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Hunter × Hunter Chapter 98: Chapter 98
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Chapter 98 summary
Explosions erupt outside a building at night, shocking onlookers and prompting frantic reports from suited men. Zeno Zoldyck appears and warns the godfathers about the enemy's strength, suggesting deployment of En. Fights break out involving Kurapika, Killua, and Gon against a long-haired fighter who examines a stolen knife and discusses Nen theft risks. The bandaged young man coordinates with others before the scene shifts to a lone bandaged figure on a rooftop.
20 key facts · 40 characters
Key facts in chapter 98
- A mobile phone receives a notification sound. The girl stands indoors near a glass exit at night. An explosion occurs outside the building. The girl reacts with visible shock to the blast.
- A young man with a star mark is shown in profile. Meteors or projectiles rain over the city. The ponytail girl observes the sky with concern.
- Bald man fires two handguns at once Explosion occurs outside the building at night Blond character stands near the blast site
- A handheld device with camera feed is being used to monitor the fight Kurapika observes from an elevated position The bald man is knocked back by the force of shooting
- Killua is holding a customized cell phone. An off-panel figure is struck with significant force. Multiple bodies are shown falling from height. Killua refers to the phone as controlling destinies.
- Bald man is coordinating armed forces by phone. An explosion occurs outside a high-rise building. Approximately two hundred men were gathered. The hallway shows signs of recent damage.
- Explosions occur across multiple city buildings at night. A mafia-affiliated man urgently contacts the godfathers. Bean enters a hallway and makes a phone call. A figure runs through the hallway saying "DAMN!".
- Armed men are ordered to mobilize in a large hall. The group had previously contacted professionals for help. A sudden explosion damages the building's upper level. Civilians and suited men react to the blast from below.
- Zeno Zoldyck identifies himself by name. The setting is an ornate multi-level building with stairs. Multiple armed men in suits are present. Zeno claims a 67-second elimination time for the group. Several professionals have already been defeated off-panel.
- The target erased his energy instantly leaving no traces. The building perimeter is almost 1km. Zeno can extend his technique to 3km. The technique is referred to as "En". Zeno finds the technique tiring and puts him on edge.
- An explosion occurs on an upper floor of a city building. Two men discuss the assignment inside the building lobby. A woman approaches doors in a corridor on the lower level.
- Killua identifies a skill involving theft from others. The long-haired man is addressed as father. A small suited figure stands alone before curtains.
- Killua appears with a headband and bandage. The setting is an indoor corridor and large empty room. Multiple fighters are engaged in close-quarters combat.
- Killua is shown observing through a barrier. A powerful punch is depicted in extreme close-up. Characters are falling through an open vertical space. Killua confronts the long-haired fighter directly.
- Kurapika is attacking Gon with a flying kick. Gon receives multiple hits marked by TAK TAK. Killua is shown running toward the fight.
- Kurapika jumps high before descending on Gon. Gon is positioned on the ground absorbing the landing impact. Killua is crouched nearby watching the exchange. Kurapika follows up with a slashing strike.
- A small knife cuts the long-haired fighter's skin. The bandaged fighter holds a pistol. The blade is identified as a Benz from the Central Period. The blade is revealed to be poisonous.
- Stealing Nen requires fulfilling multiple conditions. The poisonous knife was used to demonstrate a point. The older man is referred to as Gramps by the bandaged fighter. Confronting both opponents makes Nen theft very difficult.
- The page contains readable English dialogue in speech bubbles. A knife is visibly held by the central youth. Blood is shown on the youth's face and clothing. Multiple characters coordinate an attack in the lower right panel. Sound effects are rendered in both English and Japanese katakana.
- The page is a full-height vertical panel with minimal text. The character is heavily bandaged but standing upright. A music note is the only sound indicator present. Nighttime urban setting with distant lights.
