky-haired youth against uniformed players including Levy. After the trade is declared complete, accusations of unfairness prompt a risky dice roll and explosive combat that scatters the opponents. The X-scarred man uses Return to Masadora, revealing that the opponents stole multiple valuable cards using Risky Dice and Levy. The group deduces Gensuru is Bomber and uses Accompany to reach Soufrabi, securing a monopoly on many card types. Later, Gon, Killua, and Biscuit test a necklace on cursed villagers, curing them and obtaining Alexandrite Luck as a reward.

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Key facts in chapter 153

  • Chapter title displayed as No.153 ♦ SUCCESS. Scene takes place in a vast open plain. Two groups face each other across a large distance.
  • A card trade occurs between the two groups. The bearded man halts the proceedings after the trade. Multiple groups remain separated by large distances on the plain.
  • The glasses-wearing man initiates the complaint about fairness. Three cards were previously exchanged in the trade. The X-scarred man rises from underground at the end of the page.
  • The glasses-wearing man holds two cards during the conversation. The X-scarred man remains kneeling throughout the exchange. A small object lies on the ground in front of the X-scarred man.
  • Two cards are presented as a choice between scrap and Archangel's Breath. Dice roll results in 10 and 9 marked excellent luck. X-forehead man reacts positively to the outcome. Gon initiates a forward charge on command.
  • A powerful attack labeled Levy On is unleashed. Multiple combatants are sent flying by the blast. X-scarred man remains standing in an inset view. Gon and X-forehead man are caught in the explosion.
  • The RETURN card is numbered 1009 and limited to previously visited cities. The X-scarred man activates RETURN to travel to Masadora. Uniformed men are examining their card collections after the theft event.
  • Stolen cards include #80 Floating Stone and #65 Witch's Rejuvenation Medicine. Multiple duplicate cards from fixed slots were taken via Risky Dice. The X-scarred man identifies the pattern of the theft targeting monopolized cards.
  • Characters discuss being coerced by an item that altered their faces. Gensuru is identified as the possible Bomber. A large number of players died simultaneously recently. The group debates pursuing the Bomber immediately.
  • Gensuru is confirmed as the Bomber by the X-forehead man. The Bomber's ability is used for mass killing. Five essential cards were stolen from the group. Current possession of Coastline of One card is zero.
  • Accompany card F-130 is visibly displayed with its effect text. The group is attempting to travel to Soufrabi using the card. Card #2 remains unfound according to the dialogue.
  • The group currently holds 92 card types after recent gains. Card #2 is identified as the current bottleneck. Specific cards mentioned include Mad Doctorate's Orthopedics Machine, Alexandrite Luck, and Coastline of One Tsubo.
  • The real card #30 is named Connection. The necklace is shown to remove curses from items. Gon is wearing the necklace in the later panels. The scene takes place on a forest path.
  • The forest illness may be linked to a curse according to Killua. Masked villagers appear to live in a rural wooden settlement. The group is considering entrusting their lives to the masked villagers.
  • The healthy villagers card cures the sick when activated. The group receives the Alexandrite Luck card as thanks. Gon is the one operating the card viewer device.
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  • Wide empty plain with scattered trees and mountains under cloudy sky Three standing figures in the distance viewed from behind Title text "No.153 ♦ SUCCESS" at top Small distant silhouettes walking toward the foreground group Close-up of X-forehead man looking forward Tall man with glasses and stern expression Woman with facial marks glancing sideways Group of uniformed men standing in a line facing away Man in cap with hands on hips Bearded man looking toward the horizon Speech bubble positioned near the uniformed group Flat barren terrain emphasizing isolation and distance
  • High-angle view of vast cracked plain with three distant figures Even smaller trio visible far in the background Bearded man holding up a fan of cards Tall man with glasses holding cards in return Close-up of bearded man looking at documents Motion lines indicating sudden reaction Group of three uniformed men showing surprise Bearded man speaking while holding papers Distant figures still visible on the horizon
  • Close-up on glasses-wearing man's intense glare and sweat drops Bandaged man's profile with furrowed brow and open mouth X-scarred man's narrowed eyes and clenched jaw Three distant standing figures on the horizon Wide empty plain with sparse trees and hills X-scarred man emerging from cracked ground Impact lines and dust clouds around rising figure Speech bubbles positioned above speakers' heads SFX 'chmo' near the emerging man's shoulder
  • Glasses-wearing man holding two cards with star-like symbols X-scarred man kneeling in shallow water Distant figures standing on the horizon Small round object on the ground near the X-scarred man's hand Speech bubbles with pointed tails directed at the listener Dark panel backgrounds contrasting the bright desert Sweat drops on the glasses-wearing man's face X-scarred man's focused downward gaze
