16 pages · Chimera Ant arc

Hunter × Hunter Chapter 241: Chapter 241

What happens in chapter 241

p.0Killua is visibly injured and dirty.
p.9The octopus creature expresses concern over its comrades.
p.15A caption questions Meleoron's purpose after Gon's words.

In a rocky cavern, two small creatures argue fiercely. One shouts, "OH, JUST SHUT UP, ACTING AS IF YOU'RE BETTER THAN ME!! ALL YOU DID WAS SIT ON YOUR ASS AND CLAP!" The other retorts, "THIS IS BECAUSE YOU JUST COULDN'T SHUT YOUR MOUTH AND KEPT GOING ON AND ON WITHOUT KNOWING WHEN TO STOP! WHAT ARE YOU, STUPID!?" Nearby, an octopus-like creature and a small round creature watch the exchange. One creature says, "BETTER HURRY, TOO MUCH UNNECESSARY CHATTER. NOW THEN..." Another notes, "THEY REALLY DO HAVE AN AMAZING RESILIENCE..." The bald creature yells, "I... I'M NOT BALD!!" while the others taunt, "KISS MY ASS, BITCH!" "YOU BALDY!!" "BALDY!!" with impact effects around them. In a larger lower panel, Killua kneels on the ground, covered in dirt and injuries, his expression desperate as he thinks, "STOP THEM... I MUST..." A caption reads, "Something's happening to Killua...!?"

Killua Octopussmall round creature

Killua lies flat on his back, body covered in scrapes, with a small sound effect above him. The scene cuts to a close-up of a bare back and grass with the text "EH...?" Killua then lies prone, thinking, "MY BODY... ISN'T MOVING... AS IT SHOULD. WHAT THE... HELL?" with question marks around his head. The small round creature and octopus-like creature stand nearby with stars and motion effects. The final panel shows a close-up of Gon's wide, intense eyes with sweat drops and the words "HEY, HEY, HEY..."

Killua Gon Octopussmall round creature

Killua lies half-submerged in shallow water, his face pressed against the surface as his wide eyes stare in shock. "WHOA..." he mutters. Above him, fragmented panels show his battered form struggling upright amid debris. "IS THIS FOR REAL?" "WHAT THE HELL" he gasps. A broken structure lies nearby. In a larger panel, Killua sits up on the ground, one arm raised, blood visible on his skin and clothes. "MY BLOOD?" he questions. "IS THIS ALL..." At the bottom, a small round creature floats nearby as Killua thinks, "NO, THIS ISN'T THE TIME OR THE PLACE TO THINK OF SUCH THINGS." The creature replies, "IT'S KINDA WARM, LIKE I'M TAKING A BATH..."

Killuasmall round creature

Killua's hand twitches in close-up, appearing blurry. "MY HAND..." he notes. "LOOKS BLURRY..." He lies prone in the water, reaching forward with a determined yet fading expression. "I HAVE TO GO." "EVEN MY EYE-SIGHT IS FADING..." he realizes. Internal monologue continues: "AND JUST WHEN I GOT AN IDEA FOR A GREAT TECHNIQUE..." "SHIT..." "I CAN'T MOVE..." "NO..." A close-up shows his face pressed down with question marks. "GONNA DIE HERE...?" "AM I..." In the final panel he struggles to rise, thinking "THIS IS DANGEROUS... I'M GETTING COLD NOW..."

Killua

Killua lies prone on the ground, his body battered and bloodied. His right hand is shown up close, fingers curled and trembling. 'MY HAND..' he thinks. The hand blurs in the next panel. 'LOOKS BLURRY...' he notes. From a higher angle he pushes himself forward with one arm, white hair matted with dirt and blood. 'I HAVE TO GO,' he tells himself as a shaky 'ズズ' sound effect trails behind him. A wide panel shows him collapsed flat, one arm stretched out, the other limp. Small motion lines hover above his back. 'EVEN MY EYE-SIGHT IS FADING...' he realizes. In the lower tier, close-ups capture his exhausted face half-submerged in mud. 'GONNA DIE HERE...?' he wonders, eyes half-lidded. 'AM I...' Another panel shows him from behind, one arm raised weakly as blood spatters the air. 'THIS IS DANGEROUS... I'M GETTING COLD NOW...' he thinks. Separate text boxes read: 'AND JUST WHEN I GOT AN IDEA FOR A GREAT TECHNIQUE...' followed by 'SHIT...' and then 'I CAN'T MOVE... NO...'

