Hunter × Hunter Chapter 324: Butlers

Illumi stands with a shocked expression, sweat drops flying as he mutters, "WAH..." Milluki, seated at a console, declares that the computer was a piece of cake and that the three "requests" have been cleared. He adds that Killua has been completely turned into a good older brother. Alluka's small voice apologizes to Papa, promising not to do it again. In a city street panel Killua walks with Alluka on his back; he answers "Yeah..." when asked if Alluka is ready to make a wish now. Text boxes list rules: if Alluka makes requests from a particular person they cannot be moved mid-way, and if someone fails a request they are killed and the difficulty resets. Illumi confirms there are five rules he knows of and states he will bring Alluka back to Mama and Papa if another request is made, noting Killua was doing the same thing.

A long-haired figure sits before a glowing monitor displaying a chaotic scene, reviewing the conditions of Alluka's power. The voice explains rule four: Alluka cannot make requests of someone without knowing that person's name. Rule three states that if the person fulfilling requests dies midway, it counts as a failure and at least one more person will die. Rule five adds that the same person cannot ask Alluka for consecutive wishes. The figure at the screen insists, I'm not hiding anything else! I can swear this on business! A small panel shows Killua sprawled on the floor, muttering Mmm... while a large speech bubble wonders why Killua isn't making a wish. In the next row, Illumi questions whether Killua should be thinking of saving his friend first. Another voice notes that if Killua were to make a wish here, then another person will end up paying the price. The page ends on a dramatic close-up of Killua's intense face as he declares that is how his father will think because he is a moron, rejecting the idea with a firm No way! and asking whether a friend saved by the sacrifice of many strangers should be happy, addressing Papa directly.

From a high vantage, the long-haired figure watches the monitor and notes that Killua is moving. Illumi stands nearby, arms crossed, remarking that the difference between his and Killua's thinking is simply too great and questioning why Illumi tried to adjust him using his needles. Below, a wide panel reveals a ruined playroom filled with toys, a large doorway, and a star-shaped hole in the wall. Killua stands holding Alluka protectively, her long hair covering part of her face as they face the open exit. In a close-up, Killua's profile appears determined as he addresses an unseen old man and commands, Open the door.

A small mechanical device hovers in the air, its lens glinting as a voice declares, "I CAN'T." Killua's face appears in close-up, eyes narrowed with determination. The device continues speaking: "I WON'T ALLOW THE TWO OF YOU TO GO OUTSIDE. MAKE THE 'WISH' RIGHT HERE." Night sky panels show stars as narration states, "NO MATTER WHICH RULE IT IS... THE OLD MAN AND THE OTHERS HAVE NO IDEA. AS I EXPECTED..." In a wide outdoor scene at the mountain estate, Killua stands with Alluka in his arms. Alluka looks up and says, "OLD MAN..." Killua replies firmly, "WE TRULY ARE FATHER AND SON, AFTER ALL."

Killua explains in close-up, "I CALL IT 'NANIKA' AS WELL. TO BE HONEST, WHEN THIS ONE'S EYES TURN BLACK..." A voice confirms, "THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID, ISN'T IT?" Text notes "SOMETHING* FROM SOME OTHER PLACE..." Killua declares, "WE'RE LEAVING!" A tight shot of wide dark eyes accompanies the name "NANIKA." Killua states, "I'LL PAY THE PRICE MYSELF." In the final panel Killua holds Alluka tightly against a dark background and shouts, "KILL MOTHER....!!" He continues, "IF WE AREN'T ABLE TO LEAVE THIS MOUNTAIN TOGETHER WITHIN 30 MINUTES, THEN..."

