Hunter × Hunter Chapter 352: Troublesome

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Chrollo Lucilfer stands with his book open, declaring that he can increase the number of abilities at his disposal. He explains that in addition to choosing the location for battle or fighting as part of a team, it is up to the ability user to compensate for its drawbacks, such as by concealing the power. Chrollo concludes that he can keep waiting until he has enough tools to achieve victory. In a crowded arena, Chrollo holds up the book titled "ORDER STAMP - PROOF OF HUMANITY" while facing Hisoka, who wears a spade-and-club outfit and sweats slightly. Hisoka remarks that they have gotten everything worked out now. Chrollo muses about how people whimper "How can this be..." as he gazes down upon them after shattering their knees. A sudden impact erupts at the bottom of the scene with motion lines and debris.

Chrollo Lucilfer holds a small vial and declares that Shalmark's "Black Voice" is an ability that controls people, contrasting it with his own Order Stamp that controls puppets. Hisoka, shown in close-up with a star marking, analyzes that Chrollo's strategy centers on finishing him off with the cell phone but notes uncertainty about other abilities. Chrollo lies on the arena floor after an impact, looking up at Hisoka who stands over him. Chrollo flips through the pages of his book while saying he remembers seeing this before and will keep the place with the bookmark. Hisoka's face appears in profile with a sweat drop.

Chrollo Lucilfer stands triumphantly over a fallen body on a cracked stone floor, his spiky hair wild and coat marked with crosses. Energy bursts around him as he activates his ability, the text 'GALLERY FAKE - DIVINE LEFT HAND, DEMONIC RIGHT HAND' appearing beside him. A brain-like object lies nearby on the ground. In close-up, Chrollo reflects that humans are such a strange, mysterious thing. He flips through a book while commanding a puppet body with 'FLIP' and 'RUT' effects. The puppet, resembling a suited man with curly hair, lies motionless. Chrollo continues explaining that for the original owner of the 'order stamp', there is an important difference between the two. Although he was unable to animate a corpse, he could animate a puppet copy. From his perspective, there is nothing different between a corpse and a puppet as they are both just immobile masses.

Chrollo Lucilfer stands tall in the ruined arena holding his book, a massive puppet of a muscular man with curly hair positioned beside him. The puppet's head is detached or damaged. Chrollo commands 'STAND.' as the puppet reacts. In close-up, Chrollo's eyes focus intently. He questions whether the previous owner's head was still attached to its body. For the previous owner, the only criteria for when a puppet ceased to be a puppet seems to be when its head was no longer attached. Suddenly, Hisoka appears in motion, striking the puppet with powerful blows marked by impact lines. Hisoka shouts 'BREAK HISOKA!' while extending his arm toward the puppet, the book still in Chrollo's grasp nearby.

Chrollo explains the nature of his copied abilities. A puppet created from a human to 'kill someone' will be heavily influenced by the original personality and nature. By replacing that order with 'break' instead, the puppet may detach its mind from its body in the worst cases, refusing to acknowledge the order. They might choose extremely inefficient means to accomplish the task, or just intend to kill their target at some point in their life before they die. In the large panel, Hisoka charges forward across the tiered floor toward a puppet copy of himself marked with club and spade symbols. The copy stands ready in a wide stance. Chrollo continues, stating that a puppet's 'parts' can influence how it ultimately carries out its orders. In close-up, Chrollo declares, 'That is the true thrill of "Skill Hunter."' He adds that diving deep into the darkness within an ability's previous owner while making it completely his own is the real appeal. At the bottom, Hisoka grapples violently with a long-haired puppet copy; motion lines and impact effects show the fierce struggle as Hisoka twists and strikes.

Hisoka's puppet copy explains that removing the head stops the puppet and makes the stamp disappear as well. The copy stands on the upper tier while smaller figures react below. Chrollo, still holding his book, notes that if he wants the copies to disappear he can release Gallery Fake at any time, but since he has not dispelled it yet the copies remain. In close-up, Chrollo smiles slightly and asks the real Hisoka, 'And what's your last one?' At the bottom of the page, Hisoka stands on a lower level holding the open Skill Hunter book while looking up. The puppet copy of Hisoka looms above him on the higher platform with arms raised. Chrollo stands further back on the same level as the copy, coat marked with a cross. Large motion lines and SFX indicate sudden movement and tension across the arena tiers.

