Hunter × Hunter Chapter 51: Ten

A wide establishing shot reveals a city skyline under scattered clouds, dominated by a tall slender tower. The scene shifts to a long hospital corridor where two speech bubbles deliver a medical report: 'THREE FRACTURES AND TWELVE CRACKS IN YOUR RIBS.' and 'ON THE RIGHT ARM, FRACTURE OF THE RADIUS AND CUBITUS, AND A CRACK ON THE HIGHER PART.' In a dramatic close-up, Killua leans forward with an intense glare, motion lines radiating outward. He snaps 'STUPID ANIMAL.' and adds 'CONVALESCENCE : 4 MONTHS.' At the bottom of the page, a small panel shows Gon seated and looking up with a guilty expression, uttering 'SORRY.' while an empty speech bubble lingers beside him.

Gon and Killua face each other in a tense exchange. Killua shouts angrily, "I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR APOLOGIES!! WHAT THE HELL WENT THROUGH YOUR MIND?!" while Gon looks surprised, replying "EH..." and "AIE!" as small "TAC TAC" and "TATT" sound effects appear near Killua's head. In the next panels, Gon reflects, "I THOUGHT: 'IT WILL ALL BE OKAY, THERE'S NO PROBLEM...'" and Killua responds, "I KNOW, BUT..." then questions, "WHY DO YOU THINK GLASSES-GUY US THIS STUFF?" Gon continues explaining, "A BIT MORE, AND YOU WOULD HAVE FINISHED LIKE THEM!" and "YOU SAW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ONES THAT COME HERE WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT NEN, DIDN'T YOU?" Killua recalls, "I ENDURED HIS ATTACKS SEVERAL TIMES... IF I WAS ABLE TO PROTECT MY VITAL POINTS, I WOULDN'T DIE..." and warns Gon, "CONSIDER YOURSELF REALLY LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T END WORSE!" Suddenly, someone screams "AAAAAH!" from off-panel as Gon turns and asks "YES?" with "TOC TOC" footsteps approaching. In the final panels, a door opens with a dramatic "!" and swirling effect, revealing a silhouette as Killua wonders, "WHO COULD IT BE?"

A dramatic close-up shows a man with spiky hair, star-shaped makeup under one eye, and a confident half-smile. He wears a black and white outfit with a high collar and diamond patterns. His right hand is raised in a precise gesture with fingers extended. Large bold text reads "TEN" beside the chapter number "N°051".

Wing stands silently with a stern expression against a dark background. In a small panel, Gon bows deeply and says 'SORRY.' while muttering 'Uh, I...'. Nearby, the boy in the hospital bed looks up and calls 'WING...'. Two figures stand with their backs to the viewer, labeled 'T A C' and 'T A C'. Wing suddenly claps his hands sharply, producing a loud 'CLAP' sound effect with motion lines. In a large panel, Wing extends his right arm forward with a serious gaze. Close-up panels show Wing's neutral face, Gon's wide-eyed surprised expression, and Killua's profile looking concerned.

Wing's face fills the panel as he shouts angrily 'WHAT WERE YOU THINKING ?! I DON'T WANT YOUR APOLOGIES!!'. A hand points accusingly in a small panel. In the next scene, Wing continues 'IT WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SURPRISING IF YOU'D ENDED UP LIKE THEM!' while gesturing. Gon looks down saying 'REALLY...'. Killua adds 'IT'S LUCKY THAT IT ENDED LIKE THIS...'. Wing states 'I ALREADY SAID ALL THAT.' and 'YOU SAW WHAT THE ONES THAT ARRIVED HERE WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT NEN AND WERE BAPTIZED LOOKED LIKE?'. In close-ups, Gon pleads 'NO WAY, NO NO FORGIVE ME.' while holding Wing's sleeve, and Killua looks up with tears saying 'WING...'.

The man with glasses raises two fingers and sternly addresses Killua. "FOR TWO MONTHS FROM NOW, IT'S FORBIDDEN FOR YOU TO FIGHT," he declares. He continues, "THE DOCTOR SAID ABOUT TWO MONTHS. DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG THE CONVALESCENCE WILL LAST? AND I WON'T EVEN LET YOU EXERCISE NEN OR STUDY IT." Killua listens quietly with a neutral expression. The man then warns, "IF YOU DON'T RESPECT THESE CONDITIONS, I'LL CONSIDER MYSELF TO HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU ANYMORE," with large sound effects emphasizing the threat. Killua responds, "WHAT DO YOU SAY?" Later, at a counter labeled "TONIC," the man extends his left hand and says, "GIVE ME YOUR LEFT HAND." Killua reaches forward. In the final panel Gon smiles and says, "OKAY, I PROMISE. AND I'LL KEEP THIS PROMISE. THANKS, KILLUA."

