Chapter 284 · 284: Fifteen Minutes

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The chapter title page displays the Hunter × Hunter logo above the Japanese title and the English chapter heading "284: FIFTEEN MINUTES". In a ruined, rocky landscape with dark arches and floating debris, a long-haired figure stands on a broken ledge holding a massive weapon while facing away from the viewer. A young man with light hair stands below, speaking calmly. "That is how long I estimated it would take you to make the decision to release your barrier of smoke..." he continues, "In other words, as long as that cage of smoke existed, your friends would see it and believe that I was still trapped within. You trapped me within this barrier to separate me from the king, did you not?" A close-up reveals the speaker's composed face as he adds, "I would use that time to slip out, through the smoke, and move around freely." In the lower panels the long-haired man with an eyepatch replies with a slight smirk, "I guess you really underestimated me, huh." The light-haired youth answers, "You thought I'd spend fifteen minutes trying to fight an empty husk? I thought that you would be sure to hesitate for long enough to allow me to do that... I intended to use that misunderstanding to my advantage, stealthily taking out your friends one by one..."

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A massive explosion erupts in the center of the page, radiating sharp black-and-white impact lines and debris. Large stylized sound effects "はあん" dominate the blast. The long-haired man with the weapon reacts in shock, his body twisting as a speech bubble shows "!!?". Vertical inset panels depict a small winged figure plummeting downward with motion lines and the text "...TOO HIGHLY." On the right side a close-up shows the light-haired young man's intense eyes and narrowed gaze as he speaks, "OH, NO... QUITE THE OPPOSITE. I THOUGHT OF YOU..."

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Against a pitch-black sky, a massive burst of energy erupts upward in a torrent of white streaks and particles. A long-haired figure stands on a raised surface, gripping a large net-like weapon and watching the display intently. A small speech bubble filled with dots hovers above. In a close-up, the same figure, now shown with an eyepatch and a bead of sweat, thinks that if the opponent had used this ability to slip through the Smoky Jail, the individual particles would be impossible to detect. Another panel shows the figure looking upward in alarm, exclaiming that the target split himself into miniscule particles in an instant. The bottom panel plunges into darkness filled with dripping white shapes, bright spots, and large stylized SFX reading ジュウウウウウ.

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Multiple small panels show a starry void with floating white ovals and repeated "HEHE..." speech bubbles. A larger panel reveals more of the void as a voice explains that the plan was merely a last resort. Another voice asks why the question was posed and suggests waiting would have been better. In the next tier, the long-haired man with the net is shown mid-action while a close-up captures Killua's wide, startled eyes. Killua states that the opponent could have escaped the jail at any moment, questions the contradictory behavior of staying trapped, and admits that being confined troubled him because it revealed the truth. The final large panel features Killua's face filling the frame, eyes bulging and mouth grinning widely amid radiating lines, declaring that at that point there was nothing else to it, with more "HEHE" bubbles surrounding him.

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Killua's enormous grinning face dominates the upper panel, eyes wide and sparkling, while dozens of tiny chibi versions of himself drift through the starry void. Speech bubbles surround them: one declares "But you made the silly decision of releasing your barrier!" Another states "Focusing on your goal, placing the mission before all else..." A third adds "I was under the impression that you were a much greater soldier!" and a fourth replies "For that, I must thank you!" The lower half of the page overflows with countless miniature chibi Killuas and other small figures floating in black space, each exclaiming "Thank you!" or "Hehe" in scattered bubbles. On the cratered lunar surface at bottom right, Knuckle stands in a ready stance, gripping his long weapon and facing the swarm of tiny figures.

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Knuckle unleashes a massive technique at the top of the page. He sits in a powerful stance with arms extended as enormous black Japanese characters spelling the attack crash across the panel alongside the English words "DEEP PURPLE!!!" Radiating lines and swirling energy surround him while a small inset shows him glowing with power. In the lower panel chaos erupts: chibi figures scatter in panic with one shouting "RUN AWAY~~~~Y!!!" while Killua's large laughing face fills the right side, mouth wide open as he yells "AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" Other chibi versions tumble and react with shocked or delighted expressions amid motion lines and impact shapes.

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Explosions rip across the battlefield as small, spiky-haired figures tumble through the air amid massive blasts and debris. One figure shouts in pain while another laughs triumphantly. Multiple tiny versions of the boy appear in starburst panels, all cackling wildly with expressions of pure glee. A long-haired man with an eyepatch watches in horror from below, realizing the small figures are reforming instantly after every impact. 'THEY'RE INVINCIBLE?!' he exclaims. 'I CAN'T... DESTROY THEM?!' The clones continue their mocking laughter as the man stares upward in disbelief, sweat visible on his face.

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The clones continue their assault with more explosions and laughter, one waving goodbye while shouting 'THANK YOU, AND BYE-BYE!!' Brovuda stands amid the chaos, realizing his mistake. He thinks that attacking the cocoon was the best choice but now understands he is being manipulated. 'I MUSTN'T LET HIM FOOL ME!! HE'S USING PSYCHOLOGICAL TACTICS!!' Brovuda resolves to meet up with the other guards, eliminate the intruders, and return to the King. He reminds himself not to dwell on the past because that is what the enemy wants, and focuses on figuring out the opponent's current plan.

