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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 398: Search
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Chapter 398 summary
The group examines the locked room and tests the trap mechanism by entering and exiting through different doors. Hinrigh suggests using a swallowed transmitter to locate the enemy hideout after the trap activates. He swallows the device himself and the group tracks the signal to a distant location on the ship. Hinrigh and Nobunaga enter the suspected hideout area where an ambush occurs. They confirm the location and begin searching rooms while preparing for confrontation.
18 key facts · 21 characters
Key facts in chapter 398
- The page is titled "INVESTIGATING TIER 3'S HIDDEN ROOM." A floor plan labels the old man at the center with radius X M. The door is confirmed locked from the inside. Characters discuss conjurer abilities versus specialist abilities. A key is visibly turned in the lock.
- The room contains a toilet and a bed. The door can be locked from both sides. A hidden passage exists behind the wall. Characters suspect a trap was set in advance.
- The group enters the room through the wall. No trap activates when entering via the hidden route. The old man tests exiting and re-entering the room. Other characters remain in the hallway observing.
- The curly-haired man is being pursued by the spiky-haired swordsman. The topknotted man and light-haired man remain in the side room. A small dark-haired girl with knives appears in the hallway. The curly-haired man returns through the same doorway with the girl.
- The trap is analyzed as boundary type rather than landmine type. Boundary traps can cover wide areas with multiple triggers. Landmine traps are limited to two or three spots. The bandaged-face man decides to advance with Nobunaga. The Cha-r family is mentioned as a potential threat.
- Hinrigh is identified as Xi-Yu underboss who provided the lead. Cha-r men are deployed to tail suspected Heil-ly members. The long-haired man offers cooperation against Heil-ly in exchange for help. Balance is described as most important to the Kakin mafia.
- The transmitter is intended to reveal the enemy base location. Civilians sent in are immediately killed and searched. The long-haired man's ability transforms objects into living creatures. The group rejects the offer and plans to charge in directly.
- The transmitter must be swallowed to avoid detection. Nen depletion affects how long the device remains active. Nobunaga dislikes shellfish after a previous bad experience. The bandana woman refuses food touched by others. Hinrigh volunteers a stooge to carry the transmitter.
- Hinrigh swallows the transmitter himself. The receiver has a one-kilometer maximum radius. Altitude is not accounted for by the device. The receiver uses audio pitch and a red bar to show distance. Hinrigh plans to hide the transmitter if he is captured.
- The group is tracking a target by color on a device. They estimate the ship dimensions as 1500m. They conclude the hideout is on the current tier. They plan to move to the center of tier 3. One character is instructed to go alone.
- A curly-haired person crashes into a tiled wall. The impact leaves visible cracks and debris. The person ends up on the floor of a damaged room.
- The hallway shows signs of recent violence with blood and damage. The curly-haired man is armed with a knife and on guard.
- Nobunaga directly confronts the curly-haired man. Background figures are present in the hallway.
- Hinrigh is the curly-haired man in striped clothing. The topknotted man carries a sword. The pair stands in a rundown interior hallway. A door with Japanese writing is the focus of the final panel.
- The topknotted man wields two swords simultaneously. An attack produces visible shattering effects. Hinrigh reacts with visible surprise to the action.
- The wall shows multiple impact cracks protected by Nen. The topknotted man carries a katana and wears traditional clothing. The stitched-face man appears in a large panel with cracks forming around him. The pair conclude the target location is the main base.
- Doors bear distinct symbols including an arrow and a circle with cross. The hallway contains at least four doors leading to bathroom facilities. The pair coordinate to avoid disappearing while checking rooms.
- The page marks the end of chapter 398. A transmitter is mentioned as an object that needs protection. The curly-haired man carries a small handheld device. The scene takes place inside a building with sliding doors. Nobunaga and the curly-haired man are working together.
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- hallway perspective with converging lines emphasizing depth sheathed sword held ready at the side room diagram with concentric circles marking trap radius key being inserted into lock with motion lines old man's face shown in extreme close-up with sweat drop children standing slightly behind the adults SFX "KRRKHK" near the turning key speech bubbles positioned above and around the group dark shading on the corridor walls impact lines around surprised expressions
- locked door with keyhole visible toilet and bed labeled on floor plan arrows showing movement through hidden wall impact lines around the old man's head small diagram of room with lock symbols sweat drops on several faces motion lines indicating sudden realization
- open doorway with number plate bunk beds in the background sweat drops on the old man's face arrow indicating exit direction open closet with clothes visible shadows on the floor
- Motion lines and impact flashes emphasize sudden movement and surprise. A bright radial burst highlights the swordsman's attack. Sweat drops on the curly-haired man's face show panic. The small girl's knives are held ready at her sides. Doorway framing emphasizes entry and exit choices. The topknotted man's robe and the light-haired man's suit contrast their stances.
