The corpses are fake!
Yeah, like that would stop me!
Outta the way!
Be quiet for a minute.
I'm going to... enjoy killing you.
Your life would be in danger.
I can't just stand by and watch!
We're friends, after all!
Six more hours...
If today's auction proceeds as scheduled, the Ryodan is sure to take action by then!
Umm... say, Kurapica.
Could you...
...pierce me with your Nen blade too?
Friends
Costumes
Hell's Ear!
With a Nen blade...?
Gon! Weren't you listening?!
If he was to attack anyone other than the Ryodan, Kurapica would die!
Keep it down!
Then how did Kurapica pierce his own heart with a Nen blade?
From here on, my answer will greatly increase the risk to me.
Okay.
Hey, Killua.
Our target is someone with a chain who's never been seen.
The enemy used this "Sword of the Law" to restrict Hisoka.
It's yet decided whether it's a conjured sword or a manipulated one.
However, it can be confirmed that he has tremendous Enhancement abilities.
Let's summarize his chain techniques.
First possibility: he's a Manipulator and he used real chains to defeat Uvo.
Second possibility: he's a Materializer and he used Nen chains to defeat him.
Is there a difference between the two?
A big one.
If he's Materialization-type, he can appear to be empty-handed.
That's a huge advantage.
Oh yeah. Materializers have to do lots of image training...
...but once they've learned that, they can make their weapon appear at will.
But could a materialized chain really have defeated that idiotic monster Uvo?
Sure.
As long as he can materialize a chain that can
constrict, paralyze, or hypnotize an opponent in an instant.
Some strong restrictions would have to be applied though.
Then it'll be difficult if he is a Materializer.
The question is the power that's confining Hisoka.
Wouldn't a Sword of the Law force him to keep his promise?
Yeah. As the boss said, "You cannot lie to me"
and "You cannot reveal anything about me" are probably the two restrictions.
Plus, maybe "You cannot attack me" as well.
Hisoka would probably die if he ever broke the promise.
Instead of sitting around figuring out how to capture the Chain-user,
or worrying over what his abilities exactly are,
we should try to find out where the hell he is!
To sum it up...
...yes, I can use it on you.
Each of my five chains have a different function.
Among those, there are two of which I use to fight against the Ryodan.
This one is called the Chain Jail.
It restrains the opponent and forces them into Zetsu.
It's an ability I developed to capture the Ryodan.
When I fight them, I use this first to restrain them.
And this is called the Judgment Chain...
I stab the target's heart with this dagger and declare a binding rule. Breaking this rule would result in death.
You already know that my heart is pierced by this sword.
I was planning on using it on myself with the rule,
"You must never attack anyone who's not in the Ryodan with your chains."
But then I thought...
...what if attacking myself meant breaking the rule?
I might be an exception since I'd be setting the rule after I'd stabbed myself...
...but I couldn't be sure about that...
...so I qualified the rule further.
"l will use the Chain Jail only on the Spiders."
That means the Judgment Chain can be used on others, if I choose so.
However...
This chain has one special requirement.
I can only use it while my eyes are scarlet.
When they're scarlet?!
You can turn them on yourself?
I can now.
It takes time for them to turn scarlet though.
The condition was necessary because of my abilities. I am a Materializer.
But materializing the dagger, controlling it, and forcing rules upon others...
...are Manipulative and Emissive abilities.
But you shouldn't be able to use those types of abilities, Kurapica.
I cannot under normal circumstances.
Once the materialized chain leaves my hands,
it would become too weak to be useful.
Staking my life and limiting the range of the attacks...
...were strong enough risks for the Chain Jail.
The chain on my pinky solved the problem for the Specialization department.
When my eyes turn scarlet, I become a Specialist...
...and all the abilities I have learned, no matter what group it is, can be used at 100% of their strength.
Let's see. Though I still don't really understand,
But he said if his eyes were scarlet he could...
So you can stab me with the dagger too, right?
Go ahead. Make up the rule.
I appreciate your determination.
Can you make three of those at once?
You can cancel the rule after the mission's complete, right?
We decided we should be in the same boat.
We're all part of the plan.
Killua...
Leorio...
- Your answer? - Your answer?
It certainly is possible...
But all three of you are making one mistake.
I've never considered using the chain on any of you.
But if I were to be captured by Pakunoda again...
Then my identity and abilities will be revealed.
So what kind of rule would it have to be?
"Don't let Pakunoda touch you under any circumstance?"
Also, if you look at it in another way, that would throw away a chance to counterattack.
Pakunoda may not read your memories as soon as she touches you.
And even assuming she did read your memories, we could get rid of her before she told the others.
If the rule caused you to die the moment she touched you,
it would completely reduce our chance of counterattack to zero.
That's true.
Then why are you telling us all of this when it only increases the risk to you?
Gon, I wanted...
No, I wanted to repay all of you for your dedication.
Even if they find out my secret through you...
...I won't have any regrets.
I've been blessed with good friends.
It's not fair, Kurapica.
The pressure of letting down a friend is worse than risking my life.
That's what I was hoping.
Oh, okay!
It's not funny...
Okay, I'm off.
No point in wasting time, right?
Killua, be careful!
Yeah, leave it to me!
I feel more motivated now.
It's decided then. We'll split up.
To avoid the prophecy for next week, we'll split up into teams.
It's absolutely forbidden to act alone.
Shizuku, Pakunoda, Machi...
Coltopi, Phinx, and Feitan.
Nobunaga and Shalnark, and l.
Bonorenolf, Franklin, and Hisoka, you stay here.
Boss, one more thing.
There are a couple of kids who know of this place.
