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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 221: Reunion ②

What happens in chapter 221

The cat-eared fighter battles several opponents who adapt to their speed within a minute. A smoke screen leads to a massive melee where the fighter is overwhelmed by numbers. A long-haired man and muscular opponent discuss an ability, while a furry fighter interacts with ETO. Rain falls as a winged figure flees, and Palm later assesses the situation with Gon and Killua nearby in a forest.

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  1. p.0Battle occurs in open rural terrain with tall vegetation.
  2. p.7The attack produces visible shock on the target's face.
  3. p.14Gon and Killua appear together examining small objects.
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Reunion ②

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In a vast open field dotted with rocky outcrops and tall grass, a man with a large club-like weapon stands ready while another figure crouches nearby. A spotted-furred character dashes forward from the left. The spotted character declares, "SEEMS LIKE YOU GUYS WERE WAITING HERE TO HUNT ME..." and continues, "BUT IT LOOKS LIKE I'LL BE THE ONE GETTING THE BETTER OF YOU." The spotted character then threatens, "YOU'LL DIE WITHOUT EVEN BEING ABLE TO LAY A FINGER ON ME." A close-up shows a muscular man with a spotted head covering smirking and asking, "IS THAT SO?" as sound effects "KU KU KU" appear. The muscular man retorts confidently, "YOU COULD THROW THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF THEM AND STILL NOT BE ABLE TO KILL US." The spotted character lands a kick while replying, "YOU KNOW HOW SOFT YOUR PUNCHES ARE?" A young character with cat-like features is pinned down, laughing, "HAHA— I KNOW WHAT THAT IS. IT'S CALLED BLUFFING. RIGHT?"
spotted-furred fightermuscular spotted-head mancat-eared young characterclub-wielding man
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Multiple figures are hurled through the air amid jagged black lightning bolts and impact shapes. The spotted-furred fighter is struck and sent flying while shouting, "JUST YOU LETTING YOU KNOW, I'M NOT EVEN GOING SERIOUSLY YET." A voice taunts, "AHA HAHA, IT'S LIKE YOU'RE SWINGING AFTER THE BALL HAS ALREADY REACHED THE CATCHER'S MITT!!" The muscular man lands a powerful strike labeled "NGH!!" while declaring, "NOT MY PUNCHES. NOT MY SPEED... GET IT!?" Smaller panels show distant figures tumbling and a determined runner in the background.
spotted-furred fightermuscular spotted-head manmultiple airborne figures
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A cat-eared fighter with a striped tail leaps forward in a dynamic pose, fists clenched, while a short-haired opponent crouches low and a hooded figure rushes in from the side. An exclamation mark pops above the action. In close-up panels the cat-eared fighter’s eyes widen in surprise as a fist swings toward their face. Narration reads: “THIS GUY’S SURPRISING.” The attacker’s arm extends fully as the cat-eared fighter thinks, “AND ATTACKED STRAIGHT ON.!!!” and “HE ACCURATELY AIMED FOR MY FACE...” A tight close-up shows the attacker’s intense glare. The cat-eared fighter lands a counter, sending the short-haired opponent flying backward. Final panels show the cat-eared fighter’s shocked expression and the two attackers recovering, with the thought: “JUST BEFORE, HE COULDN’T EVEN CHASE MY MOVEMENTS WITH HIS EYES... WAS THIS JUST A COINCIDENCE!?”
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A tall figure in a loose shirt and sunglasses stands with hand raised, thinking: “IT’S CLEAR THAT THEY’RE CALCULATING MY MOVEMENTS... AND INITIATING THEIR ATTACKS.” The cat-eared fighter is struck mid-air by the short-haired opponent while the hooded fighter swings a weapon from behind. The cat-eared fighter’s hair flares wildly as they realize: “THEY’VE ALREADY CAUGHT UP TO MY MOVEMENTS IN THAT SHORT PERIOD OF TIME...!? IT HASN’T EVEN BEEN A MINUTE SINCE WE’VE BEGUN FIGHTING.” The cat-eared fighter grins and declares: “...THIS IS FUN.” A panel shows the short-haired fighter saying “THESE GUYS ARE DEFINITELY DIFFERENT FROM YESTERDAY’S...!!!” The hooded fighter is sent flying with motion lines and impact effects reading “1/2 1/2”. The cat-eared fighter is shown slammed against a wall or floor amid debris.