Killua reacts with surprise, "WHAT?" as Wing says, "KILLUA, COME WITH ME, PLEASE..." Killua answers, "YES." Wing reminds him, "WHEN YOU LOOK AT IT, YOU'LL REMEMBER YOUR PROMISE. THE WIRE OF PLEDGE." In a wide empty panel Killua stands alone looking back. The scene shifts to a large hall where Wing asks, "WHAT'S YOUR TRUE OBJECTIVE?" and calls "KILLUA..." Gon answers from the side, "THAT'S ALL." He explains, "AS FOR GON, HE CAME HERE TO FOLLOW A FIGHT, TRAINING TO CONFRONT WITH THAT GUY, HISOKA." Wing reflects, "IF WE HADN'T MET YOU, ZUSHI AND YOU, MY GOAL WOULD HAVE BEEN TO EARN SOME MONEY. IT HAS CHANGED ON OUR WAY HERE... AN OBJECTIVE...?" The group stands together in the spacious room with benches and pillars.

In the stands, a bespectacled man remarks, "..." while another voice continues, "FOR GON I DON'T KNOW, BUT..." Nearby spectators discuss the ongoing match: "THE BATTLE OLYMPIA... IT DOESN'T REALLY INTEREST ME. MOST OF THE PEOPLE OF THE 200TH FLOOR SEEM TO BE TARGETING THE LAST FLOOR, BUT..." Killua sits on a bench with his arms resting on his knees, listening as the conversation turns to yesterday's match. "LOOKING AT WHAT HE DID IN YESTERDAY'S MATCH... HE SAYS THAT ALL HE WANTS IS TO FIGHT AGAINST HISOKA, BUT..." A large close-up reveals Gon's face, his eyes half-lidded and mouth curved in a slight smirk. Narration notes, "ALL THIS EXALTATION SEEMS TO AMUSE HIM." Below, the arena erupts into chaos as countless spinning tops fly in every direction, striking a dark-haired fighter who reels under the barrage amid heavy impact lines and repeated "TAC TAC" sound effects.

The arena is overwhelmed by a storm of spinning tops. A narrator exclaims, "THE NUMBER OF SPINNING TOPS PIROUETTING OVER THE RING MUST BE CLOSE TO 50 NOW!! AND IT'S BEEN OVER AN HOUR!!" Gido, arm extended with his launching device, continues hurling more tops while the crowd wonders, "HOW LONG WILL HE BE ABLE TO CONTINUE THIS WAY?!" The scene is described as "IT'S A REAL HURRICANE OF SPINNING TOPS THAT GON MANAGES TO AVOID!!" Gido has thrown all his tops and can now only watch alongside the spectators. Gon is shown on the arena floor, dodging desperately amid flying tops and debris. In a close-up, Gon shouts with a fierce expression, "NO! NOT THIS WAY!!" while another panel shows him gritting his teeth in determination.

Gon is trapped in a confined space, his face twisted in pain as he cries out 'ARGH!' with sweat flying from his brow. Multiple impact stars and motion lines explode around him while a large sign reading 'NO EXIT !!!!' looms in the background. He kicks desperately but is caught in a barrage of attacks. A massive 'BADAM' impact erupts as Gon is slammed downward, crouching low with arms crossed defensively, dust and debris scattering from the force of the blow.

Killua stands with his hand near his face, speaking seriously about Gon’s behavior. Wing, the man with glasses, listens and responds while Zushi stands nearby. They discuss how Gon becomes completely absorbed when interested in something and seems unaware of danger. Killua notes Gon would never break a promise twice. Wing reflects that in a life-threatening situation Gon appeared to be having fun. The conversation continues with Wing admitting he understands but feels it is already too late, as Gon has acquired a new skill.

Killua stands with his back to the viewer, speaking firmly. "GUYS LIKE HISOKA OR MY BROTHER LIKE THE NEN... SOONER OR LATER, GON AND I WOULD HAVE DISCOVERED IT." Wing listens nearby as another voice adds, "DON'T FEEL RESPONSIBLE. IF YOU REGRET YOUR TEACHINGS, AND WANT TO STOP... WE'LL LEARN THE REMAINING FROM SOMEONE ELSE, OR WE'LL DISCOVER IT BY OURSELVES." Wing replies calmly, "I UNDERSTAND." In a close-up, Wing adjusts his glasses and states, "CONTRARILY, I HAVE LOTS OF THINGS TO TEACH YOU. I DON'T HAVE ANY INTENTION OF STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE." Outside on the steps, Killua walks away while saying, "HUH? NO, FOR ME, THAT'S OKAY." Wing continues, "IF YOU AREN'T BOTHERED BY EXERCISING WITH US... ZUSHI IS WAITING FOR US AT THE HOTEL."

