Chapter 233

The bat-like fighter unleashes a spiraling vortex attack labeled "SECRET NOISE"!!! with claw-shaped sound waves tearing outward. It shouts "BEFORE THAT, ONE MORE ATTACK!" The muscular creature reacts with a pained "GHH" as the blast strikes. Gon is hurled backward through the air amid debris and impact lines. The muscular creature charges forward with wings spread, claws extended, while Gon braces in the background. Multiple panels show the creature slashing through the air with fierce motion lines and impact effects as Gon is knocked away.

Gon charges forward with arms outstretched amid heavy motion lines as a furious bat-like creature glares back. The creature's piercing sound forces Gon to clutch his ears in pain, shouting 'Ugh!! CAN'T HELP IT!! THE SOUND IS KILLING ME!!' while a 'Birt' effect rings out. Smaller panels show Gon grimacing with 'GYL' 'GYL' sounds as narration states 'IT'S TOO STRONG TO JUST IGNORE AND COUNTER!!'. A diagram explains that water dampens sound waves and suggests using wet cloth as ear plugs. Gon sprints ahead declaring 'THIS SHOULD MAKE IT BETTER.' and 'Okay!!' as impact lines burst around him. In close-up, a relieved face exclaims 'ALL... RIGHT!! MUCH BETTER!!' while another voice groans 'GHHH...!!'.

Gon sprints through the forest toward a dark cave entrance as small birds fly overhead. Narration reads 'HE'S COMING!!' and 'THROUGH HIS AURA!!' while Gon thinks 'AND I KNOW THE LOCATION OF THE OWL...'. A single feather drifts down in a black panel labeled 'A FEATHER!?'. The scene cuts to Gon standing alone in total darkness with only three small dots visible above him, his body tense and ready.

Gon stands in a defensive stance as multiple bat-like creatures swarm around him in a dark cavern, unleashing powerful ultrasonic attacks. The creatures, resembling bats with owl-like features, strike from all directions with sharp claws and sonic blasts that create jagged impact lines across the panel. Gon grits his teeth, trying to focus his aura. In smaller panels, his thoughts reveal the creatures' nature: they are wild beasts that conceal their presence when approaching prey. He realizes that without using Gyo, he cannot even glimpse them, and the ultrasonic attacks are overwhelming despite his high basic levels. A close-up shows Gon leaping with one leg extended, determined to break through their formidable combination. Below, a small silhouette depicts Gon being attacked repeatedly while the creatures remain nearly invisible, emphasizing that he has taken hits but suffered no real damage yet. He concludes he is helpless if his battle strategy remains weak.

The fight intensifies as one bat creature dives toward Gon, who counters with a powerful strike that creates a swirling impact pattern. The creature thinks Gon is getting close enough that ultrasonic attacks may no longer work. Gon shouts 'Nice try' as he smashes through the attack, sending the bat reeling. In a close-up, Gon's face shows fierce determination amid swirling motion lines. The scene shifts to Gon running through the cavern with a flashlight, pursued by more bat creatures. A large armored gorilla-like creature appears, declaring it can defeat this one if it uses a rock. The gorilla charges at Gon while the bats continue their assault, with multiple impact SFX emphasizing the ongoing battle. Gon remains on the move, evading and striking back against the combined threats.

The owl-like bat creature covers its ears with feathered wings and declares it can see clearly even without using its ears as long as it is not completely dark. It boasts that the stars at night are as bright as day for it and that it can emit ultrasonic waves at will. The creature unleashes a barrage of sound waves that strike the muscular fighter numbered 3322 and Gon. Gon braces himself, covering his body with aura to block the attacks. In a close-up, Gon notes that even though the owl's attacks have weakened significantly, the kid cannot break through the defensive blows. He thinks that at this rate the kid will never defeat the two opponents and wonders if he is hopeless, while declaring their weakness is exposed.

A black panel announces a perfectly containing combination as small silhouettes of the owl-like bat and the muscular fighter descend. The muscular fighter leaps forward with a powerful strike, shouting HERE!! Gon reacts with surprise and dives low to evade the attack. The fighter's punch creates large impact lines and debris as Gon rolls under the blow. In the final panel Gon continues moving forward with focused eyes amid motion lines.