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In the upper panel, several figures charge forward amid heavy motion lines and impact bursts. One man with a headband shouts urgently as debris flies around him. A large speech bubble declares, "THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM ......!!!" Multiple silhouettes and weapons streak across the frame with sharp SFX marks. The lower panel shifts to a dramatic black-and-white clash: a long-haired fighter with a blank mask-like face lunges low while gripping a massive club-like weapon. Above him, another combatant with shoulder-length hair grips a long staff ending in a heavy spherical weight, both figures locked in tense, opposing stances against a cracked, radiating background.

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The page erupts into a violent vertical clash. A figure gripping the long staff is hurled backward through the air, body twisting under massive force. Huge black impact SFX dominate the center. Below, the masked long-haired fighter lies sprawled on the ground, limbs splayed, while another small winged figure holding a weapon is also sent flying to the left. Thick speed lines and radiating cracks emphasize the sheer power of the blow. The staff wielder's form is shown mid-tumble with hair streaming and limbs flailing as the spherical weapon trails behind.

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A light-haired character with a bandaged face throws their head back in wild laughter, eyes wide with manic glee. "I'LL BE TAKING THIS!!!!" they declare as the laughter explodes outward in jagged balloons: "HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!" The scene erupts into chaos below. A massive impact shakes the ruined area, sending bodies and debris flying in all directions. A bright flash and swirling arrow-like motion lines mark a powerful strike. Silhouettes tumble through the air amid shattered structures and scattered rubble. The light-haired character is visible among the wreckage, still moving amid the destruction as the battlefield collapses into a storm of dust and flying fragments.

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The long-haired character with sunglasses grips a long pole-like weapon and leaps through the air amid heavy black impact SFX. "I'LL SURE MAKE THIS PUT SOMEWHERE NICE AND SAFE!!!!!!!!" they shout. Nearby, another voice cries "AHAHA HAHA HAHA HAH!" and "HE'S FAST!!" while a third mutters "NGH..." The long-haired fighter lands in a lower panel, face grim, declaring "I CAN'T USE ANY NEW TECHNIQUES NOW...!" and "I HAVE TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS SOMEHOW WITH JUST DEEP PURPLE...!!!" They add "HE'S BEATEN ME...!!!" and "IF I RELEASE DEEP PURPLE NOW, I'M COMPLETELY UNARMED..." The background shows a chaotic multi-level structure filled with more fighters and debris under a bright light source.

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Under a cloudy night sky, a muscular man strides forward across a stone courtyard toward a large building with arched windows. His arms hang loosely at his sides as he advances with a steady gait. A small, indistinct figure trails behind him in the distance. In the foreground, the back of a long-haired person's head dominates the right side of the panel, partially obscuring the view. The perspective shifts to a close-up of the long-haired individual, sweat beading on their face and hair strands clinging to their skin as they look downward. Beside them, the muscular man appears in profile, his expression stern and focused. He speaks directly: 'THE "ESPER".' Then, with a slight tilt of his head, he continues, 'YO... IS IT YOU?' The words hang in the air between the two figures amid the dark, atmospheric setting.

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Two powerfully built men face each other on a cracked stone surface. The man on the left stands in profile, wearing a rounded hat, his muscular back and arms tensed as he clenches his fists. The man on the right is bent forward in a combat stance, one arm extended and the other drawn back, surrounded by swirling black smoke or aura that erupts outward in jagged shapes. Behind them, a large crowd of silhouetted figures reacts with raised arms and dynamic poses, some appearing to cheer or recoil. The black smoke trails across the upper portion of the panel, partially obscuring the background architecture. Motion lines and impact shapes emphasize the intensity of the moment as the two fighters prepare for or engage in battle.

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Knuckle's face fills the frame, eyes wide with fury and mouth open in a raw shout. "WHAT THE FUCK HAVE YOU DONE WITH SHOOT ......?!" Black ink splatters emphasize the outburst. Below, two tight close-ups show narrowed eyes and a small "HUH?" reaction. The scene explodes into a wide action panel: Shoot stands in a powerful stance on the right, long hair flowing, body twisted as he unleashes his ability. On the left, a muscular figure leaps amid radiating speed lines and debris. Speech bubbles declare, "THE MAXIMUM NUMBER I COULD SUMMON IN MY CURRENT CONDITION!! I'LL USE THEM..." and "89 DEEP PURPLE BODIES!!" Motion lines and impact shapes convey the massive release of power.

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A chaotic spread shows dozens of identical muscular figures leaping and striking in every direction. Knuckle's intense face appears on the right, shouting "...WITH ALL MY MIGHT !!!" and "...TO SUPPORT KNUCKLE ..." Smaller panels depict a rocky battlefield with flying figures and Knuckle's shocked expression marked by "!!". Shoot, hair whipping, lunges forward and declares, "FINE... YOU CAN HAVE ONE HIT." and "I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TRYING TO DO." At the bottom, bold text proclaims "I'LL TAKE YOUR LIFE!!" and "AND IN RETURN..." with a black ink splat. The page ends with the Hunter × Hunter logo and chapter number.

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