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A blinding flash erupts as a long-haired man swings a massive weapon, sparks flying from the impact. The cat-eared girl leaps through the air, her body twisting to avoid the strike while a muscular man watches from the side. A speech bubble declares, "IT'S GONNA BE WORTH MESSING AROUND WITH THEM!" Smaller panels capture the aftermath: shattered debris, the girl's intense expression, and motion lines showing the force of the clash. In the large lower panel set against swirling clouds, the long-haired man stands ready with his weapon while the muscular man crouches. The cat-eared girl faces them with arms outstretched. The long-haired man shouts, "THE DIFFERENCE IN PHYSICAL ABILITY IS OBVIOUS!! HOW YOU GONNA MAKE UP FOR IT? GUNS? SHEER NUMBERS?" The muscular man laughs, "HAHAHA YOUR BODY CAN'T SEEM TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR MIND!"
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The long-haired man grips his weapon labeled "H" while the muscular man appears with a massive, brain-like head formation. A thought bubble questions, "HOW ABOUT WISDOM AND EXPERIENCE?" Swirling energy surrounds the scene as the cat-eared girl floats in the vortex, an exclamation mark appearing near her. She thinks, "I DIDN'T REALIZE IT'S BEEN SHROUDING MY SURROUNDINGS..." The long-haired man is shown within the same vortex. In the bottom panels the cat-eared girl wonders if this is some kind of ability, while the long-haired man states, "NO... THEY'RE ALSO CONTAINED WITHIN IT, EXPOSED..." She questions further, "POISON? OR MAYBE HYPNOSIS? SMOKE... OR IS IT GAS?"
cat-eared girllong-haired man with weaponmuscular man
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A long-haired man wearing sunglasses stands against a cloudy sky and addresses unseen opponents. "IT'S OKAY TO RUN AWAY," he says with a smirk, followed by "YOU SCARED?" Below, several cat-eared fighters react to a spreading smoke screen. One with spiky hair mutters, "A 'SMOKE SCREEN'... THIS HAS TO BE..." while another laughs, "DOES THAT MEAN YOU GUYS AREN'T RUNNING AWAY? HA HA!" A close-up reveals intense eyes on a determined cat-eared face. "WELL... LET'S SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT," the fighter says. "ARE THEY THINKING OF HIDING IN THE SMOKE AND ATTACKING?" In the next instant the fighter lunges forward with a punch, thinking "JUST AS I THOUGHT" as motion lines and impact bursts fill the panel. Multiple figures clash violently in the smoke-filled chaos.
long-haired man with sunglassesspiky-haired cat-eared fighterlaughing cat-eared fighterintense-eyed cat-eared fighter
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A massive melee erupts as dozens of muscular fighters in dark caps swarm a central cat-eared figure from every direction. Bodies twist and leap through the air amid heavy motion lines and dust clouds. The cat-eared fighter is surrounded on all sides, ducking and weaving while punches and kicks fly past. At the bottom of the page a close-up shows the fighter's wide, shocked eyes. "WHA..." escapes in a jagged speech bubble as the overwhelming assault continues.
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Amid a chaotic melee of fists and motion lines, the furry beast-like fighter is struck violently and sent tumbling through the air. A smaller panel shows the same fighter crashing down with limbs outstretched. Close by, the long-haired fighter winces sharply. "NGH!! ..." In the lower section, Novu appears in profile, sweat on his brow, and states firmly, "BUT JUST ONE HIT IS ENOUGH." Opposite him, the opponent stands amid swirling smoke and debris, arms raised in a ready stance. "YOUR BODY JUST WENT 'GYOT' OUT OF SURPRISE AND STIFFENED UP, RIGHT?" he observes. A separate bubble adds, "THIS ISN'T SOMETHING I CAN KEEP USING ON THE SAME OPPONENT..." Large stylized SFX "ウウウウウ" dominate the smoky background.
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A close-up shows the furry fighter's back and a small winged creature labeled "ETO" flying nearby with a surprised expression. "WHAT'S THIS?" the creature asks. The furry fighter, arms crossed, admits, "I ADMIT YOU GOT ME THERE BY SURPRISE..." and adds, "BUT I BARELY RECEIVED ANY DAMAGE." A small bubble notes "DOESN'T HURT AT ALL..." while another asks "WHERE?" In the next tier, a man in a cap wonders "WHAT COULD IT BE?" while the opponent and the ETO creature stand together; the opponent remarks, "IT'S TIME! THE INTEREST IS PILING UP!" The final row shows a massive impact SFX as the furry fighter lunges forward, shouting "ANSWER ME!!" with intense wide eyes. The opponent is seen from behind amid more motion lines.
furry beast-like fighterETO creatureman in a capsmoke-covered opponent
