Arc 3The Dawn Takes Shape

Ian rescued Mina and Dreyn, gathered new allies and Nen items, and formed Dawn to protect people from exploitation. The arc left Dawn confronting Silva after he tortured Dreyn, with Feitan’s poisoned umbrella finally wounding him.

  • Dreyn used Ian’s Performance-Enhancing Liquid to attack the Kalie Gang, and Ian’s group followed him to the gang’s stronghold.
  • Ian and his companions rescued Mina and defeated the Kalie Gang, while Uvogin fought Walker and Ian used the Good Friend Ring to stop him.
  • Ian’s check-in draws gave his companions new items, including Palu’s Longevity Lock, and Silva arrived in Ejin City to investigate the gang’s destruction.
  • Ian proposed an organization to change the world’s order, and his companions accepted the name Dawn.
  • Silva tortured Dreyn while investigating the Nen users, and Ian brought Mina and Walker to reunite with Xia and the Sharku family.
  • Ian learned what Silva had done to Dreyn, promised revenge, and led Dawn to confront Silva at the castle.
  • Silva fought off Dawn’s attacks and targeted Ian, but Feitan wounded him with the poisoned thorns of his umbrella.
Chapters 51–75 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 51"Rich Country Bumpkin" Ian

Ian gave the dying Dreyn a potion that temporarily made him superhuman, and Dreyn rushed off to attack the Kalie Gang. Ian promised Machi and the others he would help them develop their Nen abilities, while Dreyn arrived at Kazan’s battlefield and began cutting down gang members.

  • Dreyn drank Ian’s Performance-Enhancing Liquid, gained strength and heightened senses, and thanked Ian before charging toward the Kalie Gang.
  • Feitan and Uvogin questioned Ian about the potion, and Ian explained that its effects lasted only an hour and that Dreyn’s frailty had made the change look dramatic.
  • Machi told Ian she wanted enough power to help him, and Ian apologized for overlooking the group’s feelings and promised to seek Mizaistom’s help with their Nen training.
  • Uvogin urged the group to see what Dreyn would do, so Ian and the others headed toward the battle with the Kalie Gang.
  • Kazan was shot while fighting the gang, but Dreyn arrived and swiftly killed several attackers; Kazan recognized him in shock.

Ch. 52The Gears of Fate Begin to Turn...

Dreyn used a miracle granted by Ian to defeat the Kalie Gang attackers, while Ian learned about the conflict between the Kalie Gang and the Sharku Family. Before leaving, Ian asked Kazan whether he could make a city safe and happy, and Kazan’s serious answer set him on a path that would lead to becoming president of the New World Federation.

  • Dreyn thanked Kazan for taking him in, then vanished to pursue his final wish by fighting the Kalie Gang.
  • Ian and his companions arrived, and Uvogin, Nobunaga, Chrollo, and Feitan examined the bodies and realized how dramatically Dreyn’s strength had increased.
  • Kazan recognized Ian as the boy who had given Dreyn his miracle and explained that the Kalie Gang and Sharku Family were fighting for control of Ejin City.
  • Ian asked Kazan whether he could make a city safe for its people, and Kazan promised that his people would no longer have to live in fear.
  • Ian and his companions left after asking Kazan to arrange their identity papers, beginning a chain of events that years later led Kazan to become president of the New World Federation.

Ch. 53I Won't Have to Go Looking for You...

Dreyn used his temporary enhancement to attack the Kalie Gang’s factory and avenge his wife and daughter while Ian and the others followed. As Dreyn’s power neared its limit, the gang’s boss arrived with a convoy and ordered a child from the Sharku Family brought to him, giving Ian a chance to confront both major gangs.

  • Dreyn reached a Kalie Gang stronghold and killed the guard at its entrance.
  • Dreyn stormed through the factory, killing gang members as Ian, Uvogin, Nobunaga, Feitan, and Chrollo followed outside.
  • Ian and the others noticed a damaged convoy approaching the factory and waited to learn who was inside.
  • Dreyn realized he had only five minutes of enhanced power left as the convoy entered the factory grounds.
  • Retsubu Kazuo arrived, learned the guards had been killed, and ordered his men to bring him a child from the Sharku Family.
  • Hidden beneath the Invisible Cloak, Ian heard Retsubu’s orders and welcomed the chance to deal with both gangs.

