Hunter × Hunter Chapter 351: Deathmatch

Inside a vast arena, Hisoka stands on the left in a dynamic pose, body twisted, long hair whipping back, mouth stretched wide as he roars an extended cry. His outfit bears a large black club symbol on the chest. Opposite him, Chrollo faces left with one hand raised near his chin, coat flaring with white fur trim and cross patterns, also shouting with elongated syllables. Massive jagged speech bubbles dominate the upper half of the page, filled with stretched lettering: 'HISOOOOOKKA AAAAAAAAAA...' and 'CHROOOOOOLLL LOOOOOOOO...'. The arena floor is tiled with large cross symbols; several tiny figures stand far below in the distance while blurred spectators fill the stands.

Hisoka stares forward with intense focus, his hair wild and a black star marking his cheek, surrounded by sharp motion lines and exclamation marks. In close profile, Hisoka smiles slightly and declares, "AT LAST... MY WISH HAS COME TRUE.♥" Below in the vast arena, Hisoka and Chrollo stand facing each other on the fighting platform before a roaring crowd. Hisoka speaks first: "TO BE HONEST, HAVING YOU CHASE AFTER ME ALL THE TIME HAS REALLY GROWN TIRESOME." Chrollo replies, "INDEED. That goes for the both of us." Hisoka continues, "AFTER WAITING SO LONG, I'D REALLY RATHER NOT FIGHT AS IF THIS WERE ALL JUST FOR FUN AND GAMES.♣"

Chrollo, sweat on his face and a star mark visible, proposes with a slight smile, "LET'S TAKE THIS TO THE DEATH." Hisoka, close beside him, responds with a grin, "OK♥" The arena erupts as the announcer shouts, "ONLY ONE SURVIVOR WILL REMAIN!! THE ONLY CONDITION FOR VICTORY IS THE OPPONENT'S DEEEEAAATH--!!" The crowd goes wild with raised arms while the announcer continues, "UNNNN-BEELIIIIIEEVABLE-!!! THE FLOOR MASTER CHROROLLO HAS JUST PROPOSED A FIGHT TO THE DEATH! AND HISOKA HAS GIVEN HIS CONSENT!! A DEATHMATCH HAS BEEN DECIDED!!"

On a raised wooden stage framed by trees and a distant building, three figures stand ready. Chrollo, clad in his long dark coat adorned with crosses and fur trim, faces forward with a calm, intense gaze. Beside him, the headband-wearing man in a star-emblazoned outfit extends both arms and declares the stakes: 'ON BOTH OF YOUR HONOR AND PRIDE.' He continues, 'THE USE OF ANY AND ALL WEAPONS IS PERMITTED.' Hisoka, the tall fighter with flaming hair and a heart motif on his chest, stands in profile with hands loosely clenched, his muscular frame tense with anticipation. In the lower panels the headband man suddenly thrusts forward, eyes wide and mouth open in a fierce command as motion lines explode around him: 'FIGHT!!' The word rings out across the arena as the confrontation ignites.

The fight erupts in a flurry of panels. Hisoka lunges forward with a fierce grin, star-shaped marks visible on his face and chest, while a black-masked figure with cross symbols appears beside him holding an open book filled with text and symbols. Chrollo is shown in close-up, eyes sharp beneath spiky hair, as the masked figure manipulates the book. Below, the headband-wearing referee stands with arms spread wide in a defensive stance while Hisoka dashes past in a blur of motion. Chrollo's intense close-up reveals a small earring and focused expression. The masked figure continues to present the open book toward the center of the chaos as debris and motion lines fill the air, capturing the instant the battle truly begins.

Close-up panels reveal the referee's stunned face as he realizes the situation. Chrollo stands calmly, his spiky hair framing a focused expression while he holds a small antenna between his fingers. A translator note explains the Kanji reading on his hand. Chrollo activates his ability, declaring "BLACK VOICE" as the Nen effect takes hold. In the lower section, chibi-style illustrations show Chrollo running with cards and the referee chasing after him. Text explains that Chrollo was collecting more cards so he could catch the referee first, revealing the entire reason he was playing cat and mouse.

Chrollo continues holding the antenna while the referee stares in shock. Chrollo pulls out another antenna from his book as beeping sounds emanate from the device. The referee's eyes widen in alarm. In a large dramatic panel, the referee points forward with an open mouth, realizing he is now joining Chrollo in attacking Hisoka. Chrollo stands ready in the background with his book open.