A young man with dark hair stares forward in shock, sweat beading on his face, while a long-haired man stands sternly beside him. In the next panel Killua, seen in profile, makes his demand. "THEN GIVE ME A KISS ON THE CHEEK." He continues, "IF WE LEAVE THIS MOUNTAIN TOGETHER WITHIN 30 MINUTES..." An explosive background panel erupts with the furious shout "KILLUA!! YOU BAS-TARD!!" followed by a stunned "WHAT..." A cloaked figure turns slightly and asks, "GOT IT?" In the final large panel Nanika clings tightly to Killua from the front, her spotted face pressed against him, and replies with a simple "AYE."

A servant-like man clasps his hands in disbelief, exclaiming how much Killua has grown. Killua glares and mutters about the cruelty of multiple wishes. In a dramatic side panel a fat man in a bow tie cries "MAMA!!" while a small creature on a cake says "SLUMP". Killua stares ahead and commands, "OPEN THE DOOR. OLD MAN." A hand reaches for the door handle. The door bursts open with heavy impact lines. Nanika's distinctive round shoes step onto the wooden floor as narration reads "QUITE TALENTED AT DESTROYING, BUT TERRIBLE AT FIXING THINGS." and a voice whispers "NANIKA" IS...

A small creature lies on a surface as narration explains the need for physical contact when restoring something. Silhouettes of two figures stand with arms raised against a dark treeline. A hand extends forward with fingers spread. Killua grins widely with eyes closed in relief, while Gon beams with an open-mouthed smile. In a sweeping landscape of mountains, trees, and flowers, Killua stands holding Alluka in his arms. He declares, "I'LL SAVE THEM...!!" as the caption reads "GON AND ALLUKA...".

In a hospital room, a man in a hat leans forward asking if someone is okay while Silva sits on the bed holding a phone and shouting "KILLUA!? WHERE ARE YOU!?" A close-up shows a person with glasses noting no response on the meters. Silva continues speaking on the phone. In another area, several people including a suited man and women in dark clothing stand near Gon, who is visible in the background. A group gathers by a window with one person raising a fist as an impact effect appears. At the bottom, Killua holds a phone to his ear and says "ALRIGHT, I GET IT." while another voice responds with "AHHH..."

Killua stands holding the phone to his ear, his expression serious as he listens. A large speech bubble reads, "LOST HOPE IN BRINGING HIM BACK THROUGH CONVENTIONAL MEANS." Killua replies quietly, "I'VE ALREADY..." In the panels below, a man with sunglasses and slicked-back hair speaks urgently: "WE BETTER LEAVE IT TO A NEN REMOVER!!" and "SO FOR HIM TO RECOVER ..." Beside him, a woman with glasses and long hair says, "AS YOU PROBABLY SAID, GON PROBABLY USED AN OATH AND A RESTRICTION TO USE AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF NEN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. HOLD ON, CALM DOWN, KILLUA!!" Killua continues, "IT SEEMS THAT I'VE BEEN MISUNDERSTOOD. AHHH... SORRY." He then declares firmly, "IF YOU'RE GOING TO TAKE RISKS, WE SHOULD DO EVERYTHING THAT WE CAN RIGHT NOW FIRST!!" In the lower panels, Killua explains, "IN FACT, IT COULD BE SAID THAT THAT'S THE HARDEST THING OF ALL RIGHT NOW. BUT...THE PROBLEM NOW IS HOW I CAN GET TO WHERE YOU GUYS ARE. ... LET'S JUST SAY...I'LL DEFINITELY LET GON RECOVER. JUST LEAVE THINGS TO ME. AND MY METHOD IS EVEN LESS RISKY THAN USING A NEN REMOVER. I HAVE NO INTENTION OF TAKING ANY SORT OF EXTRAORDINARY GAMBLE." Someone off-panel shouts, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!"

