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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 173: Attack of Three PT.4

What happens in chapter 173

Tsezugera and allies activate the Accompany card and discuss splitting up after it runs out, identifying Shadru and Bati at the spell shop. Gon completes his training session with Biscuit and Killua, after which Biscuit announces a strategy shift using a target card and declares the old plan insufficient. Gensuru's subordinates deplete their Accompany cards and switch to Return while Gensuru smirks.

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  1. p.0Tsezugera is shown holding and reading from a book.
  2. p.6They have decided on a method to defeat opponents.
  3. p.15His clothing is damaged and he shows signs of exertion or injury.
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A massive burst of light and radiating speed lines erupts across the top of the page, with small dark shapes flung outward. In the next tier, a bearded man with a stern expression shouts from a vertical panel while gripping something, his face intense. Nearby, a short-haired man and others react with focused stares. A close-up shows the bearded man turning sharply, declaring the approach of enemies. Below, three figures crouch in a dark space: a curly-haired man on the left, Tsezugera in the center holding an open book with both hands and adjusting his glasses, and a long-haired man on the right. Small distant figures flee across the ground as a speech bubble drifts away.
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Tsezugera and two companions sprint forward amid heavy motion lines and impact bursts. A bearded man appears in a close panel, holding a small device and shouting orders. Another panel shows Tsezugera in profile, also holding a device and calling out. The bottom half erupts into a massive splash of radiating black streaks and white impact, with tiny figures tumbling through the air as if blasted away.
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A glowing card with a central eye symbol is held aloft, radiating intense light and motion lines. A bearded man with a stern expression grips a small device and shouts in alarm. Massive stylized sound effects erupt across the page as the card activates. Below, several figures sprint across open ground toward a distant structure while a man in a light uniform operates a large console-like device and yells, "BALI!" A close-up reveals the card labeled 1099, depicting a winged creature surrounded by fish-like shapes, with the command "USE 'ACCOMPANY' TO SOUFEIRABI!" A hand raises the card triumphantly as another voice declares, "GOT IT!" The background shows a forested area and faint silhouettes of additional players.
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In a dense forest, several figures move cautiously among the trees. Speech bubbles discuss remaining copies of the "ACCOMPANY" card. A bearded man and a short-haired man confer, noting the opponents are merely shifting position to set an ambush. Another panel shows a curly-haired figure and two men in uniform. Tsezugera appears in profile, confirming the situation matches predictions. The group discusses splitting up to use "Contact" and "Golimu" once "Accompany" runs out, then switching to "Return." In the final panel, a young man with dark hair hidden in foliage states that the enemies are waiting at the spell shop and identifies Shadru and Bati.
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A group of men walks along a rocky path. One man with short dark hair declares, "I WON'T BE FOOLED BY THE SAME THING TWICE." Another replies, "JUST AS TSEZUGERA THOUGHT THEY WOULD DO." The dark-haired man continues, "THEY PROBABLY KNOW I'D TAKE THIS TIME TO TRY TO BUY CARDS. I'M GUESSING THEY SWITCHED MEMBERS WHILE CHASING YOU. THE GUYS FOLLOWING YOU RIGHT NOW ARE GENSURU AND TWO FAKES." In the distance, two figures stand near bushes. A voice responds, "NO... OUR SIDE HAS 4 PEOPLE! ISN'T THIS A GOOD CHANCE? RIGHT NOW WHEN GENSURU IS ALONE?" Close-ups show a stern man with spiky hair and a bearded man. The spiky-haired man says, "WE'LL STICK TO THE PLAN!" The bearded man answers, "I'M AIMING FOR THE MAXIMUM PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS." The scene shifts to a wide nighttime view of a large illuminated building nestled among trees. Silhouettes of four people stand on a path. Speech bubbles read, "WE'RE HERE!" and "THEY'LL BE COMING FOR US SOON." A small heart-shaped figure with a face floats in the air while motion lines and the sound effect "キィィィ" appear overhead.
