Hunter × Hunter Chapter 81: No.081

In a crowded indoor shopping promenade lined with storefronts and potted trees, Gon stands in the right foreground wearing his light jacket and tall boots, one hand raised to his ear as he listens. Scattered pedestrians fill the background. Below, three close-up panels show various people in the crowd: a long-haired figure, a stern man with a facial mole, and two girls including one with pigtails. In the bottom panel, Gon appears in profile with wide eyes and an open mouth, a large thought bubble emerging beside him that reads "I'M AT POINT 4, NO TARGET IN SIGHT. HOW ABOUT YOU?" A solid black bar spans the very bottom of the page.

Gon stands in a bustling terminal, one hand raised to his head as he reports into his phone. 'NOR AT POINT C.' Nearby travelers move past with luggage. In the adjacent panel Leorio, dressed in a dark suit, holds his phone to his ear on a crowded city street and answers, 'NOTHING AT POINT B.' A wide night scene follows: Gon, Leorio, and several other figures stand on a dimly lit sidewalk beneath trees. One of the men says, 'WE'VE SEARCHED FOR FOUR HOURS WITHOUT FINDING A THING.' The group looks tired and spread out, with motion lines suggesting restless movement.

Gon and Leorio continue their tense discussion on the sidewalk. Gon asks, 'WE'RE CONFRONTING THIEVES AREN'T WE?' Leorio replies that it is only a matter of probabilities. Leorio gestures while explaining that if the targets knew they were being pursued they would avoid crowds. Gon clutches his head in frustration. Leorio points out that personal information on each target would be expensive. Gon protests, 'HOW DO YOU WANT TO PAY THIS?!' Leorio counters that they must pay one hundred million to obtain information on the Ryodan from the Hunters site. Later panels show Gon on the phone learning that Kurapika has disconnected his line. Leorio suggests they scour the town by hazard. Gon walks away alone under the streetlights while Leorio watches.

On a rocky cliffside path at dusk, Leorio walks ahead while Gon and Killua follow behind. Leorio states they must continue without him for now. Killua questions the decision, noting that NNG does not want their help. Gon wonders what that means. Leorio explains that if help were truly needed, they would have been contacted. Gon agrees that the same applies in reverse: if their help is needed, contact will come. The scene shifts to a nighttime city skyline. Gon enthusiastically suggests checking their inboxes for new information. Killua agrees, and Leorio confirms with a simple 'Yeah.'

Under a starry night sky, a vast desert canyon stretches between towering rock walls. A long-haired figure stands in the canyon, shouting with excitement. The figure declares that it is all white now and there are no more eggs left inside. With a loud splash sound effect, the figure yells 'HERE WE GO!!!' and begins moving forward. In the next panel, large impact SFX appear as the figure runs. Finally, the figure turns and says 'I MADE YOU WAIT, SORRY.' while facing a distant silhouette standing further down the canyon path.

Under a vast starry sky, Kurapika stands on the rocky cliffside, his back partially turned as he glances over his shoulder with a cold, assessing stare. In the distance, Uvogin looms on a higher ledge, fists clenched and body tense, his wild hair and muscular frame silhouetted against the dark rocks. The two face each other across the uneven terrain, the air thick with unspoken tension as neither moves.

Close-ups capture Uvogin's intense glare and Kurapika's neutral expression. Uvogin speaks first, declaring he has something to ask. In a wider shot, Uvogin stands with one fist raised, stating he has something particular to ask while a large SFX crack appears near his head. From a distance, Kurapika stands alone on the rocks as Uvogin notes that his Nen technique is not ordinary and has something particular about it. Uvogin then demands to know who Kurapika is. Kurapika replies that Uvogin will have to tell him something first if he wants his answer. Uvogin clenches his fist again with repeated cracking sounds.

Kurapika stands tall in the rocky wasteland, his long blond hair and white outfit stark against the dark sky. A close-up shows his intense eyes as he asks, "DO YOU REMEMBER THE PEOPLE YOU'VE KILLED?" In the distance, Uvogin replies, "THAT DEPENDS," while Kurapika continues, "I DON'T FORGET THE ONES WHO GAVE ME A TOUGH IMPRESSION." Uvogin leans forward with a fierce glare and demands, "FOR WHOM DO YOU WANT TO GET REVENGE FOR?" Kurapika answers, "SO IT'S REVENGE?" A small figure of Kurapika stands alone on the cracked ground as he reveals, "ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO, YOU ATTACKED THEM. SOME PEOPLE WITH SCARLET PUPILS IN THE LUKIUSO AREA." Uvogin reacts with confusion, "HMM? WHAT'S THAT?" and then states, "KURUTA CLAN."

Uvogin stands with his back partially turned, saying, "SORRY, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER IT..." and adds, "IF IT WAS FIVE YEARS AGO, I MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED, BUT..." Kurapika's head is shown in close-up from behind. Uvogin continues, "SCARLET PUPILS? WHAT'S THAT? THE NAME OF A JEWEL?" A footstep sound effect "tap" appears as Kurapika steps forward. Kurapika asks, "WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? WHAT DO YOU FEEL?" Uvogin responds, "THEN, TELL ME: WHEN YOU KILL PEOPLE WHO HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO DESERVE IT... YOU..." Close-ups show Kurapika's hair and Uvogin's intense profile. Kurapika says, "PITIFUL," while Uvogin concludes, "NOTHING IN PARTICULAR."

Kurapika stands firm, his short hair framing a cold, determined face as he glares forward. A speech bubble declares, "YOU WILL PAY FOR YOUR CRIMES." Below, a tight close-up captures Uvogin's furious eyes, brows furrowed in rage with sharp motion lines radiating outward. The scene explodes into a massive impact panel: Uvogin leaps into a powerful stance, muscles tensed, spiky hair bristling, while Kurapika's small figure is seen from behind looking up at him. Bold SFX "DOM" crashes across the panel amid heavy speed lines and black impact shapes emphasizing the overwhelming force.

Gon sits casually on the ground against a plain white background, one leg bent and the other extended. He holds a small device to his right ear, eyes wide with surprise as he listens intently. His left hand rests on the floor for support. The page is mostly empty space, focusing attention on Gon's attentive posture and expression.