Hunter × Hunter Chapter 222: Reunion 3

Gon stares at the cage and wonders if this is what he used to remove his eye. A tall figure explains that damaging the enemy allows imprisonment inside the cage whether the whole body or just one part is affected. The figure warns to be careful. In the courtyard, Gon and Killua walk away from the kneeling long-haired creature. The creature lies sprawled on the stones with torn clothing and dark energy-like shapes around it. Someone notes that even though he cannot use Nen he is still pretty tough.

A powerful hand slams against a cracked surface, fingers splayed as fractures spread outward with a sharp Z sound. Below, a massive explosion of smoke and debris erupts in the center of the scene. A small figure stands amid the blast while Gon, facing away with his back to the viewer, stares intently at the chaos. In the next sequence Gon and Killua appear side by side, both turning their heads sharply toward the right with wide eyes and tense expressions. A heavy curtain hangs on the right, partially parted to reveal a pale arm and leg lying motionless on the floor. The curtain shifts with a GISHYU sound and a small GIT effect as something moves behind it.

A close-up reveals a face with long straight hair, heavily stitched skin, and a single wide spiral eye staring outward with a slack mouth. The stitched person’s expression is blank and unsettling. In the panels below, Killua’s face appears first with wide circular eyes and an open mouth in shock, followed by Gon’s face showing the same startled wide-eyed reaction with sweat drops. Both boys stare toward the stitched face above them.

A towering, long-haired figure with cracked skin and tattered clothing stands in a wide stance, arms outstretched as energy radiates outward with sharp GISHYU sound effects. Below, a stern man wearing a tall patterned hat speaks with a serious expression. He warns that the creature will attack anyone who approaches like a machine and speculates it was likely used to train the soldier ants. In a small panel, Gon stares upward with wide, concerned eyes. At the bottom of the page, a calm voice declares 'IT'S OKAY NOW.' while another oval simply reads 'KAITO.'

Close-ups show bare feet stepping on stone tiles and a damaged eye. The long-haired creature kneels on the tiled floor as Gon approaches from behind and says 'IT'S OKAY.' The creature suddenly lunges forward with blurred motion lines and multiple impact shapes, its hair whipping wildly. Small panels depict the creature and Gon running across the floor. In the final panel the man in the hat stands with a bright light bursting behind him, his expression intense.

Gon stands facing away from the viewer, his posture tense. In the distance Kite assumes a wide-legged stance with arms extended, long hair flowing. A small panel shows scattered dots and the SFX "ドド…". Gon’s close-up reveals a serious, sweat-streaked face. Kite’s voice declares, "IT'S THE FIRST TIME SINCE THEN…". The next panel shows Kite’s intense glare as he shouts, "THAT YOU'VE HIT ME, KAITO." Gon remains still, then replies quietly, "THAT TIME IT HURT."

A massive impact erupts as Gon is hurled backward by a powerful strike, motion lines and debris filling the panel. Gon skids across the ground in a low stance. Nearby, a spiky-haired fighter and a ponytail man watch intently. The spiky-haired man asks if Gon can use Nen to guard. A masked figure with long hair wonders whether it is acceptable to leave Gon like that. In a separate panel a suited man with glasses observes, "IT CERTAINLY SEEMS LIKE…". Killua, seen from the side, concludes, "…HE MIGHT EVEN HAVE ALREADY FIGURED IT OUT. ON TOP OF THAT… IT'S OKAY… GON WILL FIGURE IT OUT."

A man with glasses analyzes the fight, noting that Gon's movements are somewhat mechanical yet deliberate as he suppresses his reflexes to receive the blows instead of dodging. Killua watches with a tense expression, sweat on his face, realizing the harsh reality they themselves created. In the battle, a fighter mixes in fake attacks, then lands the next from the left, followed by another from the right. The opponent laughs with a mechanical "HAHA..." while taking the hits, declaring that Kaito's punch hurts a lot more than this and that Kaito is not this weak. The sequence shows rapid exchanges with impact stars and motion lines emphasizing the relentless assault.

A tall stitched creature with long flowing hair and a damaged face extends its arms wide in a dramatic pose above a smaller figure. Gon stares forward with wide serious eyes. Nearby, a hatted figure and a suited man react with tension. The creature then lunges forward with arms outstretched, motion lines streaking across the panel as it reaches toward an unseen target below, its stitched face showing a single visible eye and grim expression.

A towering, emaciated figure with long flowing hair looms over Gon, its spindly arms wrapped around him from behind while its legs stretch impossibly wide across the ground. The creature's body is scarred and twisted, its head tilted as it holds the boy protectively. In a close-up, Gon's face appears battered and smeared with dirt, his expression filled with guilt and sorrow as he speaks. 'IT'S ALL OUR FAULT...' he says, followed by 'I'M SORRY, KAITO.'

The long-haired figure's face is shown in close-up, its expression calm. It tells Gon, 'LEAVE EVERYTHING ELSE TO US.' In a full-body view the figure stands with arms outstretched, adding 'YOU CAN... REST A LITTLE.' Gon stares up in shock, his face still dirty. A massive mechanical puppet-like construct descends from above, its many arms manipulating strings attached to the figure and Gon below. At the bottom, a stern man in a high-collared outfit and Killua watch the scene. The man notes that the device is 'LEVEL 2' and activates on contact, while Killua reacts with surprise.

A grotesque creature with a gaping, toothed maw looms as an unseen speaker explains the Nen ability controlling it. Nearby, a stern figure with a patterned head covering states that Kaito sealed his own Nen with this ability, requiring advanced skills to clear. In a dramatic close-up, Gon stares intensely with aura radiating outward, warning 'WATCH OUT.' He adds that touching the creature will make it attack again. A ponytail-wearing fighter apologizes, explaining they had no choice but to deal the appropriate damage. Killua, appearing battered, questions how they stopped him. Gon leans in close with a fierce expression while the tall, long-haired muscular figure warns that nothing will be initiated from his side as long as no one approaches.

A close-up shows a scarred hand or foot with the words 'JUST WAIT A LITTLE BIT LONGER.' The name 'KAITO.' appears in a separate bubble. Gon stands with his back to the viewer, facing a small, thin creature lying on the ground, promising 'I'LL GET YOU BACK TO NORMAL SOON.' In the bottom panels, Killua looks up with concern while Gon and the patterned-head fighter stand nearby; Killua calls out 'KILLUA.'

Gon stares forward with a fierce, determined glare, his face shadowed and intense. "I'M GONNA DEAL WITH THAT ONE MYSELF," he declares. In the panels below, Killua questions him sharply: "WHAT IN THE WORLD DID YOU DO IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME...?" Gon responds, "BUT YOU TWO..." Killua continues, "I NOTICED THIS WHEN I SAW YOU AS WELL..." and addresses him directly with "KILLUA." A close-up shows Killua's surprised expression as he adds, "WE DIDN'T REALLY DO MUCH." The bottom of the page shifts to a wide view of Gon standing with his back to the viewer, small and alone against the white space. Large text emphasizes, "THEY'RE THE ONES... WHO DID SOMETHING."

The page opens with the large stylized logo "NEXTGEAR PRESENTS HUNTER×HUNTER" at the top. Below, a dramatic full-page illustration shows a tall, emaciated figure with long flowing hair and torn clothing gripping Gon from behind. The creature's arms are unnaturally elongated and its posture is hunched and menacing as it looms over the boy. Gon stands with his back visible, his head barely reaching the creature's torso. The background is stark white, emphasizing the grotesque contrast between the small boy and the monstrous form restraining him.