Hunter × Hunter Chapter 71: York Shin Dream Auction!!

A vibrant double-page spread announces the York Shin Dream Auction. Large red and yellow starburst text boxes proclaim: "THE WORLD'S LARGEST AUCTION!!", "YORK SHIN DREAM AUCTION !!", "IN THE 10 DAYS THE AUCTION IS HELD, TRILLIONS OF MONEY IS EXCHANGED, JUST FOR THE OFFICIAL AUCTION!!", "ALONE WITH THOUSANDS OF OFFICIAL AUCTION HOUSES, THERE ARE BLACK MARKET AUCTIONS THAT ONLY HANDLE ILLEGAL MATERIAL !!", and "THE ITEM YOU BOUGHT FOR 10,000 COULD BE SOLD FOR 100,000,000 THE NEXT DAY!! INDEED, DREAMS COME TRUE!". Background illustrations depict a grand auction hall with chandeliers, paintings, crowds of bidders, and a massive theater-like venue filled with people. Vertical Japanese text on the left reads "いよいよヨークシンシティ編開始!!".

On a vibrant green title page, Kurapika stands in the foreground wearing his blue and yellow traditional outfit, holding a phone to his ear while gazing toward the right. To his right, Gon and Killua pose confidently on a raised platform overlooking a massive crowded auction plaza filled with thousands of people and long rows of white tables. Gon wears an orange shirt with red shorts and yellow clogs, hands in pockets, while Killua stands in a light green outfit with tall boots. Below them sprawls a sprawling cityscape under a teal sky. In the lower right corner, a close-up inset shows a pink-haired girl with large expressive eyes looking upward. Large stylized text reads HUNTER x HUNTER across the left side, with Japanese promotional text and the chapter number No.071 AUCTION BEGINS displayed prominently at the bottom.

A massive reptilian creature with bumpy textured skin, multiple spikes along its back, and a long mane of hair-like strands fills the lower half of the page. The beast has a broad head with a single visible eye and an open mouth. Perched on top of its head sits a small boy with spiky black hair, sitting casually with legs crossed. Two speech bubbles near the creature's mouth display the word BURP. The background is completely white, emphasizing the creature and the boy.

The market square overflows with people under the morning sun. Gon stares in amazement at the dense crowd and exclaims, "WOW! IT'S ONLY MORNING, BUT LOOK AT THE CROWD!" Killua echoes the surprise with a loud "OOOH!!!" In a flashback panel, Gon recalls his earlier attempt at street performance: "DAWN. IF MOOMOO DANCE DIDN'T COME AROUND AT THE FOURTH CORNER, I WOULD'VE MADE 12 TIMES WHAT I HAD," ending with a frustrated "AARGH..." Killua suggests they investigate the bustling area, saying "LET'S TAKE A LOOK!" Gon, holding a large sum of money, scolds Killua for gambling: "YOU ONLY MADE IS THOUSAND IN 2 WEEKS? JUST PAN-HANDLING IN THE STREETS WOULD EARN YOU MORE!" Killua snaps back, "SHUT UP!!" and defends himself with "IT'S WRONG TO GAMBLE TO EARN MONEY" and "A WIN IS A WIN," while the money totals are shown as 54.2 MILLIONS – 286 MILLIONS – 0 JEN and 542 MILLIONS – 54 MILLIONS – MILLIONS DE JEN. Gon reluctantly agrees with "FINE," but adds a condition: "YOU HAVE TO DO ONE THING THAT I TELL YOU TO." Killua protests, "BUT I WON!" Gon warns him, "PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE THE ONES IN DANGER OF BEING SCAMMED," while Killua counters, "BUT I LEARNED A LOT OF TRICKS ABOUT AUCTIONS TOO."

