15 pages · Ngl arc

Hunter × Hunter Chapter 200: The Condition

What happens in chapter 200

p.0Warifu plates are broken in half to verify identity or documents.
p.7Palm, Killua, and Gon discuss conditions for entering NGL.
p.13Knuckle's intent is to eliminate the threat preemptively.

Two broken rectangular plates tumble through the air, each marked with large Japanese characters. A voice asks, "WHAT ARE THESE?" Another explains, "THEY'RE PLATES USED AS 'WARIFU'." In the next panel a hand reaches up toward two small halves of a plate floating above it while narration continues: "THEY'RE OFTEN USED TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF DOCUMENTS, OR TO PROVE THE IDENTITY OF AN ALLY. THEY'RE USUALLY MADE FROM BAMBOO OR WOOD AND ARE MARKED LIKE THIS, AND THEN BROKEN IN HALF." The scene shifts to a narrow city street lined with buildings. Gon and Killua stand in the foreground while two men walk away in the distance. Gon says, "I GUESS THE POINT IS TO DEFEAT THEM AND RETRIEVE THE PLATES." Killua replies, "THE TWO HITMEN PROBABLY HOLD THE OTHER TWO HALVES." Gon asks, "WHAT ABOUT OUR CASE?"

Gon Killua

Gon, Killua, and a third figure with wild hair and wide eyes burst forward in a powerful dynamic pose. Gon on the left leans in with a fierce glare, his fist clenched. The central character grins intensely with one eye half-closed. Killua on the right points forward with determination while gripping a broken warifu plate marked with kanji. Another plate fragment with matching characters is held prominently in the foreground. The entire composition radiates urgency and resolve as the three advance together.

Gon Killuaunidentified wild-haired figure

Gon and Killua stand outside a large traditional building under a cloudy sky, exchanging worried glances. Gon says, 'They must've confirmed the message.' Killua adds, 'Someone's been watching.' The two boys enter a dimly lit room filled with glowing monitors and screens. They join two other figures already inside, all facing the displays. Suddenly, long flowing hair cascades into view from above. A voice addresses them directly: 'You must be Gon and Killua, am I right?'

Gon Killua Palmunidentified man with backpackunidentified suited man

A tall woman with extraordinarily long black hair floats or stands dramatically amid swirling dark energy patterns. She introduces herself: 'My name is Palm. Glad we've finally met.' She adds, 'Pleased to meet you.' Gon and Killua react with surprise and nervousness below her. Palm continues, noting the Chairman only gave general instructions. She offers to explain everything over a cup of tea, her hair flowing around her as she descends toward the building entrance.

Palm Gon Killua

A hand pours a fine powder from a spoon into a cup while a voice explains, "HE TOLD ME I'D ONLY GET IN HIS WAY BUT I INSISTED ON COMING." The speaker continues, "I AM AN APPRENTICE OF MASTER NOVU." In the next panels a long-haired woman sits at a table with Gon and Killua. She says, "BUT THIS IS ONLY OUT OF MY UTMOST RESPECT FOR HIM, TO THINK THAT I MAY HAVE ANY SPECIAL FEELINGS... AH." She adds, "MASTER NOVU IS AN AMAZING PERSON. HE'S COOL AND INTELLIGENT AND COMPOSED AND... AH... COOL AND COMPOSED MEAN THE SAME THING... OOPS." Gon and Killua listen as she identifies, "I THINK HE'S ONE OF THE GUYS WHO CAME WITH CHAIRMAN NETERO. YES, THE ONE IN THE BLACK SUIT." The woman continues, "OH! OF COURSE, MASTER NOVU KNOWS NOTHING OF THIS. I HAVEN'T SAID A WORD, AND I NEVER WILL..." She then muses, ".........TOWARDS HIM... IS NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION. UHUHUHUHUHUHU. BUT THE IMPORTANT THING IS WHETHER YOU CAN HAVE RESPECT FOR THE OTHER PERSON OR NOT... WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE..."

Gon Killualong-haired woman

The long-haired woman continues, "BUT... LOVE CAN SUDDENLY SPARK OUT OF NOWHERE, RIGHT? DON'T YOU THINK SO?" and asks, ".........BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS, RIGHT?" Gon and Killua react with surprise. She then says, "UM... SORRY, BUT CAN I INTERRUPT YOU FOR A SEC." Gon replies, "WE'RE SUPPOSED TO FIGHT, RIGHT?" The woman answers, "AH... STOP IT! I SEE, I APOLOGIZE." Gon points at her and states, "AH... BUT YOU WOULDN'T KNOW THAT UNLESS YOU SPEND A LONG TIME TOGETHER WITH HIM." The woman responds, "MY TEACHER MAY LOOK LIKE A COLD PERSON BUT HE'S ACTUALLY VERY KIND. I APPEALED FOR MY PASSION WITH PROBABLY A WHOLE LIFE-TIME'S WORTH OF WORDS. BUT I KEPT BEING STUBBORN AND INSISTED I GO. THE CHAIRMAN AND MY TEACHER SAID THAT I COULD NOT ACCOMPANY THEM ANY FURTHER THAN HERE. SO THEY FINALLY AGREED TO LET ME COME UNDER ONE CONDITION. HU HU HU." Gon exclaims, "AH... AND JUST BECAUSE I'VE BEEN WITH HIM FOR A LONG TIME, DO NOT MISUNDERSTAND US TO BE... OKAY! OKAY! I GET IT! SO WHAT IS THAT CONDITION!?"