Killua

Killua remains collapsed on the ground in a single large panel. His spiky white hair is disheveled and his body is limp. Large text floats above him: 'GON...' followed by 'SORRY...' Near his head another line reads 'MUCH... HELP...' On the right side he continues the thought: 'I COULDN'T BE...' The page is otherwise mostly white space, emphasizing his isolation and weakness.

Killua

Killua lies prone on the rough stone floor, his spiky hair splayed outward and his face set in a fierce glare. His right arm stretches forward, fingers extended toward the creature in front of him. A thick, spotted tentacle coils near his shoulder. In the lower panel the small round octopus-like creature stands upright on two tentacles, its round white body looming over Killua’s outstretched hand. The creature’s face is contorted with anger—thick black V-shaped brows, narrowed eyes, and a downturned beak—while sweat drops fly from its head. Killua’s fingers curl slightly as if reaching for or gripping one of the creature’s tentacles.

Killuasmall round creature

In a rocky cavern, several voices shout at once. Someone yells “YOU CAN FINISH HIM OFF LATER!!” while another calls “WAIT, OCTO-PUS!!” and a third screams “AH!! HEY, OCTO-PUS!!” A panicked man with spiky hair lies on the ground, mouth wide open. The small round creature stands in the background, looking back. In the next wide panel the creature is being grabbed from behind by an unidentified person while more voices cry “HEY OCTOPUS!! ARE YOU LISTENING?”, “WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!? ME FIRST!! ME ME ME!!”, and “SAVE ME FIRST!!”. A close-up shows Killua’s dirt-streaked face, eyes half-lidded as he murmurs “…OCTO-PUS?”. The final panel focuses on the small round creature’s lower body and head; it shouts “OCTO-PUS—!!” with a large black V-shaped mark above it, then adds “DON’T CALL ME…” in a sharp speech bubble.

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The octopus-like creature stands tall, its massive round body wrapped in thick tentacles. Inside its translucent form, the spiky-haired boy hangs upside down, arms dangling and face twisted in fury with sweat drops flying. The creature's expression is one of shock and anger, brows furrowed and mouth open wide. Below, a small panel shows the creature recoiling with a large "WHAT!?" SFX. In the next panel, the boy appears from behind with wild hair, saying "YO..." while the creature responds with a trailing ellipsis, tension thick in the air.

spiky-haired boyoctopus creature

The octopus creature floats in panic, shouting about betraying its comrades and looking uncool. The spiky-haired boy questions its actions from the side. In a series of panels, a long-haired figure speaks about becoming a wanted man, while the boy admits to being stupid. The octopus creature insists it knows a doctor and urges hanging on until the underwater current is taken. The boy reflects that he cannot understand himself either. The creature retorts that it already knew that. Final panels show the creature lying down, questioning the boy's earlier statements about being cool and comparing it to an octopus.

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A massive octopus-like creature looms in close-up, its body trembling with emotion as dramatic speed lines radiate outward. It shouts with fierce determination, "I COULD NEVER JUST LET YOU DIE!!!" and "FOR A GUY WHO EVEN SAID THAT WE COULD BE FRIENDS...!!!" Below, the scene shifts to a chaotic ocean surface where the small round creature floats amid turbulent waves. The octopus thrashes violently, unleashing powerful sound effects "ゴォオオオオオオオ!!" and "ドドド" as it struggles against the current, its form partially submerged and battered by the raging water.

octopussmall round creature

Explosive action erupts as a massive burst of energy and debris fills the upper panel. A voice yells "DON'T YOU DARE DIE ON ME!!" while another declares "I'M GONNA SAVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT!!!" In the middle, a small round creature sits alone inside a rectangular panel. The lower scene reveals Gon standing confidently on a vast sandy plain at sunset, one arm extended. He announces "FROM HERE, I HAVE A 360 DEGREE FIELD OF VISION!!" and adds "THIS IS PERFECT!!" In the distance, another figure rides a skateboard across the dunes.