They don't seem related to the Chain-user...
...but I'm worried.
Kids?
I totally forgot!
Boss, I nominate them to join the Ryodan!
Hey, that isn't why I mentioned them!
I see. They sound interesting.
But...
It also sounds like they'd never join us.
I'll talk them into it!
I'll bring them here, so look them over, okay?
Boss! Don't listen to him!
Then, Machi. What is it you were worried about?
It's just a feeling I have.
A hunch?
Your hunches are usually accurate.
It may be related to those kids.
As a precaution, let's make several dummy copies of this base.
Coltopi, can you make ten more?
I could make fifty.
Something's different since yesterday.
Am I at the wrong place?
No, that's not it.
It can't be... the number of buildings has increased?!
I'll be able to tell instantly if anyone steps foot in the fake copies of the base.
My copies act as my En too.
No mistake.
This is definitely the road we took yesterday.
Now, it's crowded with buildings that weren't here before!
It has to be some kind of Nen.
Damn, there could be a trap anywhere.
Seriously? You could even do something like that with a Nen ability?
It's probably the work of a Materializer.
Geez, this is blowing my mind.
They can even materialize entire buildings?
You can assume they will be some sort of traps.
Yeah, but it's also proof that their base is still here.
Problem is, now there are too many areas I can't see!
Surveying from afar, I can only see about a two-block radius around the abandoned buildings.
But you're more likely to run into them if you wander around.
Killua, he's right.
Yeah, I'd never try to do anything like that.
I keep wondering what I'll do if I hear their voices.
My heart's already beating like mad.
Voices... huh?
Huh?
Nothing. I understand.
Nevertheless, return to your original position for now.
We'll talk again in five minutes.
Senritsu?
Where are you right now?
Oh my god, this is like so cute!
Shopping.
Somehow, it's more difficult than being a bodyguard.
Jeez, look over here!
Come on, come on, come over here!
Oh my god, this is sooo cute too!
This is totally something I've gotta have!
Hey, hey, look at this one!
It's so cool!
Yes, understood
Ah, hold on! Look at this one too!
Let's go over it one more time.
First off, Shalnark...
Have you told us everything Uvo reported to you about the Chain-user?
Yeah.
Together with Uvo, I retrieved photos of employees of the Nostrad family...
...from the Hunter website.
At the time, Uvo claimed that these five were definitely in the group.
He left immediately after we located their hotels.
However, after a little more research...
...I found out they're all bodyguards for Nostrad's daughter.
That was the night of September 1st.
I revisited the site again yesterday.
This is the Nostrad family boss's daughter.
Oh yeah, you've already met her and stolen her ability.
And here's the list of bodyguards and photos I found.
Two more were added.
Amazing...
It got updated already?
It's been a full day since we've last checked.
Shal, could you look up the list again later?
Yes sir!
More than seven bodyguards... That's a big deal just for one precious daughter.
Must be a doting parent.
He values the daughter's ability more than her life.
The father's current status is all thanks to his daughter's fortune-telling.
Why is she here in York Shin?
Probably for the auction.
Boss?
Shizuku, Pakunoda.
Yes?
You have a point.
Looks like I'm the idiot.
Dammit, how did this happen?
Why did the boss's daughter come to York Shin?
If I'd thought about this earlier...
...we could've found the Chain-user sooner!
That girl's here with her bodyguards in York Shin...
...to attend the auction.
I looked up her ability and didn't think anything of it...
...but the website said that she collects body parts as a hobby.
Body parts...
The scarlet eyes!
Right.
It's no coincidence that the Chain-user got hired by the Nostrad family.
The Chain-user knew that the scarlet eyes would be up for auction this year...
...and that Nostrad's girl would go after them.
The Chain-user has two goals.
To take revenge on us, and to reclaim the eyes of his comrades.
Shal, is the auction hosting any scarlet eyes?
Sorry, I don't know.
The bidding items in the auction were personal responsibilities.
The eyes were there.
I made a copy of them.
You said your copies function as your En.
Do you know where the copies of the scarlet eyes are right now?
I can if I touch the originals.
Found it! The original.
I got it.
Another object of this form is located 2500 meters in that direction!
That's where...
...the Chain-user is at!
You'd better hurry.
I copied them last night.
They'll disappear in a few hours.
Got a map?
Here.
2500 meters that way...
Hotel Beichitaku.
Boss!
Let me go take care of it.
Please.
Fine.
But I'm coming with you.
Acting alone is forbidden.
Yes! Roger!
Paku, Machi, Shizuku...
You come with us too.
For the other members... Shal, switch teams with Coltopi.
Okay.
Let's go!
Who is it?!
Room service.
Just leave it outside the door!
The tip's under the door!
Okay, let's eat!
I've gotta get another job.
This is getting too rough.
Eliza wants to quit too.
But there aren't many jobs that would feed these guys and keep Eliza happy.
It's rather impossible.
Hello?
Is this Killua-kun?
Yeah. Who is this?
I work with Kurapica.
Can you look to your left?
Hang up the phone...
...and whisper something for me to do.
Raise your right hand.
What an amazing Hell's Ear!
It'll definitely come in handy.
Just where the hell is that Chain-user?
And I still don't get that "Sword of the Law" stuff.
I guess I'll go check the site for updated info.
I was never stabbed with the Sword of the Law.
That was just a little fib.
"On the day of the scorching sun, with the customer's help, "
"You will room alone with the man of the reversed cross. "
"The false hare will be ripped from the calender, "
"And at last only six pages will remain. "
I risked it all to stall the Ryodan in York Shin...
...just so I could fight the boss!
I will definitely...
...defeat you!