The scene shifts to a large estate interior. A tall man in a black suit speaks on the phone: "I'LL HAVE YOU STOP AT THAT. ANYTHING MORE THAN THAT IS CLASSIFIED. I HAVEN'T SAID ANYTHING YET!!" Nearby, a man with sunglasses reacts with shock: "I'M TERRIBLY SORRY... MASTER KILLUA. MMMM ... !!" A young girl with pigtails appears surprised. The suited man continues, "THE ADMINISTRATIVE WING WHERE YOU'RE AT IS JUST BARELY STILL ON OUR ESTATE... BUT MASTER KILLUA, SINCE YOUR 'MOVEMENT RESTRICTION LEVEL' HAS NOW REACHED LEVEL 4, I WOULD ADVISE THAT YOU TAKE CARE." He adds, "NO... 'I'LL DEFINITELY LET GON RECOVER' HINTS HEAVILY AT MASTER ALLUKA'S ABILITIES." A large panel details the rules: "MOVEMENT RESTRICTION LEVEL 4 CERTAIN TOPICS ARE FORBIDDEN IN THE TARGET'S (KILLUA'S, IN THIS CASE) SPEECH. IF THERE IS ANY VIOLATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS, THE TARGET WILL BE CAPTURED IMMEDIATELY AND FORCIBLY BROUGHT BACK; ADDITIONALLY, THE MOVEMENT RESTRICTION LEVEL WILL AUTOMATICALLY RISE TO LEVEL 5. LEVEL 5 IF THE TARGET LEAVES THE ESTATE GROUNDS, HE IS TO BE CAPTURED IMMEDIATELY." Killua responds on the phone, "LEVEL 4, IS IT? LOOKS LIKE I REALLY PISSED OFF THE OLD MAN THIS TIME. YOU TREAT ME PRETTY WELL, DON'T YOU, GOTOH? ...YOU WAITED UNTIL I WAS ABOUT TO GIVE MORAU A HINT ON PURPOSE, DIDN'T YOU? AHH... WHAT MIGHT YOU BE REFERRING TO? SO WHAT'S THE BREAKDOWN?"

A stern voice declares that Alluka is not an item. There are three specific restrictions in place. The reason for the restriction is the unauthorized removal of a classified item, as well as rebellious and threatening attitude toward the parents. The first restriction states that to protect classified information, the target is not to speak with or transfer the object to third parties without prior approval. The second restriction requires the target to stay within a one-meter radius from Master Alluka. The third restriction protects classified information related to Alluka's abilities, forbidding even the slightest hint from being revealed to outside parties. Cell phones and other communication devices are prohibited. Someone notes that it was confiscated a long time ago. At the bottom of the scene, Killua holds a phone to his ear with a weary expression and says he gets it already. He begins to summarize the rules with a simple 'Basically...'

Killua stands with Alluka and two attendants. A large stylized 'ブーン' sound effect fills the background as Killua summarizes the situation. The suited man with glasses confirms that Canary will travel with them as well. Killua cheerfully says he will leave all the miscellaneous details to the others and that they won't need to worry about getting permission for everything. The suited man reacts with visible distress, sweating and clutching his face while shouting that old guys like him could never give Alluka the appropriate delicate care. Killua points forward with an intense expression and yells that Alluka is a 'girl' after all, calling the man an idiot.

At the forest entrance, silhouettes stand against a bright light as a calm voice says, 'PLEASE BE AT EASE.' Tsubone looms in the foreground, her massive frame dominating the panel. She states, 'SILVA-SAMA HAS ORDERED IT SO. THOSE 2 MIGHT HAVE TROUBLE HANDLING THINGS ON THEIR OWN. WE WILL ACCOMPANY YOU, AS WELL.' Killua reacts with shock, exclaiming 'TSUB-ONE...!!!' while Alluka stands silently beside him. In close-up, Tsubone's stern face appears alongside an elderly butler's intense glare. The butler remarks, 'IT'S FINE. I WON'T MESS AROUND WITH LEVEL 4.' Another voice adds, 'LOOKS LIKE...THE OLD MAN'S REALLY MESSED OFF, HUH...' A bespectacled man watches the exchange with a serious expression.