Gonsmall round creature

Gon stands alone in the vast desert, glaring ahead with determination. He shouts, 'NOW WHAT? YOU HAVE NOWHERE TO HIDE ANYMORE!!' and follows with 'IF YOU'RE GONNA COME AT ME, COME NOW!!' as he takes a fighting stance. A voice suddenly calls out 'WAIT!!' from off-panel. Gon turns in surprise. The unseen speaker continues, 'IF YOU DON'T HAVE WATER, YOU'LL DRY UP IN A DAY!! THIS DESERT IS HUGE!! EVEN FOR YOU, CROSSING THE DESERT BY FOOT IS IMPOSSIBLE. YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT FINDING AN OASIS OR CACTUSES EITHER.' Gon's eyes widen in shock at the revelation. The voice adds, 'I WANTED TO OBSERVE YOU FOR A LITTLE WHILE LONGER... OH WELL.' Footprints and motion lines mark the empty sand as the speaker seems to depart.

Gon

A cloaked figure with a long tail approaches Gon across the dunes. The figure says, 'GUESS WE CAN SAY THAT THE TIME FOR COMMUNICATION HAS INCREASED? BUT I DON'T HAVE MUCH OF A CHOICE. MY STAMINA'S JUST ABOUT EMPTY.' The stranger stops and declares, 'MY NAME IS JAIL... NO, MELEORON. INTRODUCTIONS FIRST.' Gon stares warily. Meleoron continues, 'WHEN THE QUEEN WAS ALIVE, I SERVED AS A DIVISION COMMANDER. PLEASED TO MEET YOU.' Gon asks, 'WHY WERE YOU TAILING ME?' Meleoron replies, 'AND IT WOULD BE EVEN MORE TROUBLESOME IF YOU DIED. BECAUSE IT WOULD BE TROUBLESOME IF YOU ESCAPED.' Gon presses, 'AND WHAT IS YOUR NAME?' Meleoron gestures while speaking.

Gon Meleoron

Gon leans in close with a wide, intense grin, his face dominating the panel as he addresses Killua. "And above all else, because you are an important partner?" Killua stares back with a sharp "!?" expression. In a series of smaller panels, Killua reflects internally: "He must've approached me with some hidden agenda. I can't say any more." A distant view shows two small figures on a vast sandy plain under cloudy skies, one figure calling out "You have business with the King, I presume?" while another balloon reads "WRONG!" Gon appears surprised with "...CLOSE CALL!" and a question mark. Meleoron suddenly materializes with dramatic "ゴゴゴ" sound effects and a burst of motion lines. Killua turns and asks, "You guys?" Meleoron replies, "Didn't you guys come to defeat the King?" Killua presses, "Really?" Meleoron answers, "I see." In the lower panel, Gon smiles knowingly and says, "I've been watching you since you were with that other boy." Meleoron chuckles, "Hehehe. That's right. -HEH."

Gon Killua Meleoron

Meleoron reacts with shock, arms flailing as he shouts "WHOA! IS THAT WHAT YOU THINK!?" Killua dashes forward with motion lines, thinking "HUH? NO NO, THAT'S NOT IT!!" and "SO YOU THOUGHT I'D BE EASIER... TO HANDLE THAN KILLUA!?" In close conversation, Meleoron frantically denies any trickery: "I HAVE NO INTENTIONS OF TRICKING YOU OR DEFEATING YOU—!" and begs to be heard. Gon raises a hand to his head, eyes wide, and says he must first straighten out the misunderstanding. Killua listens intently. Meleoron continues desperately, "BUT!! YOU CAN AT LEAST HEAR WHAT I—" while Killua places a hand on his shoulder and states firmly, "ALL RIGHT. I BELIEVE YOU." The final wide panel shows Gon in a low stance on the sand with arms outstretched, exclaiming "HUH!?" as Killua stands opposite him. A caption box reads "Gon's unexpected words!! What is Meleoron's purpose!?"

Gon Killua Meleoron

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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 241: Chapter 241

Chapter: 241
Summarised: 22 Aug 2026
Pages: 16
Arc: Chimera Ant
Previous: Chapter 240
Next: Chapter 242

Chapter 241 summary

Killua collapses in a rocky cavern amid arguing creatures, struggling with fading vision, cold, and immobility while reaching for the octopus-like creature. The octopus creature reacts with anger and resolve, carrying him through turbulent waters. The chapter then moves to a desert where Gon faces an approaching cloaked figure who introduces himself as Meleoron, leading to a tense exchange about intentions and a misunderstanding with Killua.

