Hunter × Hunter Chapter 302: Target

Gon leaps forward with a determined expression, one arm extended and the other pulled back, heading straight toward his target. Behind him, a winged figure with a helmet flies through the air. A long-haired figure stands on a wooden platform in the distance. To the right, a curly-haired character with glasses looks on with wide eyes. At the bottom right, Killua's spiky-haired head is visible. Large text declares "DETERMINED GON HEADS TOWARDS KAITO!!" The chapter title "HUNTER x HUNTER NO.302 TARGET" is displayed prominently at the bottom.

A massive radiant explosion erupts across the ruined cityscape, sending shockwaves and debris flying in all directions. A small winged creature streaks toward the blinding light source at the center of the blast. Knuckle is hurled backward through the air, limbs flailing from the force of the impact. Below, a character with glasses shouts in alarm while another figure stares intently at the ongoing phenomenon. The dialogue reads: "IT PROBABLY WON'T GO AWAY UNLESS WE DAMAGE THE ENEMY HIMSELF!!" "IT'S THE ENEMY'S POWER!" "WHAT A PAIN." "IT'S STILL FOLLOWING US." A voice remarks "HOW INTERESTING." Another simply says "OHO." At the bottom of the page Knuckle, now in a dynamic pose with one hand extended forward, declares "LET'S GIVE IT A TRY." The background shows crumbling buildings and swirling dust from the powerful attack.

A light-haired character reacts with shock, exclaiming "OH...!" and "THAT'S MY..." as the scene shifts to a massive spotted creature engulfed in a violent explosion. The creature's body is covered in dark circular patterns and is being torn apart by the blast. Knuckle appears beside the creature, his helmet visible as the detonation expands outward. A small figure is flung through the air amid lightning-like energy bolts and flying debris. The explosion creates a crater on the ground below with intense light and shockwaves radiating outward. Large SFX characters emphasize the destructive impact.

In a rugged rocky canyon under a bright sky, two small inset panels show a distant view of the terrain with a glowing circular light. Suddenly a massive explosion erupts from the ground, sending out shockwaves and debris marked by bold impact symbols. A determined girl wearing a hat, goggles, and carrying a large cylindrical weapon leaps through the air amid flying rocks and motion lines. Above her, a small round creature with a hat floats in surprise, a question mark and exclamation mark appearing beside it. At the bottom of the page two figures stare upward in shock: a spiky-haired boy with wide eyes and a sweating companion wearing a headband and glasses, both reacting to the blast.

The small round creature spins rapidly through the air with swirling motion lines and bold SFX. A bright star-like flash appears in a dark rocky background. A tall figure in profile says 'I SEE.' In the next panels Youpi stands with a serious expression while another character shouts 'THEY WERE TO OFFER TO THE KING!!' and 'OUR POWERS... WEREN'T FOR US!!' A close-up shows the tall figure saying 'THIS MAKES NO SENSE...' Below, the headbanded companion stares with wide eyes and an 'OOH ...' reaction while a spiky-haired boy looks on with a concerned expression.

A helmeted figure with a stern expression recalls being attacked. Speech bubbles continue the interrogation: "OR BEEN SUBJECTED TO IT YOURSELF. YOU MUST HAVE EITHER WITNESSED IT UP CLOSE OR..." "IF YOU KNOW THE ENEMY'S POWER, WHICH WAS IT?" A small character with wide eyes stares in shock. Below, the small figure lies on the ground, asking "WHY IS THE ENEMY STILL ALIVE? BUT THAT THING ISN'T AFTER YOU NOW." The winged figure hovers near a rocky cliff, wings spread wide. The helmeted character leans in close, demanding "ANSWER ME. AND HOW DID YOU CANCEL ITS POWER?" The small character looks up with a worried expression. The helmeted figure sweats, silent with ellipses. In a wide panel, the small character explains while a large spotted creature stands over fallen figures: "I SAID I'D HELP HIS FRIEND... IF HE CANCELLED IT... ...WE CAME TO AN AGREEMENT."

The small character reflects: "THOUGH HE WAS MY ENEMY, I FELT LIKE BREAKING MY PROMISE WOULD MEAN LOSING. PROBABLY... I DIDN'T WANT TO LOSE TO HIM IN SOME REGARD..." The helmeted figure asks "WHY DIDN'T YOU? THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DESTROY BOTH HIM AND HIS FRIEND ONCE THE POWER HAD BEEN CANCELLED." The winged figure stands with a small companion nearby. The small character admits "I'M NOT SURE MYSELF. TO BE HONEST..." The helmeted figure grabs the small character by the head, shouting "BECAUSE OF SOME VAGUE PERSONAL FEELINGS!? FOOL...!!! YOU MEAN YOU LET PEOPLE WHO WOULD HARM THE KING LIVE" The helmeted figure lowers their head, stating "I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY IN MY DEFENSE. I AM RESIGNED TO ANY PUNISHMENT..." The winged figure descends with a glowing aura, declaring "I ASKED FOR THE TRUTH, I CANNOT PUNISH YOU FOR SPEAKING IT."

