Chapter 212 · Rupture

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Explosive energy bursts across a black background as three floating hands appear around a tall man in flowing robes. The man holds a ornate caged lantern in one hand while his other two hands hover independently in the air. Gon stares up in shock from below, eyes wide. Speech bubbles erupt: "WHAT THE HELL!?" "THREE... HANDS!?" "HOW!?" "THEY'RE FLOATING!?" Gon's thoughts race in separate bubbles: "SHOULD I ATTACK FIRST...!?" "USE 'GYO!'" "CALM DOWN." "WHAT KIND OF ABILITY IS THIS!?" The tall man stands calmly, lantern glowing. Lower panels show him from different angles with the floating hands and the lantern. At the bottom, close-ups of clenched fists appear with the declaration: "HE'S A MANIPULATION USER!!" "HE'S NOT USING 'IN'....!!! THOSE THREE HANDS ARE ACTUALLY FLOATING!" "THAT PROBABLY MEANS..."

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Gon analyzes the situation, noting that if the opponent only attacks by launching the hands he won't have to worry. A large close-up shows the glowing caged lantern with a dark top. Gon lunges forward with intense speed, arms extended, shouting "TO KEEP THOSE HANDS AWAY FROM ME!!" Motion lines and impact effects surround him. In a close-up, Gon declares "LET'S SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!" while the opponent watches from the side. The opponent says "FIRST..." and "YO-YO'S..." as small glowing hand shapes appear in the air. Gon is shown in profile with a determined expression.

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A massive impact erupts across the top of the page as a spiky-haired fighter is struck with tremendous force, his body twisting amid radiating shockwaves and speed lines. Below, a rapid sequence of panels captures the chaos of close-quarters combat: fists clench and swing, bodies blur with motion, and explosive bursts of energy ripple outward. In one panel a silver-haired observer watches intently from the side. The spiky-haired fighter reappears in the lower panels, crouched and focused, pushing forward through debris and impact flashes while a small lantern-like object floats in the background. The entire sequence conveys a relentless, high-speed exchange of blows.

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A chaotic full-page spread erupts with circular energy rings and shattering debris as the spiky-haired fighter is hurled through the air amid multiple impact bursts. His body twists violently while a large, wheel-like structure or aura dominates the foreground. In the lower section a man with a ponytail and star emblem on his shoulder watches the scene with wide eyes. A speech bubble appears beside him as he comments on the display of skill.

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A spiky-haired fighter's eyes widen in alarm as a massive impact erupts before him, the word 'FAST...!!' exploding across the panel. Below, a hand crackles with power and releases 'ELECTRIC SHOCK!!'. A black panel delivers the warning 'YOU IDIOT. THEN IT'LL BE THE SAME AS BEFORE...!!'. The same spiky-haired fighter recoils sharply, realizing 'BACK AWAY... THE HANDS WERE DECOYS!?'.

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Two fighters clash violently in midair; the robed fighter lands a powerful strike that sends the spiky-haired boy flying backward amid debris and impact lines. Close-ups capture the boy's stunned face and the robed fighter's intense expression. Internal monologue reveals the robed fighter noting the boy's reaction speed, his own body refusing to obey, and the spell's effect. The boy refuses to give up, declaring he will still win with his power despite the opponent's superior strength and speed.

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In a dark forest clearing, a robed fighter stands hunched and exhausted, declaring "I CAN'T WIN...". A sudden sharp reaction erupts with a large "!!??" panel and the sound effect "KUUUT". The view cuts to a close-up of Gon, his white spiky hair disheveled and sweat on his face, one eye wide with shock as he cries out "MY LEFT EYE!?" while clutching at the injury on the left side of his face.

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Knuckle Bine launches a powerful spinning strike, his robes flaring dramatically as motion lines streak across the panel. In a rapid sequence of smaller panels, a hand reaches out, Gon is sent flying backward into a tree, and debris scatters. Knuckle questions whether the previous hit was a fluke while noting Gon's impressive reaction time. Gon, bloodied on the left side of his face, realizes in horror that the left side is gone as the background shows him tumbling through the air.