Gon checks his phone and says, "I SEE." He notes that Leorio might be busy with work. Killua mentions Leorio's plan: "LEORIO SAID HE'LL ARRIVE IN THE AFTERNOON," and asks, "WHAT ABOUT LEORIO AND KURAPIKA?" Gon replies that Kurapika has been at the location since yesterday. Killua decides, "I'LL LEAVE MY CELL ON," and Gon answers, "OK." They agree Leorio will contact them when free. Gon confirms, "THAT'S RIGHT." A large speech bubble declares, "IT'S ONE OF A HUNTER'S IMPORTANT TOOLS!!" and insists, "--AND, YOU NEED TO BUY A CELL TOO!!" The boys enter a phone store where a clerk enthusiastically presents a device: "IT HAS A TRACKING DEVICE, SO IT'S GOOD FOR MEETING PEOPLE!" "CARD SIZED AND VERY THIN." "WELCOME! THIS IS HOT RIGHT NOW." Gon examines the phone and objects, "NOT WATER-PROOF, AND IT'S FOR PHONE USE ONLY," while Killua adds, "THERE ARE A LOT OF COUNTRIES THAT YOU CAN'T USE IT IN." The clerk tries to push another model, but Gon firmly states, "DON'T GET THAT ONE."

Leorio flashes a confident grin and points directly at the viewer with a sharp 'YO.' as bold lettering declares 'LEORIO!' In the electronics store, Gon excitedly points at a display model and shouts, 'GON!! LET'S GET THIS! I'LL BUY ONE TOO!' Killua reacts with surprise, 'REALLY?!' The pig-faced shopkeeper recommends a model, noting it has a 200-language translation function, worldwide usage, and suggests the 'BEATLE VERSION 07.' Leorio immediately begins haggling, demanding a discount from 100,200 Jenny down to 95,000, then 500 more. The shopkeeper counters with offers of 400,000 Jenny for two phones. Gon and Killua watch the intense back-and-forth as an audience gathers, with Leorio declaring there's an audience forming and the shopkeeper noting he's negotiating in the tens digit now. The group later walks away with their new purchase, Leorio carrying the bag while Gon remarks on the new cologne and Killua mentions the summer limited edition.

Leorio continues explaining his negotiation tactics to Gon and Killua while walking through the city streets. He describes how he pushes for more when the owner says 'go away,' securing the same phone for Boki. Gon and Killua trail behind as bystanders comment on the purchase. Leorio admits he went overboard but is proud of saving money. Gon asks if Leorio will learn medical Nen after the exam, and Killua confirms they mastered Nen. In a dramatic close-up, Leorio adjusts his glasses with a serious expression and states he has already mastered Nen.

A large airship descends onto a runway amid dramatic speed lines and wind effects, its engines roaring with the sound "Vuuuuuu". A caption box states "24 HOURS BEFORE GON ARRIVED." On the tarmac below stands a young girl with wild spiky hair, wearing a layered outfit and arm wraps, accompanied by a large white dog with a studded collar. Distant figures are scattered across the open airfield. The page concludes with a row of close-up portraits showing a bald man in a suit, a man with short slicked-back hair, a stern man with spiky hair and facial scars, a girl with a topknot hairstyle, and a woman with dark hair pulled back.

Several men in dark suits stand around a white limousine parked on a street, with one figure holding an open document. A speech bubble declares "THIS IS WORK FOR SEPTEMBER." Inside a vehicle, a dark-haired man in a sweater sits beside the spiky-haired girl. He states "LORD ROTFERI AND LORD TRINK ALSO WANT THEIR FORTUNES TOLD." She replies "YES..." Another voice questions "ISN'T THIS MORE THAN USUAL?" A close-up shows the man with a tense expression saying "I'M SORRY..." followed by "I TOLD HIM, I'LL QUIT IF HE GIVES ME MORE." The girl responds firmly "NO, I DON'T WANT TO." A map-like diagram appears on the right side of the page.

