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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 61: Decisive Match
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Chapter 61 summary
The chapter presents the water-based method for distinguishing aura types on page 0. It shows a tower and Hisoka, then the decisive match spread with Gon, Killua, Zushi and others. The arena fills as the long-haired man with teardrop tattoo appears, Gon enters the ring, Hisoka arrives with blood on his face, and the referee declares no time limit, one round, points and K.O. Gon fights Guido with rapid strikes, Killua battles a white-haired fighter, then Gon faces Hisoka directly with punches, afterimages, a slagstone throw that shatters into fragments, and Hisoka landing a final blow.
21 key facts · 16 characters
Key facts in chapter 61
- Water test distinguishes six aura categories Leaf must be light and float on water Ren is required to activate the test
- Chapter number 061 titled Decisive Match Hisoka is shown in close-up with star makeup
- Chapter 61 title page shows four characters in formal black suits.
- A spectator snaps his fingers loudly in a dark panel. Gon appears in close-up looking upward with a serious expression. Arena crowd reacts with multiple shouted questions and demands.
- Gon enters the ring first with no weapons. Gon has a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. The crowd cheers loudly as Gon appears. The opposite door starts to open at the end of the page.
- Hisoka enters with visible blood on his face. Hisoka has 9 wins and 3 losses. Victory would make Hisoka a Floor Master. Hisoka maintains an undefeated record inside the ring itself.
- Hisoka displays visible aura during confrontation with Gon Gon maintains direct eye contact without backing down
- Hisoka's aura overwhelms the area during the exchange The confrontation occurs inside an arena with officials present
- Referee declares single round with no time limit Victory condition is by point count or knockout Gon and Killua face Guido in the arena TAC sign is raised just before the start
- Gon lands the first series of strikes Guido is forced onto the defensive immediately Sound effects indicate fast physical exchanges
- The fight takes place inside a gridded arena floor. Killua wears a black outfit with a white cross on the back. Gon and Killua are fighting multiple opponents simultaneously.
- Gon takes a direct hit and is sent flying. The white-haired fighter shows a confident smirk during the fight. Multiple rapid exchanges occur in a single sequence.
- Gon initiates with a flurry of punches. The opponent counters with a heavy blow to Gon's head. The fighter wears a distinctive heart emblem on his shirt.
- Gon is knocked down but recovers immediately. The fighter presses the attack with multiple strikes. Gon successfully evades the final blow.
- Gon and Hisoka are engaged in close-quarters combat Hisoka lands a heavy blow that sends Gon airborne The fight takes place inside a marked arena
- Hisoka scores the first point in the match The judge rules the hit clean and awards the point to Hisoka Gon is visibly surprised by the outcome of the exchange
- Hisoka remains in his starting ring position during the exchange. Gon is visibly frustrated and determined to counterattack. Killua identifies Hisoka’s confidence as a potential weakness. The crowd reacts with loud cheers to the ongoing fight. Hisoka admits the fight is not particularly fun for him.
- Gon initiates a high-speed charge toward Hisoka. Gon creates multiple afterimages to confuse Hisoka. Hisoka remains composed while being surrounded by afterimages. Gon lands a strike amid the flurry of movements.
- Gon performs the slagstone throw on this page. The throw produces a powerful impact that elicits an ARGH reaction. A light-haired fighter is shown reacting to the incoming slagstone.
- Gon breaks the slagstone into pieces with his throw. The broken stones are hurled outward as projectiles. The light-haired fighter is directly in the path of the exploding fragments.
- Hisoka is actively searching for someone in a crystal-filled area. Gon is hiding and observing Hisoka from behind rocks. A physical strike occurs between Hisoka and Gon. The sound effect "GIATCH" accompanies the impact.