In the midst of the intense battle, Hisoka is sent flying backward by a powerful strike, his body twisting through the air as debris scatters. The referee lies sprawled on the ground nearby. Chrollo stares intently, thinking, 'SO... BY USING THE REFEREE TO KEEP ME FROM MOVING...' He continues, 'HE'S TRYING TO STICK ME WITH THAT ANTENNA...!' Hisoka grimaces on the ground, realizing, 'TO STICK MY LEG! HE'S TRYING...' A sudden 'WHFF!' sound effect marks the motion as Chrollo lunges forward with the antenna. Hisoka reacts with shock, 'DAMN, A FEINT ...!!' as the attack misses its mark and Chrollo lands in a defensive stance.

Chrollo is launched high into the air amid massive impact effects and debris. Thought bubbles analyze the situation: 'THE STRENGTH OF A CONTROL SYSTEM... AS SOON AS HE CAN SATISFY ITS REQUIREMENTS, IT'S CHECKMATE', 'HE'S ONLY HOLDING ONE PHONE SO DOES THAT MEAN HE CAN ONLY CONTROL ONE PERSON?', 'OR CAN HE CONTROL TWO PEOPLE AT THE SAME TIME? IF YOU CAN TRANSMIT MESSAGES SIMULTANEOUSLY TO DISPERSE ORDERS, THEN THAT WOULD MAKE IT A DEFINITE POSSIBILITY!!' Below, a young character with goggles shouts in alarm while others react in panic. A large speech bubble reads, 'STOMP!! STOMP!! STOMP!! STOMP!!! ...HE'S MERCILESSLY STOMPING HIM OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN...!!!' Additional thoughts consider yanking the antenna or breaking the referee's control.

Hisoka launches himself through the air with explosive force, his body stretched and propelled by elastic aura as he grips a heavy book. He shouts 'BUNGEE GUM!!' while twisting mid-leap, the rubber-like substance snapping him forward at incredible velocity. Below, Chrollo is yanked violently along the same trajectory, his long hair whipping wildly as the contract pulls him into the fray. Hisoka declares 'MAX SPEED CONTRACT!!' as motion lines streak across the page, emphasizing the blistering pace. The two clash in a blur of limbs and aura bursts. In a tight close-up, Hisoka's intense stare locks forward with a sharp 'HYUU!!' sound effect slicing the panel, while Chrollo's face shows focused determination beside him.

Multiple panels depict the chaotic aftermath of the high-speed pull. Hisoka soars through the air with hair streaming behind him, pursued by armored figures. Narration boxes explain the tactical advantage of using the referee as a shield while waiting for an opening to stick the antenna. Chrollo appears in close-up, his expression intense as he analyzes the situation. He notes that Hisoka's approach is solely to force constant vigilance and eventually crush him. In the final panel, Chrollo holds up the 2 of hearts card with a calm yet excited smile, declaring 'YOU GET ME SOOOO EXCITED, CHROLLO...' as aura radiates outward.

In mid-air, the curly-haired fighter in a dark uniform adorned with heart symbols lunges forward with a determined expression, fist extended. He declares, "ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE..." with a heart symbol nearby. The spiky-haired opponent with a star mark on his forehead responds, "I WHOLE-HEARTEDLY..." as they clash. The impact sends the spiky-haired fighter reeling backward amid motion lines and an explosive burst. The curly-haired attacker presses the assault with outstretched arms. In a close-up, the spiky-haired fighter's face shows blood and strain, a star mark visible on his forehead. He shouts "BUNGEE!" while another voice notes, "AN EXPLOSION ...?! THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS BLOOD!"

The curly-haired fighter is shown mid-burst, body shattering outward with intense force lines and debris flying in all directions against a cityscape background. Below, the spiky-haired fighter stands with arms raised, palms facing forward. His left hand displays a circled minus symbol, his right a circled plus symbol with radiating lines. The curly-haired fighter lies defeated at his feet, head bowed. Energy radiates from the spiky-haired fighter's hands and body, creating a dramatic contrast against the smoky, debris-filled air.

Chrollo stands with his right hand raised, the seal of the sun glowing on his palm as he faces forward with a calm expression. Behind him, a figure lies motionless on the arena floor while another silhouette holds a book aloft on the upper level. A close-up shows the referee's left hand marked with both seals. Chrollo explains that the seals of the sun and moon can be affixed instantly but must be kept pressed together for three to five seconds to reach full power. When the two seals touch, they explode. He notes that using the ability requires both hands and that the fully powered explosion would blast everyone nearby into tiny pieces. The crowd stares in horror, some asking if the target is dead and others reacting with shock. In the final panel the scene shifts to a ruined landscape as Chrollo states he acquired this ability in Meteor City.

