Hunter × Hunter Chapter 336: Cancel

Symbolic panels dominate the spread. A spider hangs in an intricate web beside a small butterfly. Text declares because it was not a wish. Planets and a glowing orb drift through dark space. The phrase or else appears in a dotted circle. On the right side, a large butterfly flies above dense floral growth. Narration explains that either the two-choice wish was so simple that it did not require Nanika's ability, or else the request itself was not a wish. Roses and blossoms fill the lower right, contrasting the cosmic left side.

In a dimly lit corridor, narration states there is still an unsolved problem. But in that case, the story shifts to a floral panel where Alluka peers out a window while Killua stands nearby. It is explained that Nanika calls Killua "onii-chan," and when Killua was requested to play dead, she called him "onii-chan." A close-up shows a smiling figure with a headband pointing forward, clarifying that the one who made the "requests" was Alluka, and not Nanika. If the playing dead and petting weren't for Nanika's "requests," then the two-choice wish Killua made after that itself should have been impossible, but at that time it was actually Nanika that answered Killua. A lone silhouette stands in the empty room. If the one who made the "requests" then was Alluka, then Nanika was not awake. For the two-choice wish, Killua didn't say "shite"—he said "shiro." A hint to the explanation of this seeming contradiction lies in Killua's speech patterns. A small "KIN" sound effect appears.

A long-haired woman stands in a doorway looking down a dark hallway where distant figures wait. Large sound effects burst as narration questions whether no compensation being sought for a "command" is reasonable. A close-up reveals a stern eye and flowing hair, stating that if it's a "command" then it works independently of a "wish." The scene cuts to a vast, ruined chamber where a massive dark silhouette looms over a small figure seated on a bench, while the long-haired woman stands to the side watching.

A woman with long dark hair smiles in the shadows and asks, "WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT?" She continues, "...AND THAT IS MY SUPPOSITION, BUT" A sharp reaction sound cuts through as the spiky-haired boy glares. The woman states, "IS ME." In a safe yet efficient way, she explains, "I'LL SPEAK CANDIDLY, THE ONE WHO CAN USE NANIKA'S ABILITY FOR THE ZOLDYCK FAMILY" A figure sits alone in the darkness. The woman, now shown in profile, declares, "THE WAY THINGS HAVE STOOD, ALLUKA IS A ZASHIKI-WARASHI LIVING HER WHOLE LIFE IN A LOCKED ROOM." An elderly man with a wrinkled face listens intently. She adds, "BUT IF I MANAGE HER AS YOU HAVE, AT A MINIMUM, I'LL GUARANTEE HER FREEDOM." Nearby, a long-haired man reacts with surprise, a stern-faced man and a girl in a hat watch closely, and someone calls out "ANIKI,"

Killua stares forward with determination and declares, "I'LL PROTECT ALLUKA." A close-up shows a face waking with the command "WAKE UP!" Nanika is addressed: "NANIKA, REMEMBER TO SHARE." The long-haired woman calls out, "KILLU," A chaotic scene erupts with motion lines and impact shapes as Killua stands protectively beside a small figure wearing a headband and beads who replies, "AYE." The long-haired woman's face appears at the bottom with a neutral expression amid swirling dark effects.

A tall figure with long dark hair strides across a pitch-black space toward a small glowing circle where Killua sits holding the small white-haired child Nanika close. Massive abstract black shapes loom and crash around them like falling debris. The figure stops directly in front of them. In a tight close-up, Nanika’s wide, dark eyes fill the panel as two speech bubbles appear beside her face. 'HAND OVER NANIKA TO ME.' 'KILLUA, THIS IS THE LAST TIME.' Nanika’s expression hardens with determination. Her mouth opens as she begins to speak the command. 'MAKE ILLUMI...' The final word 'NANIKA,' hangs in the air as heavy impact lines and stylized sound effects explode across the frame.