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Gon flips through the air against a rocky cliff backdrop, limbs extended and motion lines streaking past as the sound effect "キィィィ" appears. His face fills the next panel, eyes wide and mouth open as he shouts "HA!" Sweat flies from his body. A close-up shows his gloved hand reaching forward with impact lines and the sound effect "ボン." Killua stands in profile, arms crossed, saying, "IT'S NOT GOING WELL AT ALL. CAN'T YOU GIVE HIM SOME HINTS?" Biscuit, a small girl with light hair, replies thoughtfully, "HMMM..." Gon appears frustrated in close-up, thinking, "ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT... DAMN IT." Biscuit continues, "EVEN IF I DESCRIBE MY "NEN SENSEI" TO HIM, IT'S LIKELY TO BE HARMFUL IF HE TRIES TO USE IT. THE TECHNIQUE FOR MOVING NEN THROUGHOUT THE BODY LOOKS THE SAME, BUT IT'S ACTUALLY DIFFERENT FOR EACH PERSON." Gon sweats heavily with a worried expression.
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Gon stands with wide eyes as two speech bubbles declare his training complete. "YOUR TRAINING IS DONE." "TIME'S UP." Biscuit walks ahead across the rocky ground, calling back, "GON." Killua watches them with a startled, sweat-dropped expression. In a wide view of the craggy landscape, Biscuit announces, "OUR STRATEGY IS CHANGING." Killua reacts with shock, "DON'T WE STILL HAVE 5 DAYS?" "EH?" Biscuit turns to him and says, "GIVE IT UP. I WON'T BE FOOLED." Killua replies, "MAYBE... WELL... I ALMOST GOT IT! JUST ONE MORE TRY!" Biscuit continues, "SO, SOME THINGS ARE TAKING PRIORITY!" "WE'VE ALREADY DECIDED ON A WAY TO BEAT THEM." Killua protests, "JUST LET IT GO!" "WE CAN'T BASE OUR ENTIRE STRATEGY ON SOMETHING THAT MIGHT NOT EVEN BE USEFUL IN BATTLE." Biscuit answers, "BUT!" Gon echoes from behind, "BUT..."
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Killua looks to the side as Biscuit holds up a card with a circular target-like symbol. "WE'RE GOING TO USE THIS." Gon smiles confidently, saying, "UNTIL I CAN DO IT FLAWLESSLY." "THE NEXT STEP IS FOR MY BODY TO GET USED TO IT!" A vast rocky landscape stretches out with tiny distant figures. Biscuit declares, "THIS IS HOW OUR STRATEGY GOES..." The final panel shifts to a whimsical scene under clouds with cartoonish creatures, a ladybug-like figure, a cat-like being, and floating objects accompanied by large stylized Japanese sound effects.
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A massive impact erupts in the forest clearing, sending shockwaves and debris flying outward. Several figures in the background react to the blast. In the next panels, Gensuru's subordinates activate their cards, shouting to switch to Return as they run out of Accompany. Nearby, other players kneel and prepare their own cards with a swift motion. Close-ups show hands holding the Return card and the Ai-Ai card as someone commands to use Return to Ai-Ai. A powerful suction effect pulls multiple figures toward a central point amid swirling lines and impact marks. In the foreground, Gensuru smirks while holding up his card, declaring that it is finally coming to an end because the targets have no more copies of Accompany left.
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A blinding flash erupts with sharp black impact lines and small floating orbs. A speech bubble warns that another player has used Contact. In the forest, a small creature with stripes and a panda-like figure appear near a tree. Gensuru's group discusses the situation: nobody is approaching, the news about the Bomb Devils ambushing players has spread, and they had just entered the game. One member asks for results while another suggests returning to Soufrabi. In the final panel, Gensuru notes that Tsezugera's group is ready to breathe their last.
