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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 90: Chapter 90

What happens in chapter 90

Gon and Killua use Zetsu to shadow a long-haired man and a short-haired woman while Leorio stands by for signals. The targets discuss the chain guy and conclude they are being followed by others, leading them to an abandoned plaza where they issue an invitation.

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  1. p.0Killua activates Zetsu to hide his presence.
  2. p.9Nobunaga joins them and issues a caution about hostility.
  3. p.19Killua displays an angry, defiant expression in close-up.
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Chapter 90

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Inside a crowded restaurant, Gon and Killua sit among many patrons while keeping watch. A large speech bubble states that Gon and Killua are handling the shadowing duty and must not be spotted. Killua, his spiky white hair prominent in the foreground, declares they will use Zetsu. In the next panels Killua lays out strict rules: if spotted they must stop following immediately and leave without hesitation; Gon must obey two rules. Suddenly Killua activates Zetsu, his figure becoming faint as if vanishing. A suited man with glasses nearby reacts in shock, noting how incredible it is that they are still present yet seem to have disappeared entirely.
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Gon and Killua confirm their plan with short replies. Gon says OK while Killua asks if everything is alright. The team discusses contingency signals: one ring means stop, two rings is a classical call. If the targets separate, Leorio is to follow the girl, contact Zepairu, and handle the auction. The scene shifts to a wide view of a bustling outdoor plaza filled with crowds near modern buildings and walkways. From behind, Gon, Killua, and Leorio are visible among the many pedestrians as they prepare to move.
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Gon and Killua stand face to face in close conversation. Gon asks, "For a day or so..." Killua replies, "Yes." Gon presses, "Without being spotted?" Killua answers, "Seriously?" Gon continues, "During the Hunter Test, I tailed Hisoka..." Killua reacts with surprise, "Ehh... You've never done any tailing, have you?" Suddenly Killua delivers a sharp strike; a loud "PAF" and "AIE!" sound effect erupts as Gon is hit on the head, his hair flying. A suited man with glasses watches from behind and exclaims, "Ooh!!! Bravo!" Gon, rubbing his head with a question mark floating above, demands, "Why'd you hit me?" Killua turns away, saying, "I don't know... no reason." The two boys immediately sprint off together, Killua shouting "LET'S GO!" as motion lines streak behind their feet. In the next panel Killua explains, "We just have to avoid entering their field of vision." The final wide panel shows a city skyline at the bottom left while on the right Killua rides a skateboard through a tiled hallway, Gon running beside him and the man with glasses following behind. Killua says, "Okay, in that case, I don't have anything else to add."
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Three disheveled men with bruised faces stand in a dim interior, staring forward with grim expressions. Below, Gon peeks over a concrete ledge while Killua walks ahead on a street with two women. The large bottom panel reveals a wide overhead view of a bustling town square centered on a domed building. Numerous pedestrians move in various directions across the open plaza. Killua crouches in the foreground, hand to his head, and reports, "Our targets have left the square, and went down a little street." He adds with a spark effect, "OK. I'm following." Scattered townspeople fill the square, some sitting, some walking, creating a lively daytime scene.
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Gon and Killua maintain Zetsu while observing two figures from a high vantage point. Gon warns that the targets remain on guard, so they cannot afford to slack. Killua agrees it is almost impossible for the pair to sense them yet insists they stay alert. In a close-up, Killua sweats and stresses that even the smallest movements must be watched nervously because the two targets are not easy opponents. From another angle Killua notes that if the targets try to hide their strength, a behavioral change will appear instantly. He adds that their observation and experience may not be enough to catch such a fleeting sign, which will last only a fraction of a second. Below, the two targets walk down a narrow alley, unaware. Killua’s face fills the final panel as he reminds himself he must not relax his attention for even that fraction of a second, having trained his life on the line since age three.
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A long-haired man states that the tail is no mere guy but someone using a perfect Zetsu. Gon, watching from cover, confirms they have mastered it finely. In the alley the long-haired man and his companion continue walking while the short-haired woman glances back. Gon and Killua suddenly appear in a crowded market street; Gon leaps forward with an outstretched arm while Killua sits on the ground, one hand extended toward the fallen long-haired man and the short-haired woman lying nearby. Market stalls and bystanders fill the background as Gon’s dynamic pose suggests he has just acted.
