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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 355: Explosion

What happens in chapter 355

Chrollo Lucilfer holds his book open and activates Sun and Moon, noting the need for both hands free and the implications for Gallery Fake. Hisoka realizes the true activation sequence from the flowchart and stands over a battered copy marked with a sun seal.

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  1. p.0Chrollo is using the ability "SUN AND MOON".
  2. p.9BSSH is the visible sound effect of the impact.
  3. p.17This is the final page of chapter 355.
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Chrollo Lucilfer holds his black book open with one hand while adjusting something on the page. "I WAS REQUIRED TO MAKE SOME ADJUSTMENTS," he states. "ONCE I GAINED THIS ABILITY THAT REQUIRED BOTH MY HANDS TO BE FREE..." In the next panel he raises his marked hands, cross symbols glowing on his palms and fingers. "JUST AS IT SEEMS, IT IS AN ABILITY THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF BOTH HANDS," he continues, the words "SUN AND MOON" appearing beside him. A voice from off-panel replies, "I SUPPOSE YOU WEREN'T LYING... KUKU KU..." Below, a large silhouette of a standing figure looms over a crowd of spectators. Narration explains that with "SUN AND MOON" active, Chrollo must keep the bookmark in another ability while holding the book open with his right hand, meaning he cannot activate "SUN" with his left hand at the same time. The text notes that according to his explanation, "GALLERY FAKE" also requires both hands free, giving the impression he could not use other abilities simultaneously. At the bottom of the page, a close-up shows a bandaged leg and foot on a checkered floor. "HAS ALL BEEN HIS PLAN TO ASCERTAIN HOW I INTERPRETED HIS EXPLANATION," the narrator wonders. "THE FIGHT UP UNTIL THIS POINT... THIS DOESN'T EXACTLY MEAN THAT JUST BECAUSE THE COPIES STILL EXIST, HE HASN'T RELEASED 'GALLERY FAKE' YET... BUT APPARENTLY... IF THE COPIES DISAPPEAR, IT WAS SAFE FOR ME TO CONCLUDE IT WAS BECAUSE HE RELEASED 'GALLERY FAKE.'"
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A promotional credits page for Hunter x Hunter chapter 355 features a large close-up of Gon Freecss with green spiky hair and wide eyes against a fiery orange and yellow background. Staff credits list cleaning by Prostyl, redraws by BOY and Prostyl, typesetting by Dylan and Zero, translation by D2Y/D2Y/DINO, and provision by Friedrich. A notice box warns readers not to rehost the chapter and to support official volumes when available.
Gon Freecss
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A complex flowchart details Chrollo's ability activation sequence, beginning with ordering copies to break Hisoka, activating Order Stamp, releasing abilities possibly both Sun and Moon, affixing Sun Seal on copies, activating Sun and Moon, mass producing copies, affixing bookmarks and closing the book, then activating Gallery Fake. Hisoka realizes the true sequence: That's what it really was...! In the arena, Hisoka stands triumphantly over a battered figure bearing a large sun seal on its back, gripping its arm while a small severed head lies nearby. The stands are filled with a massive crowd watching the chaos. Close-up panels show Hisoka's eyes marked with a black spade and another pair of eyes with a black star. Hisoka calculates: Probably around... another 20 to 30...? But since he had to affix them all with Sun and Moon, that means there are less copies than I initially estimated...
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A high-angle view shows the arena grid with a distant figure leaping across panels. Hisoka leaps through the air in a dynamic pose. Text notes that Chrollo will start creating new copies at the rough pace of one every one to two seconds. Hisoka thinks that if he takes too much time finding Chrollo right now, the situation will worsen. In the center of the arena, Hisoka stands holding a small head, surrounded by speech bubbles. The audience has accepted the casualties and remains calm. Chrollo cannot be differentiated from the copies. A commentator announces that Hisoka has reached the center and stands menacingly. Additional bubbles note that Hisoka cannot be too conspicuous or slow, and under these circumstances Chrollo is free to set up any plans he might have.
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From behind, Hisoka stares up at the packed stands as panicked spectators scramble in every direction. Narration warns that if he does not finish soon, the copies waiting on standby will be carried out along with the wounded. In about ten minutes, rescue personnel and security will flood the arena. Below, Chrollo’s face appears in close-up, eyes wide as he analyzes the threat. He notes that Hisoka will use the fullest power of Sun and Moon to create an explosive copy and detonate it as close as possible. Chrollo admits he does not know how many copies may appear and that he must not let even one near him. In the large lower panel Hisoka stands triumphant, gripping a severed head by the hair while impact lines and motion bursts surround him, the spade emblem prominent on his chest.
