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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 73: September 1st - (2)
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Chapter 73 summary
Gon sits alone while Neon sleeps after crying. Kurapika and Melody converse on the balcony and stairs about his past and her own goals, including the Sonata of Darkness. Killua coordinates via phone from the balcony. At the auction hall filled with mafia members, an attacker opens fire with nen bullets, causing chaos and mass casualties. Shizuku arrives to clean up the bodies and debris with her vacuum while survivors plead for their lives.
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Key facts in chapter 73
- Gon appears alone at a table with a serious expression.
- Chapter title page for September 1st - (2) featuring Kurapika in the city at night.
- Neon is shown sleeping after crying. The bedroom is heavily damaged and littered with debris. A spiky-haired man discusses obtaining items for Neon.
- The spiky-haired man is arranging to obtain the Queen's mummy. Gon and Killua are monitoring a location by phone. Killua is positioned on a city balcony at night.
- Kurapika and Melody are standing on an elevated balcony at night. The building is protected by community private guards within a 300m radius. Melody inquires about the significance of scarlet eyes to Kurapika.
- Kurapika belongs to the Kurata clan. Kurapika normally has brown eyes that turn scarlet when excited. Kurapika wears black contact lenses to conceal his eye color. Melody can perceive emotional states through melodies or sounds.
- Kurapika is actively searching for the stolen eyes of his comrades. Senritsu can read emotions through heartbeats. The conversation takes place on a rooftop at night overlooking a city. Kurapika mentions the name Daltorne as a possible person to report to.
- Senritsu is a Pro Hunter who specializes in music. She is currently looking for a specific music score. The two characters stand on a balcony overlooking a city at night. Senritsu uses eye contact to judge truthfulness.
- The Sonata of Darkness is described as a four-part composition attributed to Satan. The parts are listed as piano, viola, flute, and harp. Hearing the Sonata is said to bring great misfortune to the listener. Kurapika is actively inquiring about the Sonata of Darkness. The bald informant claims to be searching for the Sonata.
- The informant only listened to the first verse of the Sonata of Darkness. A friend who played the flute part of the Sonata suffered a fatal body transformation. The informant exchanged something to regain his original body and gained an ability. The informant intends to locate and destroy the Sonata of Darkness. The informant chose his current job to gather information more easily at the auction.
- The scene takes place inside a large multi-story building lobby. Many men in black suits are present throughout the area. Dialogue discusses high-ranking mafia members attending in person. A 5% service charge on product price is mentioned. The event is described as both an auction and a competition of pride.
- The short-haired man discusses bankruptcy from high bids. The event is likened to an offering that displays power. A large audience is seated in an ornate auditorium. A single person stands on the stage. A clapping sound is shown near walking feet.
- The auction hall contains a large seated audience of men in suits. A podium is present on stage with a small figure addressing the crowd. The scarred attacker moves aggressively toward the stage area. A thin rod-like object is held by the small figure on the floor.
- A bald man reacts with visible fear to the explosion. The crowd is positioned above the blast area. The explosion originates from the stage and expands outward. A small figure is centered within the destructive blast.
- Eleven black balloon children are attacking. The suited man commands one black balloon child to guard him. A large explosion occurs near the characters.
- The bullets are nen-bullets of projection type. The attack has wounded the mustached man despite his nen. Civilians and suited men are fleeing the scene.
- Shizuku is shown wielding her vacuum weapon in combat. Multiple small figures are struck and scattered by the attack. The page ends with a close-up of Shizuku's face looking upward.
- The woman with the bun hairstyle attacks or leaps aggressively. Shizuku is knocked backward while holding her weapon. The page concludes with a black panel containing white specks.