Symbols and visual details20 · show
- Mobile phone held in hand with antenna extended and lit screen. Small "dip" sound effect near the phone. Narration text blocks positioned beside the girl's profile. Glass door with night city lights visible beyond. Ponytail hairstyle and dark outfit with light trim on the girl. Sudden large explosion cloud with debris and flames. Impact lines and stylized "BOUM" lettering dominating the panel. Girl's surprised expression with wide eye and exclamation mark. Silhouetted suited figures reacting to the blast. Street lamp and urban background elements during explosion.
- Star tattoo on the man's forehead. Circular earring in the man's ear. City lights twinkling below the dark sky. Multiple meteor-like objects with glowing trails falling. Pixelated bright impact flashes among the meteors. Girl's profile showing ponytail and serious gaze. Exclamation mark near the girl's face. Large title banner across the top of the page.
- Bald man sweating heavily with wide panicked eyes Dual handguns firing simultaneously Large explosion cloud outside window Blond figure viewed from behind in dress Extreme close-up of a single eye with sweat drop Intense radial speed lines emphasizing gunfire Multiple "TA" sound effects radiating outward Man's mouth wide open in a shout Broken glass and debris from explosion Dark night city background visible through windows
- Kurapika leaning over a ledge with focused gaze Bald man recoiling from recoil with guns airborne Multiple bullet impact holes in wall Cat-eared antenna on handheld device Screen showing live camera feed of fight Explosive radial lines from gunfire Shattered glass fragments in air Hand gripping the device from below Sound effects "TAK" and "HA HA" repeated Dark background with plant leaves
- Cell phone with demonic monster face held in foreground Large "PAN" impact SFX with radiating lines and debris Silhouetted bodies falling through leaves Killua's wide-eyed close-up with sweat drop Narration box about Black Voice controlling destinies Killua seated on tree branch in casual pose Phone cord dangling from device Leafy forest canopy background Killua's irritated downward gaze Small "HUT" SFX near phone speaker
- Bald man shouting into phone with sweat drops Damaged corridor with hanging wires Lonely figure standing in empty hallway Extreme close-up of wide, glistening eyes Large "BOUM" explosion against city skyline Japanese SFX "ドォン" near blast Man silhouetted by window explosion Ceiling light fixture visible in hallway Sweat lines on bald man's face Night cityscape beyond shattered window
- Night city skyline under stars with multiple building explosions Large smoke clouds and fire bursts from skyscrapers Speech bubble stating "THEY WERE ALL KILLED ? ! !" Man shouting into cell phone with intense expression Hallway perspective showing long corridor with doors Bean standing in doorway holding phone Running figure in suit further down hallway Sound effects BOUM, PAN, TAK TAK, TATA TATA TA scattered across panels Top priority call to godfathers emphasized by bold lettering
- Large hall with arched ceiling and armed men Crowd of suited figures reacting to orders Explosion impact panel with radiating lines and BOUM Balcony view showing shattered windows and falling debris Crowd gathered at base of stairs looking upward Sound effects CLAC, DOOM, CLING, Brrrr Boyish figure raising hand in hesitation Armed men rushing forward
- Zeno Zoldyck stands with arms crossed in formal attire large speech bubbles dominate the upper panels staircase and chandelier visible in background silhouettes of many people on upper level close-up of Zeno's scarred face with intense glare motion lines and impact shapes around dialogue group of suited men reacting with open mouths
- kneeling figure on floor with head bowed long-haired character standing with hand near face ornate room with lamps and furniture staircase with plants and railings Zeno Zoldyck in close-up with serious expression speech bubbles arranged around staircase panels final circular panel with the order
- explosion on upper floor of skyscraper with BOUM and TATATA sound effects long-haired man pointing with crack sound effect bubble empty luxurious hotel lobby with fountain and high ceilings woman standing before closed double doors at corridor end distant running figure visible through glass windows ornate ceiling lamps and pillars in atrium
- ornate ceiling with circular emblem and hanging lamps heavy stage-like curtains behind distant figure Killua shown in sharp profile close-up long-haired man walking beside small child fist clenched at side of long-haired man
- Killua's close-up shows intense gaze and bandaged head. Empty hallway emphasizes isolation and scale. Three distant figures stand in formation in the large room. Dynamic action lines convey high-speed combat. Long hair flows dramatically during the lunge. Spiky hair and crouched posture indicate agile movement. Vested figure appears off-balance from the clash. SFX 'Shut' near the left side of the fight. SFX '247' overlays the central combat zone. SFX 'Flu' marks the right-side strike. Grid floor and motion blur heighten the sense of speed. Shadows and impact lines emphasize force of attacks.