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The arena erupts into total chaos as spectators flee in every direction, many falling or being trampled while large black Japanese sound effects fill the panels. Hisoka sprints across the arena floor still clutching the severed head, his body angled forward with intense focus. In the foreground Chrollo watches with narrowed eyes and a grim expression, a single sweat drop on his cheek. Speech bubbles from Chrollo note that Hisoka is having his copies run wild to stir the crowd into a frenzy and that he must have something more planned in the middle of this uproar. Another bubble shows Hisoka shouting for everyone to settle down while warning that panicking will only make the situation worse.
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A young spectator with wild hair reacts in shock as his headphones fly off, eyes wide while the arena announcer desperately urges the crowd over the speakers: "SO PLEASE TRY AND WAIT IN YOUR ORIGINAL SEATS AS LONG AS YOU CAN!!" and "WE HAVE RESCUE PERSONNEL AND SECURITY COMING RIGHT NOW!!" with frantic SFX filling the stands. Someone in profile sweats heavily and shouts "BREAK HISOKA ...!!" A lone figure stands under a starry night sky, gazing upward. In the stands a woman in a dress analyzes the situation: "SO; THAT HE COULD SLIP IN HIS OWN ANNOUNCEMENT..." and "I SEE; HE ♥ WANTED TO DRAW MY ATTENTION TO THE CHAOS..." A man bearing a circular symbol on his forehead apologizes publicly: "I APOLOGIZE FOR THE VERY HEATED BIASED ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WAS JUST BLURTED OUT LIVE HERE!!" while an embarrassed spectator blurts "AHHH- HOW UNBELIEVABLY RUDE; PARDON ME!!" Close-ups reveal an eye and the same forehead symbol as narration explains: "AND ON TOP OF THAT, IT WOULD BE EASY FOR HIM TO KEEP HIMSELF HIDDEN...." and "IN ORDER TO EFFICIENTLY BROADCAST HIS ORDER TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS COPIES HERE IN AN INSTANT."
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Panic erupts across the arena as multiple audience members bearing forehead symbols convulse and attack one another amid heavy motion lines and impact SFX. A man with the symbol stares in horror while others collapse or charge forward. A boy in the stands looks up in alarm with a "!?" A large Chrollo copy lunges aggressively as bystanders cower. Someone yells "WHAT'S THIS...?!" Another voice cries "CROWDS AND CROWDS OF THEM ?!" while a third exclaims "THE AUDIENCE... HAVE THEY ALL GONE CRAZY?!" The entire section of the stands descends into chaos with bodies tumbling over railings and seats.
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In the vast circular arena, a muscular fighter stands with his back to the viewer, legs planted wide in a powerful stance. His spiky hair flares upward and he grips a severed head by the hair in his right hand, the head dangling limply. A black heart-shaped mark is visible on his upper back. The arena floor is strewn with dozens of fallen bodies, some lying motionless while others crawl or struggle weakly. Spectators pack every tier of the surrounding stands, watching the scene in silence. The fighter's left arm is extended forward, fingers splayed, as if having just completed a decisive action.
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A close-up reveals a fierce face with narrowed eyes, clenched teeth, and wild hair, radiating intense pressure. Below, two fighters clash in a dynamic panel. On the left, a spiky-haired fighter grins widely while delivering a powerful strike, motion lines and impact shapes radiating outward. On the right, the fighter with the heart mark on his chest is knocked back, one arm raised holding a round object, body twisting from the force of the blow. Large SFX reading BSSH emphasize the impact. The left fighter's expression shows clear enjoyment of the exchange.
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A colossal hand sweeps across the battlefield with tremendous force, sending multiple figures tumbling through the air amid radiating speed lines and impact bursts. Below, a line of fighters with circular marks on their foreheads brace as thin energy threads slice toward them, each impact marked by sharp 'BCHUU' sound effects. One marked fighter raises a fist while others react in alarm. In the foreground, a muscular man with a star emblem on his forehead glares intensely, sweat flying, as a long-haired fighter in the lower panel is struck and sent sprawling backward with heavy motion lines and debris.