Tsubone leans forward aggressively, declaring, 'AND IF YOU RESIST, YOU'LL BE KNOCKED OUT INSTANTLY!! BE READY FOR THIS!! GOT IT?!' and 'IF YOU BREAK THE RULES, WE'LL GO HOME IMMEDIATELY!! ON THIS, I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT COMPROMISE!!' She continues, 'I WON'T BE AS LENIENT AS YOUR FATHER AND GOTOH!! LISTEN UP NOW, KILLUA-CHAN!!' The bespectacled butler notes, 'THE ONLY ONE THAT DARES TO CALL MASTER KILLUA 'KILLUA-CHAN' IS TSUBONE-SENSEI ALONE... OF ALL OF THE PEOPLE ON THIS ESTATE...' Killua and Alluka walk away together. Amane apologizes profusely, 'I'M VERY SORRY!! ALLUKA-CHAMA IS SO KIND! I WON'T DO IT AGAIN!' while Killua gestures, 'I'M TOTALLY USELESS AGAINST THIS OLD BAG...' Alluka pleads, 'DON'T BE MEAN TO ONII-CHAN!' Tsubone questions Alluka about her feelings for Onii-chan, receiving an enthusiastic 'YES!!' in reply.

Amane faces the young boy and girl with a serious expression. "Pleased to meet you. My name is Amane," she says. A dark panel shows her inner resolve: "I must help him, even if because of this I lose my place in the household... or even my life...!!" The spiky-haired boy replies, "Same to you." A voice identifies the girl beside him: "Canary." Tsubone looms in silhouette, her massive form casting a shadow as she addresses the group. "Tsubone..." she announces. Tsubone crouches before the children and demands, "Give me the fingernail from your pinky." Close-up panels show tense eyes reacting in shock and concern. Killua stares forward with worry while Alluka stands beside him. Killua speaks with alarm: "Even I can't predict 'when' and 'to whom' Nanika's 'requests' will occur!" Alluka smiles brightly and exclaims, "Making a 'request' of Tsubone...!!! The worst timing possible...!!!"

Tsubone leans in close with a wide grin, her glasses reflecting light. "Of course...," she replies. Killua stands with a serious face, declaring, "I will conceal myself for the present. Master Killua." Tsubone continues with intensity: "Everything depends on me... Do you understand...?" Her face fills the panel as she adds, "That way, Master Alluka will be unable to make 'requests' of other people." Killua reacts with frustration: "I've been had...!!!" Alluka looks concerned and says, "Ahh... but, but, I'm not done yet..." Tsubone's voice carries from off-panel: "I won't leave the side of the two of you...!!!" Alluka responds, "But of course..." A narration box states, "The situation is still in my favor...!!! It's all right..." The final panel shows the group walking away together into the distance: Tsubone with her cane, Alluka, Killua, and another figure following.

Killua stares intensely forward, sweat dripping down his face as he declares, "I CAN STILL 'GIVE AN ORDER'....!!" and "EVEN IF I CAN'T 'MAKE A WISH'." In the next panels, Alluka looks up at him with concern and asks, "ONII-CHAN... ARE YOU MAD?" Killua turns away slightly, then faces her again with a gentle, reassuring expression. He places a hand near his face and tells her, "NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING, ALLUKA." A separate bubble adds, "IT'S ALRIGHT." The vertical text along the left edge reads "TO RETURN TO GON'S SIDE - THE DEATH-DEFYING JOURNEY BEGINS!" At the bottom of the page, bold text proclaims "SAVE YOU GUYS!!" and "I'LL DEFINITELY."

A large splash illustration shows four characters from a low angle against a splattered black-and-white background. Credits list Raw: friedrich, Translation: waychanger, Cleaning: megatron, prostyie, sandy, j, Typesetting: cc. A notice box warns against rehosting the chapter and encourages purchasing official volumes. The series title "Hunter x Hunter" appears in large letters with "by Yoshihiro Togashi" below it.