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- Glass of water filled to the brim with floating leaf on surface Hands positioned around glass performing Ren Bullet list of aura type indicators Decorative vine swirls at top and bottom Vertical floral border on right side Diagram showing leaf movement and water surface
- Tall central tower with multiple tiers and spire City lights at dusk or night Dramatic cloud streaks across sky Hisoka's star facial marking White hair and dark fur collar
- Chapter number plate N°061 displayed at top left Bold title 'DECISIVE MATCH' across the top All four figures wear identical black suits with striped ties Killua's earring visible on left ear Tall man's round sunglasses reflect no detail Zushi's spiky hair stands upright Gon's spiky hair is bright and tousled White background emphasizes the formal poses
- CRAK sound effect near snapping fingers Teardrop tattoo under left eye Crowd silhouettes fill the upper background White barrier wall with small black door Multiple jagged speech bubbles from spectators GOOOOO onomatopoeia across the arena wall Dark upper panels contrast with the bright crowd scene
- Large impact lines and starburst effects dominate the top panel to convey arena excitement. Crowd silhouettes raise arms and shout in the stands. Gon stands centered with a serious expression and empty hands at his sides. Leorio wears glasses and looks focused toward the ring. Zushi and another boy cheer with open mouths. The opposite door panel shows a dark rectangle beginning to open. Motion lines and OUA! SFX fill the arena background. Gon's jacket has black stripes on the sleeves and shorts. Bright highlight effect surrounds Gon's head in his close-up panel. The page number 131 appears at bottom left.
- Hisoka has blood streaks on his face and a confident smirk. Large black star shapes and speed lines emphasize Hisoka's entrance. Gon is shown from behind looking up at Hisoka. Crowd in the background raises arms and cheers. Hisoka wears a sleeveless top with a heart emblem and wrapped arms. GRA! GRA! SFX appear near Hisoka's hand movements. Hisoka's hair is spiky and light-colored. Gon has spiky black hair and a jacket with stripes. The arena floor and distant figure are visible in upper panels.
- Close-up eye panels showing intense stares Black flame-like aura swirling around two figures Hisoka's star and tear facial marks Gon in white jacket facing Hisoka Motion lines emphasizing aura burst Hisoka's slight smile with tear drop
- Explosive aura lines and motion effects Large stylized SFX text Hisoka in dynamic leaping pose Gon looking strained in close-up Arena setting with numbered sign Background spectators
- Referee with ornate headpiece and star tattoo raises hand in signal Large speech bubbles emphasize rules announcement Circular arena with grid-patterned dome ceiling and distant spectators Gon in crouched combat posture with star cheek marking Killua standing relaxed with hands on hips Guido with wild spiky hair facing opponents Attendant holding rectangular TAC sign Small inset panels showing Leorio and crowd reactions Motion lines and impact shapes around referee
- Gon delivering rapid punches with motion blur Guido recoiling from impact with arms raised Multiple overlapping sound effects: FUSH, TAP, SLAP, TAC, SHUP Speed lines radiating from center of action Close-up of Gon’s determined face with star mark Guido’s spiky hair flaring from force of blows Panel layout showing sequential strike sequence
- Multiple impact SFX lines radiating from palm strikes Motion blur trails showing rapid movement across panels Small arena map inset with labeled footwork positions Cross emblem visible on Killua's back Dust and debris clouds around fallen fighters Dynamic speed lines emphasizing attack trajectories
- Explosive impact flashes with radiating lines Speed lines indicating high-velocity punches Debris and dust kicked up from arena floor Facial expressions showing strain and surprise
- Gon in fighting stance with clenched fists and intense expression Opponent recoiling with open mouth and sweat drops Multiple impact lines and motion streaks around punches Large stylized SFX SHAK and AAAH in bold lettering Fighter's heart emblem visible on chest Gon struck in the face with motion blur Fighter's muscular arm extended in follow-up punch Explosive impact SFX BAM and VLAM with radiating lines Gon tumbling through the air after being hit Close-up of fighter's focused face during attack
