Hunter × Hunter Chapter 319: Lot Drawing

A crowded meeting table fills the upper half. Various characters react dramatically as someone shouts DOBE~~~~N!! with large bold lettering. A man in a cap and mask stands on the right while others including a woman with an afro, a fish-like creature, and a small child sit or stand around the table. Below, a grid of vertical panels shows close-ups of the participants, each labeled with an animal codename. Sacchou Horse questions waiting. Chidol Dog asks if that is right. Kanzai Tiger insists the Chairman told them to do this together. Botobal Dragon complains the method is above his pay grade. Ging questions why the Chairman called on them. Saiyu Monkey calls the rat scum. Ginta Sheep yells at Ging. Cluck Chicken tells everyone to shut up. A large sheep head screams Chairmaaaan. Gehl Snake notes the vice chairman is busy. Piyon Rabbit holds a phone. Mizaistom Ox states he thought all the Jyulinishin were here. The group argues about votes, responsibilities, and the missing rat.

Pariston stands in a dramatic close-up, striped suit gleaming under radiating lines and sparkles. He raises one hand in greeting with a wide, cheerful grin and declares, "YAAAA, SORRY TO KEEP YOU WAITING." A second bubble adds, "I'M TRULY SORRY!!!" Below, the wide meeting hall shows a long table surrounded by seated figures on a black-and-white checkered floor. Several characters mutter "LAAAH SCUM SCUM" while another states, "THINGS RELATING TO EAST GORTEAU HAVE BEEN REAL HECTIC." A tired voice adds, "MAN, I'M BEAT." Pariston walks in from the right. In the bottom tier, Pariston approaches two guards; one guard exclaims "KARAKARA" as Pariston says, "PARDON ME." A guard replies, "AH," and another orders, "HURRY AND SIT DOWN."

Pariston sits at the head of the table with hands clasped and a broad grin, SFX reading "NIKO NIKO (GRINNING)". A spiky-haired man on the left glares and shouts, "WHY ARE YOU ACTING LIKE YOU'RE SUDDENLY IN CHARGE?!" Pariston replies, "HANG ON A SEC!" and continues, "LET THE MEETING REGARDING THE ELECTION OF THE NEXT CHAIRMAN BEGIN!" and "NOW THEN, LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS." A small girl with rabbit ears yells, "PARISTON, SHUT UP!! YOU'RE GROSS!! JUST DISAPPEAR!!" Pariston answers, "DON'T JUST BUTT IN WHEN YOU COME LATE, OKAAAAAY?" and asks, "HUH? WOULD YOU PREFER IF I WEREN'T?" In the large bottom panel Pariston leans forward with eyes closed and a beaming smile, declaring, "BUT WHAT CAN I DO? I MEAN, I'M THE VICE CHAIRMAN!!!" He adds, "WELL, I THOUGHT IT WAS A BIT FORWARD AS WELL."

In the meeting room, a bald muscular man with a fierce expression declares that in terms of seniority the one with the most is Botobai-san. Beside him, a girl with glasses and a headband states that in terms of practical progressive ability the best is Chidori-san. The spiky-haired man in a pinstripe suit stands at the head of the table with arms spread, announcing that everyone would like to get this done as soon as possible and that he is a fairly able mediator, higher ranked than all of them by just a little. He adds that this is all he thought. The suited man then asks whether either of the two would like to lead, noting that both are certainly more competent than him. The bald man replies that he concurs. The suited man smiles calmly while the girl with glasses smirks and remarks about holding back and being harassed anyhow, labeling someone a rat. The bald man growls that if anyone wants to be in charge they should just say it straight out, calling the suited man scum, while the suited man keeps leading the meeting with a composed expression.

The room erupts as several members shout 'No way in hell!!' in protest. The suited man raises his hand and calls for a show of hands. A fish-like creature and other attendees react with shock and raised arms. The suited man asks if there is anyone who objects to him humbly moving them forward. A tall woman in a black dress raises her hand. The suited man states he will step down at any time if there is dissatisfaction. He notes that four are against while the minority can continue with a deliberate leader. From the back, the suited man announces he has a proposal. In a sparkling close-up, he smiles broadly and suggests skipping the election altogether, declaring his candidacy as chairman.

In a smoke-filled, chaotic scene, a man in a pinstripe suit stands with his back turned, facing a towering figure in ornate clothing and a crown-like helmet. Around them, soldiers in helmets and gas masks point weapons, while several figures lie on the ground amid debris and dark clouds. A large masked creature looms in the background. In the lower panel, a furious bald man with bared teeth glares forward and shouts, while a calm young man with light hair looks on from the side.

Killua, dressed in a striped suit and tie, stands facing forward with a slight smile. Speech bubbles appear around him as he speaks. A small panel shows motion lines labeled SFX: HYUOH. Below, a large cobra-like creature with a heart-shaped marking rears up, mouth open, with the sound effect SHAAA. A woman with long dark hair and a black dress stands nearby. In the final panel, the same woman points forward with a serious expression while speaking.

A close-up shows a bald character with earrings staring forward with a neutral expression. Beside it, a spiky-haired young man glances sideways as a speech bubble declares "11 VOTES." A crowded panel follows, filled with intense faces of various hunters. One voice asks, "Do you know how many hunters are in the association?" Another replies, "All together, you make 11 votes at the most." Below, former President Netero appears in two panels, one hand near his chin, labeled "WAS TOO STRONG" and "FORMER PRESIDENT NETERO." The spiky-haired young man stands in a dramatic full-body shot against a dark background, one arm extended, declaring, "In that aspect, you all are the same. So he couldn't understand the feelings of the weak."

