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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 215: Dying Wish
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- 215
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- 16
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- Chimera Ant
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Chapter 215 summary
The Chairman announces the King's birth and prepares to confront a powerful opponent, instructing his team to follow Koruto to the nest. Inside the cavern, soldiers and specialists attempt to stabilize the King using artificial organs and the spiky-haired boy's blood while the Queen signals her final concerns about her son. The King rejects staying with the Queen, the Queen passes away, and the King experiences confusion with human memories. Later, a small Chimera Ant child is found amid the aftermath as Morel and Knuckle confront the creature about its future actions.
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Key facts in chapter 215
- Chapter title "DYING WISH" appears on the page. The elderly man is making multiple urgent phone calls. A Chimera Ant research team is being summoned. Koruto-kun is directly addressed by the elderly man.
- The uniform is identified as the Chairman's dueling outfit. The kanji on the shirt means "mind" and/or "heart." The elderly man is referred to as the Chairman. A character is addressed as Koruto-kun.
- The bald man with topknot is preparing to confront the Chimera Ant King. A Royal Guard is mentioned as a deadly obstacle. The spiky-haired youth is concerned about the bald man's survival. Two suited men observe the conversation from the background.
- The bald man with topknot is referred to as Chairman. Koruto is to lead the group to the nest. The bald man intends to confront the King personally. Apprentice results are mentioned as being received today.
- Scene takes place inside a cave with artificial-looking holes. Soldiers are wearing protective masks and helmets. A small mouse-like being is present among the soldiers. Equipment crates bear warning triangles.
- The boy offers his own organs for transplant. An insectoid Chimera Ant is present and speaking. Soldiers are kneeling around the insectoid figure. The boy questions if there is nothing more he can do.
- The Queen is unable to speak and communicates only by signals. The King claims the Royal Guards are gathering medicinal herbs. An elderly attendant believes the King will never return. The King has already consumed division commanders.
- The King insists on departing immediately. The child is described as having world-ruling potential. A muscular attendant believes the child was born prematurely. The Queen reacts with visible shock to the King's words.
- The Chimera Ant King is shown in a weakened, dying state. Shaiapouf is pleading for the King to survive. The King mentions a 'child' in his final words. Medical equipment is attached to the King's body. Multiple characters react to the King's condition with urgency.
- The Chimera Ant King has lost consciousness or died. Shaiapouf discusses memory retention among the ants. Some ants retain memories and names from their human lives. Three observers watch the scene from the side. The King's body is shown completely still on a large surface.
- A mass of small creatures is present and moving A small humanoid figure rests on a large hand One character wears a bear-themed hat
- The pointed-eared character is crying heavily A vow of protection is made toward the small child The kneeling character shows intense determination
- Morel holds a staff during the confrontation. The young Chimera Ant child is shown crying. Colt is referenced by name in a panel. Morel issues an ultimatum to the child.
- Morel raises his staff while making a vow. The young Chimera Ant child makes a promise. Morel turns his back after speaking. Morel smokes a cigarette during the scene.
- Knuckle Bine is shown crying while speaking about his teacher. The page includes a flashback-style illustration of a woman and two children with fish.
