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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 163: Duels 6

What happens in chapter 163

Hisoka throws the ball with great force, causing two opponents to merge on impact. Gon and Killua activate Ken to prepare for the next play. A massive throw from Laser strikes with extreme power, sending Gon through the ceiling. After the impact, officials rule on the ball's position and restart the match in the inner court. The game resumes with continued passes and spikes until Hisoka faces Black Goreinu.

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p.0The match uses a resurrection rule called 'Back'.
p.7A powerful fist strike lands with the onomatopoeia KOU.
p.14Hisoka deduces Black Goreinu's swapping ability during the confrontation.

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.

Hisoka Gon Killuaunidentified male player with headbandunidentified smiling male playerreferee

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.

Hisoka Gon Killua Biscuit Laser

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.

Hisoka Gonplayer with number 12unidentified players

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.

Gon Killua Hisokabearded ponytail man

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.

Laser Gon Killua Biscuit

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.

Laser Gon Killua Biscuit

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.

scarred muscular manflying spiky-haired fighter

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.

Killua Gonsmall distant figuregrounded fighter

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.

Gon

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.

Gonbandaged manlong-haired playergirl with bow

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....."

Gon Killua Biscuitspiky-haired player

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."

Gon Killua Biscuit Razorsuited man

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."

Gon Lasermasked referee

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".

Gon Laserflat-top player

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)."

Hisoka Gon Black Goreinu Laser

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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 163: Duels 6

Chapter: 163
Summarised: 22 Aug 2026
Pages: 15
Arc: Greed Island
Previous: Chapter 162
Next: Chapter 164

Chapter 163 summary

15 key facts · 24 characters

Key facts in chapter 163

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.
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.