Ch. 54Nice Work, Dreyn

Ian watched the Kalie Gang hold Mina hostage and prepared to intervene when they threatened her. Dreyn attacked the gang but was shot before reaching Retsubu Kazuo, and Ian appeared beside him as his time ran out.

  • The Kalie Gang brought Mina before Retsubu Kazuo, who threatened her and ordered his men to strip her when she could not explain the Sharku Family’s plans.
  • Ian prepared to rescue Mina, but gunfire elsewhere in the factory interrupted the gang, and Retsubu Kazuo learned that his investigating men had been killed.
  • Retsubu Kazuo led his men toward the factory, where Dreyn suddenly appeared and split a guard in two with a scarlet cleaver.
  • Dreyn fought through the gang’s gunfire, determined to kill Retsubu Kazuo before his remaining time ran out.
  • A bullet hit Dreyn in the shoulder and sent him flying backward, but Ian appeared and told him, “Nice work, Dreyn!”

Ch. 55Boss, We're Just a Gang! That's a Tank!

Ian and the Phantom Troupe escaped the Kalie Gang in a car that he transformed into a tank, while Dreyn collapsed after the enhancement drug wore off. Inside the tank, Ian found the kidnapped Sharku Family girl and asked Machi to treat Dreyn’s bleeding wound as Uvogin took control.

  • Dreyn realized Ian had been watching him, then collapsed in agony when the Performance-Enhancing Liquid wore off, so Ian knocked him unconscious.
  • Chrollo, Uvogin, Nobunaga, and the others emerged from their hiding place as Retsubu Kazuo ordered his gang to shoot them.
  • Ian used the Nonliving Hypnosis Loudspeaker to turn a bullet-riddled car into a tank, prompting the gangsters to take cover.
  • Retsubu Kazuo refused to back down and ordered Saitō to bring him a howitzer.
  • Ian discovered the bound Sharku Family girl inside the tank, then handed control to Uvogin and asked Machi to stop Dreyn’s bleeding.

Ch. 56Blasted to Bits!

Machi used Nen threads to stitch Dreyn’s wounds, while Uvogin drove the tank against Retsubu Kazuo’s gang and blasted their fleeing cars. A new arrival saw the wreckage and declared that his mission was to rescue Mina.

  • Machi focused her Nen and stitched Dreyn’s wounds after Nobunaga removed the bullets.
  • Ian praised Machi’s ability, and Chrollo and Feitan watched her work.
  • Retsubu Kazuo fired a howitzer at the tank, but the shell failed to damage it.
  • Uvogin drove the tank toward the gangsters while Ian and Nobunaga helped him aim the cannon.
  • Uvogin fired three shots, destroying the gang’s fleeing cars and leaving Retsubu Kazuo’s fate unknown.
  • A newcomer arrived at the outskirts, dismissed the gang’s fight, and said his mission was to rescue Mina.

Ch. 57Then Let Me See... How You're Going to Kill Me!

After defeating the Kalie Gang, Ian decided to take Mina with them and turn his attention to the Xierku Family. A Nen user named Walker tried to abduct Mina, and Ian recognized him as the future Shadow Beast called Rabid Dog before assigning Uvogin to fight him.

  • Ian agreed that Dreyn needed hospital treatment and decided to take Mina along, intending to deal with the Xierku Family next.
  • Walker suddenly appeared and tried to snatch Mina, but Feitan, Machi, and Chrollo struck back and exposed him as a Nen user.
  • Ian suspected Walker was Rabid Dog, a future Shadow Beast whose teeth carried neurotoxin, and warned Uvogin to avoid being bitten.
  • Uvogin eagerly accepted Ian's order to fight Walker, while Walker claimed his venomous fangs could kill him.