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- elderly man gripping phone tightly during urgent call radiating speed lines emphasizing crisis sunglasses hiding the long-haired figure's eyes mirror reflection showing distant observer chandelier and elegant furniture in large hall suited man standing rigidly in doorway woman seated at desk turning toward speaker close-up of boy's intense forward stare suited man pinching bridge of nose in thought old man's serious expression while holding phone
- athletic uniform with large "7" and "KOKORO" kanji elderly man standing with hands on hips close-up of glasses-wearing face reacting to shirt radiating lines behind elderly man's back hooded figure viewed from behind large clawed hand dominating final panel motion lines and impact shapes around hand elderly man's stern profile close-up footnote explaining shirt's significance shadows and interior room details
- dramatic speed lines radiating outward from the central figure small distant silhouette with crossed arms on the left close-up of wrinkled face with intense eyes and topknot speech bubble placement near the bald man's head needle-like aura described in narration fierce close-up eyes of the spiky-haired youth dark textured background behind the youth two suited figures standing side by side in final panel bald man leaning forward while laughing topknot hair accessory visible on the bald man
- extreme close-up of the bald man's scarred face and topknot sweat drop on the glasses-wearing man's face pointing finger gesture by the long-haired man silhouette of the bald man from behind in the hallway large stylized Japanese sound effect at the bottom waving hand of the bald man as he departs indoor hallway with windows and potted plants topknot hair accessory flying slightly speech bubbles surrounding the bald man's head
- cavern walls riddled with dark circular holes rocky uneven floor covered in rounded protrusions soldier wearing helmet and surgical mask small mouse-like figure standing upright horned hunched figure clutching head large metal crates with warning symbols motion lines radiating outward bold SFX HIII-HIII!! across panel soldiers bending over equipment distant small figures in background
- close-up of masked soldier's eyes spiky-haired boy's intense expression with sweat drops multi-limbed insectoid figure with flower-like head kneeling soldiers in background hand holding small round object dark silhouette of long-haired figure rocky cavern walls with roots sweat drops on boy's face
- Queen lies in bed surrounded by concerned attendants King's face shown in extreme close-up with intense eyes Small round ant servant with dotted face pleads loudly Shaiapouf in sunglasses and mask leans forward Group of Royal Guards and officers stand in background Elderly bearded ant servant appears in lower panel Speech bubbles crowd the top right of the page Queen's body language shows weakness and concern Dark shading emphasizes the King's serious expression Attendants react with confusion to the Queen's signals
- King's face in dark close-up with sweat drops Line of Royal Guards observing from background Large radiating impact lines around the King Queen lying down with surprised expression Muscular ant in hat and open shirt standing confidently Close-up of a hand holding a small cylindrical object Bold speech bubbles with heavy black outlines King's body shown mid-action with motion lines
- Large circular speech bubbles dominate the top panel with radial speed lines emphasizing the King's desperate expression. Shaiapouf's long hair and pleading posture with clasped hands fill a close-up panel. Medical tubes and machinery surround the King's striped body in the middle right panel. The King's clawed hand reaches weakly in the lower right panel. Explosive impact lines and fading SFX surround the King's final words. A masked human figure with headband appears in profile, listening intently. Small circular panels isolate individual voices and reactions. The King's body is shown from above, limp against a large pillow-like surface. Sweat drops and wide eyes convey extreme distress on multiple faces. Dark radial backgrounds frame the King's dying declarations.
- The King's massive, motionless body rests on a textured, pillow-like surface at the top. Shaiapouf appears in a transformed bird-like state with feathers and a pendant. Multiple small panels show varied ant characters with bandages and different expressions. A large empty speech bubble hovers near the lower left. Sweat drops and motion lines indicate emotional distress on several faces. The King is shown in extreme close-up with half-lidded eyes. Three human-like observers stand together in the bottom right panel. Machinery and tubes remain visible beside the King's resting place. Dark backgrounds emphasize isolation in several reaction panels. A small circular panel contains only an empty speech bubble.
- Close-up of alarmed faces with wide eyes and sweat drops Mass of writhing segmented creatures filling the frame Large clawed hand holding tiny figures Small child-like ant creature sitting calmly Snoring Zzz lines near prone body Motion lines showing hands reaching inward Dramatic black panel backgrounds emphasizing tension Bear hat with round ears and headband detail
- Tears and sweat on anguished face Pointed ears and short dark hair detail Tiny figure standing on clawed palm Kneeling posture with clasped hands Silhouetted background figures Dramatic sweat drops and motion lines "SHF" sound near long-haired figure
- Large pot-like shell covering the child's head and back Tears visibly running down the child's face Intense glare from Morel with furrowed brows and sweat drops Staff gripped tightly in Morel's hand Distant figures standing in a small panel labeled Morau Motion lines indicating sudden emphasis or movement Dark background panel isolating Morel's angry expression Close-up on the child's wide, fearful eye Woman with hair in a bun shown from behind observing the scene SFX lines around the pot shell and staff
- Morel's long hair whipping in motion Cigarette held in Morel's mouth Staff raised high above Morel's head Speed lines radiating from Morel's dramatic pose Child's tear-streaked face looking up Morel's back turned as he walks away Collar adjustment with both hands SFX lines near Morel's raised arm
- close-up of tear-streaked face emphasizing emotional vulnerability speech bubbles positioned on left and right of the large panel three small horizontal reaction panels showing children's expressions bottom illustration features a central seated woman with two children scattered fish on the ground as a visual focus children's open, happy postures and wide eyes traditional clothing details on the woman motionless, serene background in the lower scene