16 key facts · 10 characters

Key facts in chapter 241

Killua is visibly injured and dirty. Multiple small creatures are present and arguing. One creature is identified as bald by others. Killua is attempting to intervene mentally.
Killua's body is unresponsive. Gon appears in extreme close-up. The small creatures remain near Killua.
Killua is injured and bleeding Killua is in shallow water or wet ground A small round creature is present near Killua
Killua's vision is blurring Killua is losing body heat Killua is unable to move his body
Killua is severely injured and lying on muddy ground His vision and motor control are deteriorating He is thinking about a recently conceived technique
Killua is still on the ground and unable to rise His final thoughts are directed at Gon
Killua is lying on the ground reaching forward. The small round creature displays an angry expression.
Multiple characters are shouting the name Octopus. Killua is on the ground and speaks the name. The small round creature reacts to the name.
The octopus creature displays visible anger and confusion. The spiky-haired boy is physically contained within the creature's body. Dialogue occurs in a sequence of small panels at the bottom.
The octopus creature expresses concern over its comrades. The spiky-haired boy and long-haired figure engage in conversation with the creature. The scene involves discussion of being unlicensed and a doctor.
Octopus expresses strong emotional attachment to another character Scene takes place in a stormy ocean environment Small round creature appears separated in the water
Gon positions himself for maximum visibility A small round creature is shown separately from the main action Desert environment with sunset lighting Another character travels on a skateboard in the background
Gon is standing in a desert environment. An unseen character is communicating with Gon from off-panel. The desert is described as extremely large and waterless.
Meleoron is the cloaked figure speaking to Gon. Meleoron claims to have served as a division commander under the Queen. Gon is questioning Meleoron's motives for tailing him.
Gon directly calls Killua an important partner. Killua suspects a hidden agenda from the approach. Two figures stand far apart on a barren plain. Meleoron appears suddenly with sound effects. Meleoron claims to have observed Gon earlier with another boy.
Killua runs forward during the conversation. Meleoron swears he has no intention of defeating them. Killua places a hand on Meleoron's shoulder while saying he believes him. Gon reacts with visible shock in the final wide shot. A caption questions Meleoron's purpose after Gon's words.

