Chapter 246

A vast landscape of rolling hills and a distant body of water stretches under the chapter header "HUNTER×HUNTER No. 246". In the foreground stand four tall, leafy trees and ornate domed structures. Multiple speech bubbles discuss the situation: "THEY ARE MONSTERS. WE CAN ONLY OBEY." "ONLY AFTER I BECAME STRONGER DID I TRULY REALIZE HOW STRONG THEY REALLY ARE." "MAYBE SHALL-DONO GAVE US THESE ABILITIES KNOWING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN..." "I GUESS IT'S JUST HAGYA WHO FAILS TO SEE HIS INTENTIONS. KEKE. THESE DAYS, HE GETS ANGRY WHEN I CALL HIM THAT." Another bubble questions, "WHAT, AFTER WE DEFEAT THE KING AND HIS ROYAL GUARDS? DON'T EVEN JOKE ABOUT THAT." Two figures stand at the base of enormous trees on the right as one asks, "THEN WHAT ARE THEY GONNA DO WITH ALL THIS FOOD!?" and another suggests, "SHOULD WE STEAL THEM AND EAT THEM?" Large stylized text proclaims "A grand, terrifying Kingdom...!!"

A man with dark hair and glasses bursts violently through a tiled roof, shards flying as the impact creates a large hole. Bold SFX read KRAK KRAK KRAK. From the opening he peers down at the sprawling city below. The view widens to reveal a dense East-Asian-style metropolis filled with tiered pagodas, domed buildings, narrow streets, and scattered umbrellas under heavy rain. A speech bubble points toward the city. In a lower panel the same man crouches on a wooden balcony ledge, one hand braced on the floor as he looks toward a tiny black figure standing before him. Another small panel shows the man curled tightly into a ball on the rain-slick ground while the tiny figure stands nearby.

Narration states THE PUPPET SOLDIERS CANNOT STOP HIM. HE SEEMS TO BE VERY SKILLED! A dragonfly-like creature hovers near wooden beams while a silhouette stands in the background. Another caption reads THE BLACK GLASSES IS HEADED TOWARDS THE PALACE WHILE OBSERVING HIS SURROUNDINGS!! A woman with braided hair and a headpiece says AND CHECK THEIR ABILITIES AS WELL... A close-up shows a stern face with three dots on the forehead. Speech bubbles continue: I'LL HAVE WEREFIN AND PROVOKA HANDLE THE WHITE CLOTHS WHEN THEY ARRIVE... OKAY. LET ME KNOW RIGHT AWAY IF HE USES ANY KIND OF ABILITY. SO FAR, HE'S SIMPLY RELIED ON HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT LIKE THE OTHERS. A panel shows the man with glasses leaping from a high window, two small figures falling below him. A text box explains NOVU'S ABILITY IS A TELEPORTATION ABILITY (ALTHOUGH HE CAN'T TELEPORT INSTANTANEOUSLY) CALLED "HIDE AND SEEK." A final box details WHEN HE PUTS HIS HAND ON A SURFACE LIKE THE WALL OR GROUND, HE CAN CREATE A HOLE THAT LEADS TO A NEW SPACE. THROUGH THAT HOLE, HE IS ABLE TO SEND PEOPLE AND OBJECTS INTO THE "MANSION" HE HAS CREATED!! Novu lands in a ready stance on a stone ledge.

A suited man lies prone amid rubble as massive shockwaves and debris erupt around him. His hand reaches out desperately. A helmeted soldier appears amid blinding light and impact lines as a colossal explosion tears through the cityscape. Two figures crouch on rooftops, one gripping a weapon while smoke and fire billow from distant buildings. A dark silhouette plummets through the air with trailing motion lines and impact symbols.

A man in a suit stands in a doorway, then drinks from a bottle while another figure sits on the floor in a sparse room. The view shifts to a detailed diagram of a multi-level cubic structure labeled as a Nen space. Text explains: "IT IS POSSIBLE TO CREATE MULTIPLE ENTRANCES DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE ROOM. THE ROOM USED BY CHAIRMAN NETERO TO FIGHT THE CHIMERAS WAS THE LARGEST, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 32 POSSIBLE ENTRANCES. THE EXIT IS CONNECTED TO THE HOLE CREATED FOR ENTRY. IN OTHER WORDS, ENTRY AND EXIT CAN ONLY BE DONE FROM THE SAME AREA." Another block states: ""HIDE AND SEEK" IS A FOUR-LEVEL, 21-ROOM NEN SPACE (WITH ONE ROOM SERVING AS A LOCKER FOR OBJECTS). EACH ROOM IS ISOLATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND BECAUSE THE ENTRANCE CLOSES IMMEDIATELY AFTER SOMEONE ENTERS, ONE MUST EXIT THROUGH THE OTHER DOOR TO RETURN TO THE REAL WORLD." A hand turns a doorknob with the word "HOWEVER..." and SFX "シャキ".