Chrollo Lucilfer stands centered with spiky hair and a cross mark on his forehead, palms raised toward the viewer to display the symbols on each hand. He explains, "AFTER ACTIVATING THE ABILITY, I CAN CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN IT EVEN WITHOUT THE BOOKMARK AS LONG AS I HAVE THE BOOK IN HAND AND OPEN TO ITS PAGE." A smaller bubble adds, "ALTHOUGH IT'S POSSIBLE FOR ME TO ACTIVATE MY LEFT HAND WHILE HOLDING MY BOOK, IF I WANT TO BE ABLE TO ACTIVATE MY RIGHT HAND AS WELL, I'LL NEED TO USE THE BOOKMARK. THIS." In the next tier of panels a distant view shows two figures in a hall with a crowd behind them. Chrollo continues, "OF COURSE, ONLY OUR BODIES ARE BEING SWAPPED... OBVIOUSLY, OUR PERSONALITIES AND ABILITIES REMAIN INTACT. IF I TOUCH SOMEONE WITH BOTH HANDS AT THE SAME TIME, WE INSTANTLY SWAP APPEARANCES." The right panel diagrams the hand swap with arrows and faces, labeling the technique "CONVERT HANDS - TRANSFER STUDENT." A large hand reaches forward as Chrollo notes, "AFTER ALL, THESE MARKS WILL STILL REMAIN IN THE PALMS OF MY HAND. I THINK IT WOULD BE RATHER SIMPLE TO DISTINGUISH WHICH ONE IS THE REAL ME THOUGH..." Below, Hisoka sits on a chair while Chrollo stands opposite him. Chrollo states, "TWO ABILITIES, BOTH FROM THE SAME SCHOOL, AND THEY WILL BOTH LEAVE THEIR OWN DISTINCT PART... WHETHER USING ABILITIES LIKE 'GALLERY FAKE' OR 'CONVERT HANDS', CREATING A COPY OF A HUMAN BEING REQUIRES THE AID OF MANIPULATOR ABILITIES. HE WOULD HAVE TO ACTIVATE 'GALLERY FAKE' VIA THE BOOKMARK BEING INSERTED WHILE HE STILL HAS THE ARROW MARKS ON HIS HANDS... THAT BOOK IS A LOT TO CONSIDER..." Hisoka, shown in close-up with a sweat drop, thinks, "DOES THIS MEAN HE CAN'T MAKE A COPY OF HIMSELF WITH ARROW MARKS ON IT USING 'GALLERY FAKE'..."

Hisoka's face appears in profile against a black background, a star-shaped burst behind him as he declares, "IN ORDER TO KILL YOU." Chrollo, seen from behind, responds with several speech bubbles: "I'LL OFFER YOU AN EVEN MORE ESSENTIAL PIECE OF INFORMATION. ONE LAST THING..." A small panel shows Hisoka's legs and feet on a tiled floor with a heart symbol, followed by "NOW WE CAN FINALLY BEGIN... I TAKE IT THE LECTURE IS OVER, THEN?" Chrollo holds the open book, stating, "THEN THAT ABILITY ALSO VANISHES FROM WITHIN THE BOOK, WHICH WOULD LEAVE ME INCAPABLE OF USING IT ANY LONGER." Hisoka's face appears again with a sweat drop as narration notes, "NORMALLY, IF THE PERSON WHOSE ABILITY I STOLE WITH 'SKILL HUNTER' DIES..." Chrollo, centered with finger to his lips, concludes, "ONE OF THEM BELONGED TO SOMEONE WHO IS NOW DEAD, AND YET IT STILL REMAINS WITHIN MY BOOK. BUT... AMONG THE ABILITIES I JUST EXPLAINED TO YOU..."

Close-up panels reveal Chrollo's intense stare, sweat drops flying as his expression hardens. The view widens to show his eyes flaring with power amid swirling black energy shapes. In the ruined arena, Chrollo stands in his long coat, hands raised as dark Nen bursts erupt around him. Hisoka, back turned with a heart emblem visible, walks away while massive black flame-like Nen constructs explode outward. A foreground figure with spiky hair and cross-marked jacket looks up in surprise. Chrollo declares, "THROUGH DEATH...!" Text beside Hisoka reads "NEN BECOMING EVEN STRONGER." The foreground character states, "THIS EVEN SURPRISED ME." A voice replies, "IT APPEARS YOU UNDERSTAND."

A long-haired character with earrings speaks while facing right. Multiple speech bubbles explain the Order Stamp's owner, the elder of Meteor City turning brethren into bombs, and the attack on residents. A robed, masked figure stands with hands clasped in a ruined street. A black panel shows Chrollo's neutral face with star and teardrop marks. Close-ups follow of another character's eye and mouth as they discuss "SUN AND MOON" and confirm understanding. The bottom panel reveals a devastated city square filled with rubble, smoke, and scattered civilians. A large speech bubble states the seals will never disappear once affixed.