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A close-up shows a shoe stepping carefully through foliage. "It's possible that they didn't notice us, and are heading back to their headquarters. In that case, the tailing is successful..." Two distant figures walk away across open ground toward a ruined structure. "They probably feel our presence. In that case, is it a trick...? No... I'm certain they don't know our position!" Killua's face appears among leaves, sweat visible. "Damn... they're going deep into a deserted area." A close-up reveals intense eyes and a tense expression. "Which is it?" A voice wonders. "A trap? Their HQ?" Sweat drips as the character decides. "We continue!! I don't see any change in behavior! If it's the first one, we have to leave. If it's the second, we should tail them a bit more." The scene cuts to a wide view of crumbling stone buildings as a massive sound effect erupts across the page: ヒュオオオオオ and FUUUUUUU.
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A wide view shows a ruined stone courtyard with stairs and arches. The long-haired man stands with a staff-like weapon while the spiky-haired boy watches nearby. The long-haired man speaks: "I don't think it's the chain guy..." The boy replies, "They're not responding to our invitation..." The long-haired man continues, "He belongs to the Nostrade clan, doesn't he? Yet he faced Uvo alone." The boy asks, "What's that based on?" The long-haired man notes, "While the chain guy seems to act alone, there's several. Why?" A small figure of the boy appears in a panel. The long-haired man reasons, "Why would a guy employed by the mafia fight alone? But there's nothing. To me, it means that the chain guy confronted Uvo and didn't tell the mafia. If the mafia was meddled in it, they probably would have used the info on Uvo to threaten us. They would have distributed pictures of Uvo's decapitated head, or other things like that... How do I know? 'Cause the mafia didn't make one move."
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On a stone-paved walkway, the long-haired man with a goatee stands holding his staff while a small figure kneels nearby. He declares, "SO HE'S NOT THE ONE TAILING US." Another voice adds, "THE CHAIN GUY ACTS ALONE." The long-haired man continues, "THERE'S A LOT OF 'WHAT IF'S INVOLVED, AREN'T THERE? PROBABLY PERSONAL REASONS." A sharp reply comes: "SHUT UP!" He presses on, "I THINK THERE ARE TOO MANY DOUBTS IN YOUR THEORY." In close-up, his stern face states, "A GUY WHO WOULD TEAM UP WITH OTHER PEOPLE APART FROM THE MAFIA TO OBTAIN REVENGE ISN'T LOGICAL." The spiky-haired boy with light hair responds thoughtfully, "I THINK THE CHAIN GUY AND THE ONES THAT FOLLOW US ARE RELATED." The long-haired man replies, "HUH... HOW SO? I'M LISTENING!" The scene shifts to ruined stone structures and an open plaza with a raised platform. Two distant figures stand on the platform. The long-haired man asks, "WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT, KILLUA?" A voice answers, "BEING TOLD THAT BY SOMEONE WHO ONLY THINKS WITH INTUITION... PFF! REALLY." Another retorts, "INTUITION?" The long-haired man concludes, "INTUITION." In the foreground, someone wonders, "AN APPOINTMENT ...? UNLESS THEY'RE INVITING US?"
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Killua crouches on a broken ledge, peering through binoculars. He mutters, "THE IDEA OF AN APPOINTMENT IS POSSIBLE. WHAT ARE WE DOING THEN? WE OBSERVE WITHOUT MOVING." Gon stands nearby in the ruined corridor, replying, "EITHER IS LIKELY, BUT THEY DON'T KNOW OUR POSITIONS. IF IT'S AN INVITATION, THAT MEANS THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE WE ARE. THEIR MESSAGE IS 'SHOW YOUR SELVES.'" Gon adds, "US? YOU THINK THEY'VE SPOTTED US?" A close-up shows Killua's sweating face with a sudden "!!" reaction as he spots movement. In the distance, two figures stand on the platform while a phone rings with "RRA RRA RRA RRA." Back at the ledge, the long-haired man appears with the spiky-haired boy. Someone shouts, "HEY! IT'S NOBU-NAGA HERE. WHAT'S UP?" The long-haired man warns, "IF YOU SENSE THE LEAST BIT HOSTILITY IN THEIR EXPRESSIONS, WE LEAVE." Killua answers a call, "IF I RING YOUR CELLPHONE, YOU RUSH!" Gon yells urgently, "GON !!! I'M CUTTING. STAY ALERT!"
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The long-haired man stands on a rooftop ledge holding a phone to his ear. "THEN I MIGHT HAVE SOME INFORMATION FOR YOU..." he says. Below, two small figures are visible on a distant platform. An off-panel voice asks, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?" The man continues, "WE'RE TAILED, BUT THEY'RE NOT SHOWING THEMSELVES. I WAS WONDERING WHERE YOU WERE... AND WE CAN'T FIND THEM." Close-up panels show Killua's surprised face with sweat drops and the long-haired man's intense expression as he grips a thin object near his face. Suddenly a massive impact erupts with the huge sound effect "TADAN!!" shaking the scene.