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Rocky cavern walls frame the upper panels. Small creatures scatter across sandy ground with motion lines. Bald creature stands with spiky hair tufts. Impact burst effects surround the creatures during argument. Killua's torn clothing and dirt stains visible on skin. Killua's spiky hair stands upright despite injuries. Small round creature floats near left edge. Octopus-like form with tentacles shown in lower left. Speech bubbles positioned above and around creatures. Large lower panel focuses on Killua's crouched posture. Sweat drops and motion lines near Killua's hand. Chapter number and Japanese text at bottom edge.
Killua's body sprawled horizontally across the ground. Bare back shown in close-up with grass blades. Question marks and motion lines around Killua's head. Small round creature positioned left of Killua. Octopus-like creature near the round one with impact stars. Gon's large eyes fill the bottom panel with sweat drops. Sound effect 'ド......' above prone Killua. Grass and dirt texture under Killua's body. Panel borders separate the sequence of reactions.
Killua's face half-submerged with wide shocked eyes and blood on cheek Broken stone or concrete debris in water Killua sitting with arm raised and blood on arm and shirt Small round creature floating with simple face Water surface and motion lines around body Blood droplets and stains on skin and clothing Dark shorts and light shirt torn and dirtied
Close-up of trembling hand with motion lines Killua lying face-down in water reaching forward Blurred vision effect on hand Killua's face with wide eye and sweat drops Killua pushing up from prone position Water ripples and motion lines Blood and dirt on arms and face
Close-up of trembling, bloodied right hand with curled fingers Blurry vision effect on the same hand Killua crawling forward with white hair and torn clothing ズズ sound effect indicating unsteady movement Full-body prone position with one arm extended Small motion lines above the back Face half-buried in mud showing fatigue Blood spatters around raised arm Multiple internal-monologue text boxes scattered across panels
Killua lying face-down with messy hair and outstretched hand Large isolated text blocks on an otherwise empty page Shading lines on hair and clothing to show exhaustion
Killua sprawled on stone floor with arm extended spiky hair disheveled from impact octopus tentacle wrapped near Killua’s shoulder small round white octopus body with angry expression V-shaped black brows and sweat drops on creature Killua’s hand reaching toward creature’s tentacle creature standing on two thick tentacles close-up focus on creature’s furious face
multiple overlapping speech bubbles in cavern man lying on ground with mouth open in panic small round creature standing among rocks person grabbing creature from behind Killua’s close-up face covered in dirt and scratches large black V mark above creature’s head creature’s tentacles visible at bottom of panel
Large circular body of the octopus creature dominates the frame. Spiky-haired boy suspended upside down inside the creature. Angry furrowed brows and sweat drops on the creature's face. Tentacles extending outward with motion lines. Small bottom panels showing close reactions. Bold "WHAT!?" sound effect in the lower left panel. Boy's hair shown from behind in the final panel. Ellipsis indicating hesitation in speech.
Octopus creature shown in multiple expressive close-ups. Long-haired figure viewed from behind with motion lines. Sweat drops and intense facial expressions throughout. Underwater current mentioned in dialogue. Creature lying prone in the final panels. Multiple speech bubbles overlapping the action. Background lines indicating emotional intensity.
Large close-up of octopus face with wide eyes and open mouth showing distress and resolve Dramatic radial speed lines emphasizing emotional outburst Two speech bubbles positioned above the octopus head Small round creature visible in lower left panel floating on waves Turbulent water with motion lines and impact shapes Large stylized SFX "ゴォオオオオオオオ!!" dominating lower left Small SFX "ドドド" near the octopus in lower right panel Scattered star-like impact marks in the water panel
Large explosion with jagged impact lines and smoke clouds Small round creature isolated in a centered rectangular panel Gon in dynamic pose with spiky hair and jacket Distant figure on skateboard moving leftward Setting sun low on the horizon Speech bubble near Gon declaring perfect vision Small comment bubble "THIS IS PERFECT!!" beside Gon Wide open desert landscape with minimal features
Gon stands with spiky hair and dark outfit facing the open desert landscape. Large speech bubbles dominate the upper panels with Gon's defiant challenges. Gon's back view shows him alone against rocky desert formations. Close-up of Gon's wide-eyed surprised expression with sweat drops. Desert background stretches empty with distant rocks and dunes. Motion lines and small footprints indicate movement across the sand. Vertical panel shows Gon reacting to an off-screen voice. Sound effect '!!' appears near Gon's head during his shout. The speaker remains unseen throughout the page.
Meleoron appears in a hooded cloak with round eyes and a long tail. Gon faces Meleoron from a distance in the desert. Large speech bubbles contain Meleoron's self-introduction and backstory. Motion lines and dust clouds show Meleoron's movement. Meleoron bows slightly with hands on hips during introduction. Gon's serious expression with narrowed eyes as he questions the stranger. Desert dunes and sparse vegetation form the background. Meleoron's tail curls visibly behind him. Small reaction bubbles appear above Meleoron's head.
Close-up of Gon's wide eye and toothy grin filling the top panel against a black background with radiating lines. Killua's spiky hair and serious expression with a small "!?" reaction bubble near his shoulder. Killua shown in profile with sweat drop and internal thought panels. Wide empty landscape with two distant silhouettes on cracked ground under clouds. Meleoron appearing in a dynamic pose with multiple "ゴ" SFX bursts and impact lines. Gon’s surprised running figure with raised arms and "!?" bubble in a small inset panel. Meleoron’s hand gesture and sweat drops while speaking. Gon's large expressive eye and open-mouthed smile in the final close-up.
Meleoron recoiling with wide eyes, sweat drops, and flailing arms. Killua sprinting with speed lines and determined expression. Gon clutching his head with swirling hair and intense eyes. Killua's hand resting on Meleoron's shoulder in a gesture of trust. Wide sandy landscape with Gon in a crouched defensive posture and Killua standing calmly. Large "HUH!?" speech bubble above Gon in the final panel. Motion lines and impact effects around characters during dialogue. Bottom logo panel with Hunter x Hunter branding and page number.

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