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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 276: #276: Missileman

What happens in chapter 276

Knuckle and others react to a timer increase caused by a small creature during a fight in the cratered arena. Clashes occur inside a multi-level building with explosions and a falling figure, while Killua resolves to support the mission. Morau and Pufu battle in the throne room as a tailed fighter searches for Gon and Killua.

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  1. p.0The page displays the chapter title #276: MISSILEMAN.
  2. p.9The curly-haired man with tail is searching for Gon and Killua.
  3. p.17The next chapter will involve Gon, Pitou, and Knuckle.
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#276: Missileman

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Knuckle stares forward with wide eyes and an open mouth as the vertical caption declares KNUCKLE SHOWS HIS FACE!! Beside him, a long-haired man with closed eyes and a weary expression appears, followed by a sharp profile of a dark-haired woman glaring intensely and a bald man with a stern, narrowed gaze. The scene shifts to a vast, ruined arena floor covered in craters, scattered debris, and impact marks. A digital timer in the center reads 0:00:22:63. Small figures stand amid the destruction, smoke and dust rising from the damaged tiles.
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A muscular figure with outstretched arms and wing-like energy lines reacts in shock as a speech bubble exclaims THE NUMBER WENT UP?! A small round creature with a visor displaying 354 bounces forward excitedly, accompanied by bubbles reading INTEREST ADDED! and TIME UP! Large stylized SFX ビィィ and ビュン emphasize rapid motion and impact. The creature dashes across the scene with motion lines. Below, intense close-ups show a character enduring heavy strikes with repeated SFX ギュギュ, followed by a back view of a shirtless man with long hair facing away as another figure flies off in the distance with a small creature nearby.
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A small winged creature with a 354 helmet flies through the night sky, trailing motion lines. Below, a stern man with slicked-back hair enters a dark space. In close-up, his intense glare is shown. The muscular, shirtless man with wing-like arms and a topknot stands powerfully, shouting that his attacks have no effect on the creature. The small creature hovers nearby as the man yells 'ANSWER ME!!' A panicked voice cries 'OH NO, YOU DON'T!!' In a massive impact panel, a long-haired fighter is hurled backward amid huge SFX and radiating lines, still demanding 'WHAT IS THIS THING?!'
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Inside a damaged multi-level building, two powerful fighters clash on the stairs. The long-haired muscular man leaps forward with a fierce expression, shouting that anyone wanting answers must catch him first. The other fighter, with a more monstrous, elongated arm, is struck and grunts in pain. A framed picture on the wall shows a landscape with a rising sun and two small figures. The long-haired man continues to taunt his opponent, refusing to reveal information while dodging or striking amid flying debris and motion lines.
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A massive explosion tears through the upper level of a large building, sending debris, glass shards, and structural fragments flying in all directions. A small figure lies prone amid the wreckage on the tiled floor below the blast. In a lower panel, a man with spiky hair, round glasses, and a beard stares upward with intense focus, thinking about the lethal blades whirling around him. He concludes he cannot reach the target alone. The same man then launches forward at high speed, arms outstretched, his body angled toward the viewer as motion lines streak past. Two large circular text bubbles emphasize his control: making sure to use his air as efficiently as possible, and keeping his pace not too slow, not too fast.
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A long-haired figure in a torn dress is hurled through the air, limbs flailing. A large hand reaches down from above toward the falling person. In a close-up, the long-haired figure's face shows strain as they fight to remain conscious. Multiple impact symbols and motion lines surround the tumbling body. The figure resolves to wound their opponent even slightly, stating that if they lose consciousness then Hotel Rafflesia will be deactivated. A reaching hand extends from off-panel. The long-haired figure continues to fall while declaring they can still act, with more impact symbols around their body.