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A hand holds up the final card, labeled 1014 LEAVE B-30. The card's text reads: ALLOWS THE TARGET PLAYER TO LEAVE THE ISLAND. Someone murmurs "LEAVE"... while another voice states "THIS IS OUR LAST CARD..." In the next panels, a man with glasses examines his own card and declares "SOON WE'LL COMPLETE THE GAME AND COLLECT OUR 3 CARDS! EXCELLENT!" Nearby, two men in work uniforms discuss strategy: "IF THEY DON'T COME, THEN KEEP WAITING FOR THE APPOINTED DATE. IF THEY COME FOR YOU, GO TO THE CITY BORDER AND RETALIATE." A close-up shows a spiky-haired man with a cigarette, saying "WE STILL HAVE TO ASK MR. BATTERA WHICH CARD HE WANTS." He then shouts "ALRIGHT, LET'S GO!" as motion lines streak across the panel. At the bottom, multiple hands display cards, one prominently showing the LEAVE card again with the cry "LEAVE"!
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A massive castle-like structure sits atop a rocky cliff surrounded by trees. Inside, long hallways lined with paintings and statues lead to a grand staircase. A circular spotlight illuminates a control room where several figures stand around computer monitors. In the main hall, a group of men in matching uniforms look around in confusion. One asks "WHAT'S GOING ON? THERE SHOULD BE GUARDS STATIONED HERE!" Another replies "WHY IS THIS PLACE DESERTED..?!"
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A furious bearded man with a scar on his forehead shouts at the top of his lungs, his voice echoing through the hallway. "ANSWER ME IF YOU'RE HERE! MR. BATTERA! WHERE ARE YOU!" A man in a beret and camouflage jacket stands calmly in the corridor, hands on his hips, replying, "THEY ALL WENT HOME! YOU'RE SLEEPING? WHERE'S EVERYONE ELSE?" He adds, "KEEP IT DOWN, I JUST GOT TO SLEEP." The bearded man stares in shock, muttering "WHA..." A mustached man with slicked-back hair appears in close-up, explaining with a weary expression, "THEY ALL RECEIVED THEIR PAYCHECKS AND TERMINATION FEES, I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT. THOSE WERE MR. BATTERA'S FINAL ORDERS." The bearded man's face twists in disbelief as he repeats, "WHA."
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The bearded man continues his outburst, yelling, "WE'RE ABOUT TO COMPLETE THE GAME! WE'RE SO CLOSE!" He demands, "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS! MR. BATTERA!" Glass shatters violently as someone crashes through a window. The mustached man responds from off-panel, "DOESN'T MATTER." Inside the room with diamond-patterned cabinets, the mustached man states, "IT..." The bearded man, now seen from the side with sweat on his face, pleads, "DO WHATEVER YOU WANT WITH THEM. I'LL TELL THE LAWYERS TO PAY YOU. AS FOR THE CARDS... WHAT ABOUT ALL OUR BLOOD AND SWEAT!" A voice answers, "OF COURSE IT MATTERS, DON'T JOKE WITH ME!" The man in the white outfit smashes through the cabinets, shouting, "SO PLEASE... JUST LEAVE ME ALONE IN PEACE..."
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In a spacious hall with a large patterned rug, several figures stand at a distance. One person on the upper level says, "I DON'T KNOW..." while another voice asks, "SO WHAT'S THE SITUATION?" A man with long dark hair reacts with shock, "?!" as motion lines and SFX burst around him. Nearby, a bearded man with short hair exclaims, "JUST WHAT HAPPENED..." The scene shifts to a dramatic close-up of Hisoka, the tall man with spiky hair, glasses, and a flowing robe, holding a lit cigarette. Smoke curls upward as he declares with a smile, "SINCE THE ITEMS WON'T DISAPPEAR. I CAN FINALLY KILL ALL I WANT." A long-haired companion in a torn shirt stands beside him, marked with a distinctive symbol on the chest.
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Gon appears in a dynamic, inverted pose against a stark black background. His body is stretched and twisted mid-motion, one arm extended downward with fingers splayed while the other is bent. His face shows gritted teeth and intense focus, with spiky black hair and visible sweat or injury marks dotting his skin. The white outfit is torn and stained, with bandages wrapped around his limbs. Motion lines emphasize the violent movement as he seems to be falling or launching through the air.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 173: Attack of Three PT.4