Ch. 58You're a ferocious hungry wolf, and a goofy husky too

Uvogin attacked Walker with a devastating Nen punch but missed and injured his own hand, while Walker prepared to strike with his Poison Fang. Ian used the Good Friend Ring to turn Walker friendly toward Uvogin, leaving the fight interrupted as the group prepared to get the wounded Dreyn to a hospital.

  • Uvogin unleashed his Destruction Punch, but Walker dodged and the blow cratered the ground, mangling Uvogin's right hand.
  • Nobunaga mocked the name of Uvogin's attack, while Ian recognized it as an early form of Uvogin's future Big Bang Impact.
  • Walker charged at the injured Uvogin and lunged for his arm with his poisonous fangs after Uvogin lowered his guard.
  • Pakunoda discovered Dreyn had a fever, and Ian and Chrollo decided to take him to a hospital.
  • Ian aimed the Good Friend Ring at Walker, who immediately stopped attacking and apologized to Uvogin as a friend.

Ch. 59"The item is dangerous!" carries even more weight

Ian used the Good Friend Ring to make Walker answer questions about his attack and his friendship with Shia Sharku, revealing Walker’s plans and private feelings. After the group reached the hospital, the ring’s influence ended, and Walker realized what he had confessed and angrily shouted Ian’s name.

  • Ian used the Good Friend Ring on Walker, then questioned him as the group drove to the hospital.
  • Walker said Shia Sharku had asked him to rescue Mina, whom Walker considered a friend’s sister, and explained how he had met Shia in Yorknew City.
  • Walker told Ian he disliked dealing with people and would rather live in the wild among wolves.
  • Uvogin sped the group to the hospital, where Ian ordered Uvogin and Nobunaga to watch Walker and kill him if he became dangerous.
  • After the ring’s influence wore off, Walker panicked at what he had revealed, accused Ian of using a shameless Nen Ability, and shouted his name.

Ch. 60This Time... I Have to Stock Up on Props Before Coming Out of Seclusion!

Ian and the others brought Dreyn to the hospital, then returned to Palu’s house with Walker. Uvogin’s attempt to toughen Palu up nearly killed him, leaving Ian determined to stay home until he drew a useful medical prop.

  • Ian and the others left Dreyn at the hospital after the doctor praised Machi’s suturing skills and Ian took the doctor’s contact information.
  • Walker woke up in the car and angrily confronted Ian, who warned him to follow their instructions.
  • Palu worried about Ian’s group while waiting at home, then welcomed them back and brought Uvogin cold beer.
  • Uvogin tried to help Palu grow stronger by making him run in double gravity, and Ian and the others rushed to save Palu when he collapsed.
  • Ian realized how unprepared he was without medical-tool props and decided to remain in seclusion until he drew something useful.

Ch. 61"125,101 career kills"

Shia Sharku worried that Walker had not returned after being asked to rescue Mina, and feared the Kalie Gang might have a Nen user. He told his father Joral Sharku, who revealed their ancestor had been a Nen user and led him to a mysterious talisman that might help them contact someone.

  • Shia Sharku dismissed his subordinate and worried that Walker had not rescued Mina, suspecting the Kalie Gang might have a Nen user.
  • Shia told Joral Sharku that Mina had been kidnapped and that he had asked Walker, a Nen user, to save her.
  • Joral warned Shia that ordinary people could not win against Nen users and revealed that their great-grandfather had also been a Nen user.
  • Shia suspected their great-grandfather had deliberately kept Nen knowledge from the family, and Joral glanced toward the violin rack before changing the subject.
  • Joral took Shia to the basement to find a talisman their great-grandfather had left for a family crisis.
  • Joral found a dust-covered yellow talisman marked “125,101 career kills,” though neither he nor Shia could read its characters.

Ch. 62The Family on Kukuroo Mountain...

Xia discovered that the talisman left by his great-grandfather resisted water and fire, then activated it with his blood. At the Zoldyck estate, Silva received a summons while Kikyo chased Illumi and Milluki.