Killua’s eyes flash as he shouts 'GO HOME!!' Nanika answers with a simple 'AYE.' A sharp 'ZUH' sound effect accompanies the moment. Four observers—an older man with glasses, a woman with wavy hair, a young boy, and a masked figure—react with shock and surprise. In a wide panel the long-haired woman suddenly blurs forward at high speed, prompting startled cries of 'OOH!' and 'UWAH!' from nearby adults. The scene cuts to the long-haired woman standing calmly while others react in the background. She states that with Killua’s commands there is no risk of Nanika making requests. The group realizes they have all been teleported, reacting with disbelief and the exclamation 'SERIOUSLY...?!'

A massive impact panel shows Gon and Alluka suspended like marionettes by countless strings controlled by a long-haired, smiling figure with blank eyes. The figure declares, "WITH THIS... EVEN IF IT'S KILLUA, IT COMPLETELY TURN INTO MY PUPPET," while someone shouts "THERE'LL BE CHANGE LEFT OVER...!!" In the next tier, a close-up of the long-haired figure asks, "COULD YOU... LEAVE THE TWO OF US ALONE...?" while warning that voluntary departure would require ordering Nanika like before. Killua sits alone in a doorway, head down. A spiky-haired boy with goggles on his forehead tells Killua, "KILLUA---- GOOD BOY. BE A GOOD BOY--" while another voice states, "SOMEONE NANIKA ADMIRES. I JUST WANT TO BE......" An elderly man with glasses pleads "PLEASE..." A man in a hat and visor replies he would rather not use Nanika. The bottom tier fades to black: Killua sits alone on a bench under two glowing orbs, then stands facing a tall silhouette in the darkness.

Nanika, wearing a headband with symbols, smiles and asks Killua to pat her and call her a good girl. Killua stares back with wide eyes, replying "NANIKa, YOU... CAN'T..." Nanika insists, "COME OUT ANYMORE." In a darkened panel Nanika says, "I LIKE YOU, KILLUA." Her expression turns neutral. A massive close-up of Killua's shocked face fills the next panel. The final spread erupts with speed lines as Nanika repeatedly declares, "I LIKE YOU, KILLUA." and "I LIKE YOU, KILLUAAA." Killua shouts "NO!!" while yelling "I SAID YOU CAN'T, NANIKA!"

A harsh voice booms from above, "UNDERSTAND?!!" as a striped cylindrical object is hurled through the air. Another shout follows: "DON'T COME OUT AGAIN!!" The girl with the skull-patterned headband stares forward with wide, dark eyes. In the next panel her expression shifts, eyes half-closed with a single tear falling as she answers softly, "AYE." Killua stands behind her, one hand on her shoulder, declaring "NOW," followed by a long pause indicated by dots. In a close-up, Killua leans in with a strained expression while the girl looks down, a small "SU" sound effect near her. The final caption states "CAN BE FREE," with the label "ALLUKA" beside a tiny full-body image of the girl standing alone.

Killua's anguished voice cries "NANIKA...!!" while another voice answers "SORRY......!!" In a close-up panel, Killua tightly hugs the dark-haired figure, his hand gripping their back with visible tension. Below, a small distant view shows the same two figures on a simple bench, with Killua still holding on as the word "SORRY...!!!" echoes again.

Alluka stands facing Killua, her expression calm as she calls out. Killua turns toward her with a puzzled look. Alluka reaches out and places her hand on the back of Nanika’s head. Killua watches closely, sweat forming on his face. In close-up, Alluka’s large eyes gaze upward as she softly asks, “ONII…CHAN?” Killua’s eyes widen in surprise. He responds with a quiet “AAH.” The scene shifts to a dramatic angle where Nanika’s dark silhouette looms in the foreground while Killua stares forward with wide eyes and calls out, “ALLUKA…”

Nanika’s eye appears in extreme close-up as she questions whether Killua made Alluka cry. Killua looks startled and stammers a denial. Alluka glares angrily, her headband symbols showing a mix of expressions, and demands that Killua apologize to Nanika. She insists he must also be nice to Nanika if he wants to be a good brother to Alluka. Killua looks down with a conflicted expression. In the final panels Alluka’s face is streaked with tears while Killua watches her with wide, surprised eyes.