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Killua's thoughts race as he fights. "IF I WANT TO WIN...!!!" he tells himself. "BUT I CAN'T KEEP DOING THIS..." The spell has protected him once more. "THE SPELL... SAVED ME THIS TIME." He reminds himself, "IF YOU RECEIVE SOME KIND OF MYSTERIOUS DAMAGE, KEEP AWAY FROM YOUR ENEMY..." Explosive impacts rock the scene. A massive fist swings in with heavy motion lines. Killua takes a direct hit to the face, his body twisting from the force. Blood spatters across the ground near his head as he lies dazed. "THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BLIND SPOT..." he realizes in pain. SFX of strikes and impacts fill the panels.

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Killua crouches on the grass, breathing heavily. "I'VE JUST BEEN RUNNING AWAY," he thinks. In a flash of realization he understands the truth. A man in a robe stands with arms crossed, declaring "WRONG!! YOU MOVE WELL." Killua grimaces as another blow lands. "SHIT! AGAIN...!!" he shouts. The wide view shows the forested area with a large tree and the two fighters exchanging blows at high speed. Narration emphasizes the critical timing: "A SINGLE MOMENT NOT EVEN FOR" and "ACTUALLY BEEN FIGHTING!!"

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A massive, dark-haired figure hunches forward in agony, its body trembling as it looms over the grassy ground. A small, round creature with a tail lies nearby, watching. In the background, a cloaked figure stands among twisted trees. Close-up insets reveal Knuckle's stern face, sweat beading as a heartbeat sound pulses, followed by the creature's wide-eyed reaction. The enormous figure lets out a thunderous, anguished roar that shakes the entire scene.

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Explosive action erupts as a spiky-haired fighter charges forward through a barrage of strikes. Multiple impact panels show rapid punches landing while the fighter refuses to retreat. The spiky-haired combatant declares his determination with bold lettering: 'RUN AWAY ANYMORE!!' and 'I WILL NOT'. A final close-up shows a hand gripping tightly as another voice shouts 'TAKE THIS!!' amid crackling energy and motion lines.

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Gon races forward amid streaking motion lines and crackling energy. Voices urge him onward: "IT DOESN'T MATTER!!" "CHASE HIM!!" A close-up shows his tense back as another voice remarks "HOW SCARY." and "AN ELECTRIC SHOCK?" The command "CHASE HIM..." floats across the page while a tiny Gon silhouette continues running and a cloaked figure watches from afar. In the lower panels Gon turns, sweat pouring down his face, and demands "WHY THE HELL ARE YOU ASKING HIM...?" Someone replies "DID YOU KNOW...?" while Gon snaps "STOP IT." and another voice asks "HOW..."

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Massive black sound effects explode across the top of the page. Below, a grotesque creature with an enormous open maw rears back amid vertical stripes, liquid spraying from its jaws. A huge jagged speech balloon blares "4!!!!!!" In a narrow panel below, a dark silhouette lies on wooden planks while a voice says "BUT..." The final row shows the creature's birth: "IT'S THE BIRTH OF THE KING." A blonde girl answers "YUP." and another figure asks "IS IT TIME?"

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A massive spherical creature with a distorted face reels from a powerful impact, its body cracking as it shouts "IT'S TOO SOO...!!" while motion lines and impact symbols fill the panel. From the side, the creature cries "W... WAIT!!" in desperation. In the next sequence, the creature is shown mid-strike with a dark impact shape, followed by a panel labeled "SILENCE." as its eye stares blankly. The final spread erupts in a violent explosion of radiating lines and debris; the creature's body is blown apart from behind with a massive "ZAAAAA" sound effect, its limbs flailing outward as the force overwhelms it.

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The page displays the NEXGEAR PRESENTS logo above the large HUNTER×HUNTER title in stylized lettering, followed by the website addresses WWW.NEXGEAR.COM and IRC.IRCWIGWIG.NET #NEXGEAR. In the lower right corner, a small square illustration shows a birdcage containing a bird, set against a dark wooden background with flame-like shapes surrounding it.

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KnucklePotcleanlarge dark-haired figure

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