Wing stands with a sweat drop, thinking, "IF GON KEEPS HIS PROMISE, I'LL RESUME WITH HIM. I DON'T LIKE ACTING ON MY OWN..." He then calls out, "KILLUA." In a wide panel Wing instructs, "TELL GON THAT EVEN IF HE CAN'T PRACTICE THE SENSATION NEN, HE CAN STILL PRACTICE THE NEN OF INFLAMMATION! TELL HIM TO DO THE TEN OF POINT EVERYDAY!" Distant figures stand on steps while Gon practices with arms raised. Later Gon appears at a doorway with wide eyes as someone shouts, "EH, GON!" A door closes with a "CLAC" sound effect.

Gon sits upright on the edge of the hospital bed, eyes closed in quiet focus, his bandaged head and arm visible as he rests one hand on his knee. Killua appears in close-up with a gentle, knowing smile, followed by a profile of Gon with eyes shut and a small bandage on his cheek. In the wide lower panel Killua kneels on the floor beside the bed, hands resting near Gon's feet while Gon remains seated with a calm expression, the room's window and furniture framing the quiet moment between them.

A small panel shows a man in a hat looking aside while text reads 'HE'S THE BEST HUNTER I'VE EVER MET.' Another panel displays a young girl with wide eyes beside the words 'JIN DIDN'T ABANDON ME?' Large bold lettering declares 'IT'S HARDER THAN ANY OTHER HUNT!' next to the statement 'MY LAST TRIAL: FINDING HIM AGAIN.' A dramatic close-up of the man's intense eyes appears beside a city crowd scene and smaller images of a seated figure with a child on a bench. The name 'GON' dominates the page in massive letters as the sequence ends with a bright impact burst at the bottom.

In a bright, empty space, two figures sit cross-legged in quiet meditation. The smaller one, with wild spiky hair and simple clothes, floats slightly above the ground in the upper left. Below him sits the larger boy with even wilder spiky hair, wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and loose pants, his hands resting on his knees as he faces slightly downward. The scene shifts to a close-up of their faces side by side against a dark background. The boy on the left has a bandage across his forehead, eyes closed in calm focus. The boy on the right has sharp spiky hair and a neutral, resting expression, eyes also closed.

A boy with short hair and a formal black-and-white outfit stands on the left, facing right. In the upper right, a close-up shows another boy with longer hair leaning forward with a surprised expression. A large speech bubble bursts out: "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!" Below, the spiky-haired boy, Killua, sits and speaks while gesturing. A voice replies that it is not only for that reason but to present important clients. Killua answers that since the other found the relay point alone, he can tell they are smart. The standing boy reacts with shock, exclaiming "HOW'S THAT?! I TOLD YOU I'VE GOT MY HUNTER'S CARD!!" The seated boy counters that the other is less than a rookie, has clients who do not bother rookies, and states it has nothing to do with lack of experience. Background shows city buildings and a small figure in the distance.

Gon leans in close with a sly smile, his star-shaped earring glinting as he asks Killua, "WHAT DO YOU SEE?" Killua, sweat beading on his face, replies, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?" At the registration counter, Gon stares directly at Killua and states, "I CAN TELL BY JUST LOOKING AT YOU. BUT YOUR EXAM ISN'T OVER YET." Gon continues, "NEXT TO ME. WHAT DO I SEE?" A massive skull-shaped aura erupts behind a striped-shirted figure with cross tattoos and earrings, who fixes Killua with an intense gaze and says, "YOU DON'T SEE ANYTHING, DO YOU?" The figure gestures toward a dark staircase, declaring, "HERE, THAT'S THE MINIMUM CONDITION... WHEN YOU'RE ABLE TO SEE IT, COME BACK." Killua stands frozen, eyes wide with tension as the aura fades.

A massive weapon-like structure points skyward against a cloudy backdrop. Gon appears in a small panel with wide eyes and an open mouth, reacting in shock. Bold text declares "AWAKENED AN UNCONTROLLABLE MONSTER." A hand holds a card near a seated figure who says, "MASTER MAYBE I HAVE..." The seated figure clenches a fist. In a large close-up, Wing sweats heavily, his glasses reflecting tension as he stares forward with a grim expression.