  • Xia and Jorar failed to decipher the talisman until they noticed that water did not affect it.
  • Xia tested the talisman in a flame, confirmed it resisted fire, and cut his palm to touch it with his blood.
  • The talisman burst into dazzling light, though Xia and Jorar did not know it had affected events at Kukuroo Mountain.
  • Two elderly men discussed an old matter and decided to leave it to Silva.
  • Kikyo chased Illumi and Milluki after they teased her, and Silva answered an unseen summons and left.

Ch. 63System, Give Me a Draw!!

Silva traveled to Ejin City to investigate the Xierku Family, while Ian prepared to use his check-in system for another draw. The chapter ended with Ian beginning the draw at Palu’s house, confident his luck would hold.

  • Zeno sent Silva to Ejin City to help the Xierku Family if they still existed or kill the family’s enemies if they had been destroyed.
  • Silva told Kikyo he was leaving, then named their unborn child Killua before flying away on a magical beast.
  • Illumi and Milluki watched Kikyo celebrate the name Killua, and Milluki ran off, upset that his parents seemed to favor the unborn child.
  • Ian reviewed the effects and limits of his newly drawn Disaster-Repelling Stickers and Underground Gas.
  • Ian started the day’s check-in draw at Palu’s house while Uvogin and the others watched.

Ch. 64Golden Legend! White Crane, Oh, White Crane!

Ian obtained the [White Crane Repayment Combo], an item that could grant a wish through a three-stage process. After Uvogin rescued its white crane, a beautiful woman arrived at Palu’s house asking to stay the night, beginning the repayment stage.

  • Ian revealed that his new golden-legend item was the [White Crane Repayment Combo] and invited everyone, including Palu, to make a wish.
  • Uvogin asked for an ice-cold beer, and Ian explained that the item worked through a sequence of events.
  • Uvogin opened the box, releasing a white crane that became trapped in a thicket; he rescued it as Ian described the item’s kindness, contract, and repayment stages.
  • The crane flew away, and Ian brought everyone back to Palu’s house to wait for its return.
  • A beautiful woman arrived during heavy snowfall and asked Uvogin to let her stay for one night.

Ch. 65It Can Even "Enchant"!?

Ian used the White Crane Repayment Combo to create beer for Uvogin and a sword for Nobunaga, then prepared to test whether it could bless Palu’s child with a longevity lock. Meanwhile, a four-winged demonic beast arrived over Ejin City carrying a pale-haired man who announced that they had reached the Sharku clan.

  • A woman in a white kimono appeared through Ian’s Nen Ability item, and Ian stopped the others from peeking while she prepared Uvogin’s request.
  • Miss White Crane emerged with 50 cans of beer, which Uvogin accepted in amazement before she vanished into feathers.
  • Ian repeated the process for Nobunaga, and Miss White Crane created a sharp, sturdy tachi that thrilled him.
  • Palu asked Ian to have the White Crane Immortal make a longevity lock to protect his child, and Ian agreed, eager to test the item’s enchantment ability.
  • After three days, a four-winged demonic beast carrying a pale-haired man flew over Ejin City, where the man declared they had reached the Sharku clan.

Ch. 66You've Got to Be Kidding! Video Game Stat Bonuses!?

Silva Zoldyck arrived at the Xierku Family estate and agreed to investigate the Nen-related threat after learning about the Kalie Gang’s destruction and the family’s missing members. Meanwhile, Ian tested the White Crane Repayment Combo’s magical rewards, and Feitan received an item that made Ian see another game data entry.

  • Silva entered the Xierku Family castle and revealed to Jorar that he had come to help because their families had once been closely connected.
  • Jorar brought Xia to explain the Kalie Gang’s destruction, Walker and Mina’s disappearance, and the talisman’s unexplained reaction; Silva warned that a Nen user was involved and took them to investigate the scene.
  • Ian discovered that Palu’s Longevity Lock granted bonuses to vitality, luck, and evasion, and he urged Palu to keep it safe for his child.
  • Chrollo received a Book of Wonderful Records that stored knowledge, while Machi received a Healing Bandage whose effects depended on the Nen supplied to it.
  • Feitan asked for a weapon that would kill enemies in the cruelest way, and Ian saw a game data entry appear when the item was completed.