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A close-up reveals a distorted face with bulging white eyes, open mouth, and thick drool streaming down, set against a black background. Below, a spiky-haired figure in a torn hoodie kneels on the ground, one hand extended forward in desperation. In front of him lies a heavily damaged body covered in chaotic black scribbles and impact marks, limbs twisted and motionless. The spiky-haired figure's face twists in anguish as two large speech bubbles appear: "I CAN'T DO IT...!!! I CAN'T SAY IT...!!!" and "I CAN'T ASK SHOOT TO DO ANY MORE THAN THIS......!!!" Motion lines and debris scatter across the scene, emphasizing the chaotic aftermath.
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Killua leaps forward with intense motion lines radiating outward, his body angled as if charging ahead. Speech bubbles declare: "IT ISN'T SAVING SHOOT....!!" and "WHAT I HAVE TO DO RIGHT NOW....!!!" A lower panel shows a close-up of the same distorted face with spiral markings and drool, partially framed by debris. Killua appears again below, fists clenched and shouting upward: "...TO HELP THEM COMPLETE THIS MISSION EVEN A SINGLE SECOND SOONER!!" "I HAVE TO USE MY ABILITY TO HELP THE OTHER MEMBERS..." "DON'T DIE~~~ ~~~~~!!!!" "KEEP IT UP!! SHOOT !!" The background explodes with speed lines and impact effects.
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A massive impact shakes the structure as something enormous crashes through the upper area with heavy motion lines and debris. In a close panel, wide eyes glare from the shadows while a voice thinks, "Depending on who I'm trying to fool, they might see straight through me!!!! Even if I do by some horrible accident get found, I can pass as one of them..... but..." The same figure declares, "PERFECT PLAN", RELEASE!! A bright activation effect bursts outward as the command "ACTIVATE!!" is given and answered with "OKAY!!" The curly-haired figure with a tail crouches low in the ruined hall, scanning the empty space and thinking, "NOBODY HERE....!! But I mustn't rush... I have to look around carefully..." The final wide panel reveals the devastated floor littered with scattered debris, impact marks, and a small spiral symbol amid the wreckage.
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Smoke and dust fill the shattered dome of the throne room as massive structural damage is visible. Narration boxes state that Morau and Pufu are locked in battle inside the throne room, meaning Morau's prison lock cannot be interfered with. The curly-haired man with a tail peers over the broken railing in alarm. Below, the same man shouts in panic, "WHERE ARE GON AND KILLUA?! WHERE ARE THEY?!" while another panel shows a figure leaping through the air. The narration continues, "...IS GON AND KILLUA. IN WHICH CASE, ALL THAT'S LEFT..." Outside the palace at night, the curly-haired man with a tail bursts from a doorway and yells, "WHICH WAY DID THEY..." as large motion lines and sweat drops emphasize his shock.
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A tailed fighter leaps across the rooftop, tail curling as he closes in on the wolf-like Welfin who stands ready in a low stance. Below, the hooded man with glasses panics, sweat flying as he weighs his options. "WELFIN!!" "NOT GOOD!!" he thinks frantically. "IF HE WERE TO MOVE IN THE SAME DIRECTION......!! WHICH WAY?! I CAN'T HOLD MY BREATH MUCH LONGER... DO I RUN?! OR DO I WAIT FOR HIM TO LEAVE?! WILL MY BREATH HOLD?! IF HE DOUBTS ME IN THE SLIGHTEST, THAT'S IT!! HE'LL SUSPECT ME TO THE END!! OF ALL THE COMMANDERS, HE'S THE BIGGEST SCEPTIC! HE'S DANGEROUS!!"
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The hooded man clutches his face, shouting "I'M AT MY LIMIT!!!" "IT'S NO GOOD!!! I CAN'T HOLD IT!!!" as black impact shapes explode around him and Welfin. In the next panels the tailed fighter bursts through a doorway with his tail whipping, while Welfin lies sprawled on the debris-strewn floor. The hooded man continues his desperate internal plan: "...AND SUCK IT BACK IN AS FAST AS I CAN!! I'M JUST GOING TO HAVE TO BREATHE OUT AS HARD AS POSSIBLE..."
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The spiky-haired man with glasses crouches low, eyes wide with intensity as he activates his power. "AND SUCK!!!" he yells while a swirling vortex forms. "PERFECT PLAN", "RELEASE!!" he declares, unleashing a burst of energy. The wolf-like beast materializes beside him, snarling. "ACTIV-ATE!!" the man commands with a sharp gesture. The wolf's head turns sharply, ears perked. In the large lower panel the creature stands alert outside a damaged building, scanning the area. "...I SENSED A PRESENCE...?" it thinks, eyes narrowing. "JUST NOW... FOR A MOMENT ..." the wolf continues, its gaze fixed on the empty space ahead as impact marks and debris litter the ground.