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Killua leaps through the air with one leg extended, surrounded by intense speed lines and the large "TAP" sound effect. Below him, Gon crouches on a broken structure, also marked by "TAP" as he moves at high speed. Debris and shattered beams fly around them. At the bottom of the page, close-ups show Killua's eyes half-closed with sweat and Gon's wide-eyed shocked expression as both react to the sudden event.
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Killua launches himself through the air inside a heavily damaged room, body angled sharply as he hurtles forward with one leg extended and arms positioned for impact. Across the ruined space, a man with slicked-back hair stands motionless in a shattered doorway, hands at his sides, watching the incoming attack. In the lower panel Gon sprints through scattered rubble and broken furniture, backpack bouncing, eyes locked ahead as he rushes toward a short-haired woman in a black dress standing calmly in another broken doorway, one hand resting on the frame.
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Four close-up panels show Killua's sweaty determined face, the slicked-back haired man's stern narrowed eyes, the short-haired woman's sharp focused gaze, and Gon's intense expression. In the large central panel the man stands with his back turned as countless impact sounds labeled TAK erupt around him, shattering wooden beams and walls in every direction with violent force. A hand reaches forward from the bottom of the frame while three final close-ups focus on the man's eyes, each showing the same cold, unblinking stare.
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In a rain-streaked night, Gon leaps forward with his right leg extended while Uvogin lunges low, his massive hand clamping onto Gon's ankle with a sharp CATCH. The impact sends debris flying as Uvogin's grip tightens. The scene cuts to a close-up of the clash: Gon's body twists violently under the force, rocks and fragments exploding outward with a heavy FLATCH. A small inset shows Gon's determined face, eyes wide and focused. Below, two intense close-ups capture Uvogin's scarred, furious expression and Gon's strained face amid motion lines and repeated SHAT sound effects, emphasizing the brutal exchange of blows.
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A small panel reveals Uvogin's narrowed eyes as text declares A DIVERSION!!! Another inset shows Killua's intense gaze with the words NOW!!! In the main action, Gon twists mid-air with his right fist cocked back, shouting FIDUU as he delivers a powerful strike. Uvogin reacts with PATCH, his body recoiling under the blow while Gon presses the attack from above, their forms locked in a dynamic grapple with heavy motion lines and impact effects.
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Killua remains crouched low on the cracked floor, body trembling under immense pressure as cracking sounds echo around him. A powerful figure in dark clothing stands amid rubble, gripping two heavy objects and having halted Killua's movement effortlessly with one hand. Killua's wide eyes show shock at the sudden stop. In a swift follow-up, the man in the sailor-style uniform delivers a brutal kick, sending Killua sprawling across the ground with violent impact sounds and motion lines emphasizing the force.
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Killua lands in a ready stance after being sent flying, while the sailor-uniform man casually tosses an object aside with a Fiuu sound. The scene shifts to a ruined room filled with debris where a long-haired man stands near a broken wall. He calls out to Finks. Killua, surprised, questions what they are doing there. The long-haired man replies that he thought Finks was out with the boss, noting they are on the third floor. Killua's expression shows confusion at the encounter.
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The long-haired man with a goatee clutches his head in panic, sweat flying as he realizes a double tailing occurred. "A DOUBLE TAILING...!! THE BEARDED GUY AND THE GIRL WEREN'T AWARE!! I'M FINISHED!!" he exclaims. He continues, "I WAS THINKING THERE WERE TOO MANY NEN USERS AROUND HERE. THE BOSS TRICKED ME ONCE MORE." Beside him, the sharp-featured spiky-haired man replies, "IF YOU WANT TO FOOL YOUR ENEMIES, START BY FOOLING YOUR FRIENDS. I SEE THAT, AS USUAL, YOU'RE PRUDENT." A tight close-up shows the scarred man's intense eyes and furrowed brow as he states, "I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU." He then concedes, "FINE... KID." The scene shifts to a ruined room filled with rubble and broken walls. Killua stands tense in the center, facing a long-haired figure whose back is turned toward the viewer. A short-haired woman stands motionless in a distant doorway, watching the confrontation.
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A stark white page dominated by a close-up of Killua at the bottom. His spiky hair flares wildly outward, eyes narrowed in a fierce glare, mouth set in a hard line. The black sleeveless top with torn edges clings to his frame as he stares upward with clear hostility.
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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 90: Chapter 90