Neon speaks into her phone, her large eyes wide with distress. "NO! NO, NO, NO! HMM... WHAT SHOULD I DO?" she frets. A voice on the line replies, "DAD? IT'S NEON. I'M NOT GONNA DO ANYMORE." Neon continues, "NO! YOU CAN'T TRICK ME LIKE THAT!" The conversation shifts as the caller explains, "AND WHERE'S YOUR DAD? HE HAS A CONFERENCE THAT HE CAN'T... HE'S PROBABLY WITH WOMEN, RIGHT? THOSE TWO ARE PEOPLE YOUR FATHER IS REALLY LOYAL TO." Neon ponders, "HMM... OKAY, IT'S A PROMISE." A large panel shows her determined expression as she declares, "IF YOU BREAK IT AGAIN, I'LL QUIT FOR SURE." In the next scene, a clawed hand appears while someone says, "LET'S FINISH IT NOW." "ALL RIGHT THEN," another replies. Neon receives a small object and cheers, "CONGRATULATIONS. LUCKY ME! YAY, I GOT ONE MORE TREASURE!" She taps a device twice with "TAC TAC" sounds as the black-haired man stands nearby.

A massive spectral creature with an open mouth and clawed hands materializes behind Neon against a black background. Bold text declares "LOVELY GHOST WRITER !!!" Neon stands calmly with her hair ornaments dangling as the ghost looms over her. In the lower panel, Neon holds an open book while the ghost's claws slash wildly across the page. Multiple "SHRAK" and "TA" sound effects explode around the book as impact lines radiate outward. Neon points upward with her right hand, focused on the book as the spectral attack continues.

A vintage car sits parked beside the road as a voice explains that a certain woman is an excellent fortune teller who draws many VIP mafia customers thanks to her father's influence. The spiky-haired man with a scar on his cheek listens with a serious expression, hand near his face. Nearby, the same man stands beside a young girl with light pigtails while scratch marks appear as she works on something. Inside another vehicle, a bearded man grips the wheel and questions the assumption, stating that the influence actually runs the other way. A blonde figure sits beside him. Close-up panels show the bearded man insisting not to make assumptions and declaring that the only task is to eliminate the enemies. Narration reveals that the father is afraid of losing his daughter and facing revenge from those he defeated while rising in the mafia world, having used her ability to reach his position.

The pigtail girl excitedly declares she wants to go shopping before tomorrow's evening auction. The spiky-haired man confirms the auction time and agrees they will accompany her. She responds with a simple yes. In a dramatic panel the man raises both hands, declares he is done, and praises his boss. The scene shifts to a long empty highway stretching toward a distant city skyline under a cloudy sky, with several cars driving away leaving tire marks and motion lines. Farther along the road, three small figures walk in the distance as a large car speeds past them, accompanied by wind and engine sound effects that fill the sky.

In a dramatic full-page spread, Machi stands with arms crossed beside a tall spiky-haired figure while a massive muscular man looms forward with an intense glare. A masked man with a skull emblem grips a weapon as bold black X marks slash across the muscular man's chest accompanied by the large SFX 'TADAN'. Below, close-up panels show the muscular man speaking first. 'MACHI, IS HISOKA DEFINATELY' he asks. Machi replies with a neutral expression, 'COMING TODAY?' Another panel shows the masked man stating, 'BUT THE MEMBERS ARE A LITTLE DIFFERENT. #4 AND #8 ARE DIFFERENT FROM BEFORE.' A further panel reads, '3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS.' The final visible panel asks, 'HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE THE LAST TIME ALL 13 OF US GOT TOGETHER?'

The conversation continues among the group. The spiky-haired man questions why the chief allows Hisoka's selfishness. The muscular man answers that he was simply told to come. Machi states she does not know and does not want to ask. The muscular man warns against trash talk, noting the chief is strong. The masked man adds that Hisoka's 'pansy gum' is well made and that he is hard to fight against. Close-ups show narrowed eyes. A large SFX 'ヒュ大丈大 Fiuuuuuu' stretches across the page. In the bottom action panel the muscular man charges forward aggressively while Machi, the spiky-haired figure, and the masked man follow behind across a dusty landscape.