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Rain lashes down in heavy vertical streaks across a dark sky. A small white star-shaped object floats in an empty panel. Below, a skeletal winged figure with spiky hair and a tail tumbles through thick clouds, limbs flailing. A dark cylindrical object falls nearby. In the lower panels the winged figure lands in a crouch, snarling, while a long-haired person in sunglasses stands over it holding a staff-like weapon. A close-up shows a single wide eye peering from beneath fur. The long-haired figure speaks calmly. The winged figure, visibly enraged, is held by the arm. Someone says, "THIS TIME, YOU LET YOUR ANGER BLIND YOU TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS." Another voice replies, "IT'S JUST TOO EASY TO BEAT YOU."
GonKilluaPalm
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A close-up shows the winged figure's face twisted in fury, mouth open wide, screaming "YOU BASTARDS!" and "DRAA AAA AAAA" amid heavy rain. The scene widens to a rainy road where the same figure runs desperately into the distance. Lower panels reveal a sweat-covered angry face with cat-like features, a small round character displaying "375" on its head, a tiny winged figure hovering, and the winged fighter roaring "WHERE ARE YOU!?" and "IT'S TIME! THE INTEREST IS PILING UP!" while another voice yells "THEY'RE GONE!!"
GonPalm
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The transformed fighter raises his clawed arms high as speed lines radiate outward. "LIKE THIS!!" he declares. A close-up shows his determined face with "HMPH!" and trailing dots as he thinks. "ALL I HAVE TO DO IS OUTRUN IT..." he states. "DOESN'T MATTER WHAT KIND OF ABILITY IT IS," another panel reads. In a massive circular panel, the fighter streaks around a glowing ring of energy with an explosion of debris and motion lines, a tiny silhouette racing along the bottom curve. Below, in an open grassy field under scattered clouds, Palm stands among tall plants looking toward the horizon where a small distant figure runs. A speech bubble from off-panel calls "GON!" as the landscape stretches into rolling hills.
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Palm, with long hair and sunglasses, speaks while standing in the field. "YOU NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT. HE'S ONLY USING HIS NATURAL ABILITIES BUT HE'S STILL STRONG..." she says. "NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT. HE'S ONLY USING HIS NATURAL ABILITIES BUT HE'S STILL STRONG..." continues. "WELL, IT MEANS HE'S JUST A LEVEL ONE SOLDIER ANT." "GUESS HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH 'ZETSU.'" A figure with a phone appears, saying "IF WE JUST CHASE AFTER HIM AND SURPRISE HIM, WE'LL KNOW HIS GENERAL LOCATION." Close-up shows the phone user noting "IF I GET NEAR IT, THE CLOCK WILL START RUNNING AGAIN." Palm replies about the interest stopping. "YOU'RE RIGHT. WE CAN LEAVE THE REST UP TO A NEW USER THAT CAN MATCH UP WELL WITH HIM." "YOU IDIOT. EVEN THOUGH WE CAN READ HIS MOVEMENTS, THE PROBLEM IS THAT WE'RE NOT ABLE TO HIT HIM." In the field, a small figure in a dress stands among plants as another character falls or moves nearby. "I'M GETTING A BIT WORRIED ABOUT GON AND KILLUA ANYWAY."
Palmphone usersmall figure in dressfalling character
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In a dense forest, a figure with long hair and spotted clothing crouches behind a tree trunk while a small winged creature hovers nearby. The figure thinks, 'THIS IS WHAT NEN IS—...?' A voice declares, 'SPEED ALONE DOESN'T WORK.' In the next panel, a grotesque, multi-limbed creature clings to a tree root as the small creature flies closer. The long-haired figure sweats and thinks, 'DAMN THIS GUY. I CAN'T LOSE HIM AT ALL.' A large close-up shows the figure, now revealed as a cat-eared girl with glasses and sweat drops, shouting 'SPEED!!' while thinking, 'I NEED ANOTHER STRENGTH OTHER THAN'. At the bottom, Gon stares forward with wide eyes while holding a small object, and Killua, bruised and bandaged, looks down at a similar object with a speech bubble reading 'W-who, secret'.
PalmGonKillua
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Large bold logo reads 'NEXGEAR PRESENTS HUNTER×HUNTER' with Japanese text below and website URLs. A small rectangular panel at the bottom shows a bald character with a digital display reading '375' on the forehead, smiling and waving both hands.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 221: Reunion ②

