Ch. 161Post-mortem Nen
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Wu, the white-haired boy, admits to killing Bomb Demon and two other players to prevent Gon from asking for their Nen cards.
- Bomb Demon's corpse leaves behind Post-mortem Nen, a powerful residual Nen ability, which attacks Su Wu.
- Biscuit explains that Post-mortem Nen is a rare phenomenon where a strong Nen user's abilities persist and even strengthen after death due to obsessions.
- The Bomb Demon's ability to plant bombs on players remains active, endangering those who haven't had the ability removed.
Character Developments
- Gon shows persistence and obsession in seeking answers, even when faced with Su Wu's indifference.
- Su Wu demonstrates his power and indifference to the lives of others, killing cannon fodder characters to prevent future issues.
- Biscuit shows her knowledge and experience as an elder Hunter, explaining Post-mortem Nen to Gon and Killua.
Significant Themes
- Power and Indifference: Su Wu's display of power and lack of concern for the lives of others raises questions about the morality of using power.
- Obsession and Resentment: The persistence of Bomb Demon's ability after death highlights the theme of obsession and resentment, and their consequences.
Character Interactions
- Gon and Su Wu: Gon's persistence and Su Wu's indifference create tension, with Gon unable to accept Su Wu's actions but unwilling to fight him.
- Gon, Killua, and Biscuit: The trio discusses the situation, with Gon seeking Su Wu's help to save the other players.
- Su Wu and Biscuit: Su Wu acknowledges Biscuit's knowledge but remains unmoved by her or Gon's pleas for help.