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A violent explosion erupts in the upper left, scattering debris and figures in all directions with jagged impact lines. In the upper right, a long-haired fighter leaps upward, arm extended, releasing a burst labeled 'ZCHWUP' as a projectile flies. Below, a sequence of rapid 'ドドドドドド' sounds accompanies the fighter landing and charging forward. The bottom panel shows a massive black cross-shaped impact symbol overlaying a chaotic scene where the star-forehead man and another figure are hurled backward amid dust and motion lines.
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Hisoka stands with his back to the viewer, hair wild and coat flaring as massive shockwaves and flying debris erupt across the ruined arena floor. A colossal stylized impact SFX dominates the panel. In the next instant he is shown from the side, body twisted in mid-strike, mouth open in a fierce grin while another enormous impact SFX and a rapid series of "10 10 10 10 10 10" marks hammer across the bottom of the frame. Dust, rubble, and motion lines fill the air as the unseen crowd is driven back by the force of his blows.
Hisoka
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In the packed arena, over two hundred spectators have poured onto the fighting floor, stampeding toward the center in a chaotic riot. A dense cloud of dust and debris marks the spot where Hisoka stands, swinging a limp human body like a flail to smash through the oncoming mob. Speech bubbles ring the scene: one narrator shouts that Hisoka is fending everyone off with a human hammer and bashing them all away, while another cries that it is an absolute riot with over 200 audience members rushing in to attack him. A final bubble simply exclaims "WHAA !!!" as the panicked crowd surges from every direction, some climbing the walls and others tumbling over the barriers.
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A close-up of Hisoka's face shows a star marking on his cheek as he glares intensely. In the background, a massive explosion erupts with debris flying everywhere. A figure labeled in narration as already broken tumbles through the air amid the blast. Hisoka thinks, 'Without aura surrounding the whole thing, it really is so fragile...' as the puppet copies shatter. He mutters 'Damn!!' in frustration. In the next panels, Hisoka charges forward with multiple eyes visible on his face, arms outstretched amid heavy motion lines and impact effects. Below, a smaller Hisoka-like figure is seen mid-air while the main Hisoka figure barrels ahead, surrounded by more puppet copies exploding into fragments. Large sound effects emphasize the violent impacts and rapid movement as Hisoka tears through the horde.
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Hisoka lunges with arms extended, one hand open and the other clenched, while a puppet copy with wide eyes reaches toward him from above. Several other copies with forehead marks surround them, some recoiling in shock. Hisoka's expression is focused and fierce. In the following panels, he spins and strikes with powerful kicks and punches, sending multiple copies flying amid massive impact SFX. One copy is shown mid-air with limbs flailing. The sequence ends with a close-up of Hisoka's hand reaching out amid swirling energy and debris as more copies are blasted apart in the background. The entire page conveys relentless forward momentum and destruction of the puppet horde.
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In the packed arena, spectators react in shock as Hisoka rampages across the stands and floor. A spiky-haired onlooker yells "GEH!! DID YOU SEE THAT ARM GO FLYING?!" while another notes "THEY'RE PROBABLY ALL BEING CONTROLLED BY CHROLLO..." and voices from the crowd shout "WHY DID THEY ALL SUDDENLY GO RUNNING AT HISOKA?" and "IN-CREDIBLE, HE'S ON A RAMPAGE...". In the foreground, a person holds up a cat-faced phone that beeps. The scene shifts to close combat: Hisoka crouches and swings a massive human hammer formed from a puppet body, thinking "IF I DON'T KNOCK THEIR HEADS OFF, THEY JUST KEEP ATTACKING..." and "AS EXPECTED, NO MATTER HOW MUCH I SLAM THEM AROUND WITH THIS HUMAN HAMMER...". Massive impact SFX "ドドド" and "バキッ" explode as bodies are smashed and flung. The page ends with the chapter credit.
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Hisoka commands "NOW." as he swings a puppet head with tremendous force, the impact SFX "バシッ" ringing out. A massive black SFX "ボン" erupts across the page. Hisoka, sweat on his face and wearing his spade-and-club shirt, delivers a crushing blow. The next panels show a close-up of the puppet head receiving lethal damage with blood-like splatter, a single tear-like drop falling, and the horrified faces of the arena crowd watching the brutal scene. The page concludes the chapter's action sequence.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 355: Explosion