High above the ruined landscape, Pouf hovers with massive wings spread, responding sharply to an unseen voice. 'POUF..' 'YES!' A commanding figure declares that their current forms are inconvenient. Below, the massive Youpi also answers, 'YOUPi..' 'YES...!' A bespectacled character stares upward with a grave expression. The King’s intense close-up fills the panel as he states there can be no secrets between them. A radiant burst of light accompanies his next words: 'BUT NOW BOTH OUR BODIES AND SOULS ARE CONNECTED.' In the lower panels, a dark arrow-like aura descends toward the ground while a voice questions whether this is the final warning. Pouf’s face appears stricken as he thinks, 'MY KING... HAVE YOU SENSED... MY PLOT... MY GUILTY CONSCIENCE...?' Another panel shows him crying out 'MY KING...!!!' A small figure with a sweat drop watches the unfolding confrontation with wide eyes.

In a stark black void, a naked figure with light hair clasps his hands tightly before his chest, a glowing aura flaring around him. He shouts 'EVEN SO!!' and 'BUT EVEN SO!!!' as energy radiates outward. Below, countless tiny Pouf faces fill panel after panel, all staring upward while one large instance of Pouf cries 'THIS IS FOR YOU!!' The right side explodes into motion lines as Pouf, now winged and armored, launches himself forward with arms outstretched, declaring 'MY DEATH!!' and 'EVEN IF IT MEANS' his ultimate sacrifice. The background is consumed by radiating speed lines and impact bursts, emphasizing the desperate, self-destructive resolve of the Royal Guard.

High above the shattered palace complex, Pouf soars through the night sky, his small winged form shouting with desperate fervor, "IT IS FOR THE KING!!!" and "FOR ALL LIFE TO BE UNITED!!!" Other voices call out "WHERE IS SHE?" as figures dart among the ruined domes and courtyards below. Inside a wrecked hall, Pouf continues his frantic search while debris litters the tiled floor. A sudden clash erupts as a determined fighter lunges at the massive Youpi, yelling "IF YOU DON'T FIGHT ME, YOU CAN'T GET RIGHT OF POT CLEAN!!" and "DON'T IGNORE ME!!" Nearby allies react in shock: "YOUPI!! THE ENEMY SUDDENLY APPEARED!!" and "CAN THE GUY WHO DID THIS TELEPORT?" One observer notes, "I DON'T KNOW HIS NAME, BUT HE'S ONE OF THE SQUADRON LEADERS!!" Youpi looms unmoved, declaring "YOU CAN'T DAMAGE ME IN YOUR CURRENT FORM!" as the attacker presses forward amid impact lines and motion bursts.

Pouf speaks with intense conviction, explaining "IN FACT, I SEE THIS AS A TRIAL WE CHIMERA ANTS MUST OVERCOME AS A STEP TO FURTHER EVOLUTION" and "AND AM MOVING ON...." He continues, "YOUPI... I HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR EMOTIONAL FLUCTUATION AND THE TRAITOR'S CHANGE OF HEART" while another voice questions "HOW COULD YOU!?" and threatens punishment. A vast night scene unfolds showing a majestic bird-like creature soaring through clouds as Pouf proclaims "ONCE WE HAVE ATTAINED OUR ULTIMATE EVOLUTION, THE VESTIGES OF HUMAN EGO THAT REMAIN WILL BE NOTHING BUT A TRIFLING UNCERTAINTY....!!!" and "HUMANS ARE THE PERFECT SACRIFICE WE NEED TO ASCEND TO THE NEXT DIMENSION....!!!" The King's massive furry form rests in shadow with the note "THE KING'S OPINION WAS 180 DEGREES FROM WHAT IT HAD BEEN BEFORE THE BLAST." A final panel shows the moon with the caption "THIS, TOO, WAS THE KING."