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Chapter 173 summary

Tsezugera and allies activate the Accompany card and discuss splitting up after it runs out, identifying Shadru and Bati at the spell shop. Gon completes his training session with Biscuit and Killua, after which Biscuit announces a strategy shift using a target card and declares the old plan insufficient. Gensuru's subordinates deplete their Accompany cards and switch to Return while Gensuru smirks. The group reaches Battera's castle only to find it deserted; Battera's men receive termination orders and clash with Hisoka, who appears ready to fight freely. Gon is shown mid-motion in a dynamic pose.

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Key facts in chapter 173

  • Tsezugera is shown holding and reading from a book. A bright explosion or energy burst occurs at the start of the sequence. Small figures are seen fleeing in the lower background.
  • Tsezugera is directly addressed in dialogue. Characters use handheld devices while issuing commands. A large explosive impact scatters multiple figures.
  • Card 1099 is being used to target Soufeirabi. A player has exhausted their cards. Multiple players are moving across open terrain. The card effect produces dramatic light and motion effects.
  • Tsezugera is present and assessing the ambush situation. The group still possesses copies of the "ACCOMPANY" card. Opponents are suspected of preparing an ambush. Plan involves switching to "Contact" and "Return" cards. Shadru and Bati are mentioned as waiting at the spell shop.
  • Tsezugera believes Gensuru and two fakes are currently following them. The group decides to maintain their original plan despite the opportunity. Four people from their side are present at the location. A large building is visible at night with lights on. A small heart-shaped entity appears near the building.
  • Gon is practicing a physical Nen movement technique outdoors. Killua observes that the training is not progressing well. Biscuit refuses to give direct hints about her personal Nen method. Five days remain until an unspecified deadline. Nen flow techniques differ between individuals even when they appear identical.
  • The scene takes place in a barren rocky area with cliffs. Gon has just finished a training session. Biscuit is leading the decision to alter their approach. Killua was attempting something he nearly completed. The group has five days remaining according to Killua. They have decided on a method to defeat opponents.
  • Biscuit possesses a card marked with a target symbol. Gon intends to master a technique through repetition. The group views the landscape from a high vantage. A humorous or unrelated panel appears at the bottom.
  • Gensuru's group is using Return and Accompany cards in the forest. The targets have exhausted their copies of Accompany. An Ai-Ai card is being activated. Gensuru observes the effect from the foreground with satisfaction.
  • Contact card has been used on Gensuru's group. News of the Bomb Devils has spread among players. Gensuru's group recently entered the game. Tsezugera's group is targeted for elimination.
  • The group possesses the LEAVE card as their final card. They plan to complete a game by collecting three specific cards. Mr. Battera must still choose which card he wants.
  • The building appears completely deserted. Guards that should be present are missing. The group has entered a large, ornate interior space.
  • The bearded man is searching for Mr. Battera. All staff have been dismissed with final payments. The mustached man claims these were Mr. Battera's last orders.
  • The group was close to completing a game. The mustached man dismisses the importance of the situation. The man in white outfit forces entry by breaking cabinets.
  • Hisoka is shown smoking and speaking confidently about killing. The setting is an interior hall with multiple people present. A long-haired companion stands next to Hisoka.
  • Gon is depicted in an extreme dynamic action pose. His clothing is damaged and he shows signs of exertion or injury.
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  • bright radial burst fills the top panel with motion lines radiating outward small dark silhouettes are thrown through the explosion vertical panel frames the bearded man's shouting face Tsezugera holds an ornate book open on his lap three figures crouch side by side in a shadowed area tiny running figures appear in the distant background speech bubbles float near the bearded man's face impact lines and speed streaks emphasize sudden movement Tsezugera's glasses reflect light as he looks down at the book the long-haired man sits with hands on knees, watching
  • Tsezugera and allies run left to right under speed lines bearded man holds a rectangular device with a circular symbol Tsezugera holds a similar device while speaking in profile massive black impact streaks dominate the lower half small figures are flung outward in the blast vertical striped background behind the speaking characters motion lines curve around the running group the device screen shows a dark circle icon
  • Glowing card with eye symbol held high, radiating light. Large stylized SFX slashes dominate the upper half of the page. Card 1099 shows winged creature and fish icons. Hand gripping the activated card at bottom center. Console device emits light and lines indicating use. Multiple small running figures in mid-ground. Forest silhouette and structure in background.