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A narration box explains Welfin's ability: "WELFIN'S ABILITY WAS A POWERFUL PROJECTION OF HIS CHARACTER..." Silhouetted figures are blasted backward by a massive explosion of energy. "AN ENEMY !!!" the box declares. The scene shifts to a dark background where a skeletal, missile-covered figure rides the flaming wolf projection. "MISSILE-MAN!!!" the text proclaims with a bright flash. The wolf's body is wreathed in flames as it charges forward. A final narration box states: "...GIVING HIM A DEEPLY MISTRUST-ING AND SLY POWER."
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Night falls over a long, empty building complex marked with large white numbers. A voice rings out from the shadows: "IF YOU'RE THERE, YOU HAVE UNTIL THREE TO SHOW YOURSELF AND SURRENDER!!" The same speaker continues, "IF YOU DO NOT, I WILL ATTACK IMMEDIATELY!!" Welfin stands in a wide stance, weapon raised and ready. In a sudden burst of motion, Welfin fires, the word "FIRE !!!" exploding across the panel as the projectile streaks forward. Small, round, toothy creatures react in shock amid the impact lines and smoke.
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Welfin’s "Missileman" ability has three stages: establish a target, load a "bullet" in the form of a question or order, and if refused the attack commences. The projectile continues until it hits its mark. Meleoron lies on the ground after the strike while Welfin reacts nearby. Narration notes that Meleoron had moved from his original position, causing the attack to misfire despite the scent of an odorless deodorant. Welfin realizes someone else was present.
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Welfin did not believe that his own weapon was invincible. Internal voices surge: "Someone other than Fratta...?! It looks like a yes!!" "There's no doubt about it; we have a traitor amongst the enemy!!" "If he's using deodorant like that, he must be watching out for me..." "And nobody has survived taking one of those hits." A figure wonders, "I...?! I... Could he do it at any time, then?!" "Who?!" "That's why she made sure to eliminate his scent...!! And it's somebody I know!!" Welfin questions his path: "Why, even his aim to become a 'shadow king' was merely because becoming the 'true king' would increase the number of people he had to suspect beyond what even he could allow." "Should I really stick with the Chimera?!" A caption notes that Missileman should only ever be one of his tools of negotiation, and even Welfin's own ability was not exempt from his suspicions. At this rate... As Welfin, at the main entrance to the great staircase, began to doubt even that the King truly was the "King"... "...What I should be doing right now...?!" "Is finding Bizef really..." "Yup!?!" "What's with all these damn people?!" "Don't tell me... he's actually being challenged?!"
WelfinBizef
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Gon cries out "MELEORON!!" with a determined expression, sweat flying from his face. Knuckle grips Gon's shoulder tightly, eyes wide and intense. The scene shifts to a large building with a domed roof under a cloudy sky. Meleoron stands in the foreground, tail curled, pointing toward the structure. A caption states that Gon's cry was showing Meleoron the way. Vertical text on the left reads "WHAT SCENE WAS TO MEET MELEORON'S DETERMINED EYES?!" A large digital timer at the bottom displays 0:02:37:97. The footer announces the next issue will feature a change in the relationship between Gon and Pitou, also Knuckle's deadly battle.
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The page displays the large Hunter × Hunter logo at the top center with a red X through the middle 'X'. Below it is a rectangular box outlined in red containing the credits: RAW PROVIDER: NEGI, TRANSLATION: CNET128, CLEANING: FRANKY-HOUSE AND MFT, TYPESET: FRANKY-HOUSE. Scattered around the page are white star shapes. At the bottom left in bold red letters reads 'Franky House Scans'. On the right side of the page are illustrations of five characters from the series: Gon with spiky black hair looking upward, Kurapika with light brown hair standing behind, Killua with spiky white hair, Leorio in a dark suit and glasses looking forward, and another character with wild spiky hair in the foreground.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 276: #276: Missileman