- Fighter's fist striking with motion lines and PIK PIK SFX Gon knocked down on the arena floor Fighter's intense close-up face with sweat Dark impact cloud and ZAT SFX Gon rising with determined expression Multiple TAK and TAP sound effects around fighter's movements Fighter's outstretched hands during charge Gon sidestepping the attack with TAP FUUU SFX trailing the missed strike Page number 140 visible at bottom
- Gon in mid-kick with focused expression and extended leg Hisoka's powerful punch creating large impact burst Gon sent flying from the force of the blow Hisoka in low combat stance with star facial marks and heart emblem Gon rushing forward with clenched fists and determined face Multiple impact stars and motion lines around the fighters Headband spectator observing from the side
- Rapid punch exchange with multiple 'TAK' and 'ZAT' effects Gon struck and sent flying with motion blur Hisoka performing a two-handed gesture Judge pointing upward while announcing the score Large bold text declaring the point for Hisoka
- Large radial impact lines dominate the top panel from a powerful unseen strike. Hisoka stands with one hand on his hip and the other pointing directly forward. Gon faces forward with an angry determined expression and raised fists. Crowd silhouettes fill the background with multiple cheering faces. Killua appears in close-up profile with narrowed eyes and serious gaze. Speech bubbles positioned near Hisoka's mouth indicate his confident speech. Gon’s jacket zipper and star emblem are clearly visible on his outfit. Motion lines and SFX "PULLU" emphasize Gon’s sudden movement. Audience reaction bubbles show shock and excitement. Killua’s internal monologue bubbles occupy the lower panels. Hisoka’s star and heart motifs on his shirt are visible. Small background figure of Zushi stands near the ring edge.
- Gon leaps forward with one leg extended and fist clenched. Heavy speed lines fill the background behind Gon’s charge. Hisoka and Gon’s fists connect in close combat. Multiple overlapping Gon silhouettes show rapid movement. Hisoka stands with head tilted upward observing the attack. Small "TAC" marker floats near Gon’s distant position. Hisoka is encircled by several Gon afterimages. Impact effects surround Hisoka during the flurry of strikes. Gon’s determined face is shown in profile during the rush. Audience silhouettes react with exclamation marks.
- Large bold SFX VWWW!! dominates the top panel with motion lines radiating outward. Impact SFX VLAM !!! appears beside a jagged speech bubble containing ARGH. TADAN SFX marks the struck figure's recoil in the middle panel. The light-haired fighter is shown mid-motion with arms extended and hair whipping back. A massive rectangular slagstone is visible just after release with dust and debris flying. Bottom panel shows a long hallway perspective with two small standing figures and Gon running forward. Strong speed lines emphasize the direction and power of the throw from right to left. The slagstone appears rough and heavy, consistent with the named technique.
- Explosive debris radiates from the center of the page with sharp angular fragments. VLAM SFX appears near the broken stone pieces. Gon's close-up eye panel shows a fierce, focused glare with heavy shading. The light-haired fighter's hair is tousled by the blast and flying rubble. Multiple small impact symbols mark the fighter's face in the final panel. Motion lines and speed streaks emphasize the outward explosion of stone shards. Gon's running pose in the upper left shows him charging directly at the stone. Stone fragments vary in size, some large and angular, others small and scattered.
- Floating crystal shards and broken rock fragments fill the upper panel. Hisoka's black star cheek mark is prominently visible in close-up. Gon's spiky black hair and wide eyes appear peeking from cover. Dramatic speed lines emphasize the punch's trajectory. Impact SFX "GIATCH" overlays the clash of bodies. Hisoka's clenched fist dominates the left of the action panel. Gon's body is shown mid-tumble with bent limbs and open mouth. Scattered crystal debris flies in multiple directions. Hisoka's focused gaze directs toward the unseen target. Rock formations create layered foreground and background depth. Sweat drops and motion blur convey rapid movement. The top panel's wide angle emphasizes isolation in the ruins.