  • Dense forest canopy and foliage throughout panels. Speech bubbles positioned above and beside characters. Tsezugera shown in close profile with serious expression. Group of four figures walking in upper forest panel. Device held by one character in middle panels. Foliage hiding the final speaker.
  • spiky-haired man shown in profile close-up with intense expression bearded man shown in profile with serious gaze four small silhouettes standing together on the path heart-shaped creature with simple face floating above the building large illuminated multi-story structure surrounded by dark trees motion lines radiating from the heart figure rocky path leading toward the distant building speech bubbles placed in upper right panels during planning discussion dark treeline silhouette framing the lower wide panel uniformed figures walking away from viewer in early panels
  • Gon shown mid-flip with extended limbs and motion lines Gon’s face in extreme close-up with wide eyes and sweat drops Killua shown in profile with arms crossed and serious expression Biscuit shown from the chest up wearing a dark outfit and tie rocky cliff face visible in background of training panels impact lines and dust particles around Gon’s reaching hand sweat drops flying from Gon’s head in multiple panels dark background behind Gon during the flip sequence small circular sound effect near Gon’s hand
  • Gon with spiky white hair and serious expression in close-up Biscuit walking ahead with back to viewer in rocky terrain Killua with black hair and sweat drops showing surprise Wide rocky canyon landscape with scattered boulders Biscuit facing the boys while speaking Killua leaning forward with determined posture Small figures standing apart in vast rocky expanse Speech bubbles positioned above characters' heads
  • Biscuit holding up a card with concentric circle design Killua in profile looking toward the card Gon smiling with closed eyes Expansive rocky canyon under cloudy sky Small distant silhouettes on the ground Cartoon panel with stylized creatures and objects Large SFX characters crossing the whimsical panel Biscuit presenting the card with a slight smile
  • Large radial impact lines and debris indicate a sudden powerful explosion or activation. Multiple figures in the distance react to the blast with small silhouettes. Gensuru's subordinates hold open books while running and shouting orders. Players kneel on the ground preparing cards with focused postures. Close-up of hands gripping the Return card and Ai-Ai card. Large suction effect with curved arrows pulls characters inward. Gensuru stands in the foreground with a confident smirk and sunglasses. Card with black circle symbol visible in multiple panels. Motion lines emphasize rapid card activation and movement. Dark lower panel contrasts with the bright explosion above.
  • Bright radial burst with floating orbs at the top of the page. Sharp black impact lines crossing the panel. Small striped creature and panda-like figure in the forest background. Gensuru's subordinates stand with arms crossed in discussion. One subordinate holds an open book while facing the group. Close-up profile of Gensuru with sunglasses and serious expression. Forest setting with tall trees and open clearing. Speech bubbles positioned above and around the characters. Dark lower panel focuses on Gensuru's face.
  • Card 1014 LEAVE B-30 held prominently at top center Card text explains the leave-island effect Speech bubbles positioned right-to-left across panels Man with glasses smiles while holding a card Cigarette in spiky-haired man's mouth Uniformed men standing in a forested outdoor area Motion lines and impact shapes in the 'let's go' panel Hands holding cards against a striped background at bottom Small circular symbols on the lower cards Japanese text visible on the LEAVE card
  • Large castle perched on a cliff under bright sky Interior hallway with framed pictures on both walls Grand staircase with decorative railings Spotlight effect highlighting the computer room Multiple small figures visible inside the lit circle Group of four men standing in an empty hall Potted plants flanking the entrance Empty guard posts implied by the dialogue
  • bearded man with forehead scar shouting with wide-open mouth intense radial speed lines emphasizing anger man in beret standing with hands on hips camouflage jacket with patches mustached man shown in dramatic low-angle close-up hallway with framed pictures and distant figure paycheck and termination fee mentioned in dialogue final orders from Mr. Battera shocked expression on bearded man's face sweat drop on forehead
  • shattered glass and impact lines from forced entry diamond-patterned cabinet doors man in white outfit breaking through furniture sweat drops on bearded man's face intense motion lines during the crash close-up of determined expression cabinet handles and wooden debris dark panel with speech bubble
  • Large patterned rug covering the floor of the hall Cigarette with visible smoke in Hisoka's hand Chest symbol resembling a trident on the long-haired man's shirt Motion lines and impact SFX around shocked characters Upper balcony railing overlooking the main floor Framed pictures and potted plant in the background hall
  • Inverted body orientation against black void Bandages and torn clothing on limbs Sweat or blood droplets on skin Sharp motion lines indicating rapid movement Gritted teeth and wide eye expression

Greed Island arc

  1. 170Attack of Three
  2. 171No.171 ◆ Attack of Three Part 2
  3. 172Attack of Three Part 3
  4. 173Attack of Three PT.4
  5. 174Attack of Three Part 5
  6. 175Attack of Three, PT.6
  7. 176Attack of Three Part 7

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