- Speech bubbles cluster around the trap discussion. Informational text boxes detail trap classifications. The bandaged-face man's sword is held ready. Motion lines show the spiky-haired man advancing. The curly-haired man's exaggerated pose conveys alarm. Doorway and hallway perspective emphasize depth.
- hallway with closed doors and ceiling lights group standing in corridor facing away close-up of Hinrigh's serious expression long-haired man in profile with intense gaze figures walking in the distance
- small black transmitter device held in hand energy crackling around hands oyster-like creature forming from ability group standing in hallway motion lines and impact effects
- Hinrigh holds the small transmitter between his fingers in close-up. Spiky-haired man gestures with one hand raised while speaking. Nobunaga stands with arms folded in the background. Bandana woman covers her mouth with a patterned mask. Nobunaga sweats heavily while covering his mouth. Hinrigh and spiky-haired man stand side by side facing the same direction. Doorway frames the final group shot with clothing visible on shelves behind them. Small dark figure stands silently behind Nobunaga. Transmitter appears as a rounded, pill-like object. Nobunaga wears a kimono-style robe with a sword at his waist.
- Hinrigh places the transmitter directly into his mouth. Radar receiver displays a grid and numbered scale up to 1000. Three close-up reaction faces show surprise. Sound effect "GULP" appears beside Hinrigh's throat. Sound effect "TWHIP" appears in a small panel with spiky lines. Hinrigh holds both the receiver and a small remote-like device. Group stands together in a narrow hallway with open door. Clothing rack visible inside the storage room behind them. Hinrigh's long hair flows dramatically as he swallows. Receiver has plus and minus buttons and a triangular marker.
- handheld range-finding device with grid overlay and 500-1000m scale massive ship silhouette on water with boom measurements long empty corridor with multiple doors and distant standing figures small reaction panel showing sweat drop and spiky hair final empty panels with a small explosion-like SFX and a crest symbol
- high-angle view of tiled wall with impact cracks motion lines and debris from collision damaged large door in a wrecked room checkered floor covered in rubble
- curly-haired man in striped jacket holding knife in wide stance blood splatters and bullet holes on walls noose-like rope hanging on right wall fresh blood pools on checkered floor motion lines and impact SFX from side attack close-up of wide shocked eyes damaged elevator doors in background
- Nobunaga in robe with topknot and drawn sword curly-haired man facing Nobunaga bandana woman seated in background damaged hallway setting speech bubbles with confrontational dialogue Nobunaga's hand on chin in thought
- Damaged wooden doors and walls with cracks and holes Hanging ceiling lamps casting dim light Swords sheathed at characters' sides Topknotted man's topknot hairstyle visible from behind Curly-haired man's long wavy hair Close-up of stern facial expression with sweat drops Pointing hand gesture toward door Japanese text on door surface Scattered debris and impact marks on floor and walls Dark shadows emphasizing tension
- Dramatic pointing gesture with extended arm Dual swords drawn in wide stance Large impact and slash lines radiating outward Shattered glass or barrier effect with cracks Close-up of Hinrigh's surprised wide eyes Topknotted man's focused profile during attack SFX symbols for impact and vibration Dark smoky background during speech Stance with legs spread and swords extended
- cracks spreading across concrete wall with SFX ズ ズ... ズ.. topknotted man leaping toward wall with katana drawn curly-haired man pointing at wall damage stitched-face man shown in close-up with cracks forming around him hallway with closed door visible behind the pair
- doors marked with arrow, circle-cross, and other symbols SFX KLINK and CREAK as doors are tested and opened bathroom interior showing multiple toilets and a shower stall dark hallway with damaged walls and tiled floor
- Nobunaga stands with spiky hair and goatee visible in profile. Curly-haired man holds a small transmitter-like device in his right hand. Sliding door opens inward revealing a dark interior room. Hanging laundry and stacked boxes fill the background of the room. Sound effects show repeated heavy mechanical impacts and sliding. Nobunaga's gaze is directed toward the open doorway. Curly-haired man faces away from the viewer while entering the room. Nobunaga's posture is relaxed with one hand near his face. The curly-haired man's long hair flows behind him as he moves forward. Dim lighting and vertical blinds emphasize the room's cluttered state.