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Chapter 276 summary

Knuckle and others react to a timer increase caused by a small creature during a fight in the cratered arena. Clashes occur inside a multi-level building with explosions and a falling figure, while Killua resolves to support the mission. Morau and Pufu battle in the throne room as a tailed fighter searches for Gon and Killua. The tailed fighter encounters Welfin on the rooftop, leading to the hooded man with glasses activating an ability. Welfin uses Missileman on a target, realizes a misfire due to movement, and begins doubting his allies and the King, ending with Gon calling out to Meleoron near a domed building.

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Key facts in chapter 276

  • The page displays the chapter title #276: MISSILEMAN A timer shows 0:00:22:63 during the arena scene Knuckle is explicitly identified by the vertical caption
  • A digital display on the small creature reads 354 Speech bubbles indicate a number increase and time expiration
  • A creature marked 354 appears in the chapter. A muscular fighter possesses wing-like arm structures. A large impact occurs sending a fighter flying.
  • Fight takes place inside a damaged building with stairs. One fighter has a monstrous elongated arm. A landscape picture hangs on the wall.
  • An explosion has destroyed part of an indoor structure. A man with glasses is moving rapidly through the damaged area. The man is concerned about reaching someone while avoiding whirling blades.
  • A long-haired person is falling after being struck. The falling person is struggling to stay conscious. The person mentions Hotel Rafflesia as a contingency ability.
  • Killua is shown kneeling beside an injured figure Dialogue references Shoot as someone who has already done significant work The scene depicts a moment of emotional hesitation and refusal
  • Killua decides to use his ability to support the mission Killua directly addresses and encourages Shoot The scene shows Killua shifting from hesitation to decisive action
  • The page shows a character activating an ability in a damaged interior. The setting is a ruined hall with pillars and debris on the floor. A bright activation effect is depicted with radial lines.
  • Morau and Pufu are fighting inside the throne room. The curly-haired man with tail is searching for Gon and Killua. The scene transitions from the damaged dome interior to the palace exterior at night.
  • Welfin is visibly identified by name on the page. The hooded man is struggling to hold his breath during the encounter. The hooded man considers Welfin the biggest sceptic among the commanders.
  • The hooded man reaches the physical limit of holding his breath. Welfin is shown knocked down on the ground. The tailed fighter enters or exits through a damaged doorway.
  • Welfin activates his ability with a release command. A wolf-like projection appears as part of the ability. The wolf senses a brief presence nearby.
  • Welfin's ability creates a powerful projection of his character. Missile-man is the manifested form of the ability. The projection grants Welfin a deeply mistrustful and sly power.
  • Welfin issues a surrender demand before attacking. The attack is launched after the warning.
  • Missileman requires the target to refuse an order before attacking. The projectile keeps pursuing until it strikes. Meleoron had changed position, causing the misfire.
  • Welfin suspects a traitor is using deodorant to mask their scent. Welfin doubts whether the Chimera King is truly the King. Welfin considers abandoning his goal of becoming shadow king. Bizef is the person Welfin is currently trying to locate.
  • Gon is calling out to Meleoron while being held by Knuckle. Meleoron is leading the way toward a large domed building. A countdown timer shows 0:02:37:97 remaining. The next chapter will involve Gon, Pitou, and Knuckle.
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  • Vertical text banner reading KNUCKLE SHOWS HIS FACE!! on the left edge Four close-up portrait panels arranged horizontally at the top Large splash panel showing a grid-patterned arena floor from above Digital timer display centered on the arena panel reading 0:00:22:63 Multiple impact craters and scattered rubble across the arena Small distant figure standing near the bottom of the arena Smoke and dust clouds rising from damaged sections Chapter number label #276: MISSILEMAN at the bottom
  • Muscular figure with energy wing effects in top-left panel Small round mascot-like creature with digital display 354 Large radiating speed lines behind the creature Multiple impact SFX symbols ビィィ and ビュン Repeated strike SFX ギュギュ in lower panels Small creature shown flying away in the final panel Shirtless long-haired man viewed from behind
  • Small winged creature wearing helmet marked 354 flies against black sky with clouds. Muscular fighter has wing-like arm extensions and topknot hairstyle. Large impact SFX and radiating speed lines dominate lower panel. Small creature positioned near the muscular man's leg. Dark panel shows distant figure entering through doorway. Close-up emphasizes stern facial expression and scar on cheek.
  • Framed picture on wall depicts sunrise over hills with two small figures. Staircase and multi-level interior with bullet holes in wall. Large motion lines and impact SFX emphasize the fight. Debris and dust scattered across the floor. Monstrous fighter has elongated, clawed right arm.
  • Large explosion erupting from ceiling structure with flying debris and smoke. Small prone figure on debris-strewn floor beneath blast zone. Man with round glasses and spiky hair shown in close-up with determined expression. Man launching forward with arms extended and motion lines indicating rapid movement. Two large circular speech bubbles positioned at bottom left and right. Shattered glass and broken pillars visible in background architecture. Diagonal motion lines filling the lower panel to convey speed. Dust clouds and scattered rubble throughout the scene.