- Killua looks through horizontal bars or railing. Fist dominates the frame with heavy speed lines. Falling figures tumble with limbs outstretched. Multiple 'TAP' SFX indicate impacts during descent. Killua's face shows focused tension in the final panel. Long-haired fighter's hair streams backward from motion. Intense eye contact between the two at the bottom. Speed lines fill the background of the fall. Close-up fist emphasizes raw power and speed.
- Large impact SFX DOOOM dominates the top and bottom panels with heavy motion lines radiating outward. Kurapika's long hair flows dramatically during the mid-air kick, emphasizing speed and force. Gon's body is shown twisting from the kick with dust and impact clouds around his torso. Close-up of Kurapika's intense eye and gritted teeth during the HAA !!! shout. Killua's running posture is low and forward-leaning with arms pumping, conveying urgency. Multiple speed lines and impact bursts fill the background of every panel. Gon's spiky hair is tousled by the successive TAK TAK hits. Debris and ground cracks appear beneath Killua's feet in the final panel.
- Kurapika's dramatic mid-air pose with arms raised and hair flaring upward. Explosive ground impact beneath Gon with radiating cracks and dust clouds. Killua's crouched posture with one hand touching the ground, eyes locked on the fight. Large slashing SFX ジィ!! SLAT across the panel during Kurapika's charge. Close-up of Killua's and Gon's shocked expressions with sweat drops and motion lines. Fallen body silhouette on the ground with heavy black shading and impact marks. Speed lines and radial burst effects emphasize the high-speed descent and strike. Small panel of Kurapika's face in profile showing concentration.
- Long-haired fighter holds a small knife that cut his skin Bandaged fighter crouches with pistol drawn Two distant observers stand near a pillar Long-haired fighter throws a glowing punch Close-up of the Benz knife form Poisonous blade revealed with smoke effect Long-haired fighter examines blade between fingers Tattered robes and headband details visible SFX 'shat' near the cut on skin SFX 'flac' on the punch impact SFX 'gush' and 'slat' during blade handling
- Bandaged fighter listens to Nen theft explanation Spiky-haired man observes from the side Older man discusses conditions for Nen theft Close-up of bandaged fighter's determined face Background shows rocky terrain Dialogue bubbles emphasize risks and conditions Headband and earpiece details on bandaged fighter
- Large "FOUTCH" SFX dominates the upper left, indicating a sharp impact or slice. Bold "ジィィ" SFX stretches across the center, conveying a piercing gaze or tension. The youth's torn shirt and blood on his cheek signal recent combat. Knife held ready in the right hand, blade angled forward. Debris and motion lines radiate outward from the central figure. Vertical striped background suggests a confined indoor space or wall. Close-up eye panel emphasizes the youth's focused, serious expression. Group panel places three figures in tight formation on the right. One figure is physically carrying another, showing support or rescue. Speech bubbles are positioned right-to-left across the lower tier. The youth's headband and dark hair are consistent visual markers. The long-haired man's fur collar stands out against the dark background.
- Musical note bubble indicates humming or light singing. Heavy bandages cover arms, legs, and torso, suggesting recent injury. Small dark heart-shaped or emblem detail on the chest. Glowing circular orbs scattered at the character's feet. Night city skyline with lit windows in the distance. Star-filled sky creates a calm, isolated atmosphere. Arms crossed with fingers interlocked in a relaxed pose. Sleeveless outfit contrasts with extensive bandaging. Single panel composition emphasizes solitude and quiet moment. The figure stands centered against the dark vertical background.