A massive figure in heavy armor barrels forward at high speed, crashing through the air with intense motion lines and a loud impact. The large man grits his teeth as his vehicle-like contraption slams ahead, marked by the bold SFX 'DAM'. Below, a man with a long ponytail crouches defensively, gripping his weapon while glancing back at the threat. The armored attacker lunges with a powerful punch, unleashing a deep rumbling 'ゴォォォォ' and 'ゴォォォォォ' as the ponytail man is forced back. In a separate scene under open sky, a woman in a long black dress stands calmly and declares, 'OF COURSE, WE ARE THIEVES, SO WE'RE STEALING SOMETHING.' Nearby, a small armored creature scuttles across the ground with rapid 'TAK TAK TAK TAK' sounds while a spiky-haired boy looks on and asks, 'WHAT HAS CHIEF PLANNED FOR US?'

In a series of close panels, a girl with a headband and mask discusses the situation while another voice responds. One speaker asks 'GAME?' and receives the reply 'NO.' The masked girl notes 'I THINK ALL ANTIQUE BOOKS.' and wonders 'WHAT DO YOU THINK HE'LL GO FOR?' Another character states 'CHIEF LIKES BOOKS A LOT.' The conversation continues with 'THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE GAME IS GOING TO BE AUCTIONED OFF.' and the response 'I THINK IT'S A GAME.' A voice adds 'WELL, WE'LL SEE.' followed by 'BUT IT'S JUST A GAME.' and 'INTERESTING.' The masked girl concludes 'THIS IS ALSO THE WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS GAME.' The final wide panel reveals a devastated ruined cityscape with collapsed buildings under a cloudy sky, accompanied by the line 'ALL OF IT.'

In the devastated underground auction hall, a tall figure in a long black coat emblazoned with a large cross on the back stands amid scattered debris and overturned furniture, back turned to the viewer. Two large speech bubbles float on either side: "IN THE UNDERGROUND AUCTION." and "WE TAKE ALL THE ITEMS..." Below this scene, two rows of close-up portraits display the faces of multiple individuals, each with distinct expressions ranging from smirks and intense stares to sweat drops and bandaged features.

A spiky-haired man in a fur-collared coat shouts "CHIEF!" with dramatic impact lines. Nearby, a wolf-like man with sharp teeth exclaims "IF WE ROB THEM, WE'LL HAVE THE ENTIRE MAFIA ON OUR BACKS." and "THE WORLD'S MAFIA CONDUCTS THE UNDERGROUND AUCTION." while asking "ARE YOU SERIOUS, CHIEF?" A close-up reveals the Chief, a man with a cross-shaped tattoo on his forehead, calmly asking "ARE YOU AFRAID?" The wolf-like man then yells "NOW!!" and "GIVE ME THE ORDERS, CHIEF!" while declaring "I'M EXCITED!!" Finally, a close-up of the Chief's eye accompanies the statements "KILL THEM" and "I'LL ALLOW IT."

A tall man in a long black coat with white fur trim, cross-patterned straps, and a star mark on his forehead stands in a powerful forward stance, one leg raised high. Above and behind him, a muscular figure with wild spiky hair throws both arms upward, mouth wide open in a furious roar. Large jagged lettering explodes from the upper left: AAAAARGH!!!! Several other figures stand or crouch in the mid-ground, their postures tense. Bold vertical lettering on the right declares TERMINATE ALL WHO GET IN OUR WAY. In a separate bottom panel, a close-up shows a man with short dark hair and a strained expression, sweat drops flying from his face as he holds a small rectangular device to his ear. Narration box text reads THERE'S SOMETHING THAT BOTHERS ME A LOT IN LITTLE MISS' FORTUNE. He speaks into the device: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU.