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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 332: Applause
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Chapter 332 summary
Cheadle, Leorio, Pariston, and Ging address the assembly in turn. Ging urges immediate action to save Gon and draws strong audience support. Leorio receives the majority of votes and is declared the 13th Chairman. Parallel scenes show Killua explaining Alluka's powers and preparing to make a final wish through her ability. The chapter closes on Alluka's response as the election concludes.
17 key facts · 29 characters
Key facts in chapter 332
- Chapter 332 is titled APPLAUSE Four candidates remain in the Chairman Election Pariston is mentioned as occupying the top spot Cheadle is proposed as the next chairman by supporters
- Cheadle is presiding over the candidate announcements Leorio is the third-place candidate from the previous round The audience reacts with visible surprise to the speeches
- Pariston is the second-place candidate Leorio is called to speak after Pariston Pariston shows disinterest in the election outcome
- Leorio is wearing a dark suit and glasses. The event takes place in a large assembly hall with a stage. A woman with bunny ears is addressing Leorio directly. The audience is seated in tiered rows below the stage. Leorio hesitates before stepping forward.
- Leorio is positioned at the head of a large staircase. The venue holds hundreds of spectators. Leorio is experiencing internal doubt before speaking. The crowd is silent and attentive. Leorio resolves to speak despite uncertainty.
- Ging Freecss is shown delivering a speech at a podium. The audience consists of numerous Hunters in distinctive clothing. Four close-up panels show individual audience reactions.
- Ging Freecss publicly declares his priority is saving Gon. Ging acknowledges he cannot assist Gon directly at this moment. The audience reacts visibly to Ging's statements about Gon.
- The page contains internal narration reflecting on a friend's sacrifices. A hospital building with a cross is shown in the final panel. Flashback panels depict both mundane and violent scenes.
- Killua and Alluka are shown waking up and conversing. The conversation references Gon and a hospital visit. Alluka calls Killua 'brother'.
- Alluka wears a distinctive headband with skull faces. Killua makes a firm promise of constant companionship to Alluka. The night scene occurs under rain with a tall suited observer present.
- Alluka's ability is described as capable of both destruction and repair. The rules of Alluka's power are noted to apply differently to Killua. A bloodied panel suggests past violent events tied to ambitions.
- Alluka only awakens when 'It' is asleep Wishes from 'It' carry strict rules about timing and cancellation
- A large crowd has gathered in an auditorium during the Chairman Election Supporters are publicly calling out to help Gon
- Ging is shown in close-up profile. The suited man is the primary speaker in the upper panels. The crowd displays uniform 10 signs. The sunglasses man appears at the bottom center with a serious expression.
- Ging stands alone in the upper panel. The sunglasses man shows visible tension while clapping. The blond youth is shown in a separate bottom panel. Applause sound effects dominate the visual field.
- Pariston is addressed by name in dialogue. Leorio receives 95 votes plus merged fluctuating votes totaling 311. The election result declares Leorio the 13th Chairman.
- Gon is shown in a severely injured, bandaged state connected to medical equipment. Alluka appears wearing distinctive smiley headband and sad-face earrings. Chapter 332 concludes on this page.
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- Man in black-and-white spotted outfit and helmet stands tall on the right with dramatic starburst effect Election hall stage with multiple candidates at podiums in the background Crowd of suited figures and spiky-haired onlookers in lower panels Flames and motion lines around the female candidate at the podium Large impact SFX "ドド" near the helmeted man's panel Starburst emphasis on the spotted man's dramatic pose and final statement Podium microphone and formal hall architecture visible in background panels
- Cheadle stands centered on stage with cross pendant visible Leorio appears with head fully bandaged Audience crowd shown from above with raised hands and motion lines Speech bubbles positioned left and right of Cheadle Large impact SFX at bottom indicating crowd reaction
- Pariston shown in close-up with sweat drop and wide eyes Large empty hall with distant figures and stairs Leorio and Cheadle in reaction panels with motion lines Black panel with bold text for Pariston's refusal SFX indicating movement and tension throughout
- Leorio stands with arms crossed in a dark suit and glasses. Woman with bunny ears and voluminous curly hair holds a microphone. Speech bubbles burst from the right with jagged edges. Leorio's face shows clenched teeth and wide eyes in close-up. Woman leans forward aggressively while yelling. Wide stage view shows empty podium and distant figures. Audience silhouettes fill the lower foreground. Sound effects like "ガタ" and "ザワ" indicate movement and murmuring. Leorio's posture shifts from relaxed to startled. Large hall with curtains and central screen in background. Woman's hair accessory resembles bunny ears. Multiple small figures visible on the stage floor.