Alluka leans forward with tears streaming down her face, her headband visible as she yells with intense emotion. "YOU HAVE TO PROTECT NANIKA TOO!!!!" she cries. "IF YOU'RE GOING TO PROTECT ALLUKA," she continues. Killua's eyes are shown in close-up, wide and shocked. In a wide dramatic panel, Alluka stands with a bright radiating aura behind her, arms slightly raised as she shouts "I HATE!!!" while declaring "ANY ONII-CHAN THAT WOULD BE MEAN TO NANIKA," with Killua kneeling on the floor in front of her, head lowered. A massive sound effect "!!NAP" slams across the bottom of the page.

Alluka's face is shown close-up, still tear-streaked and flushed. Killua sits with both hands covering his face. A panel shows Alluka's hands clasped as she says "THANK YOU ALLUKA," followed by smaller bubbles noting "BEING BOUND BY ILLU-NII" and "IT'S LIKE I WAS STILL...". Killua lowers his hands, his expression serious, and asks "COULD YOU... CALL NANIKA FOR ME?" while thinking "IT'S... REALLY OKAY NOW...!!". Alluka appears with a neutral expression and closed eyes, a small "su" sound effect near her. A small panel shows Killua and Alluka sitting on the floor facing each other. The final panel reveals Nanika's face with wide dark eyes and the headband, looking forward.

Killua shouts in anguish, "I'M SORRY!!" A voice answers, "I WAS WRONG!" followed by a quiet "SORRY...". In a panel, a figure with a head covering trembles and says, "I GET REALLY SCARED. NOW IT'S NOT JUST ME, WHEN I THINK OF HIM FORCING NANIK A TO DO BAD THINGS, AND SOMEHOW I ENDED UP DOING JUST WHAT HE SAID! AND I REALLY HATE THAT, SO, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN AFRAID OF ILLUMI,". A close-up of Killua's face shows him continuing, "AND SAID SOMETHING TERRIBLE TO YOU. FOR ALLUKA'S SAKE, I LIED TO MYSELF". On a bench, the long-haired girl sits while Killua bows low before her; large bubbles read "SORRY!!" and "I'M TRULY". The final panel centers on the single word "NANIK A."

Killua's face fills the frame with intense eyes and motion lines as he declares, "WE'LL ALWAYS BE TOGETHER!!" and "I'LL PROTECT YOU". In smaller panels he pleads, "WILL YOU PLEASE... COME OUT FOR ME...?" then states "SO... ONE MORE TIME, I'LL ALWAYS PAT YOU AND TELL YOU YOU'RE A GOOD GIRL!!" while a masked figure warns, "DON'T LISTEN TO OTHER PEOPLE'S 'WISHES' OR ANYTHING ANYMORE!". The girl replies with a small "AYE". A final row shows her face with wide eyes and tears as she whispers "NANIK A ..." and Killua watches with a gentle, relieved expression.

Killua stares forward with wide eyes and a strained expression, his spiky hair wild. He mutters to himself, 'THIS FAILURE OF A BROTHER?' A thought bubble follows: 'COULD YOU POSSIBLY FORGIVE.' In the next wide panel, Killua tightly embraces Alluka, who wears a dark cap and jacket. Alluka speaks softly, 'I LIKE YOU, KILLUA.' Killua replies, 'AYE.' Narration text reads 'UNBREAKABLE BONDS, STRONG..' A metallic banner panel states 'THE LOOKOUT ORDER ON KILLUA HAS BEEN CANCELED.' Another jagged bubble adds 'TSUBONE .....' In the bottom left, an elderly man with a wrinkled face, formal collar, and tie responds 'YES, SIR.' To the right, a silhouetted figure stands in a doorway and says, 'PLEASE LET HIM HEAR THAT FROM YOU.' The page ends with the Hunter × Hunter logo and chapter number.