- Shizuku activates her vacuum cleaner named Deme-chan The vacuum is capable of sucking up multiple bodies and objects at once A man in a black suit is present on the upper level during the cleanup
- A survivor is discovered after the initial attack The survivor mentions a community that threatens his family A large revolver is drawn and aimed at the survivor
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- Gon seated at wooden table with clenched fist wide-eyed focused expression simple sleeveless shirt empty background emphasizing isolation
- night city skyline with glowing windows Kurapika pointing forward in black-and-white outfit long-haired girl in ornate dress close-up stern face dynamic leaping figure over debris billowing cloak with white emblem
- Neon asleep face-down in large bed with tear streaks room in complete disarray with scattered papers and overturned furniture spiky-haired man in extreme close-up with intense gaze two figures seated on floor near bed open double doors leading to nighttime exterior balcony railing and plants visible outside
- spiky-haired man holding phone in close-up Gon and Killua indoors with phones Killua on high-rise balcony at night white-hooded figure standing on lower balcony level city skyline with glowing windows and towers phone SFX bubbles showing connection sounds
- Nighttime city skyline with glowing windows fills the background of the opening panel. Kurapika stands with arms folded in a defensive posture on the balcony. Melody leans forward over the metal railing while gazing outward. Small round figures of distant guards visible on a lower balcony. Close-up of Melody's round face with wide eyes and slight smile. Kurapika's head turns sharply with hair flaring from motion. Melody's head tilts slightly while looking up at Kurapika. Dark vertical panel shows Kurapika's back and hair from behind. Speech bubbles positioned above and beside characters indicate right-to-left reading order. City lights create a dotted pattern against the black night sky.
- Kurapika walks down a long illuminated staircase with hand on the railing. Melody's head appears in the upper right with a curious expression. Large dark panel shows Kurapika from behind descending stairs. Close-up of Kurapika's face with intense eyes and flowing hair. Abstract textured panel represents Melody's perception of anger. Melody's round face shows wide eyes and open mouth in surprise. Kurapika stands in profile on the stairs with formal attire visible. Speech bubbles cluster around the characters during the exchange. Staircase railing and steps create strong diagonal lines. Melody's body language shows attentive listening posture.
- Kurapika's black robe with white fur trim and large W emblem visible from behind. Burning city skyline with crosses and smoke in the background. Senritsu's bald head and small round eyes shown in extreme close-up. Kurapika seated on a rooftop ledge with legs dangling. Floating white bubbles and sparkles against a black night sky. Senritsu pointing upward with one finger while speaking. Close-up of Senritsu's wide, intense eyes during the heartbeat explanation. Kurapika's calm, half-lidded expression while listening. Dark rooftop setting with distant city lights below. Motion lines and panel borders emphasizing rapid dialogue exchange.
- Senritsu's profile with sharp teeth visible while speaking. Kurapika's large, detailed eyes shown in extreme close-up. Musical notes drifting around Senritsu's raised finger. Kurapika and Senritsu standing side-by-side on a balcony railing. Night cityscape with scattered glowing windows below. Senritsu's cloak and long hair seen from behind. Large panel of Senritsu's face with intense eye expression. Speech bubbles overlapping the city lights in the background. Page number 183 printed at bottom left.
