Chapter 353 · Devious

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In the packed arena, the crowd erupts into chaos. Spectators scream and surge forward as bodies tumble over the tiered seats. A man with wild hair and a spider tattoo on his back stands calmly on the arena floor, facing the panicked mass. Speech bubbles explode with raw panic: "YAAA AAAAA AAAAA RGH!!" and "WAAA AAAAA AAHH HH!!!" Small text boxes speculate about the vanished antenna: "DID HE TIE SOME FISHING LINE TO IT OR SOMETHING AND YANK IT BACK...?" "THAT ANTENNA WAS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE REAL ONES, WASN'T IT...?" "WHEN DID THE ANTENNA DISAPPEAR..." The tattooed man raises his voice over the din: "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE SETTLE DOWN!! PLEASE TRY TO STAY CALM!!" He continues firmly, "IF YOU ALL RUSH FOR THE DOOR AT ONCE, IT'LL ONLY MAKE MATTERS WORSE!!" Debris and fallen spectators litter the steps around him while the massive crowd presses against the exits.

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A promotional credits page for Hunter x Hunter displays the series title in large white letters. Below it reads "CREATED BY YOSHIHIRO TOGASHI" and "AND PRESENTED BY mangastream.com". A dynamic illustration shows a spiky-haired character with green highlights and wide green eyes against a fiery orange and yellow background. Credit boxes list: "CLEANED BY PROSTYLE, BOY", "REDRAWS BY BOY, PROSTYLE, Z", "TYPESETTING BY DYLAN, ZERO", "TRANSLATED BY D2Y/D2Y/DINO", "PROVIDED BY FRIEDRICH". A notice box warns against reading on unofficial sites and encourages purchasing official volumes.

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A massive crowd fills the arena stands, murmuring in confusion as strange symbols flash overhead. Close-ups reveal an eye marked with a black star and a single tear rolling down. Spectators exchange worried glances, question marks hovering above their heads. In the stands, people point and stare toward the stage. Hisoka's face fills the frame, a black star under his left eye and a tear on his cheek, his expression sharp and focused. Narration explains that he had to release Convert Hands, meaning he is now using Gallery Fake. The crowd erupts in panic, shouting 'WHERE IS HE?!' as the narration concludes that before releasing the ability, he must have stolen someone's clothes and disguised himself.

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The entire audience surges forward in a chaotic wave, leaping down the stairs toward the stage with arms outstretched. Close-ups show wide, shocked eyes. From behind, Hisoka stands ready in a white outfit marked with a large heart and diamond on his back. Speech bubbles declare the audience is rushing at Hisoka and attacking him. The crowd floods the arena floor in a frenzy of motion lines and flying figures.

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Chrollo stands in profile, sweat on his face, as he opens his book to Gallery Fake and places the bookmark. He activates Order Stamp and commands the copies to break Hisoka. In the surrounding panels a figure with an arm raised high struggles amid motion lines while thinking that knowing Chrollo's speed he probably made even more puppets. Another panel shows the same figure deciding any direction filled with audience members is worth trying to escape toward. Chrollo notes he is dealing with around thirty puppets that will not stop unless their heads are removed. He realizes there are still many more puppets that have not received orders yet and are waiting on standby as well. A large circular thought bubble states that after all every audience member here would know who he is by name.

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Hisoka launches himself high into the air using Bungee Gum, body stretched horizontally with one leg extended forward amid a massive crowd of puppets below. The giant SFX BUNGEE GUM!!! explodes across the panel as he soars above the audience members who reach upward. A narration box states that Hisoka has flown up high into the air to avoid the crowd. Below, Chrollo looks up with narrowed eyes and a star mark on his cheek, reacting with a sharp exclamation. The lower right panel shows the vast arena grid and scattered puppets still reaching toward the ceiling where Hisoka now hangs from an invisible thread.