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Chapter 221 summary

The cat-eared fighter battles several opponents who adapt to their speed within a minute. A smoke screen leads to a massive melee where the fighter is overwhelmed by numbers. A long-haired man and muscular opponent discuss an ability, while a furry fighter interacts with ETO. Rain falls as a winged figure flees, and Palm later assesses the situation with Gon and Killua nearby in a forest.

15 key facts · 32 characters

Key facts in chapter 221

  • Chapter title page displays No.221 REUNION ② Battle occurs in open rural terrain with tall vegetation Spotted-furred fighter moves at high speed across panels
  • Action sequence shows multiple characters being launched by unseen force Lightning bolt motifs dominate the upper panel composition
  • The cat-eared fighter is the viewpoint character experiencing the assault. Two opponents coordinate an attack on the cat-eared fighter. The short-haired fighter lands a direct punch aimed at the face. The cat-eared fighter reflects on the opponents’ sudden improvement in tracking movement.
  • The sunglasses-wearing fighter analyzes the opponents’ tactical awareness. The fight has lasted less than one minute so far. The cat-eared fighter is enjoying the challenge. The hooded fighter is knocked away with visible impact effects.
  • A bright explosion occurs at the start of the confrontation. The cat-eared girl is agile and airborne during the attack. Two opponents face the cat-eared girl in the cloud setting.
  • The muscular man's head undergoes a visible transformation. An unknown shrouding effect surrounds the battlefield. The cat-eared girl begins to analyze the nature of the ability.
  • A smoke screen is deployed during the confrontation. Cat-eared fighters remain in place instead of retreating. The long-haired man with sunglasses initiates verbal provocation. One fighter anticipates an ambush from within the smoke.
  • A large group of fighters launches a coordinated assault. The cat-eared fighter is completely surrounded. The attack produces visible shock on the target's face.
  • Novu is shown delivering a decisive line about one hit being enough. The opponent comments on the furry fighter's surprised stiffening. A large SFX effect "ウウウウウ" appears in the smoke-filled panel. The furry fighter is depicted being knocked back in multiple panels.
  • The ETO creature appears and questions the situation. Furry fighter claims to have taken almost no damage from the hit. Opponent states that interest is accumulating. Furry fighter repeatedly demands an answer in the closing panels.
  • The winged figure has a tail and clawed hands. Rain is falling throughout the scene. The long-haired figure wears dark sunglasses.
  • The winged figure is running alone on a road. A small character bears the number 375. Rain persists across all panels of the page.
  • The transformed fighter is moving at high speed inside a circular energy construct. Palm is positioned in a grassy field observing the distant figure. A speech bubble addresses the distant figure as Gon.
  • Palm and the phone user are discussing strategies involving Zetsu and Potclean. The opponent is described as a level one soldier ant. Concern is expressed about Gon and Killua's safety.
  • Palm is using a cat-like transformation. A small winged Nen construct is present. Gon and Killua appear together examining small objects.
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  • open grassy battlefield with distant rocks under cloudy sky large club weapon held ready motion lines showing rapid dash from left spotted fur clothing and tail on agile fighter close-up smirk with intense eyes on muscular man impact lines around pinned cat-eared character sound effect KU KU KU near muscular man's face lightning-like motion lines in lower panels
  • chaotic white background with black lightning bolts multiple bodies tumbling in mid-air large impact and motion lines radiating outward close-up of open-mouthed shout with sweat drops small inset panel of running silhouette bold NGH!! sound effect near strike
  • cat-eared fighter leaps with tail extended and fists raised short-haired fighter crouches low with arm drawn back hooded figure charges forward from the right exclamation mark floats above the leaping fighter close-up of cat-eared fighter’s wide eyes and open mouth fist aimed directly at the cat-eared fighter’s face motion lines emphasize the straight punch attacker’s glaring eye in extreme close-up cat-eared fighter’s counter sends opponent flying dust and impact lines around the struck fighter cat-eared fighter’s surprised expression in final panel
  • sunglasses-wearing fighter points upward with hand raised cat-eared fighter struck while airborne hooded fighter swings a long weapon from behind cat-eared fighter’s spiky hair stands on end impact lines and debris around the cat-eared fighter short-haired fighter’s determined expression large stylized SFX reading 1/2 1/2 cat-eared fighter pinned against vertical lines explosion-like impact burst in lower left panel