Perched on a high ledge, Meleoron points forward with determination. "THEN I'LL JUST HAVE TO TOUCH HIM!" he declares. A large thought bubble follows: "IF THE ENEMY'S POWER MAKES HIM INVISIBLE!!" He continues planning, "AND EXPAND MY SEARCH!! I'LL SPLIT MYSELF EVEN FURTHER, TILL I'M THE SIZE OF A FLY!!" In smaller panels below, several characters react in alarm. "THEN WE'RE IN TROUBLE.....!!!" one shouts. "IS MELEORON THE TRAITOR!?" another questions. A third wonders, "WHO IS HE AFTER ALL OF A SUDDEN!?" while a fourth growls, "DAMN HIM....!!! HE'S NOT EVEN PAYING ATTENTION TO ME!!" In the large bottom panel, Meleoron crouches in a powerful stance amid radiating impact lines, his face tense. "WITHOUT... MELEORON'S POWERS....!!!" he thinks desperately. "I CAN'T THINK OF A WAY TO DEFEAT THE KING..."

In a ruined interior, Pouf's clone dashes across the floor with long hair flowing. Meleoron leaps after her, shouting, "I HAVE TO PROTECT MELEORON WITH MY LIFE!!" The clone thinks, "I CAN'T 'SEE' POUF WHEN HE'S THIS SMALL....!!!" A small round creature glares nearby. Narration notes: "UNLIKE THE REAL POUF, I CAN'T SEE HIS COPIES UNLESS THEY'RE LIFESIZE." In the lower section, Gon carries Killua on his back while Palm runs alongside. The clone continues, "HE MUST REALIZE I KNOW THE CHAMELEON IS A TRAITOR." "THAT GUY WITH THE HAIR IS CLEARLY A DECOY....!!!" she adds. "IN OTHER WORDS, HE THINKS I'VE COME BACK TO DESTROY THE TRAITOR!!"

A figure with flowing hair stares down at a ruined cityscape, thoughts racing. "IF I FIND THEM, THEY'LL PROBABLY DITCH KOMUGI TO PROTECT THE CHAMELEON!!" the figure muses. "EVEN IF KOMUGI IS BEING HIDDEN WITH THE CHAMELEON," the thoughts continue, "THEN THEY MIGHT EVEN AGREE TO HAND HER OVER TO ME!!" A close-up reveals the thinker is a young-looking character with light hair and wide eyes. "IN FACT, IF THEY THINK I'VE COME TO TAKE HER BACK, THAT'S EVEN BETTER!!" More panels detail the plan: "IT WOULD NEVER OCCUR TO THEM THAT I'D RETURN TO KILL THE SAME GIRL THAT PITOU TRIED SO DESPERATELY TO HEAL!!" and "AFTER ALL, THEY THINK I'M AFTER THE CHAMELEON!!" The scene shifts to a damaged industrial building with a closed shutter door marked by large impact SFX. A clawed hand presses buttons on a wall keypad, triggering electronic beeps. Below, a small character with light hair stands alert in the foreground while a tall woman with long dark hair and a revealing outfit stands in the midground. To the right, the same small character reacts with shock, eyes wide and mouth open.

Killua stands with a serious expression, realizing the opponents know about the Chameleon's invisibility. "THEY KNOW I KNOW ABOUT HIS INVISIBILITY AND ARE TRYING TO MAKE ME CHOOSE," he thinks. Close-ups show his eyes widening in suspicion. "THEY'RE TRYING TO WEAKEN ME BY MAKING ME SPLIT UP EVEN FURTHER...!!" and "HAS THE CHAMELEON GONE INSIDE OR HAS HE GONE SOMEWHERE ELSE...?" A small inset shows two figures entering a door labeled "OVER THERE !!" with a bright flash. Killua suddenly reacts with alarm, shouting "KOMUGI ...!?" as a bright light bursts behind him. The tall woman with long hair appears in profile on the right, her face marked with multiple X-shaped scratches and a neutral expression. Motion lines and impact SFX fill the space around her.

High above the ruined storage area, Pouf's thoughts race as he hovers in the air. "OR CONCENTRATE MY COPIES ON THE CHAMELEON TO MISLEAD THEM?" one thought bubble reads. Another wonders, "SHOULD I SPLIT MY COPIES IN TWO AND CONFUSE THEM FURTHER?" A third notes that even if the door is closed, his copies can still escape the storage area. Suddenly his focus sharpens: "THERE'S NO TIME!!" as a silhouette of his body is shown mid-motion. "NO!!" he reacts in alarm. On the right, Killua's face appears in close-up, sweat visible, as he thinks, "THERE ARE TWO CHOICES... BUT..." and "IT'S THE TRAITOR OR THE GIRL!?" His eyes narrow as he realizes, "THEY'RE TRYING TO SEE WHO I'M AFTER!!" Below, Gon, Killua, and Palm are shown in a tense standoff. Pouf's voice declares, "MY TARGET IS KOMUGI!!" Gon and Palm react with shock, Palm's eyes wide with fear. Someone shouts, "IS HIS TARGET !!" and "PROTECT THE HOSTAGE!!" as the group braces for action, motion lines emphasizing the urgency.

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