In the center of the massive arena, Chrollo Lucilfer stands with his back partially turned, holding his book while facing Hisoka. Chrollo declares that it does not matter whether the book is open or closed, the seals will remain until they explode. Hisoka responds with a single word: Exactly. A close-up reveals Hisoka's face marked with a star and teardrop, his expression calculating as he thinks this could turn out to be extraordinarily troublesome. Chrollo then faces forward, stating that this is not meant to be a taunt but that he believes his victory is one hundred percent certain, completing his explanation. In the final panels the two stand close, staring at each other. Hisoka asks if Chrollo is ready as ever, while Chrollo inquires whether Hisoka still wishes to continue even with that in mind.

Extreme close-ups show Chrollo's intense eyes and hair as he utters the word 'Humans...' A second panel focuses on his narrowed eye. Below, Chrollo sits on the ground with his book open, legs extended, while Hisoka's muscular back and leg appear in motion nearby. Chrollo continues his thought, declaring that humans truly are so very fascinating. Impact lines and debris surround the scene as the two remain locked in their tense standoff.

Hisoka stares intensely with a star tattoo visible on his cheek. Chrollo Lucilfer holds open his book, the text "THE BOOKMARK ...!!" appearing beside him. In a vast arena packed with spectators, Chrollo stands in the distance holding the book while Hisoka dashes forward across the floor amid heavy motion lines and impact effects. Debris and speed lines fill the air as the two face off in the massive coliseum.

Chrollo Lucilfer grips his book tightly, pages visible with symbols and text, as he shouts "BLACK VOICE"!! with intense focus. Below, Hisoka leans forward with a determined expression, a black star on his cheek and sweat flying, extending his hand while declaring "BUNGEE GUM"!! The close-up emphasizes their abilities clashing in the heat of battle.

The arena erupts into chaos as Chrollo and Hisoka resume their deadly battle at full speed. Chrollo dashes across the stands with Hisoka in close pursuit, both fighters moving so fast that spectators are knocked aside in their wake. A young girl with a large headset stares in shock, her mouth open as she processes the sudden intrusion. Below, the pair crashes through the seating area and tumbles directly into the packed audience. Onlookers scream and scatter as the two combatants land amid the crowd, sending bodies flying. Someone shouts that they have crossed over into the audience area.

Hisoka reflects on the danger of closing the distance too quickly, noting that Chrollo expects him to hang back and maintain just enough range to avoid the antenna attack. A massive impact occurs as a large curly-haired man and a hooded figure are struck hard, their bodies twisting from the force. Hisoka's face appears in close-up, a star marking visible on his cheek, as he realizes his line of sight to Chrollo has been broken exactly as anticipated.

Chrollo's lower body shifts sharply left as motion lines streak across the panel. A voice calls out, "CHROLLO'S MOVING TO THE LEFT!" A sudden "FWSH" marks the speed of the movement. In the next tier, a club-marked fighter with a star on his cheek glares sideways while motion lines slash the air. Beside him, a diamond-marked fighter with curly pigtails and a flame emblem on her chest is yanked upward, arms and legs flailing as impact lines radiate outward. "!!" and "!!!" punctuate the violent pull. Below, the club fighter's eyes widen in shock. The diamond fighter is slammed down hard, her body twisting as the heart-marked fighter crouches beneath her, both figures locked in a brutal grapple with debris flying and motion lines emphasizing the force.

A massive impact sends the diamond-marked fighter flying backward with limbs outstretched. The heart-marked fighter lunges forward, fist extended, shouting "ANOTHER ONE...?! HE USED UP BOTH ANTENNAS...?!" In a wide arena view the crowd panics as figures tumble down the stairs. Large text declares "THE ULTIMATE DEATH MATCH!!!!" and voices cry "HE'S GONE...!!!" The heart-marked fighter stands amid fallen bodies while the diamond fighter lies motionless. In close-up, Chrollo Lucilfer's face appears in profile, a spade symbol visible, a single tear falling as he thinks: "WELL, WELL, WELL... THIS IS TROUBLESOME INDEED..." Flowchart text details his ability sequence: Activate "Convert Hands", Use Bookmark to maintain ability, Black Voice, Move Bookmark to "Convert Hands", Transform into someone using Left Hand, Close Book and Hide.

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