Chapter Summaries

Morin copied and mastered Phinks' Kai Ten, sending Phinks flying into the sea before Feitan went to rescue him. Chrollo praised Morin's many contributions to the Phantom Troupe, then revealed his own Nen ability, Bandit's Secret, and asked whether Morin learned other people's abilities through Nen.

• Chrollo and Shalnark suspected Morin's extraordinary talent might come from a Nen ability, while Pakunoda watched him intently.
• Phinks challenged Morin's effortless imitation of Kai Ten, and Morin gathered Nen in his arm before striking him with the ability.
• Phinks charged into Morin's punch, was hurled into the sea, and Feitan raced to rescue him.
• Shalnark wondered whether Morin could copy his ability, and Chrollo concluded Morin had fully mastered Phinks' Kai Ten.
• Chrollo listed Morin's contributions to the Troupe and said he needed to improve as captain, while Pakunoda listened and looked toward Morin.
• Chrollo showed Morin Bandit's Secret and asked whether Morin's way of learning other people's Nen abilities came from another Nen ability.

Morin explained his ability to Chrollo and used the Doctor’s Bag to save the gravely injured Phinks. Feitan and Chrollo both said Morin should lead the Phantom Troupe if Chrollo ever died, while Morin maintained that he had no interest in the position.

• Chrollo described the strict conditions of Bandit’s Secret and asked Morin how he acquired his ability.
• Morin explained that he could imitate and master striking-type Nen abilities after being hit by them, and Chrollo praised the talent as stronger than his own.
• Feitan pulled Phinks from the sea, and Morin treated his severe injuries with the Doctor’s Bag.
• Feitan said he would support Morin as Leader if Chrollo died, and Chrollo agreed that Morin could guide the Troupe forward.
• Morin warned that the Doctor’s Bag had no side effects but its treatment fluid was limited and difficult to replenish.

Feitan treated the healing liquid as precious after learning little remained, while the Phantom Troupe’s members gathered on the beach. Omokage arrived as the new Number Four, and Morin recognized his sinister motives and the disturbing cost behind his doll-making ability.

• Feitan learned that little healing liquid remained, kicked the unconscious Phinks, and carried him to a reef before joining Shalnark and Kuwah.
• Morin noticed someone approaching, and the gathered Troupe members watched a pale, slender man rush toward them.
• Chrollo identified the newcomer as Omokage, the Troupe’s puppeteer and Number Four.
• Morin recalled that Omokage used Soul Doll to make dolls based on people, with abilities that let dolls steal eyes and let Omokage wield their powers.
• Morin remembered that Omokage had sacrificed his younger sister Rezi to master his ability, then made a doll of her using her memories.

Omokage became obsessed with Morin and resolved to make a doll of him, while the Phantom Troupe gathered at the beach and welcomed back its returning members. The chapter ended with Morin greeting Machi after she arrived with Uvogin and Nobunaga.

• Omokage watched Morin and decided that making a doll of the Phantom Troupe's Vice-Leader would let him copy Morin's talent and Nen ability.
• Morin and Pakunoda continued their close conversation as the other Troupe members gathered, while Shalnark quietly noticed their intimacy.
• Franklin arrived with Phinks, introduced the new member, and thanked Morin for the Nen training notes that had helped them grow stronger.
• Morin wondered why Uvogin, Nobunaga, and Machi were late, then welcomed them as they arrived and bumped fists with Uvogin.
• Morin greeted Machi, who appeared pleased to see him but glanced warily at Pakunoda beside him.

Chrollo gathered the complete Phantom Troupe and explained that their operation in the Kingdom of Mosibia would target the royal family’s treasure, reportedly made from several of the Seven Great Beauties. The group also agreed to investigate a Meteor City drifter who had been wrongfully accused of murder, and the chapter ended as Chrollo prepared to lead them to the capital.

• Uvogin arrived, and Chrollo waited until the reunited members had greeted one another before declaring the Phantom Troupe complete.
• Chrollo described a Meteor City drifter who would be wrongfully convicted of murder and said that the case was connected to their destination.
• Uvogin and Nobunaga agreed to help the drifter if they found that he had been wronged.
• Chrollo revealed that the Troupe’s main target was the Kingdom of Mosibia’s royal treasure, said to be crafted from several of the Seven Great Beauties.
• Machi asked about the treasure, and Chrollo explained the Seven Great Beauties before preparing to lead the Troupe to the capital.

