Hunter × Hunter Chapter 339: Silence

Against a bright sky with clouds and sunlight, narration bubbles discuss requirements for heading out: 'AT LEAST 4 BEFORE YOU CAN HEAD OUT.' and 'A FATHER'S TEACHINGS...'. Additional bubbles list 'THE QUALIFICATIONS,', 'A MEANS,', 'AUTHORIZATION,', 'AND A CONTRACT.'. Two figures stand on a cloud-like surface: a boy with spiky black hair in a light outfit and a taller person beside him. The boy says, 'BUT IF THE PATH OF YOUR FUTURE JOURNEY AND INTERSECTS WITH ME,'. The taller figure replies, 'I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF ENJOYING MY JOURNEY. BUT THERE'S REALLY NO RUSH. I STILL CAN'T GET ONE OF THOSE.'. A large close-up shows the spiky-haired boy smiling with motion lines, responding 'THEN ENJOY GETTING SIDETRACKED. A LOT.'.

Under a vast night sky dotted with stars and a bright full moon, a tall wooden pole rises from misty clouds. At its top sits a woven nest holding three eggs. A large bird with outstretched wings perches on the nest, a small fish in its beak. Text floats on either side: 'ARE SURE TO HAVE STUMBLED THERE ALONG THE WAY.' and 'FAR MORE THAN THE THINGS YOU WANT, THE THINGS THAT ARE PRECIOUS TO YOU.' A smaller caption reads 'THAT HEART THAT GON HAS INHERITED...' The Hunter × Hunter logo and 'No. 339 ◆ SILENCE' appear at the bottom left with Yoshihiro Togashi credited on the right.

In a large room with arched sleeping pods, Gon and Killua sit facing each other. Gon holds a small device while Killua gestures with a card-like object. A question mark floats above Killua. Close-ups show Gon's surprised expression and Killua's intense stare with hand near his chin. A wide shot reveals their silhouettes against a large moon on a cliff edge. Killua laughs heartily in profile. Gon points dramatically toward the horizon. Another panel shows Killua pointing off-panel while Gon watches. The final wide panel depicts a bright sunrise or sunset over the sea with light rays spreading across the sky. Several Zzz symbols indicate sleeping figures in the background pods.

Gon peers intently from the left foreground, his face filling much of the panel as he watches the scene unfold. In the center, Alluka stands confidently on a massive stack of 10,000-yen bills, arms folded across her chest and one foot planted firmly on the money. She wears a light dress over a striped sweater and holds a rolled-up document in one hand. Behind her, a suited man with sunglasses stands in the distance, holding a phone to his ear. A large photograph of Gon and another boy lies on the ground near her feet. In the background, a rural village with wooden buildings, trees, and a distant figure walking away completes the setting. At the very bottom, a hand lifts another thick bundle of cash into view.

A man in a cap points at two speech bubbles displaying faces and yen amounts: one labeled ¥1,000,000 with multiple faces, the other ¥100,000. Nearby, the long-haired man in sunglasses and tie stands beside a grid-patterned figure holding a phone. The long-haired man’s face appears in close-up with a serious expression. In a distant panel, the suited man stands alone while the long-haired man talks on his phone. A man in glasses and cap stares forward with a neutral face. The long-haired man is then shown speaking into his phone in shadow. Finally, a bottle of champagne rests inside an open case lined with white fabric, sparkling highlights emphasizing its value.

A mustached man in a pinstripe suit closely inspects a small rectangular card held in both hands. Nearby, a long-haired man in sunglasses hands a large open box filled with assorted items to the suited man, who accepts it while a speech bubble displays the amount ¥1,100,000. In a long corridor, the long-haired man waves goodbye toward a distant figure walking away, while another suited observer stands in the foreground. The checkered-cap man smiles and points with his right hand as a small puff of air escapes his mouth; beside him the long-haired man grins widely and raises a dark bottle in his left hand. Directly below them the number 5012 is displayed in a rectangular frame. At the bottom of the page a large framed portrait shows an elderly bearded man with wild hair making peace signs with both hands.

Sunlight streams into a spacious office through a high window, illuminating a large wooden desk. On the desk sits an ice bucket holding a champagne bottle and a single empty glass. A potted plant stands to the right of the desk, and the framed portrait of the elderly bearded man making peace signs hangs on the wall above. An empty black office chair is positioned to the left of the desk. In the lower panel the checkered-cap man holds two small rectangular cards up for inspection, one marked with a star symbol, while the long-haired man in sunglasses leans in to look at them with a neutral expression.