A hand grips Novu's master key, the chain dangling as the key is inserted into a lock. The key can connect the room's exit to any of the holes in any location desired. The scene shifts to a quiet town square with a large bell tower. A lone figure walks calmly past signs and buildings. Nothing unusual appears in the surroundings. The situation seems normal as the figure observes the bell tower from a distance.

Morel explains that when facing a non-ally, Deep Purple first creates space and pulls back if attacked while countering. The ability is a defense-oriented Nen doll that counters by throwing nearby objects. Leol, wearing black glasses, appears surprised as he realizes he has lost sight of his target. He questions what he is doing in this distant location away from the battlefield and identifies the opponent as a Chimera.

A lone figure stands amid cracked earth as massive dragonfly wings beat overhead. The probability is high! someone declares. If it's a chimera that specializes in scouting, then it would be beneficial to take it out quickly. A character with glasses ponders the situation, noting that the dragonflies flying around the city seemed idiosyncratic to this country, but perhaps it's his Nen...!? In the wasteland below, a small figure hurls a large trident-like weapon that embeds in the ground. Let's do it!! the figure shouts with determination. Two ornate hourglasses stand embedded in the dirt; one lies toppled nearby. Don't you have to touch me? a voice calls out toward the hourglasses. H—ey. comes the hesitant reply.

A spiky-haired boy looms over a girl lying on the ground and declares I know you're awake. The girl retorts See— I'm this close to you!? A sudden impact sends the boy flying backward with a loud ドオン!! sound. The girl sits up, startled. A cat-eared figure appears, grinning and saying I knew you were just pretending!! That kind of trick won't work on me—!! The spiky-haired boy, now wearing sunglasses, yells HYAHA!! YEAH RIGHT!! while the girl complains Don't bother me while I'm trying to get some rest. I can't sleep because you're so noisy!! The boy continues arguing that if she wanted him to do that she should have included a rule forcing him, and insists he's not going to let her sleep until she comes chasing him.

The prone fighter lies on the grass, pipe in hand, refusing to rise. Combined with his personality of not wanting to be ignored, the chances of him choosing a different method of battle are slim. He sure seems to want to stick to a battle of speed. Either way, I'm not gonna get up until the five hours is up. Do what you want. Small panels erupt with motion lines as the opponent screams NOT GONNA LET YOU SLEEP!!! and NOOO OOOO WAY!!! In the wide panel the spotted chimera ant leaps wildly, shouting GET UP—!! while a smaller tailed creature yells WHOA!! LOOK HOW CLOSE I AM!! The spotted fighter taunts HEY!! LOOK OVER HERE! SEE? YOU CAN TOUCH ME!! The prone man remains still, thinking If he gives up and distances himself from me... A test of patience...!!

A dark silhouette of the spotted chimera ant raises a fist and declares I WIN...!!! with a small sfx near its hand. Below, three narrow panels show rapid motion lines and impact symbols. A large panel erupts with bold jagged SFX and radiating speed lines. At the bottom, three figures stand inside a wooden building, peering out a broken window at the distant fight; one crouches while the others stand, watching the outcome.

A series of close-up panels shows the intense face of a spiky-haired boy with sweat drops flying as he focuses on the game board. Speech bubbles label various pieces: 8-1-1 SHINOBI, 2-3-1 *OOTSUTSU, 9-1-1 TORIDE, 7-9-1 HYOU, 1-5-1 SUI, and 2-3-1 HYOU. A hand reaches down to place the 1-5-1 SUI piece onto the grid. Another panel shows the 9-9-1 *SUI piece already positioned. The bottom half of the page reveals a wide view of the game board with multiple circular pieces arranged in formation. The spiky-haired boy stares down at the board with a determined expression as a large speech bubble declares: ISOLATE THE SUI...! A final bubble reads 2-7-2 TSUTSU.

Panels display game piece labels including 9-1-3 YUMI, 3-2-2 *SHOUSHOU, 1-6-2 TAISHOU, and 7-1-2 TORIDE. A character wearing an ornate headpiece stands with arms crossed, noting that an opponent is approaching their SUI without breaking the KAKUU formation. Another figure in profile comments on a hidden formation called HANARE GAKUSHI. The spiky-haired boy continues strategizing, planning to create a blind spot with his pieces and launch a three-spear fast attack. A close-up shows a character with a head covering saying 'YOUR FLOW. I WILL DISRUPT...' while a small inset panel shows the spiky-haired boy's reaction. A hand presses a glowing piece labeled *YUMIRATA as the number 1-9-3 appears. A caption questions whether the king has found a way to victory.

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