Hisoka stands with a star and teardrop on his face, sweat visible as he speaks. Chrollo responds with a slight smile. Hisoka leaps into the air holding a playing card, landing with style while commenting on the fight. Chrollo notes that Hisoka seems overly focused on winning rather than style. Hisoka replies that victory and defeat matter more than a regular death match. Chrollo asks what Hisoka intends, and Hisoka answers that he has every intention of winning. A book with a cross emblem is visible near Chrollo at the bottom of the page.

A towering figure in a long dark coat covered in white crosses stands amid swirling smoke, holding open the book SKILL HUNTER. Spiky black hair frames his face as he extends one hand forward. "DOUBLE FACE"* appears in a large speech bubble beside him. Another bubble declares, "EVEN AFTER SEEING MY HAND, DO YOU STILL WANT TO CALL?" He continues, "AS I JUST DEMONSTRATED, THIS BOOKMARK ALLOWS ME TO MAINTAIN ACCESS TO ANY ABILITY ON THE PAGE IT IS PLACED, EVEN IF THE BOOK IS CLOSED." A lower bubble adds, "FURTHERMORE, I AM ABLE TO USE WHATEVER ABILITY I HAPPEN TO HAVE THE BOOK OPEN TO AS WELL." Below him, two smaller figures in similar coats stand ready. In the foreground, a smiling man with slicked-back hair, a star tattoo on his cheek, and a scarf looks up confidently. He says, "BATTLES ARE A DANCE...! WE NEED TO SYNCHRONIZE OUR PULSES... OUR BREATH... ♪" A reply bubble answers, "YES... YES... THAT'S IT... WHATEVER IT TAKES FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO FIGHT WELL ♥"

Close-up of the spiky-haired man smiling as he states, "THIS BOOKMARK BELONGS TO THIS BOOK AND IS NOT AN ABILITY THAT I HAVE STOLEN." He continues, "WELL, IF WE'RE KEEPING COUNT LIKE THAT, IF WE INCLUDED THE BOOK AS WELL, THAT WOULD MAKE IT QUADRUPLE." In a smaller panel he adds, "AND INCIDENTALLY, THERE ONLY EXISTS ONE BOOKMARK." Another panel shows him explaining, "IT IS SIMPLY A SKILL WHICH ALLOWS ME TO USE TWO STOLEN ABILITIES AT THE SAME TIME." A standing figure in a tracksuit replies, "BETWEEN THE 'BOOKMARK' ITSELF, THE 'ABILITY IT GIVES YOU ACCESS TO', AND THE 'ABILITY YOU HAVE THE BOOK ACTUALLY OPEN TO'... THAT WOULDN'T EXACTLY BE 'DOUBLE' AT ALL WOULD IT? RATHER, IT'D BE 'TRIPLE'." A close-up face panel notes, "ALTHOUGH THIS BOOKMARK'S ORIGINAL PURPOSE WAS SIMPLY THE FORMER." The spiky-haired man thinks, "THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING ABLE TO COMBINE THESE ABILITIES TOGETHER IS INCREDIBLY POWERFUL..." In a larger scene he stands on a staircase, "BECAUSE OF THAT, I NOW HAVE SOME NEW BOTHERSOME LIMITATIONS TO DEAL WITH... BUT ACTUALLY HAVING BOTH MY HANDS FREE GREATLY IMPROVES MY HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING ABILITIES." He further explains having to adjust for stolen abilities requiring both hands, normally needing his right hand for SKILL HUNTER, with visible "SLIP" and "PULL..." effects as the book is handled.

Chrollo Lucilfer stands amid swirling dark energy and cross-shaped symbols, his hands raised with palms open to display intricate markings and glowing eyes on each. He speaks confidently: "SO LET'S START WITH THIS ABILITY... AND THEN I'LL BE INTRODUCING YOU TO THREE MORE. I CAN USE ONE ABILITY WHILE STILL HAVING BOTH OF MY HANDS COMPLETELY FREE. IT'S ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, DON'T YOU THINK?" A close-up reveals another character with a black star on their cheek and a heart symbol, eyes narrowed in intense focus as they reply, "IT'S WONDERFUL!...INDEED..." Chrollo continues in the final panel, his expression calm and direct: "YOU SHOULD TAKE THAT AS A COMPLIMENT. THIS IS A NEW RECORD FOR THE NUMBER OF ABILITIES IT'S TAKEN ME TO KILL ONE PERSON." An off-panel voice questions, "WHAT IS CHROLLO'S HAND?" The page ends with the chapter notation.

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