  • Long-haired figure tumbling through the air with hair and dress flowing. Large hand descending from top of panel toward the falling figure. Close-up of strained face with sweat drops and motion lines. Multiple impact symbols and speed lines indicating violent movement. Reaching hand shown in isolation on left side of panel. Tattered clothing and disheveled hair on the falling figure. SFX characters scattered around the action panels.
  • Close-up of a distorted face with bulging eyes and drool against black background Spiky-haired figure in hoodie reaching forward with open hand Mangled body on the ground covered in heavy black scribble damage Large circular speech bubbles positioned near the standing figure Scattered debris and impact marks around the fallen body Motion lines indicating sudden movement or shock Hoodie figure's posture shows kneeling and leaning forward Spiral mark visible on the distorted face
  • Killua leaping with swirling scarf-like motion lines Radiating speed lines filling the background Distorted face with spiral and drool shown in close-up again Killua's clenched fists and determined shouting posture Large rectangular speech bubbles overlapping the action Debris and broken structures in the background Killua's hoodie torn and dynamic with movement Onomatopoeic motion effects around the figure
  • Large crashing object with heavy motion lines at top of page Close-up of glaring eyes in shadow Bright radial burst effect on activation panel Damaged hall with pillars and scattered debris Small spiral symbol on the floor Multiple impact craters and scattered fragments Torn banners and structural damage visible Motion lines indicating rapid movement
  • Shattered dome ceiling with smoke and debris Broken railing the character leans over Night sky with clouds above the palace Large motion lines and sweat drops on the final panel Damaged palace exterior with open doorway Multiple narration boxes placed around the panels
  • Welfin lunges forward with fangs bared and claws extended tailed fighter's long tail coils dramatically in mid-air hooded man's wide eyes and open mouth show extreme panic motion lines and impact bursts emphasize sudden movement Welfin's name shouted in large bold letters internal monologue panels crowd around the hooded man dark sky and damaged building set a tense night scene
  • hooded man gripping his head in desperation large black impact shapes and speed lines tailed fighter's tail trailing behind him as he moves Welfin collapsed amid rubble and broken stone shattered doorway and scattered debris close-up of the hooded man's strained face at the bottom
  • Spiky-haired man with round glasses activates ability with dramatic pose Large circular vortex effect with radiating lines Wolf-like beast with sharp eyes and pointed ears Impact marks and debris around building entrance Man's clothing billows from energy release Wolf's head close-up showing focused expression Motion lines and SFX emphasizing sudden activation Damaged wooden building with open doorway
  • Explosive energy burst with multiple impact shapes Silhouetted figures thrown by blast Missile-man figure covered in cylindrical missiles and skulls Flaming wolf projection with flowing mane Bright radial flash effect behind Missile-man Dark background emphasizing the glowing figures Narration boxes explaining ability
  • Night sky with clouds over a long building facade Large white numbers 1, 2, 3 placed on the scene Welfin in a firing stance with weapon extended Projectile trailing smoke and impact lines Small round creatures with open mouths and sharp teeth Bold motion lines and explosion effects
  • Welfin lying prone after impact Projectile shown mid-flight and on the ground Building corridor with curved architecture Speech bubbles and narration boxes explaining the ability Impact lines and debris around the fallen character
  • Welfin stands alone in silhouette against a dark background, tail visible. Multiple overlapping thought bubbles crowd the upper panels under a starry sky. A small circular panel isolates the question "Should I really stick with the Chimera?!" Welfin's wolf-like head fills the lower left panel, sweat drops visible on fur. The final right panel shows Welfin in profile with wide eyes and open mouth. Speech bubbles are placed high in the first tier, indicating internal monologue. Motion lines and impact shapes surround the standing figure in the middle tier. The wolf form appears transformed, emphasizing doubt and physical tension. Bizef's name appears in a dialogue bubble as the immediate goal. Staircase entrance is implied but not shown, only referenced in narration.
  • Gon's spiky hair flies back with motion lines indicating speed and urgency. Knuckle's hand grips Gon's shoulder from behind in a restraining pose. Meleoron is shown from behind with a long curled tail and distinctive hair swirl. The domed building dominates the center panel with multiple windows and damage marks. A large countdown timer occupies the bottom of the page in bold digits. Speech bubble "MELEORON!!" is positioned near Gon's open mouth. Small flags or banners flutter near the building roof. Dark sky with clouds frames the building, creating a tense atmosphere. Vertical text runs along the left margin describing Meleoron's eyes. The next-issue box is placed at the very bottom right.

Chimera Ant arc

  1. 273Reunion
  2. 274Answer
  3. 275Promise
  4. 276#276: Missileman
  5. 277Insult
  6. 278Destruction
  7. 279Escape

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