The Phantom Troupe gathered in the Kingdom of Mosibia’s capital, where Uvogin organized an arm-wrestling contest and Morin tracked the imprisoned vagrant with a spy gadget. Morin, Uvogin, and Nobunaga set out to reach the prison before the Troupe’s planned raid on the royal celebration.

• Uvogin challenged the Troupe to an arm-wrestling contest, defeated Phinks, and took first place in the rankings.
• The Troupe settled into Morin’s extradimensional room in the royal capital while Morin used the Spy Combination Device to locate the imprisoned vagrant and others connected to his case.
• Chrollo said the Troupe would raid the Old Queen’s birthday celebration the following night, when Mosibia’s treasures would be on display.
• Morin left with Uvogin and Nobunaga to visit the vagrant, while Machi chose not to join them after noticing Pakunoda’s warmth toward Morin.
• The three traveled through streets decorated for the Old Queen’s birthday and headed toward the prison.

Morin, Uvogin, and Nobunaga infiltrated a prison to rescue a vagrant from Meteor City who had been framed for murder. After Uvogin and Nobunaga killed the guards torturing him, the vagrant recognized them.

• Morin learned about Mosibia's royal family as the three approached the prison.
• Morin used the Invisibility Stick to conceal himself, Uvogin, and Nobunaga as they passed the prison guards.
• Morin, Uvogin, and Nobunaga followed the Spy Eyes to the deepest cells and found soldiers forcing a vagrant to confess to murder.
• The vagrant refused to confess, insisting he was innocent and declaring his pride as a man from Meteor City.
• Uvogin crushed one soldier's head, and Nobunaga killed the other two guards.
• The vagrant recognized Uvogin and Nobunaga and greeted them with delight.

Morin and his companions proved that a Meteor City drifter had been framed for murder and brought him to the courthouse to confront those responsible. As the drifter uncovered the lies behind his case, he killed the false witnesses and began executing the people who had condemned him.

• Morin used a Truth-telling Sticker to confirm that the drifter had not killed anyone, then led him, Uvogin, and Nobunaga to the courthouse.
• Morin's malicious Hatsu froze the judge and everyone in the courtroom, while he gave the drifter a Truth-telling Sticker and a dagger.
• The drifter exposed a yellow-haired thug's false testimony and learned that an honest-looking witness had blamed him to protect his own son, the real murderer.
• The drifter killed both witnesses, then questioned and killed the other people involved as they confessed to framing him for reasons including laziness, fear, and amusement.

Morin and his companions left a bloody courtroom massacre that sparked an uproar in Mosibia, then returned to find the Phantom Troupe playing mahjong. The chapter ended with Phinks making a bad move and Feitan pointing out that he had thrown away a chance to win.

• The judge died after panicking, and the vagrant thanked Morin before saying he planned to escape.
• Morin, Uvogin, and Nobunaga left the courtroom, where a blood-written message signed by Meteor City was discovered and caused a royal-capital scandal.
• Morin learned that Uvogin and Nobunaga had been pursued by Heavens Arena because they were too conspicuous, then returned with them to their hidden entrance.
• Omokage answered the door, and Morin entered to find the Phantom Troupe gathered around a mahjong table.
• Phinks made a kong, drew from the wrong place, and argued with Feitan after Feitan said he had discarded a winning tile.

Morin returned to find the Phantom Troupe absorbed in mahjong, the game he had left them to pass the time. After Phinks lost all his savings, Feitan took his seat, while Morin settled down and began telling Chrollo about their outing.

• Phinks lost a hand to Machi, Shalnark, and Pakunoda, then paid out until he ran out of money and left dejectedly.
• Feitan replaced Phinks at the mahjong table and vowed to beat the others.
• Morin returned and found the Troupe playing mahjong enthusiastically, with Chrollo watching from the side.
• Chrollo explained that Franklin's hands made handling the tiles difficult and that Kuwah could not join without risking accusations of cheating.
• Morin considered how mahjong might become a regular pastime for the Troupe, then sat with Chrollo and recounted their outing.

After Chrollo arranged to settle the matter with Meteor City’s elders, Mosibia’s nobles covered up the murders and prepared for the Queen’s birthday celebration. The Phantom Troupe spent the night in a dark alley playing mahjong, where Machi won a spectacular hand and took their money.