Gon stares in wide-eyed shock, his mouth stretched open in a silent gasp as he takes in the scene before him. A vast flock of large, long-beaked flying creatures fills the sky, their wings spread wide as they soar in loose formation over a dense forest canopy. Smaller birds scatter among the larger ones, while the creatures' elongated necks and pointed beaks stand out against the bright sky. The massive reptiles glide steadily, some banking slightly as they move across the treetops below.

A group of silhouetted figures stands on a wooden pier overlooking a body of water at sunset. The bright sun hangs low in the sky, casting long shadows across the scene. In the center stands a large, round-bodied figure. To its right is a smaller figure with spiky hair. Other smaller silhouettes include a child with a round head, a figure with an afro hairstyle, and several others of varying heights. Trees frame both sides of the image, their branches stretching toward the glowing horizon. The water reflects the light of the setting sun.

In a brightly lit room, Gon sits upright on a bed wrapped in a blanket, staring at an open laptop on a small table with wide, startled eyes. A woman with long wavy black hair and a forehead marking sits beside him on the bed, also watching the screen intently. Behind the table, a man with curly dark hair leans forward with both hands on the surface, while a woman with a ponytail and headband stands nearby looking at the display. In the foreground, a round-headed character sits on the floor holding a smartphone. The laptop screen shows a dark, desolate landscape illuminated by a massive, blinding burst of light erupting from the ground like an explosion. A close-up panel focuses solely on the laptop, filling the frame with the intense glowing eruption against the night sky.

Leorio sits at a desk wearing a dark suit and glasses, focused on his laptop. In a separate panel, Gon smiles broadly while standing close to Alluka, who grins with her tongue slightly out and wears a headband with skull ornaments. Leorio then holds a phone to his ear, speaking with a serious expression as a small video window on his laptop shows another person. A wide panel depicts a nighttime city skyline with glowing windows in tall buildings. Close-up hands manipulate a small object marked with symbols. The final panel shows a narrow, cluttered alleyway at night with debris on the ground and dim lights in the distance.

Killua sits forward on a simple wooden stool in the center of an enormous vaulted hall. His light hair falls across his face as he leans with elbows on his knees, fingers interlocked in front of him. His dark eyes are fixed straight ahead with a serious, unwavering expression. The vast chamber stretches behind him, its curved walls and high arches receding into shadow. A small speech-bubble-like effect near the base of the stool reads "B B B". The floor is bare stone, and faint debris lies scattered around the stool legs.

A close-up shows Killua's face turned slightly to the side, his eyes looking off-panel with a calm, faintly upturned expression. His hair shifts with the motion. Below, a wide view from behind reveals Killua seated on an ornate stool before a massive stone structure. The structure holds rows of rectangular objects resembling books or records, flanked by three alcoves each containing a hooded statue. Candles flicker in wall niches on either side. The entire hall is filled with intricate carvings, hanging vines, and soft light from the candles.

At a quiet mountain graveyard, a stone monument stands surrounded by flower baskets and offerings. Alluka stands silently beside the grave in formal attire. A close-up shows Alluka with eyes closed and a somber expression. In a dark panel, Alluka faces a tall silhouette while a small spiky-haired icon appears in a speech bubble. A young woman stares in shock with wide eyes and an exclamation mark. Another woman with long hair glances toward the grave. In a dramatic wide panel, Alluka and the long-haired woman stand with arms outstretched toward a glowing central figure, while Leorio salutes with one hand to his glasses as speed lines radiate outward.

In a wooded clearing, Alluka points angrily toward the grave while shouting in surprise. A man with glasses reacts with large bunny-ear motion lines. Close-ups show the man adjusting his glasses and the long-haired woman looking surprised. A small circular panel displays Gon and Killua icons with a heart. Alluka stands with hand to mouth. In the bottom panel, Alluka gestures toward the grave as a tall rabbit-eared silhouette appears beside the long-haired woman, who faces the figure while another person watches from behind.

A massive explosion erupts in the sky, sending shockwaves and debris flying outward from a blinding central point. Below, the blast has carved a deep crater into the roof of a large rectangular building complex, scattering rubble and structural fragments across the surrounding area. The scene shifts to the exterior of a sturdy concrete building with a wide, open roller door revealing a pitch-black interior, set against a barren, rocky landscape. Finally, the view moves inside to a long, dimly lit concrete corridor stretching into darkness, its walls and floor marked by cracks, scattered debris, and faint light sources along the ceiling.

A quiet street lined with multi-story buildings and small bushes is shown. Nearby, a wooden staircase and railing structure stands empty. A narrow vertical panel reveals a small outdoor scene with faint shapes. At the bottom, a close-up shows a hand pressed against the ground amid scattered debris and two small coins, with a torn sleeve or fabric visible above it. Vertical text on the left announces the start of an ultra-shocking new chapter in the next issue. The page footer marks the end of chapter 339 and references an order handed down to the Twelve Zodiacs.