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Hisoka holds stretched Bungee Gum strings between both hands. Two black spherical creatures float near Gon and Killua. Volleyballs appear in speech bubbles beside Hisoka. Motion lines radiate behind Hisoka during explanation. Gon stands with arm raised while questioning the rule. Large black helmet-like creature with diamond symbol floats in panel. Hisoka's face shows star and teardrop makeup. Musical note floats beside Hisoka indicating relaxed mood. Speech bubbles positioned right-to-left across top panels. Impact lines and speed lines emphasize rule explanations. Small figures in background indicate knocked-out players. Gon and Killua react with surprised expressions in lower panels.
Hisoka's arm and body show extreme throwing motion with speed lines. Volleyball flies toward distant opponents. Gon and Killua stand side-by-side watching the throw. Biscuit holds a volleyball in one hand. Four opponents stand in a line on the far court. Large impact SFX burst at the moment of contact. Hisoka's hair flows backward from the throw's force. Gon and Killua display shocked expressions with sweat drops. Motion lines emphasize the ball's trajectory. Biscuit's pigtails and formal outfit are visible. Killua's spiky hair and Gon's wild hair shown in close-up. Opponent silhouettes numbered 2, 6, 7 visible in background.
Hisoka's profile with spade and club symbols on black background Explosive radial speed lines emphasizing the merge impact Number 13 ball splitting and reforming with jagged fragments Player 12 kneeling with hands clasped in focus Thin energy line stretched across the court floor Hisoka's hand gesture near his chest with spade mark Shocked facial expressions on background spectators Court boundary lines visible in the middle panel
Gon and Killua crouched in ready stances with aura bursts Black aura orbs floating around Killua during KEN activation Starburst effect behind the large "KEN" text Bearded man's serious profile with sweat drop Hisoka's closed-eye smile in the final panel Court floor lines and player shadows visible Numbered ball held by a player in the background
Sweat drops on Laser’s face indicate high tension and physical strain. Close-up on Laser’s scarred forehead and intense glare emphasizes his focus. Small panel with crack-like SFX highlights impact danger of the ball. Killua’s wide eyes and slight sweat drop show surprise and alertness. Gon’s spiky hair and chain necklace visible in reaction shots. Biscuit appears partially in background with ponytail and dark outfit. Large motion lines and speed lines frame the shouting faces. Gon’s open mouth and wide eyes convey eager battle readiness. Killua’s neutral expression contrasts Gon’s excitement. SFX 'リ' near Killua suggests a subtle reaction sound.
Massive radial speed lines and impact burst convey extreme velocity of the throw. Gon’s wide-eyed stare and open mouth show immediate reaction to the attack. Killua’s spiky hair silhouette visible on the left edge. Biscuit’s ponytail and surprised posture appear in the mid-ground. The thrown ball is rendered with heavy shading and motion blur. Lower panel uses horizontal speed lines to emphasize the fallen character’s position. The fallen character’s closed eyes and tilted head suggest disorientation. White t-shirt and dark shorts on the thrower remain consistent with prior panels.
close-up on scarred forehead and intense eyes sweat drops flying from face speech bubbles with jagged edges for shouting massive white energy streak cutting through panel heavy speed lines radiating outward body in mid-air with arms extended muscular torso and bandaged arms visible dramatic low-angle perspective on the blast
Killua's hands on head in alarm Gon inset panel with wide eyes central bright explosion with radiating lines fist impact with motion blur "KOU" !!! sound effect in bold small silhouette near blast origin character tumbling on the ground Killua airborne with bent knees
Horizontal beam-like attack striking from the left. Massive white explosion engulfing Gon's upper body. Gon's spiky hair and school uniform visible mid-impact. Multiple detached limbs and figures hurled by the blast. Intense radial speed lines emphasizing outward force. Small silhouette falling near the explosion center. Debris and motion lines filling the lower panel. Black upper background contrasting the bright impact.
Gymnasium interior with large windows and doors. Volleyball court markings visible on the floor. Scattered players in the background. Large impact SFX "ドン!!" with radiating lines. Gon’s surprised face in the upper left panel. Bandaged man’s wide-eyed reaction. Girl with bow showing three exclamation marks. Motion lines indicating powerful throw trajectory.
Large ceiling hole with radiating cracks dominates the upper right panel. Gon’s determined face fills a close-up panel with sweat drops and motion lines. Killua and Biscuit run side-by-side looking upward. Gon’s body is shown mid-fall with arms tucked. Killua’s profile appears in a dark panel at bottom left. Gon’s clenched fists occupy the foreground in the final panel. Dust and debris particles float near the impact site. Vertical speed lines emphasize the fall and running motion. Gon’s necklace is visible in multiple panels. Biscuit’s frilled dress stands out against the plain floor.
High-angle view of the empty court with three distant figures. Razor’s distinctive black-and-white ball lies on the floor. Large hand gesture from the suited man dominates the center panel. Killua’s worried profile appears beside Gon. Gon’s serious face is shown in close-up. Biscuit and Killua stand together watching Gon. Nighttime exterior of a large illuminated building complex. Star-filled sky frames the final scene. Small sweat drop on Killua’s cheek. Diagonal speed lines behind the suited man’s speech.
masked figure with square emblem raises hands in starting pose volleyball in motion with impact lines Gon leaping to hit the ball court lines and net clearly visible spectators standing at the edges flat-top player with intense expression motion lines indicating ball trajectory speech bubbles positioned near Gon and the flat-top player
Gon with wide-eyed surprised expression volleyball court with multiple players positioned player number 13 visible from behind bear-like player on court flat-top player holding volleyball ready to spike Laser running forward to receive impact and speed lines around the spiked ball speech bubbles showing taunts and responses
Hisoka's spiky-haired back and sleeveless vest dominate the foreground in the first panel. Black Goreinu is explicitly labeled in large text beside his muscular, crouched form. Gon watches the action from the right side of the top panel with a tense posture. A small creature marked with the number 2 stands near Black Goreinu in the middle panel. Laser appears as a running figure with a perfectly round head and athletic build. Hisoka's face fills the bottom-left panel with a shocked expression and wide eyes. Large stylized impact shapes and motion lines radiate from the center of the bottom panel. The phrase "16 DUELS (complete)" is displayed prominently at the bottom of the page. Black Goreinu's ability is visually suggested by his distant placement and the running figure. Debris and rock fragments scatter around the fighters, emphasizing the rocky arena setting.

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