- Leorio viewed from behind in silhouette on the stairs. Huge crowd fills every level of the auditorium. Close-up of Leorio's intense eye and gritted teeth. Leorio's spiky hair and glasses are prominent. Staircase leads down to the stage level. Audience members show varied expressions of anticipation. Leorio's fists are clenched at his sides. Large open space emphasizes isolation on the stairs. Thought bubbles display Leorio's internal conflict. Distant figure visible near the upper doors. Crowd extends across multiple balconies and floor levels.
- Close-up of spiky-haired man with glasses shouting angrily Podium under bright stage spotlights Large crowd of seated and standing figures in varied attire Man in cap with eyes closed and sweat drop Man in hat and goggles staring forward Girl with round glasses showing worried expression Light-haired young man with serious downturned mouth Speech bubbles positioned above speaker's head Stage lights creating starburst effects Audience members wearing hats, robes, and head coverings
- Tall building with diamond emblem on facade Ging standing alone in dark suit Crowd of people with varied hairstyles and expressions Silhouette of speaker at podium Audience members shown in multiple small panels Speech bubbles with jagged edges indicating strong emotion Large building dominating upper panel Dark silhouette against light background Crowd reactions showing surprise and concern
- sweat drop on face indicating shock motion lines and impact shapes in fight panels hospital cross symbol on building city skyline silhouette scattered papers and debris in background shadowed chaotic action composition
- Alluka's headband with multiple face symbols vertical motion lines in background shadowed room interior Alluka's surprised expression with wide eyes
- Alluka's skull-patterned headband and dangling skull beads Killua's spiky white hair and dark turtleneck rain streaks and dark gradient background in the night scene bench positioned between the children and the distant silhouette tall suited man's formal posture and glasses motion lines around Killua's head during the promise panel Alluka's tear-like marks on her cheeks in the flashback
- city skyline with tall buildings at night blood splatter texture on the panel monocle reflection in an eye Alluka's skull headband and bead accessories Killua's spiky hair and side profile phone held by the long-haired woman rain-like droplets near Alluka's face
- Killua's intense close-up profile with sharp eyes and spiky hair dominates the left panel Killua and Alluka stand hand-in-hand facing a large draped structure Alluka wears a dark dress with a light bow and headband Killua wears a light t-shirt, dark shorts, and boots Heavy vertical shading lines on the curtain suggest a massive enclosed space Medical or mechanical equipment visible at the base of the curtain Narration text boxes are scattered across the right side of the page
- Large circular auditorium with tiered seating filled with people Man standing alone at podium under spotlight Multiple close-up reaction panels of various men and women Dramatic speed lines and impact effects around the man with glasses Speech bubbles with jagged borders indicating shouting
- Ging's profile silhouette against black background suited man's clenched fist and open mouth speech bubbles with sharp edges indicating strong emotion crowd signs displaying repeated 10 sunglasses reflecting light on the man's face motion lines around the suited man's head dark panel background isolating Ging multiple background faces showing varied reactions
- Ging's full-body silhouette standing upright dense repeated CLAP text covering the page sunglasses man's gritted teeth and sweat drop blond young man's half-lidded eyes and slight smile small empty speech bubble near the blond youth horizontal panel divisions separating reactions motion lines on clapping hands
- Pariston stands centered with a large radiant sunburst aura behind his head. Crowd holds signs and banners with Japanese text and cheering expressions. Vote tally numbers are displayed in speech bubbles: 87, 72, 57, 95, totaling 311. Pariston wears a vertically striped suit and tie with hands at his sides. Large impact lines and SFX surround the cheering crowd on the right side. Bottom panel shows close-up faces of surprised and excited voters. Final splash panels use radiating speed lines on black background for dramatic effect.
- Bandaged body is covered in restraints, wires, and medical tubes. Alluka wears a headband decorated with multiple smiley-face symbols. Alluka has large black circular earrings featuring sad-face designs. Alluka has straight black hair with a blunt fringe and a neutral-to-smiling expression. Large SFX and motion lines emphasize the dramatic reveal of Alluka. Chapter end marker appears at the bottom with series logo.