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Chapter 355 summary

Chrollo Lucilfer holds his book open and activates Sun and Moon, noting the need for both hands free and the implications for Gallery Fake. Hisoka realizes the true activation sequence from the flowchart and stands over a battered copy marked with a sun seal. Panic spreads through the stands as controlled spectators attack each other and rush the floor; Hisoka fights them off using a puppet body as a hammer while Chrollo observes from the chaos.

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Key facts in chapter 355

  • Chrollo is using the ability "SUN AND MOON". Chrollo claims "GALLERY FAKE" also requires both hands free. The fight continues until the current moment on the page. Copies created by an ability are still present. Chrollo has kept the book open with his right hand.
  • Chrollo's copies and seals are protected by Nen that strengthens after death Hisoka deduces the full activation order of Gallery Fake and related abilities The sun seal is visible on the back of one of the copies
  • Hisoka is searching for the real Chrollo among the copies The audience is not fleeing despite the ongoing fight Hisoka holds a small head while standing in the arena center
  • Hisoka’s copies are expected to be removed with the wounded Rescue personnel will arrive in roughly ten minutes Chrollo fears an explosive copy detonated near him Hisoka holds a severed head in the final panel
  • Hisoka’s copies are causing a stampede in the stands Chrollo suspects Hisoka has a larger plan Hisoka continues holding the severed head while running The crowd reaction is described as a frenzy
  • The arena crowd is being addressed by an announcer about rescue personnel. A circular symbol appears on multiple foreheads. Narration reveals an efficient broadcast method to copies.
  • Audience members with forehead symbols are attacking each other. The arena has descended into mass panic and violence.
  • The arena floor contains numerous fallen bodies. A severed head is held by the hair. Spectators occupy all visible seating tiers.
  • BSSH is the visible sound effect of the impact. One fighter displays a wide grin during the exchange. The strike produces strong motion and impact effects.
  • The star-forehead man is shown in extreme close-up with a fierce glare. Energy threads extend horizontally across the middle of the page. A large hand appears in the top panel as the source of the attack.
  • The long-haired fighter performs an upward throwing motion. A large stylized impact graphic covers the lower half of the page. The star-forehead man is caught in the lower blast effect.
  • Hisoka is delivering powerful strikes that create large shockwaves. Multiple impact sound effects are shown on the page.
  • More than 200 audience members are attacking Hisoka. Hisoka is using a human body as a weapon to repel attackers. The arena has become the site of a full-scale riot.
  • Hisoka is visibly fighting multiple marked puppet copies. The puppets lack full aura protection and break easily. Action takes place in a chaotic, debris-filled environment.
  • Hisoka continues destroying multiple Chrollo copies in close combat. The copies display varied panicked expressions during the assault. Action remains focused on Hisoka's offensive against the horde.
  • Hisoka is using puppet bodies as weapons. The arena audience is witnessing Hisoka's fight. Puppets continue attacking even after heavy blows. Chapter 355 ends on this page.
  • Hisoka lands a decisive strike on a puppet. The crowd reacts with visible horror. Hisoka's clothing bears club and spade motifs. This is the final page of chapter 355.
Symbols and visual details17 · show
  • Chrollo holds an open black book with one hand while the other adjusts a page. Cross-shaped marks glow on Chrollo's palms and fingers. Large silhouette of a muscular figure dominates the center panel. Crowd of onlookers visible in the background behind the silhouette. Bandaged leg and foot stand on a checkered floor in the bottom-left panel. Speech bubbles positioned above and beside Chrollo. Sound effect lines radiate from Chrollo's raised hands. Chapter title "CHAPTER 355: ◆ EXPLOSION" appears at bottom right. Manga logo and artist credit in top-left corner. Small triangular shape in bottom-right panel.
  • Flowchart mapping ability activation steps from Order Stamp to Gallery Fake Sun seal prominently displayed on the back of the defeated copy Black spade symbol on Hisoka's face and clothing Black star symbol on another character's face Arena stands packed with spectators below the fighting platform Debris and impact marks on the damaged wall behind the figures Hisoka's dynamic pose with one foot raised and hand gripping the copy
  • Arena ceiling grid with scattered debris and smoke Hisoka's spade-marked outfit and star-marked face Large circular speech bubbles surrounding Hisoka Crowd of spectators filling the arena stands Motion lines indicating Hisoka's leap and speed Diamond-shaped symbols in speech bubbles
  • Hisoka viewed from behind with large spade emblem on back Crowd of spectators fleeing up arena stairs Chrollo’s wide-eyed close-up face showing tension Severed head gripped in Hisoka’s right hand Spade symbol on Hisoka’s outfit Motion lines and impact shapes around Hisoka Arena seating filled with chaotic figures Chrollo’s hand clenched near his face Star and teardrop facial marks on Chrollo Large black spade on Hisoka’s chest