Gon Killualong-haired woman

A close-up shows a glaring eye visible through long, disheveled hair as an intense voice declares, "...TO DEFEAT KNUCKLE AND SHOOT...!!!" In a tiled room, Palm stands with her back to the viewer, her hair wild and hands raised as a spiky, star-like mass erupts from the floor. Alarmed voices shout, "PALM-SAN! YOUR HATSU! STOP YOUR HATSU!!" and "WHOA!" A spiky-haired boy and another figure react with raised hands. Nearby panels depict hands holding a container of thick black liquid that bubbles and overflows with SFX "ゴポポポ" and "ゴポポポポ". A pointing hand emerges from shadow, stating, "YOU HAVE TO DEFEAT THEM." In the final panel, Palm, the spiky-haired boy, and a black-haired boy sit at a table with drinks. Speech bubbles read, "BUT I'M NOT THE ONE WHO HAS TO DEFEAT KNUCKLE AND SHOOT." "KNUCKLE AND SHOOT...? NOT US?" "SHE MUST BE REINFORCEMENT... I DON'T LIKE IT." and "THAT IS CORRECT."

Palm Killua Gon

Two silhouetted figures stand against a dark background as a voice explains, "THEY HAVE ALSO BEEN GIVEN A SPECIFIC CONDITION TO MEET." Palm, with long wavy hair, gestures while speaking to Killua and Gon. She says, "ALTHOUGH I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS CONDITION IS..." and "ARE BOTH APPRENTICES OF MORAU-SAN." Killua responds, "KNUCKLE AND SHOOT..." A dramatic panel shows a pointing finger with radiating lines and text, "ONLY ONE GROUP WILL BE ALLOWED TO GO...!" and "I BET THE ONES THAT WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER NGL WILL EITHER BE US OR THEM." The final wide panel reveals a sprawling cityscape with hills in the background. Large text declares, "ONE MONTH!!" A speech bubble adds, "YOU HAVE..."

Palm Killua Gon

A massive explosion erupts across a barren rocky landscape, sending jagged debris and stone fragments flying in all directions under a cloudy sky. In the aftermath, a long-haired figure lies sprawled on the ground amid scattered rocks, murmuring, "I felt like I was dreaming." Nearby, a muscular man with short hair walks steadily through a cave-like passage lined with dark openings, declaring, "It was fun." The scene closes on a tight close-up of a prone torso and arm, marked by impact lines and debris.

long-haired prone figuremuscular short-haired man

In a misty, icicle-filled cavern, the cat-eared Chimera Ant sits with their back to the viewer, saying, "I want to do it again... with you..." A large speech bubble from off-panel replies, "With you..." A sudden black panel with jagged edges shows only an ellipsis. Close-ups reveal a wide eye and a calm face with glasses stating, "It's a simple matter." and "That's right." A tiny chibi figure pops up exclaiming "Ah!" The cat-eared Chimera Ant turns with a startled expression, hand raised, as sound effects "Z..." and "ビク" appear near their head.

cat-eared Chimera Antglasses-wearing charactertiny chibi figure

A chimera ant with fluffy hair and prominent cat ears stands amid swirling energy, eyes wide with fierce resolve. Massive abstract shapes and motion lines erupt behind the figure as the character leans forward, mouth open in declaration. 'I CAN JUST REPAIR HIM!' the cat-eared chimera ant shouts, the words cutting through the chaotic background. Below, a tight close-up captures the same intense eyes and parted lips. 'AND I WILL MAKE THIS MY POWER!' the character continues, the vow ringing with absolute certainty.