  • Hooded man raises card high with motion lines radiating outward Two six-sided dice display 10 and 9 Small starburst labeled *EXCELLENT LUCK* X-forehead man shown in close-up with intense eyes Smiling profile with closed eyes and slight sweat drop Large bold "GO !!!" SFX in dark oval Gon leaning forward in full sprint with clenched fists X-forehead man crouched low with one hand on the ground Speed lines streaking diagonally across lower panel Card held between fingers showing eye symbol
  • Multiple bodies flung in mid-air with motion trails Large starburst impact shapes Circular spotlight panel showing two standing figures Levy's face with intense glare and open mouth Fist thrusting forward with speed lines Huge black kanji SFX dominating lower panel Explosions and dust clouds rising from ground Gon and X-forehead man knocked backward Background figures shielding faces or falling Diagonal speed lines filling upper sky
  • Large RETURN card 1009 G-280 displayed prominently in upper left with detailed illustration of a castle and airship. X-scarred man's face fills the right panel with wide eyes, gritted teeth, and sweat drops showing rage. Bold SFX "DAMN....!!" erupts beside the X-scarred man. Quote ""RETURN" ON!! TO MASADORA !!" appears in a speech bubble near the card activation. Massive radial impact lines and black stylized SFX dominate the center panel after activation. Four uniformed figures on a pier are shown from behind being blasted by the energy wave. Bottom scene shifts to a bright outdoor field with distant hills and sparse trees. Several men hold open card books marked with diamond symbols and numbered pages. Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize urgency on the men's faces. One man points forward while shouting, another looks down at his book in alarm.
  • X-scarred man holds open card book while speaking with intense expression. Speech bubbles list specific stolen card numbers and names in sequence. Close-up of a sweating man's face with wide eyes showing alarm. Bandaged man and capped man shown in profile reacting to the news. Bold text "MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY TOOK MONOPOLIZED CARDS....!" emphasized with radial lines. X-scarred man's face in close-up with furrowed brows and sweat. Final wide panel shows open landscape with three figures standing apart. Long-haired person turns with a surprised "AH!" reaction. Spiky-haired figure faces away from the viewer toward the X-scarred man.
  • X mark on forehead of distressed man rocky terrain with distant standing figures motion lines indicating shouting and urgency sweat drops and shocked expressions panel showing wide empty landscape
  • radiating lines behind X-forehead man's intense face book with 'LIST' ON command digital screen displaying card counts at zero motion lines on clenched fist distant figures in background
  • Hand forming OK circle gesture in close-up Man kneeling with handheld device in grassy field Accompany card F-130 held up showing spell details and fish illustrations Large impact lines and radiating energy burst across open terrain Uniformed figures standing in background observing activation
  • Large spotted rabbit-like creature floating near building Checkered floor and open plaza setting Character holding small card between fingers Group standing together in discussion poses
  • Large impact SFX BON!! dominates the top panel with radiating lines around the held card. Gon holds up the fake card close to his face with wide eyes. The card-carrying man clutches a thick stack of cards while recoiling. Close-up shows the man's sly grin and the real Connection card #30. Biscuit stands with hands on hips, ponytail visible, facing the boys. Killua's spiky hair and sharp profile emphasize his alert posture. Gon points at the necklace around his neck in the final panel. Forest path background with trees and dirt trail in multiple panels. Motion lines show the group walking forward in single file. The necklace pendant is clearly visible on Gon's chest. Question mark bubble floats above Killua's head during discussion. Biscuit's expression shifts from thoughtful to surprised.
  • Biscuit's ponytail and surprised face in close-up panel. Killua's intense close-up with wind-swept hair against black background. Silhouetted trees and foliage in the background of the forest discussion. Masked figures wear white head coverings with eye holes and mouth coverings. Wooden plank floor and rural building visible in the village scene. Multiple masked villagers bow or kneel in a line. Killua sits cross-legged while listening to the masked group. Gon and Biscuit kneel beside Killua facing the villagers. Footstep SFX コツコツ appear near the masked figures. Large speech bubbles dominate the upper panels of the page. Killua's determined face fills a wide horizontal panel.
  • Two glowing cards showing sick versus healthy villagers with before-and-after crowd scenes. Bright activation flashes and motion lines around the healthy villagers card. Large Alexandrite Luck card with ornate border and descriptive text. Speed lines radiating from the masked speaker's head. Cheering villagers with arms raised in celebration. Gon holding a small device while viewing the cards. Biscuit raising the Alexandrite Luck card high. Killua standing beside Gon and Biscuit with a neutral expression.

Greed Island arc

  1. 150Starting
  2. 151Rush
  3. 152Contact
  4. 153Success
  5. 154United Front
  6. 155The Captain and His 14 Devils
  7. 156Duels (1)

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