When the owl is facing me, the bat creature slips into position directly behind. In order to avoid being targeted simultaneously, they always position themselves at opposing ends. The small bat hovers front and behind while the owl-like bat watches from the opposite side. Right behind me!! The bat is... A flurry of massive black claws slashes forward in a cross pattern, tearing through the air with heavy motion lines and impact shapes. The spiky-haired fighter with a headband reacts in shock as the bat creature lunges with an open-mouthed shriek marked by a black speech bubble containing !! and rapid SFX lines.

A massive wall!!!? The enormous vertical surface towers in front of the tiny airborne figure. Wind!!!? No use, I'm being blown away!! Behind me is... The spiky-haired fighter with a headband is hurled backward by powerful gusts, his body small against the vast wooden wall. Black motion lines and X-shaped impact marks streak across the page as the wind effect labeled with a small flag pushes him away from the structure.

The bat creature stares back in shock, realizing a solid rock wall blocks any retreat. A massive impact erupts behind it with a loud gak, sending debris flying as the creature is driven forward. In the open clearing, Gon sprints across the rocky ground toward the cliff edge while the large gorilla-like fighter remains in the foreground. The gorilla, sweat flying from his face, realizes the setup too late. He roars in frustration as he understands the tactic. The bat creature was positioned deliberately so the gorilla would be forced to fight with the wall at his back, limiting his options.

Gon is hurled through the air by a powerful wind blast, his body twisting as he crashes into the rocky cliff wall. The bat creature is slammed hard against the same surface with visible pain. The Gorilla fighter remains on the ground, breathing heavily with a gh. expression. Gon stands up in the foreground, his clothes torn and expression focused. He thinks that if he can only land one solid hit, he might turn the fight around. The Gorilla notes that his opponent cannot survive repeated attacks of this magnitude and that he holds the advantage as long as he follows the plan.

In a dimly lit forest clearing lined with tall, gnarled trees, a voice shouts "ROCK-!" as the first strike is prepared. A panicked figure thinks, "I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO GO BACK TO OWL MODE!!" followed by "SHIT, I CAN'T!!" and "I NEED TO RUN AWAY AND BUY MYSELF SOME TIME..." while motion lines streak across the panel. An owl-like bat creature with large eyes and a fierce expression bares its teeth. The scene erupts into combat as Gon, spiky-haired and in motion, yells "KEN!!!" while clashing with a muscular gorilla-like creature wearing a vest. A smaller figure sprints in the distant background amid "JA!!!" and heavy impact effects labeled "KUONOHF" as the fighters exchange blows with dramatic speed lines and debris flying.

Against a pitch-black backdrop, a massive explosion erupts with debris flying outward as Gon yells "ROCK-!!!!" while delivering a powerful strike, his foot planted firmly. SFX "KTO" punctuates the blast. In the aftermath, Gon stands in a white jacket with a fox-like emblem, fist extended, reacting with "WHOA!?" as he observes the destruction. He thinks, "I'VE ALREADY CALCULATED THAT THE DIRECTION THAT WAY TO WEST!" and declares "FLY ALL THE WAY TO NGL!!" while noting "WHAT AMAZING FORCE!?" and "SO THAT WAS HIS MAIN ATTACK AFTER ALL?" A small glowing orb and starry panel emphasize the force of the blow.

A black panel shows two glowing thought bubbles. One reads, "THE PROBLEM IS... HOW DO I..." The other wonders, "MAYBE I SHOULD TAKE BACK WHAT I SAID EARLIER...?" Below, bound men kneel in a village square while text states Diego has already been removed from power. Brainwashed soldiers rampage through crowds, the caption warning they are killing citizens in other villages and towns as well. Gon stands in the foreground, arm outstretched, shouting that the other regions must be informed immediately. A large panel shows him pointing forward with mouth open, declaring, "IF YOU DON'T HURRY, ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL BE KILLED!!" People flee in panic in the background. At the bottom of the page a cat-eared girl with curly hair rests her hand near her chin, thinking, "NYAH... WHO COULD IT BE?" and noting, "SOME-ONE'S INTERFERING."