Pitou

A violent tangle of thick black tendrils and limbs thrashes across the page, wrapping around a central distorted face. The face grimaces with clenched teeth and tightly shut eyes, half-buried in the writhing mass. Motion lines and impact shapes explode outward while smaller detached shapes drift at the edges. A single 'Zuu' sound effect punctuates the frenzy as the chaotic mass dominates the entire composition.

distorted grimacing face

In a crowded outdoor gathering filled with smoke and chatter, several men clutch square plates marked with the symbol 角. One man with a cap declares firmly, "WE'RE NOT TO LET THESE PLATES LEAVE OUR POSSESSION." Another voice adds, "FOR ONE MONTH..." Nearby, a man in a beret smokes while holding one of the plates. In close-up, rough hands manipulate a small card bearing the same 角 symbol, accompanied by sharp crackling sound effects. A bystander remarks, "I GUESS THAT MEANS SOMEONE WILL COME TO TAKE THEM." The sequence ends on a dramatic close-up of a large hand thrusting the 角-marked plate forward amid heavy motion lines and the elongated SFX "シュウウウウ".

man in beretcapped mancrowd members

From behind a seated figure, someone calls out "KNUCKLE?" In the background, two men converse near a table. A sudden close-up reveals Knuckle's intense eyes and gritted teeth as he thinks "PREEMPTIVE STRIKE!" and asks "IS THERE ANY QUESTION?" In a full dramatic panel, Knuckle rises with his signature high pompadour hairstyle, eyes blazing, and declares "AND KILL THEM!" while another speech bubble states "WE WILL WEED THEM OUT." His posture is aggressive, arms spread wide.

Knuckletwo background men

The page opens with the bold Nexgear Presents logo at the top, followed by the large stylized HUNTER × HUNTER title in block letters with the Japanese subtitle beneath it. Centered credits list Translator: Thehyperion, Editor: Joos, Proofreader: Thehyperion and Hiroshi Hyde, and Special Thanks to Kenneth, Fullish, Albert, Musashi (NG), Shebes, and all of our hosts. On the right side of the page stands a tall, slender figure viewed from behind and slightly to the side, with extremely long, straight black hair cascading down past the waist to the ankles. The figure wears a loose, simple knee-length dress with thin straps and flat sandals, hands clasped behind the back, body oriented away from the viewer.

long-haired female figure

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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 200: The Condition

Chapter: 200
Summarised: 22 Aug 2026
Pages: 15
Arc: Ngl
Previous: Chapter 199
Next: Chapter 201

Chapter 200 summary

Gon and Killua review the warifu plates and their purpose before meeting Palm, an apprentice of Novu. Palm explains her insistence on joining the Chairman's group and reveals the condition that she must defeat Knuckle and Shoot. She demonstrates her hatsu in a burst of energy while confirming that only one group will proceed to NGL. Separate sequences show a cat-eared Chimera Ant vowing to repair and claim power, and Knuckle preparing a preemptive strike with the plate holders.

14 key facts · 20 characters

Key facts in chapter 200

Warifu plates are broken in half to verify identity or documents. The plates are typically made of bamboo or wood. Gon and Killua are discussing a mission involving hitmen.
The three characters advance together holding warifu plates. The page is a full splash illustration emphasizing action.
Gon and Killua receive confirmation that their message was received. The boys enter a surveillance room with multiple active monitors. A figure with extremely long hair appears and addresses them by name.
Palm formally introduces herself to Gon and Killua. Palm references instructions from the Chairman. Palm invites the boys to discuss matters over tea.
The long-haired woman claims to be Master Novu's apprentice. Master Novu is described as cool, intelligent, and composed. Master Novu accompanied Chairman Netero. The woman denies having confessed her feelings to Master Novu.
The long-haired woman claims her teacher appears cold but is actually kind. She appealed passionately to accompany her teacher. The chairman and her teacher set one condition for her to join. Gon insists they are there to fight.
Palm activates her Hatsu creating a spiky mass on the floor. A container of black liquid is shown being handled. Characters discuss who will fight Knuckle and Shoot. Palm is identified as possible reinforcement.
Palm, Killua, and Gon discuss conditions for entering NGL. A one-month time period is announced. Only one group will be allowed to proceed. Morau is referenced as having apprentices.
An explosion destroys part of a rocky outcrop. A figure lies on the ground after the event. A muscular man walks through a cave area. Dialogue indicates the prone figure experienced a dream-like sensation. Dialogue indicates the muscular man found the experience enjoyable.
Cat-eared Chimera Ant is seated in an icy cavern. Dialogue indicates a desire to repeat an action with another person. A glasses-wearing character appears in close-up panels. A small chibi figure reacts with surprise. The cat-eared character shows a startled reaction with sound effects.
Pitou appears with cat ears and distinctive hair. Pitou expresses intent to repair a male figure. Pitou claims the repair ability as personal power.
A distorted face is visible amid black tendrils. The scene depicts intense chaotic motion.
Plates bear the symbol 角. The plates are not to leave the group's possession for one month. Sound effects indicate tension around the card manipulation.
Knuckle decides on immediate aggressive action. Knuckle's intent is to eliminate the threat preemptively.