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Chapter 90 summary

Gon and Killua use Zetsu to shadow a long-haired man and a short-haired woman while Leorio stands by for signals. The targets discuss the chain guy and conclude they are being followed by others, leading them to an abandoned plaza where they issue an invitation. Killua and Gon are drawn into a confrontation with the long-haired man, a spiky-haired boy, and additional figures including Finks and Uvogin, resulting in sudden combat and a double tailing realization.

20 key facts · 18 characters

Key facts in chapter 90

  • Killua activates Zetsu to hide his presence. Gon and Killua are tailing targets in a public restaurant. Killua gives Gon explicit rules for the operation.
  • One ring signals stop; two rings is a classical call. Leorio is assigned to contact Zepairu if targets split. The group is operating in a busy public plaza.
  • Gon and Killua are practicing tailing techniques Killua physically corrects Gon during discussion The pair begins active pursuit after the exchange A suited observer reacts positively to the hit
  • Three men display visible facial injuries Gon and Killua maintain visual contact on targets The pursuit moves from interior to open town square Killua updates on targets' movement direction
  • Killua and Gon are using Zetsu to remain undetected. The two targets have not noticed the tail yet. Killua has trained in Zetsu since age three.
  • The long-haired man recognizes the use of perfect Zetsu. Gon and Killua have closed in on the targets in the market. The two targets have been taken down in the street.
  • The pursued pair heads toward a large ruined building complex. Killua and companion are actively tailing without being detected. The area is described as deserted and potentially dangerous.
  • The long-haired man concludes the observed target is from the Nostrade clan. The chain user confronted Uvogin without informing the mafia. The mafia has made no move despite the incident.
  • The group debates whether the chain user is working alone or with others. An appointment at the platform is suspected to be an invitation or trap.
  • The boys receive a phone call while watching the platform. Nobunaga joins them and issues a caution about hostility.
  • Long-haired man is speaking on a mobile phone. Two unknown figures are visible on a lower platform. Killua appears in a close-up panel looking surprised. A large impact sound effect dominates the lower half of the page.
  • Killua is shown leaping through the air. Gon is shown crouching on a damaged structure. Both characters display motion lines indicating rapid movement. Killua and Gon react with surprise in the final panel.
  • Scene takes place inside a heavily damaged multi-room building. Killua is airborne and moving toward the man in the doorway. Gon is on the ground charging toward the short-haired woman.
  • Multiple TAK impact sounds surround the standing man. Wooden structures are breaking apart around the man. Close-ups emphasize the expressions of all four characters.
  • Page shows a direct physical clash between Gon and Uvogin. Uvogin successfully grabs Gon's leg during the exchange. Multiple impact sound effects emphasize the force of the fight.
  • Killua is present and coordinating with Gon. Gon uses a diversion to set up his attack on Uvogin. The strike is accompanied by the onomatopoeia FIDUU and PATCH.
  • Killua is physically overpowered and stopped mid-action by a single hand The fight takes place in a damaged indoor area with rubble
  • The group is confirmed to be on the third floor of the building The long-haired man addresses the sailor-uniform man as Finks
  • Long-haired man realizes he was double-tailed by unaware targets. Scarred man initiates questioning of the kid. Confrontation occurs inside a heavily damaged building.
  • Killua displays an angry, defiant expression in close-up.