• Chrollo sent a message to Meteor City’s elders and showed no concern about how the murders would affect the Troupe’s operation.
• Mosibia’s ministers investigated the prison and courthouse killings, while Duke Mo'ang'ka demanded revenge for his son and the other victims.
• The ministers ordered the authorities to suppress news of the murders, find the vagrant and his accomplices, and ensure the Queen’s birthday banquet went ahead.
• Mosibia’s officials secretly searched for the killers as the city concealed the incident and welcomed foreign royalty and dignitaries for the celebrations.
• Machi won a Big Three Dragons mahjong hand against Shalnark, Feitan, and the others, then demanded payment.

Feitan and Phinks went bankrupt during the Phantom Troupe’s mahjong game, while Pakunoda’s request for Morin to withdraw her savings stirred up tension with Machi. Chrollo ended the game and sent the troupe to begin their operation, leaving Morin relieved to escape the awkward dispute for now.

• Feitan ran out of money and, after paying Machi what he could, joined Phinks in bankruptcy; Uvogin remained the third-poorest member without owing anyone.
• Pakunoda asked Morin to withdraw her savings, and Machi reacted with suspicion when Pakunoda hinted at their familiarity.
• Morin realized Pakunoda was asking him to choose between revealing the Compound Interest Bank and keeping his promise to Biscuit.
• Nobunaga took Feitan’s seat and tried to start playing, interrupting the tension between Machi and Pakunoda.
• Chrollo closed his book, stopped the game, and told the troupe it was time to move for the operation.

The Phantom Troupe prepared to steal the Mosibia Royal Family’s treasure during the queen’s birthday celebration, with Chrollo dividing the members into teams. Chrollo led the assault on the treasury while Morin, Machi, and Pakunoda were assigned to follow Shalnark’s guidance and use Morin’s gadgets.

• Morin confirmed that foreign nobles, ministers, and V5 officials had arrived for the celebration, and Chrollo reminded the Troupe that their target was the Mosibia Royal Family’s treasure.
• Chrollo ordered the Troupe to kill anyone who obstructed them, even powerful officials from other kingdoms, and the members set out for the palace.
• Chrollo arranged the members into assault, support, coordination, and response teams as they moved through the unusually crowded streets.
• Morin realized that Chrollo had placed him with Machi and Pakunoda, and he silently dreaded being caught up in their dispute again.
• Chrollo led the main assault team toward the palace treasury, while Shalnark’s team watched the royal family’s response and Morin’s team prepared to act on Shalnark’s judgments.

Morin discovered that a cart headed into the palace carried addictive white powder for the nobles and killed the men involved before entering through a concealed side entrance. Meanwhile, the Queen's birthday banquet began, and Seventh Prince Luzurus showed his disgust with the gathering as the operation neared its start.

• Morin left Machi and Pakunoda by the palace wall to investigate a suspicious group of workers.
• Morin used a Truth-telling Sticker to learn that the cart held addictive white powder intended for the nobles, then killed the fat man in charge and the workers.
• Morin took the powder and headed into the palace through the concealed entrance used to transport it.
• The Queen briefly greeted the guests at her birthday banquet before her two sons escorted her back to rest.
• Seventh Prince Luzurus, attending on behalf of Nasubi and the Kakin royal family, found the banquet boring and revolting.

At a banquet, Luzurus rejected a nobleman's offer of an addictive drug and warned him not to bring it near his associates. Meanwhile, Chrollo led the Phantom Troupe in a raid on the Mosibia Royal Family's treasury, where they quickly slaughtered its guards and drew the kingdom's attention.

• Luzurus ignored the slick-haired noble's attempts to socialize with him at the banquet.
• The noble offered Luzurus a drug, but Luzurus condemned its use and warned him to keep it away from his people.
• The noble revealed that the Mosibia Royal Family supplied the drug and had stockpiled a large amount of it.
• Chrollo led Uvogin, Nobunaga, Feitan, and Phinks to the royal treasury and ordered them to attack.
• Uvogin and the others killed about a hundred guards in ten seconds, and the commotion brought spotlights down on them.

Uvogin and the Phantom Troupe attacked the Mosibia royal treasury while the Old Prince concealed the assault from the banquet guests and confronted his security officers. Chrollo found the treasure they sought missing and concluded that the Queen had taken it with her, so the troupe needed to locate her.