Symbols and visual details14 · show

Two broken warifu plates with bold kanji float in the upper panels. A hand reaches toward two small plate halves in mid-air. Street scene shows Gon and Killua facing away from two distant figures. Gon leans forward with a serious expression while speaking. Killua stands slightly behind Gon, looking thoughtful. Broken plate edges are jagged and clearly marked. Background buildings have shuttered windows and signs. Motion lines emphasize the tumbling plates. Speech bubbles are placed near the characters' heads. The page number and chapter title appear at the bottom right of the top section.
Gon on the left with spiky black hair and intense expression. Central figure has exaggerated wide eyes and a broad grin. Killua on the right with white spiky hair pointing ahead. Large broken warifu plate held in the foreground. Second plate fragment visible behind Killua. Motion lines and impact shapes surround the trio. Dramatic shading emphasizes speed and power. All three characters lean aggressively toward the viewer. Clothing details include Gon’s vest and Killua’s shorts. Chapter title appears in the lower left corner.
Multiple glowing monitor screens line the dark room walls. Long straight hair hangs down dramatically from above. Gon and Killua stand side by side facing the monitors. Building exterior features traditional Japanese architecture with tiled roof. Speech bubble appears near the falling hair figure. Darkness contrasts with bright monitor lights. Mountains visible in the background outside.
Palm's hair flows dramatically in swirling patterns. Gon and Killua look up with wide eyes and sweat drops. Palm's bare feet and sandals are visible as she descends. Building entrance shown with open door and barrel outside. Speech bubbles surround Palm's floating figure. Small reaction figures appear near Killua at the bottom.
hand pouring powder from spoon into cup long-haired woman seated at table holding chopsticks Gon and Killua facing the woman across the table multiple floating speech bubbles with sweat drops and motion lines potted plant visible in background small reaction panels showing Gon and Killua surprised faces
close-up of long-haired woman's face with intense expression Gon pointing forward with determined look sweat drops and motion lines around characters large impact lines behind the woman small reaction panels of Gon and Killua
Close-up of intense eye through messy hair conveys determination Spiky mass erupting from floor as Palm's Hatsu activation Container of dark viscous liquid being poured and overflowing Pointing hand emerging from darkness for emphasis Group seated at table with drinks during discussion SFX bubbles indicating liquid movement and sound Alarmed postures and raised hands showing panic Tiled wall background in indoor setting Long hair obscuring face partially in opening panel Motion lines around Hatsu effect
Silhouetted figures against vertical line background Pointing finger with starburst emphasis lines Wide cityscape view with dense buildings and hills Palm gesturing with hands near chest Killua and Gon in close-up with surprised expressions Large bold text for time skip announcement Dark panel contrasting with bright city below Wavy hair detail on Palm Speech bubbles positioned around silhouettes
Large impact lines and flying rock fragments dominate the top panel, showing destructive force. The prone figure rests on uneven rocky ground with motion lines suggesting prior impact. Cave entrances appear as dark voids in the stone wall behind the walking man. Speech bubbles are placed near the prone figure and the walking man respectively. Bottom panel focuses on a close-up of a body with visible clothing folds and a small dark mark. Cloud patterns in the sky frame the explosion debris. The walking man has a confident posture with arms at sides. Debris pieces are scattered across the foreground of the explosion panel.
Icicles hang from the ceiling of the cavern setting. The cat-eared character sits on rocky ground facing away. A large oval speech bubble floats near the cat-eared character. Black panel with torn edges creates a sudden transition effect. Close-up eye panel shows a single wide-open eye with detailed lashes. The glasses character has a slight smile and hand near chin. Tiny chibi figure appears with motion lines indicating surprise. Sound effect "Z..." and "ビク" indicate a twitch or reaction. The cat-eared character's hair is fluffy with visible ears. Background shows misty cavern walls with hanging formations.
Cat-eared chimera ant with voluminous curly hair and black high-collared garment Large swirling energy forms and motion lines filling the upper background Repeated 'Zuu Zuu' sound effects scattered across the panel Close-up panel focusing on wide, determined eyes and open mouth Dramatic right-to-left reading flow from declaration to vow
Dense black tendrils and limb-like shapes dominating the frame Central face with closed eyes and gritted teeth Heavy motion lines and swirling background textures Small detached black shapes floating near the edges Single 'Zuu' sound effect placed in the upper right
Square plates marked with 角 held by multiple people in a smoky gathering. Close-up of fingers gripping and flipping the 角 card. Large hand extended toward viewer displaying the 角 plate. Heavy motion lines and impact SFX around the card. Outdoor setting with wooden structures and distant figures.
Knuckle's high styled pompadour hair. Intense close-up of glaring eye and clenched jaw. Knuckle's high-collared outfit with circular emblem. Dramatic speed lines radiating from Knuckle. Background figures at a table in the upper panel.

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