Ch. 67Super Armor Haohyougen?

Miss White Crane made Feitan a poisonous thorn umbrella and Uvogin a pair of gauntlets that forced him to perform a glowing Shoryuken when he shouted “Haohyougen.” Meanwhile, Silva examined the ruins outside Ejin City and concluded that a tank had destroyed a car, leaving Jorar and Xia puzzled.

  • Miss White Crane gave Feitan a Thorn-Poison Iron Pear Umbrella that split into toxin-coated spikes, and Feitan delighted in its brutal design.
  • Feitan pressed the umbrella's button, unfolding its spiked canopy and startling everyone in the living room.
  • Uvogin asked to try White Crane's Gratitude again, requested gauntlets that could break through anything, and received red Cool Gauntlets.
  • At Ian's instruction, Uvogin shouted “Haohyougen” and was forced into a glowing Shoryuken Super Armor State, leaping high into the air with an uppercut.
  • Silva examined a burned car among the ruins outside Ejin City and deduced that tank fire had destroyed it, confusing Jorar and Xia.

Ch. 68Let's Form an Organization

Silva investigated the Kalie Gang’s ruined factory and deduced that several Nen users, including a Conjuration user, had attacked them. After resting and distributing weapons to Uvogin, Pakunoda, and Franklin, Ian gathered everyone to propose establishing an organization.

  • Silva examined the destroyed cars and factory, finding signs that the Kalie Gang had faced multiple Nen users and an unknown Conjuration ability.
  • Silva asked Xia about Walker’s ability, then concluded that Xia’s friend and sister might still be alive and left with Xia and Jorar.
  • Ian gave Uvogin Cool Gauntlets, Pakunoda an Infinite-Fill Revolver, and Franklin an Infinite-Fill Gatling Gun.
  • Ian spent three days recovering and learned that Dreyn was healing well, while he expected Kazan to have arranged identification documents.
  • Ian gathered everyone at night and proposed forming an organization, asking them for ideas.

Ch. 69Dawn or Dawnlight

Ian proposed creating an organization to change the world's oppressive order and bring safety and hope to those who suffered under it. The group accepted the name Dawn, while Chrollo privately favored Dawnlight and resolved to stay by Ian's side.

  • Uvogin, Machi, Nobunaga, Feitan, and Franklin each suggested names for the group, but the others rejected them.
  • Pakunoda asked Ian what he wanted the organization to achieve, and Ian said it should change the order of the world, including the mafia and powerful governments.
  • Ian declared that the group would bring light to people living under exploitation and danger, calling them the light of dawn.
  • Ian proposed the name Dawn, and the others applauded and accepted it after Chrollo murmured the word.
  • Chrollo privately reflected that Ian had brought happiness and color to their lives, and decided that the group should protect him.

Ch. 70I Think... We May Have Run into Trouble

Ian rested after promising Nobunaga he would strengthen his sword, while Machi thanked him and fell asleep beside him. Meanwhile, Silva tracked the children to a hospital and interrogated Dreyn, but left uncertain whether he had found the right enemy.

  • Ian promised Nobunaga he would strengthen his sword the next day, then let Machi massage his shoulders as he fell asleep.
  • Machi kissed Ian on the cheek and fell asleep beside him.
  • Silva, Jorar, and Xia traced the children’s trail to a hospital, where surveillance showed Walker being held in a car.
  • Silva found Dreyn and questioned him, but Dreyn denied knowing anything and Silva broke two of his fingers.
  • Silva returned to Xia and Jorar with a bloodstained bedsheet and said he thought they had run into trouble.

Ch. 71If Not Me, Who Else?

Silva told Xia and Jorar that his torture of Dreyn had turned the conflict with a powerful Nen user into a dangerous feud, so they hurried toward the Xierku Family's castle. The next morning, Ian decided to bring Mina and Walker to the family’s home, prepared to negotiate or use force.