- Close-up profile of bald man with intense eye and speech bubble on the right Kurapika shown from multiple angles including full body and extreme eye close-up Large central panel dominated by monstrous horned creature with skulls and chaotic lines Text box containing the legend of the Sonata of Darkness placed over the monster illustration Bald man lying prone on the floor in a lower panel with sweat drop Kurapika raising gloved hand in reaction panel Bald man walking away with flowing hair and clothing motion lines SFX 'SUT' near Kurapika's hand SFX 'Fuuu' and motion lines trailing the departing bald man Dark background with railing suggesting an indoor or balcony setting
- Bald informant shown in multiple expressive poses with large head and hand gestures Small full-body silhouette of the informant in a long robe standing against a starry background Panel showing two figures on a ledge with one figure fallen or transformed Close-up of the informant's face with tongue out and hand near chin Kurapika visible only from the back of the head at the bottom of the page Starry night sky background in lower panels Speech bubbles arranged around the informant in a scattered layout Small panel of the informant peeking from the side while speaking to Kurapika
- multi-level lobby with potted plants and escalators numerous men in identical black suits scattered throughout the space balconies overlooking the main floor large central seating area with round tables spiky-haired man standing with arms at sides girl with bun gripping her necklace large man pointing upward while speaking crowd of figures visible on upper levels formal attire and serious expressions on all faces sound bubbles placed near speakers in lower panels
- speech bubbles arranged above the short-haired man's head laughter SFX in stylized font grand auditorium with high ceilings and chandeliers rows of seated people facing the stage stage with heavy curtains and central podium single standing figure on the distant stage close-up of stepping feet at panel bottom CLAP sound effect near a shoe
- crowd of formally dressed men seated in rows fills the upper left panel tall auctioneer stands with arms behind his back above the podium small figure stands at the podium delivering the welcome long-haired man appears in close-up with eyes closed and neutral expression scarred attacker lunges with mouth open in a shout attacker wears black coat with chain accessories and earrings small dark-haired figure crouches on the floor holding a rod motion lines and impact shapes surround the attacker's fist speech bubble 'DIE!!' erupts near the attacker's hand podium and curtains form the stage background attacker's pigtails and facial scars are prominently detailed crowd remains visible in the background during the attack
- bald man appears in close-up with sweat drops and shocked expression crowd members lean over a railing with alarmed faces explosion radiates outward from a central point in starburst pattern small figure stands with arms outstretched inside the blast radius debris and smoke clouds fill the lower half of the panel motion lines emphasize the outward force of the explosion large jagged speech bubble contains 'DOUBLE MACHINE GUN !!' stage curtains and structural elements are destroyed bright white center contrasts with black debris outlines
- black balloon children swarm with twisted limbs and open mouths explosion lines radiating outward large impact SFX DOM and BLAM man bracing with outstretched hand debris and dust clouds filling the frame
- close-up of mustached man's angry face with sweat drops silhouette of shooter against impact bursts multiple explosion SFX VLAM and KLING scattered figures running or falling girl on all fours amid chaos
- Shizuku holds a long pole weapon ending in a toothed vacuum head. Large clawed hand and open jaws dominate the top panel. SCRATCH SFX placed near the weapon's impact. Small silhouetted figures are flung outward with motion lines. SLAT SLAT SFX near the swinging weapon. AH! speech bubble from a falling figure. Shizuku's glasses reflect light as she looks up. Vacuum hose trails behind her during the jump. Dust and debris scatter from the impact zone. Bottom panel shows close-up of Shizuku's determined face.
- Woman with bun hairstyle in mid-leap, arm extended. Black sleeveless dress on the leaping woman. Shizuku visible in the far background holding the vacuum. Close-up shows woman's intense wide-eyed expression. Sweat drops on the woman's face. Shizuku is shown mid-air being thrown backward. Vacuum hose and device visible on Shizuku during the throw. Bottom panel is solid black with white particle splatter. Motion lines emphasize the woman's forward momentum. Dark background behind the close-up panel.
- Shizuku holds a large vacuum cleaner with sharp teeth-like opening Man in black suit stands with clenched fists on upper walkway Girl with short hair walks away in background Vacuum nozzle points forward emitting suction lines Bodies and debris being pulled into the device Cross necklace visible on Shizuku Chain on the vacuum handle SFX QUARF QUARF near vacuum mouth Large impact SFX VUUUU and KRAK across lower panel Hand pressing button on vacuum handle labeled ON and OUT Scattered corpses and bloodstains on floor Shizuku wears dark turtleneck and glasses
- Man in black suit stands with arms slightly raised Large scarred man sprawled on ground with blood Shizuku stands with neutral expression Man with revolver holds massive six-chamber gun Close-up of terrified face with wide eyes and open mouth SFX VUUU near the revolver Sign reading BAR visible in background Smoke or dust clouds around the fallen man Revolver has large circular barrel openings Shizuku's cross necklace visible again