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  • Busy restaurant interior with many seated customers and hanging plants Killua's spiky hair silhouette in foreground Killua's serious close-up face with wide eyes Man with glasses standing in suit and tie Gon and Killua standing side by side in lower right panel Motion lines and impact burst when Zetsu activates Tables, chairs, and scattered papers on floor
  • Close-up of Gon's determined face Killua looking back over his shoulder Large circular speech bubbles with bold borders Crowded city plaza with many background figures Modern multi-level buildings and covered walkways Gon, Killua and Leorio seen from behind at bottom of page
  • Gon and Killua face each other in profile during discussion Killua's spiky hair emphasized during surprise reaction Impact SFX burst when Gon is struck Question mark above Gon's head after being hit Motion lines trailing running feet Killua on skateboard in hallway City skyline visible in background panel Man with glasses observing from rear
  • Three injured men standing together in shadow Gon peeking over ledge Killua walking with two women in alley Overhead view of domed plaza building Killua crouched with hand on head in foreground Crowd of townspeople scattered across square Speech bubble originating from Killua's position
  • Killua sweats heavily while concentrating on Zetsu. Gon’s spiky hair is visible in the upper left panel. Two figures walk away down a dim alley in the distance. Killua’s eyes are narrowed in intense focus. Speech bubbles float above the alley scene. Killua’s face dominates the bottom splash panel. Motion lines emphasize the targets’ receding backs. Killua’s clenched fist rests near his mouth. Shadows stretch across the alley walls. Killua’s hair is tousled from tension.
  • Long-haired man’s profile shows a stern expression. Gon’s eyes widen in realization. Gon leaps with one arm extended dramatically. Killua sits on the ground with legs splayed. The long-haired man and short-haired woman lie on the pavement. Market stalls and signs fill the busy street background. Gon’s backpack and boots are clearly detailed. Killua’s hand reaches toward the fallen pair. Crowd silhouettes populate the midground. Speech bubbles hover above the alley and street scenes.
  • Close-up of shoe stepping on grass indicates careful movement. Two small silhouettes walking away emphasize distance and pursuit. Killua's spiky hair framed by leaves shows hidden observation. Sweat drops on face convey tension and uncertainty. Large ruined buildings dominate the final panel as destination. Massive stylized SFX letters dominate the lower half of the page. Deserted open ground and foliage suggest isolated location.
  • Large ruined stone buildings frame the courtyard scene. Long-haired man holds a thin weapon or staff. Killua stands with arms crossed in a listening posture. Multiple speech bubbles overlap in discussion layout. Small inset panel shows Killua's surprised expression. Stone steps and arches create layered background depth.
  • long-haired man holding staff on stone path small kneeling figure with spiky hair close-up of stern eyes and goatee ruined stone buildings and arches raised stone platform in grassy clearing two distant silhouettes on platform sweat drop on long-haired man's face
  • Killua crouched with binoculars on ledge Gon standing in ruined hallway sweat drops on Killua's face distant figures on stone platform phone vibration lines Nobunaga and Killua together in panel Gon shouting on phone
  • Long-haired man holding phone on rooftop ledge Distant platform with two standing figures Killua's wide-eyed close-up with sweat drops Long-haired man's narrowed eyes and flowing hair Hand gripping thin needle-like object Explosive impact lines radiating outward Large bold "TADAN!!" sound effect at bottom Rooftop railing and cityscape background