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In a packed stadium, a massive wave of spectators surges violently forward and upward in a chaotic cascade. Dozens of people tumble and leap through the air, arms outstretched, bodies colliding as they are propelled toward the upper tiers. One athletic figure with wild hair soars highest, twisting mid-air above the panicked crowd. Below, the frenzy continues as more figures reach desperately, including a young man with spiky hair and a girl in a polka-dot sweater who stretch their hands toward the leaping athlete marked with the number 4 on his shirt. The stands below are filled with a dense, blurred sea of faces watching the extraordinary disturbance unfold.

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The chaotic surge continues as bodies fly through the air above the stands. The athlete with the number 4 shirt remains at the center of the action, limbs extended dramatically while other spectators tumble around him. Suddenly the scene shifts to a close-up of Hisoka, his face intense with sweat and focus, wearing a sleeveless shirt patterned with club and spade symbols. He points forward with a sharp gesture while a young boy in a striped beanie and hoodie stands close beside him, fists clenched and expression serious. A large "FWASH" sound effect marks the powerful motion as debris and motion lines fill the background.

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A pale-haired man stares left with a tense expression, a single sweat drop rolling down his cheek. Beside him, a fighter in a striped beanie glares forward with fierce focus, body coiled. In a sudden explosive clash, the beanie-clad fighter is hurled backward through the air, limbs flailing as a massive force strikes from the side. Debris and impact lines erupt around the scene while the word PULL appears near the fighter's hand as he desperately grabs at something unseen.

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The long-haired fighter's face is covered in spreading cracks and impact marks as he reels from the blow, eyes wide. Below, the same fighter lies on the ground, one arm raised, recounting the exchange. The beanie-clad fighter is seen leaping away in the background. Narration reveals the long-haired fighter's thoughts: he had expected an attack on his vitals from the left flank, but the opponent adjusted instantly upon seeing his reaction.

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Hisoka twists through the air in a dramatic, contorted pose, muscles tensed and limbs splayed wide. Impact lines and radiating speed bursts surround him as he descends. Large text declares "HOW MAGNIFI-CENT..." beside a solid black heart. Below, the circular arena floor comes into view with spectators and fighters scattering in panic, debris flying and motion lines streaking across the stands as Hisoka plummets toward the ground.

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Chaos erupts across multiple panels as Hisoka lands in the middle of a crowded brawl. He stands at the center with arms spread, surrounded by fighters lunging, punching, and being knocked back. Motion lines, impact bursts, and flying debris fill the space. Hisoka is struck from multiple angles yet remains upright, hair wild and expression intense. Nearby combatants clash violently with each other, some falling while others press the attack. SFX such as "ドゴッ", "ドカッ", and "バン" punctuate the frenzy of blows.

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Narration boxes detail the relentless nature of the attackers: "THE FACT THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ANY FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS AT ALL MAKES THEM A LOT MORE TROUBLE-SOME TO DEAL WITH THAN A HUMAN ♠" and "THEY REALLY DON'T STOP UNLESS THEIR HEADS ARE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THEIR BODIES... ♠". Hisoka is shown mid-battle, his face marked with a star and teardrop, hair wild, as multiple figures swarm and strike him with heavy impact lines. Chrollo appears in the lower panels, cross tattoo visible on his forehead, gripping his book while directing the assault. A chaotic crowd of ordinary people surges forward, their bodies used as weapons, with motion lines and debris flying. Hisoka counters violently, sending several attackers flying, but the horde continues pressing in from all sides.

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Hisoka's internal thoughts reveal his analysis: "SO DETACHED AND DEVIOUS! ON TOP OF THAT, HE'S SLOWLY TRYING TO DRIVE ME DEEPER INTO HIS CROWD OF PUPPETS... ♥" and "I'VE JUST GOT TO GRADUALLY GET RID OF THEM, ONE AT A TIME ♦". Chrollo is shown leaping and positioning himself safely above the fray, waiting for an opening. The narration continues: "REPEATING THE PROCESS UNTIL HE CAN STRIKE A FATAL BLOW... WHAT A MARVELOUS HIT AND RUN STRATEGY ♥" and "BUT THAT ALSO MEANS HE'S UNABLE TO CREATE MORE NEW PUPPETS WHILE HE'S STILL CONTROLLING THESE ONES!". Hisoka fights through the swarm, gradually thinning their numbers while Chrollo maneuvers for a decisive strike. Close-up panels show intense expressions and rapid exchanges of blows.