  • Massive crowd stampede in arena stands Hisoka running while holding severed head Chrollo in close-up foreground with sweat drop Large black SFX characters scattered across panels Arena railings and seating in background Star mark on Chrollo’s cheek Hisoka’s spade outfit visible during run Motion lines indicating rapid movement Headset-wearing staff member visible in stands
  • headphones flying off a spectator's head large crowd filling the arena stands sweat drop on a profile face starry night sky background circular symbol on foreheads close-up of an eye with symbol reflection woman standing at a railing overlooking the arena SFX ガアア and どよ scattered across panels
  • multiple forehead symbols on rampaging people heavy black motion lines and impact SFX bodies tumbling over arena seats and railings crowd silhouettes in background chaos close-up horrified faces with symbols
  • large circular arena with multiple spectator tiers fighter viewed from behind holding severed head black heart mark on fighter's back dozens of bodies scattered across the arena floor crowd filling every level of the stands fighter's spiky hair and torn clothing motion lines emphasizing the fighter's stance
  • extreme close-up of strained face with wild hair impact SFX BSSH motion lines and speed lines during strike heart mark visible on fighter's chest grinning expression during combat round object held in raised hand
  • Large open hand dominates the upper panel with radiating speed lines. Multiple small figures are flung through the air in the background. Thin straight lines represent cutting threads across the middle panel. Circular marks visible on several fighters' foreheads. Star emblem clearly drawn on the muscular man's forehead. Intense close-up of the star-forehead man's determined expression. Long-haired fighter shown mid-tumble with flowing hair and bent posture. Heavy black impact shapes and motion lines fill the lower section. Group of marked fighters shown in various defensive or surprised poses. Background figures continue to be scattered by the force.
  • Explosion cloud with flying debris in the top-left panel. Long-haired fighter mid-leap with arm extended upward. Vertical speed lines emphasize upward movement on the right. Large black cross impact symbol dominates the lower panel. Star-forehead man's face visible amid the blast with gritted teeth. Another figure shown tumbling beside the star-forehead man. Rapid horizontal motion lines fill the bottom section. Small background silhouettes react to the distant explosion. Dust and smoke clouds surround the impact zone.
  • Hisoka viewed from behind with spiky hair and flowing coat Massive horizontal impact SFX across upper panel Hisoka shown in profile with wide grin during strike Repeated "10 10 10 10 10 10" SFX at bottom Explosive debris and dust clouds filling both panels Strong motion lines radiating outward from impact zones Arena floor cracked and littered with rubble
  • Massive circular arena viewed from above Dense crowd of spectators on all tiers and floor Central dust cloud with small figure of Hisoka at its core Human body being swung as an improvised weapon Multiple speech bubbles placed around the arena Spectators climbing walls and leaping barriers Scattered debris and impact marks across the floor
  • Close-up of star-marked cheek indicating Hisoka's presence. Large circular narration bubble reading 'BROKEN ALREADY...'. Speech bubble stating 'WITHOUT AURA SURROUNDING THE WHOLE THING, IT REALLY IS SO FRAGILE...'. Multiple puppet figures with forehead marks shattering in mid-air. Hisoka's face showing intense glare and star symbol. Explosive debris and impact lines filling the upper right panel. Muscular figure with multiple eye markings charging forward. Small inset panel showing a spiky-haired figure in motion. Heavy speed lines and large SFX dominating the lower half. Puppet copies disintegrating around the central fighter.
  • Hisoka's muscular arm extended with open hand reaching forward. Puppet copy with wide eyes and outstretched hand above Hisoka. Multiple copies with circle forehead marks reacting in panic. Large claw-like SFX near Hisoka's hand indicating a strike. Hisoka mid-kick with flowing hair and intense expression. Background copies being hurled through the air by impacts. Close-up of Hisoka's hand with star marking visible. Massive explosion of debris and motion lines in final panel. Puppet figures tumbling in chaotic directions. Heavy speed lines emphasizing rapid successive attacks.
  • Large arena crowd filling stands in background. Multiple motion lines and impact SFX indicating rapid movement. Cat-faced mobile phone held up with beeps. Hisoka gripping a puppet body used as a weapon. Shocked and panicked spectator faces in foreground. Flying severed arm visible in upper panel. Heavy black SFX characters dominating lower panels. Hisoka's spiky hair and distinctive outfit visible in action. Puppet bodies with blank or controlled expressions. Dust and debris clouds from impacts. Right-to-left panel flow showing setup then climax. Phone screen showing simple face design.
  • Hisoka's intense side profile with flowing hair. Puppet head gripped and swung at high speed. Large stylized impact SFX covering center. Close-up of damaged puppet head with splatter. Single droplet effect near Hisoka's face. Crowd reaction panel showing multiple shocked faces. Hisoka's shirt with club and spade symbols. Small inset panel with eye close-up. Motion lines emphasizing swing trajectory. Blood-like particles from impact.

Dark Continent arc

  1. 352Troublesome
  2. 353Devious
  3. 354Head
  4. 355Explosion
  5. 356Disappointment
  6. 357Disappointment (2)
  7. 358Eve

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