  • bright radial burst dominates the top panel indicating a powerful impact cat-eared girl shown mid-leap with tail and clawed hands visible long-haired man grips a long staff-like weapon with both hands muscular man kneels in the background observing the fight impact stars and motion lines fill the small middle panels cat-eared girl's face displays a fierce determined expression three figures positioned in a triangular standoff in the clouds long-haired man's weapon emits a glowing tip muscular man crouches with hands near his face cat-eared girl stands with arms spread wide facing the two men cloud background emphasizes height and isolation of the battle
  • long-haired man holds weapon marked with an "H" muscular man's head transforms into a large convoluted mass swirling vortex lines fill the central panel cat-eared girl shown with wide eyes and open mouth in surprise exclamation mark floats near the cat-eared girl long-haired man appears small within the swirling energy muscular man floats in the background of the vortex cat-eared girl's hair and fur ruffled by the energy bottom panels show close-ups of concerned faces cloud patterns continue to frame the aerial battle
  • Long-haired man with sunglasses dominates the top panel against swirling clouds. Smoke drifts across the middle panels, partially obscuring the cat-eared fighters. Close-up emphasizes wide eyes and furrowed brows of the intense-eyed fighter. Motion lines radiate outward from the central punch impact. Cat-eared fighters wear ragged, fur-trimmed clothing. One fighter's mouth is open in laughter with visible fangs. The smoke screen originates from off-panel right. Impact bursts and speed lines emphasize sudden forward movement. The long-haired man's posture is relaxed with arms slightly spread. Cat-eared fighters' ears are perked and alert.
  • Dozens of fighters converge from above, sides, and below. Central cat-eared fighter is the focal point of the encirclement. Heavy speed lines and impact shapes fill the entire spread. Dark caps and sleeveless shirts identify the attacking group. Dust and debris swirl at ground level. The cat-eared fighter's hair is disheveled from movement. Multiple fists and feet are visible mid-strike. Bottom panel isolates the shocked facial expression. The swarm creates a circular formation around the target.
  • Multiple overlapping motion lines and impact shapes fill the top panel. Furry fighter's body is twisted mid-air with limbs flailing. Long-haired fighter's face shows gritted teeth and narrowed eyes. Novu is shown in tight profile with a serious expression and sweat drop. Opponent stands in a low combat stance surrounded by cloud-like smoke. Large jagged SFX "ウウウウウ" emphasize the smoky atmosphere. Small debris and dust particles scatter around the opponent's feet. The furry fighter's clothing is torn and disheveled from the impact. Novu's hat is tilted slightly forward during his statement. Smoke swirls in thick, irregular shapes behind the opponent.
  • Small winged ETO creature hovers with a question mark above its head. Furry fighter stands with arms crossed in a defiant posture. Man in cap is shown from the back with a puzzled expression. Opponent and ETO creature appear side-by-side in the clouds. Large vertical impact lines dominate the bottom-left panel. Furry fighter's eyes are wide and intense in the final close-up. SFX "ズドドド" and "ズドン" accompany the lunging attack. Cloud-like smoke surrounds the mid-tier characters. ETO creature has a round body with a bow and "ETO" label on its head. Furry fighter's fur is ruffled and torn in several places.
  • Heavy diagonal rain lines dominate the upper right panel. Small star-shaped object isolated in its own panel. Winged skeletal figure with tail and spiky hair falling through clouds. Cylindrical object falling parallel to the winged figure. Long-haired figure wearing sunglasses holding a thin staff. Single large eye visible beneath a furry hood or collar. Winged figure crouched on all fours with claws visible. Long-haired figure gripping the winged figure's arm from above. Clouds rendered as dense swirling masses in background. Vertical motion lines indicating descent or impact.
  • Close-up of screaming face with tears and rain streaks. Large jagged speech bubble containing "DRAA AAA AAAA". Rain continuing in vertical black lines. Distant running figure on a wet road lined with trees. Sweat drops flying from an angry face. Small round character with "375" displayed on forehead. Tiny winged figure with halo-like lines. Explosive radial lines around the roaring figure. Foliage and ground visible in the final panel.
  • radial speed lines emphasize explosive movement circular energy ring with impact debris tall grass and distant hills under cloudy sky small silhouette running inside the ring motion lines and starburst effects
  • grassy field with scattered trees and hills phone device held by one speaker cloudy sky background plants and foliage in foreground
  • Dense forest canopy with heavy foliage and cloudy sky above. Small winged creature hovering near tree trunk. Long-haired figure in spotted outfit crouching by tree. Grotesque multi-limbed creature gripping tree roots. Cat-eared girl with glasses and sweat drops in large panel. Gon holding small rectangular object. Killua holding small rectangular object with bruises visible. Motion lines and impact shapes around the grotesque creature.

Chimera Ant arc

  1. 218Confession
  2. 219Awakening
  3. 220Reunion
  4. 221Reunion ②
  5. 222Reunion 3
  6. 223Chapter 223
  7. 224Barusa Islands

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