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Hisoka reels from repeated blows, gritting his teeth as he is driven backward. "IT'S LIKE FOR EVERY ONE STEP OF PROGRESS I MAKE, I GET SHOVED TWO STEPS BACK...!!!" he thinks, surrounded by floating cards and debris. Chrollo stands tall in the center, book open at his side, eyes narrowed upward as impact lines and a "SHWAP" effect ripple across the panel. Below, Hisoka launches a powerful kick into the crowd of numbered puppets, shouting "MAKE ROOM THERE...!!!" while clutching Chrollo's book in one hand. The puppets with "0" marks on their foreheads scatter from the force, their bodies twisting in the chaotic blast.

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Hisoka is hurled through the air by a massive impact, limbs flailing as "ビビビ" sound effects mark the strike. Chrollo appears in close-up, eyes wide with a star-shaped mark, staring into darkness. In the wide panel, Hisoka crashes into the numbered crowd, sending puppets flying. Chrollo stands among the chaos with his book, directing the assault. A close view shows Hisoka's determined face amid the swarm, while smaller panels capture Chrollo's intense expression and Hisoka's low stance near the puppets' feet. The puppets close in from all sides with reaching hands.

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In the midst of a chaotic brawl on a wooden floor, Hisoka is struck repeatedly by multiple opponents, his body twisting under the impacts as motion lines and impact symbols fill the panels. He is sent flying backward, landing hard on the floor with a pained expression, stars visible on his cheek. From a low angle, Hisoka lies on the ground looking up, his face close in the frame. His expression shifts to a knowing smirk as he speaks. 'YOUR PLAN... ♥' he says with a heart symbol. In the next panel, still lying down, he continues, 'I'VE SEEN THROUGH... ALREADY...'

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A large panel displays the text 'BUNGEE GUM' ACTIVATE ♥ in bold letters against a radiant background. Below, Chrollo stands with a shocked expression, his eyes wide and mouth open, as multiple figures are pulled violently through a dark circular void labeled 'CONTRACT !!!'. Hisoka's Bungee Gum ability activates, stretching and yanking the opponents with elastic force. In the bottom panel, the fighters are hurled through the air with extreme motion lines, impact bursts, and debris flying as the contract effect pulls them toward the glowing hole.

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Chrollo hurtles through the air in a powerful dive, his body angled sharply downward. Below him, Hisoka lies sprawled on the ground, arms raised defensively as jagged, lightning-like energy erupts around the impact zone. In a small inset panel, Chrollo’s face appears in close-up, mouth open as he speaks. Another inset shows Chrollo in his dark coat and hat, finger raised while declaring, "I SAW YOU SET THAT WHOLE MOVE UP." The main panel explodes with motion lines and the large SFX "FISH" as Chrollo’s strike lands. Hisoka’s muscular form twists violently under the assault, bandages visible on his arms and torso.

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The brutal exchange continues as Chrollo’s strike connects with devastating force, sending Hisoka’s body twisting through the air amid explosive impact effects. A small shocked face icon appears beside Hisoka. In the lower panel, a close-up reveals a hand reaching upward with splayed fingers as the speaker declares, "I KNOW" accompanied by a small heart symbol. The SFX "BLIND-SIDED?!" erupts near the bottom left, capturing the moment of surprise. The page ends with the chapter title block confirming Chapter 353.

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A lone figure with spiky pink hair stands viewed from behind inside a dark cavernous space lit by eerie green light. The figure wears a torn and blood-stained t-shirt and black shorts. Blood drips steadily from the right hand, forming a small red pool on the ground near black boots.

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A close-up portrait shows a young man with long black hair and striking purple eyes. A bandage wraps across his forehead bearing a small spider tattoo. He wears large earrings with green gems and a slight smile. One hand is raised near his face holding a thin curved object.

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