  • Killua mid-air with extended leg and flowing hair Gon crouched on broken beam in motion Heavy speed lines radiating from both characters Shattered wooden debris and metal fragments Large "TAP" text near each character Killua's sweat-covered face with closed eyes Gon's wide-eyed surprised face Double exclamation mark between their faces
  • Killua mid-leap with dynamic motion lines and torn clothing details Man standing still in doorway framed by debris and broken walls Gon running forward with backpack straps visible and determined posture Short-haired woman posed upright in doorway amid rubble Scattered wooden planks and ceiling fragments throughout scene Large open spaces showing structural collapse
  • Multiple TAK sound effects radiating from impact points Shattered wooden lattice and flying debris Man's back view with jacket details and clenched fists Reaching hand with motion lines in foreground Three sequential eye close-ups showing stern expression Black-and-white panel borders separating facial reactions
  • Heavy diagonal rain lines dominate the top panel, emphasizing speed and impact. Uvogin's hand grips Gon's ankle tightly in the center of the frame. Debris and rock fragments scatter from the point of contact. Gon's spiky hair flares outward from the force of the grab. Close-up inset highlights Gon's wide, focused eyes during the struggle. Uvogin's muscular arm and jacket details are visible in the lunge. Multiple SHAT sound effects radiate around the bottom faces. Motion lines converge on the impact zone in the middle panel. Uvogin's scarred face shows intense anger in the lower close-up. Gon's expression mixes pain and resolve in the adjacent close-up.
  • Killua appears in a small inset panel with focused expression. Uvogin's face shows realization in the diversion panel. Gon leaps with fist raised against a black background. Sharp motion lines trail Gon's descending attack. Uvogin's defensive posture with raised arms is shown in the grapple. Large PATCH lettering cuts across the lower panel. Gon's hair spikes dramatically during the strike. Killua's inset emphasizes the timing of the NOW!!! moment. Dark background highlights Gon's airborne silhouette. Impact lines radiate from the point of contact in the bottom panel.
  • Killua bent forward with strain lines and CRIC sound effects on the floor Large man holding dual weapons standing on rubble with CRATCH SFX Close-up of Killua's shocked face with sweat drops and wide eyes Sailor-uniform man executing a high-impact kick with VLAM and BATCH SFX Heavy motion lines and debris flying from the strike Killua's body low to the ground absorbing the blow
  • Killua crouched in landing pose with Shuuu effect Small object flying through air with TAP impact Sailor-uniform man flicking something away with Fiuu SFX Long-haired man standing in destroyed room addressing Finks Killua looking up in surprise at the long-haired man Debris and broken walls throughout the third-floor setting
  • Long-haired man clutches head with both hands showing distress Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize panic Spiky-haired man shown in profile with narrowed eyes Close-up focuses on scarred man's wrinkled forehead and intense gaze Speech bubbles positioned above and beside speakers Destroyed interior with scattered debris and collapsed walls Killua's backpack and boots visible in rubble Woman stands framed in distant doorway Dust clouds and impact marks on walls Long-haired figure's hair flows across panel edge
  • Killua's hair spikes dramatically in all directions Intense glare directed upward Torn edges on black sleeveless garment Minimal background emphasizing the character Lower body partially cropped at panel edge

York Shin City arc

  1. 87No.087 ◆ 9月3日③
  2. 88Jewel Verification
  3. 89No.089 ◆ 9月3日⑤
  4. 90Chapter 90
  5. 91Chapter 91
  6. 92Chapter 92
  7. 93No.093

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