The spiky-haired young man leans forward with a confident grin, pointing directly ahead amid speed lines and sparkles. He proclaims, "But I know the pain of being weak!! And that's the kind of president I'll be!!" Two small panels show a childlike character with rabbit ears reacting in surprise, labeled "KICK-BACK PRINCE" and asking about civilian clothes. The spiky-haired man continues in a starry panel, "It's a system for money to fund the association to grow larger!!" while correcting, "No, you misunderstand, those are pooled funds." The page ends with his close-up face and a final bubble stating "18 PEOPLE." alongside the question "Do you know what that number represents?"

A stern-faced man in a black-and-white patterned hat glares forward as two large speech bubbles declare the grim statistics: "THAT HAVE GONE MISSING SINCE YOU'VE BECOME VICE CHAIRMAN," and "IT'S THE NUMBER OF HUNTERS." Smaller panels detail the rising toll—ten times the previous rate, abnormal even compared to deaths in the field—while the man insists Hunters must remain vigilant about those they trust. The spiky-haired man leans in, hand near his mouth, replying that the number is unfortunate and pains his heart. The hatted man presses: "IS THERE ANYTHING YOU'D LIKE TO SAY TO THAT?" With a confident grin the spiky-haired man answers, "THAT NUMBER WILL DECREASE," adding that he is sure it will if he becomes president. A final close-up shows the hatted man's narrowed eyes and the sound effect "zu..." as tension lingers.

In a dark room the man in the patterned hat stands beside the spiky-haired man, who looks down at a small figure in a cap. The spiky-haired man then appears in close-up, face lit by dramatic rays, declaring, "I'M ANNOUNCING MY CANDIDACY." A side view shows the hatted man responding that he will carry on the chairman's will. Below, a long conference table stretches across the page with numerous seated figures; bold text reads "IT TO BE EITHER OF THEM" on the left and "I DON'T WANT" on the right, while the large onomatopoeia "ZUUUUUUN" hangs over the assembly. The seated characters display varied expressions of shock and displeasure at the announcement.

Killua and Ging stand facing each other in close conversation. Killua reports that Gon has been through some trouble. Ging acknowledges the news with a calm expression. Killua suggests that Ging might want to visit his son in the hospital, noting it would make Gon happy. Ging counters that if Gon died during such a visit it would waste time. With a serious, intense close-up, Ging declares that Gon will not die and tells Killua to go.

A heated discussion erupts among several figures about the election process. A man in a striped suit defends his earlier announcement while another character questions the procedure. A masked figure with spiky hair reacts angrily as the situation grows complicated. The group decides to cut down on time and expenses by drawing lots to determine the order of candidates. A cat-like girl in a frilly outfit watches the proceedings with clasped hands while the assembled candidates stand around a table.

A character with glasses points emphatically while declaring that one particular voting idea pisses them off the most. They explain that on the papers they will write the voting methods they think would be best, with major premises that must be fulfilled such as everyone must vote or voter turnout must be at least 95 percent, except the monkey. Nearby, another figure reacts with Huh?! while a third voice complains about being ignored. The discussion continues as the group debates using beans for a fair one-in-twelve chance and considers a third party. They explore systems where voters write names on slips so identities are known, or methods that might put Pariston at a disadvantage. One speaker insists it would not be quite fair if ten of them devise a method that could favor Pariston five-to-six. Ging, with spiky hair, shouts That's true!! while another voice mutters Not bad. At the bottom of the page a blond man in a striped suit raises his finger and suggests writing their names on the lots so everyone knows whose suggestions they are, adding that he bets he will not lose.

Several characters examine small papers. A man in a cow-print outfit holds one up thoughtfully while a girl with bunny ears and an afro-headed figure with a star headband also study their slips. Ging appears on the right, still holding a paper and questioning the kanji. A voice calls out Beans-san? as the scene shifts to a large hall. Inside, the afro-headed man declares that the papers will become the rules for electing the new chairman and asks everyone to take out one. A tall figure with wild hair stands with arms crossed beside a blond man in a pinstripe suit. A girl in a frilly dress stands with hands clasped. The group is told they have placed twelve papers in a box. A round-headed character in the foreground sweats and mutters that the responsibility is important. Ging glares angrily from a small panel while another figure with glasses looks on. The final panels focus on two large eyes and the words These are...

A short bald man in a black suit with an H emblem stands beside an office chair, reaching into a cylindrical container on the seat. He declares, "I'M PULLING ONE OUT." A voice off-panel replies, "OKAY." In smaller panels below, hands shuffle through papers marked with names and numbers while a PIRA sound effect rings out; another panel shows a tense close-up with SU... as the man clenches his fist. The scene shifts to a dramatic wide panel where the man stands before a glowing group of silhouetted Hunters. Large text proclaims, "IS GING-SAN'S!!" and "THE ONE CHOSEN..." while background figures shout "HUNTERS!!" and "THESE ARE..." A narrow panel follows with the man holding a paper and stating "RULE #1." The final splash panel shows the bald man centered against radiating speed lines, holding up the paper with wide eyes as he announces, "ARE BOTH CANDIDATES AND VOTERS!!" A second speech bubble declares, "ALL HUNTERS." The page ends with the Hunter × Hunter logo and chapter number.