• Uvogin smashed through the guards outside the treasury and unleashed his Super Destruction Fist, while Phinks used grenades against the approaching crowd.
• The Old Prince told the banquet guests that the explosion was a royal salute, but Luzurus suspected an attack was underway.
• The Old Prince berated the Fat Officer for the security failure, then learned that the Queen was resting with V5 representative Qiao Gela Ma.
• The Fat Officer reported that he had arranged production of a highly addictive new White Prickly Powder, and the Old Prince warned him to keep the operation secret.
• An adviser suggested the crisis could be an opportunity to remove the Old Queen, and the Old Prince left without answering.
• Chrollo found the troupe’s target missing from its display case and suspected the Queen was wearing it while speaking with the V5 official.

Chrollo’s group prepared to join Uvogin as troops closed in, while the Old Queen revealed that her crown restored and enhanced her beauty by draining immense energy. The chapter left Qiao Gela Ma agreeing to supply her with more Nen users to sustain its power.

• Chrollo finished contacting Shalnark as Phinks and Feitan gathered gold, and Chrollo identified the painting Phinks used as a rare ancient treasure.
• Chrollo led Feitan, Phinks, and Nobunaga toward the battle to support Uvogin as the Fat Officer ordered more troops and heavy weapons.
• An unidentified young man seized the Fat Officer and broke all four of his limbs, then warned him to stay quiet.
• The Old Queen appeared youthful and beautiful before Qiao Gela Ma, with Nen from her crown transforming her face.
• The Old Queen told Qiao Gela Ma that maintaining her appearance consumed tremendous energy, and he promised to send Nen users from V5 prisons and Trap Tower.

Morin confronted the Mosibia royal family after breaking into the palace, while the Old Queen’s crown was revealed to rely on the lives of Nen users to preserve her beauty. He left the Old Prince facing him with a brutally injured subordinate, and the confrontation remained unresolved.

• The Old Queen used the crown’s Nen power to restore her beauty, and Qiao Gela Ma promised to obtain Nen users to keep it working.
• The Old Prince told the Old Queen that bandits had broken into the royal treasury, prompting her to fear they had come for the crown.
• Morin entered the Old Queen’s room, dismissed her, and said he had come for the Old Prince.
• Morin dragged in the Fat Officer, whose limbs were broken and teeth smashed after he had been assigned to deal with the intruders.
• The Old Prince recognized his injured subordinate and confronted Morin without making a rash move.

Morin exposed the Old Prince’s role in producing an addictive white drug and learned that Mosibia and seven other nations planned to use it to weaken and invade a wealthy eastern country. The chapter left Qiao Gela Ma trying to explain away the conspiracy while Morin’s anger and killing intent mounted.

• Morin dismissed Qiao Gela Ma’s threats and negotiation attempts, then confronted the Old Prince with a bag of white Stab-la powder.
• Morin used a Truth-telling Sticker to force the Fat Officer to reveal that the Old Prince had ordered the drug’s production and planned to approve it for mass production.
• The Fat Officer revealed that Mosibia intended to spread the drug in a wealthy eastern country before attacking it, and that seven other nations planned to join the invasion.
• Morin recognized the plan as resembling the historical invasion of his previous world and condemned the nations’ greed and plunder.
• Qiao Gela Ma insisted that V5 would prevent the countries from acting, but Morin challenged his claim.

Morin killed the Old Prince with the white powder and used a Truth-telling Sticker to expose Qiao Gela Ma’s role in the planned invasion and arms deals. The Old Queen’s crown was revealed to have Nen powers tied to beauty, and Morin remained determined to take it from her.

• Morin warned that Kakin would exploit the war and defeat the eight nations, then forced the Old Prince’s face into the white powder until he died.
• Morin stuck a Truth-telling Sticker on Qiao Gela Ma, who confessed that he knew of Mosibia’s invasion plan and intended to profit from arms sales to all eight nations.
• The Old Queen panicked and refused to surrender her crown, while Qiao Gela Ma’s compelled speech exposed his resentment toward her.
• Qiao Gela Ma revealed that the crown could restore and enhance beauty, and Morin considered how the queens’ obsessions might have formed the crown’s dangerous Nen.