  • Silva explained that Dreyn had endured torture for someone else and that the group he served could retaliate with Nen, warning Xia and Jorar that he had brought trouble upon the Xierku Family.
  • Ian woke feeling exhausted and noticed Machi blushing, then visited Mina and Walker in the Wallpaper House.
  • Walker concealed that Uvogin had beaten him through the night with repeated Haohyougen attacks, while Ian chose not to expose his lie.
  • Ian told Mina and Walker he would take them to visit their family and friends, and Mina eagerly revealed the Sharku Clan's residence.
  • Ian gathered his group and set off for the Xierku Family with both a conciliatory approach and a forceful one in mind.

Ch. 72Arriving to Watch the Show

Ian and his companions brought Mina back to the Sharku Family mansion, where Xia learned she was safe and rushed to reunite with her. Mina and Xia embraced and promised not to lose each other again, while Ian reassured Machi that their group would stay together.

  • Mina led Ian and the others to the mansion, where the security chief recognized Uvogin and welcomed the rescuers inside.
  • Jorar heard that Mina had returned and panicked over the arrival of the children who had destroyed the Kalie Gang, then sent for Xia.
  • Xia asked Dreyn whether Mina was alive, and Dreyn confirmed that she was fine.
  • A servant told Xia that Mina had returned, and Xia ran outside to find her.
  • Mina and Xia embraced as she cried about waiting for him, and Xia apologized and promised never to lose her again.
  • Machi took Ian's hand, and Ian promised they would all remain together before telling Walker to help Mina and Xia.

Ch. 73Fury!!!

Walker reunited Mina with Xia, but Xia’s account revealed that Silva had tortured Dreyn after a misunderstanding. Ian and the others went to Dreyn and prepared to confront the Zoldyck Clan Leader, demanding an apology for what had been done to their companion.

  • Walker joined Xia and Mina, and Xia realized Ian’s group were the Nen users connected to the destruction of the Kalie Gang.
  • Chrollo noticed Xia repeatedly looking toward a room, and Ian pressured Xia until he explained that Silva had interrogated and tortured Dreyn.
  • Ian asked Xia to take them to Dreyn and thanked him for saving Dreyn’s life.
  • Ian apologized to Dreyn, promised revenge, and asked Machi to treat his injuries with the Healing Bandage.
  • Ian told Dawn that they would confront Silva and demand a sincere apology, by force if necessary.

Ch. 74Ambush Attack!!

Ian and the Dawn members ambushed Silva at Sharku Clan Castle, using gravity and coordinated attacks to try to create an opening. Silva resisted their abilities and prepared to test Ian, leaving the battle unresolved.

  • Silva returned to Sharku Clan Castle after failing to find Ian and the others at their house.
  • Pakunoda activated the Gravity Regulator, and the Dawn members attacked Silva as he entered the castle.
  • Silva quickly dodged the attacks and endured the threefold gravity, while Franklin's Gatling gun fire wrecked the castle without hitting him.
  • Uvogin and Nobunaga attacked Silva from beneath the ground, but both missed and withdrew.
  • Silva assessed the Dawn members' abilities, focused on Ian, and decided to make the first move to test him.

Ch. 75Something's Strange!

Ian and the Phantom Troupe fought Silva, whose attacks were repeatedly thwarted by an unexplained effect. Feitan finally wounded Silva with his umbrella, and the group prepared to press their advantage.

  • Silva fired a Nen projectile at Ian, but a falling piece of railing blocked it, leaving Silva suspicious that Ian had altered events.
  • Uvogin and Nobunaga attacked Silva from underground, but Silva dodged Uvogin’s punch and watched him fly into the ceiling.
  • Ian tried to capture Silva with the Cursed Camera, but Silva sensed danger and dodged before the camera could take a useful picture.
  • Silva demanded that Ian hand over the Sharku Clan, while Ian refused and accused Silva of attacking Dreyn.
  • Feitan attacked Silva from behind with his umbrella, and Silva’s Nen stalled as the umbrella’s thorns cut his arm.
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