Chapter Summaries

Summary: “Illumi’s Scheme”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi deliberately provokes Moyu by referring to the deaths of strangers, hoping to exploit Moyu’s compassion and destabilize him. He even considers manipulating or turning nearby people into Needle Persons to gain control of the battle.
• Moyu remains emotionally steady despite Illumi’s taunts, though Illumi notices that Moyu’s concern for strangers could potentially become a weakness.
• Illumi studies Moyu’s Shadow Clone, recognizing that it perfectly replicates Moyu’s aura, movements, breathing, and gaze. The Ball-Headed Needle attached to the clone is the only reliable way to distinguish it from the real Moyu.
• Illumi launches an attack using Rhythm Echo footwork. Moyu positions the Shadow Clone to intercept him while remaining wary of Tsubone, who is nearby and poses an additional threat.
• Illumi anticipates Moyu’s defensive response and secretly positions five Needle Persons above the battlefield. When the Shadow Clone moves into the expected defensive position, they ambush and immobilize it.
• With the Shadow Clone restrained, Illumi rushes Moyu before the clone can return to assist him. Illumi correctly deduces that Moyu cannot immediately create another clone until the shadow returns to his body.
• Moyu attempts to retreat and defend himself, but Illumi’s superior physical combat ability overwhelms him. Illumi narrowly fails to implant a needle, then blocks Moyu’s counterattack and lands a powerful punch that sends him flying.

Character Developments

• Illumi: Demonstrates his calculating, manipulative nature and willingness to sacrifice strangers for tactical advantage. He has carefully analyzed the limitations of Moyu’s ability and adapts his strategy around them. His combat skill, deception, timing, and physical superiority are emphasized.
• Moyu: Shows strong emotional control, refusing to be manipulated by Illumi’s cruel remarks. However, he recognizes the difficult tactical position he is in, especially because he must divide his attention between Illumi, the Shadow Clone, and Tsubone. His reliance on the clone exposes a vulnerability Illumi successfully exploits.
• Tsubone: Though she does not directly fight in this passage, her proximity and role in protecting Killua make her a significant potential threat that Moyu cannot ignore.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and psychological warfare: Illumi uses death and emotional pressure as weapons, even when his words fail to affect Moyu.
• Knowledge versus surprise: Understanding the Shadow Clone’s mechanics gives Illumi a major advantage, contrasting with his previous defeat when he was caught off guard.
• Control and vulnerability: Both fighters attempt to control the battlefield, but Moyu’s dependence on the Shadow Clone creates an opening for Illumi.
• Moral detachment: Illumi’s disregard for strangers’ lives highlights his ruthless worldview and contrasts with Moyu’s concern for others.
• Tactical adaptation: The battle is decided not only by strength but by prediction, positioning, timing, and exploiting ability limitations.

Character Interactions

• Illumi verbally provokes Moyu and analyzes his reactions.
• Moyu and Illumi engage in a battle of movement and interception, with Moyu using the Shadow Clone defensively and Illumi manipulating him into a predictable position.
• Illumi’s Needle Persons restrain the Shadow Clone, isolating Moyu.
• Moyu and Illumi then fight directly. Moyu attempts to block and counter Illumi’s needle attack, but Illumi changes direction, blocks Moyu’s elbow, and strikes his ribs, recreating their previous restaurant confrontation with their roles reversed.

Chapter Summary: “You Never Learn”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi attempts to defeat Moyu by inserting one of his Nen Needles into Moyu’s head, but Moyu remains constantly alert to the threat and denies him an opening.
• Instead, Illumi uses his superior physical strength, martial arts, and Nen control to overwhelm Moyu with punches, kicks, and a knee strike. Moyu suffers several injuries and is forced to retreat.
• Moyu realizes he cannot compete with Illumi in close combat. He focuses on avoiding the Nen Needles while waiting for his Shadow Clone to return and support him.
• Illumi correctly understands Moyu’s strategy and exploits it: because Moyu is prioritizing defense against the needles, Illumi attacks him physically and gradually weakens him.
• The Shadow Clone eventually returns, but Moyu has already been injured and slowed. Illumi is able to fight both Moyu and the clone without difficulty.
• Illumi notices that the Shadow Clone possesses strength and intensity comparable to Moyu’s, but he still maintains the advantage because Moyu’s condition has deteriorated.
• After several exchanges, Illumi uses Gyo to withstand an attack from the Shadow Clone and successfully drives a Nen Needle into Moyu. To ensure victory, he immediately inserts another needle into the Shadow Clone.
• Killua and the hidden Tsubone witness what appears to be Moyu’s defeat.
• However, the “Moyu” pierced by the needle suddenly punches Illumi in the jaw, launching him into the air and leaving him stunned.
• Illumi realizes too late that the person he had been fighting may also have been a Nen Clone. Moyu’s final expression implies that Illumi has once again failed to learn from his previous misjudgment.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Demonstrates patience, caution, and strategic restraint despite being physically outmatched. He allows Illumi to believe that he has been successfully cornered, suggesting that his true ability or position has been concealed throughout the battle.
• Illumi: Displays overwhelming superiority in close combat and tactical use of his Nen Needles. However, his confidence turns into underestimation; after believing he has fully understood Moyu’s abilities, he repeats the same mistake of relying on incomplete information.
• Killua: Escapes the Needle Person and arrives in time to witness Illumi seemingly defeat Moyu, only to see the unexpected reversal.
• Tsubone: Remains hidden and observes the battle. She initially judges Illumi’s victory to be inevitable but becomes shocked when Moyu counters after being pierced.

Significant Themes

• The danger of overconfidence: Illumi’s strength gives him control of the battle, but his certainty that he has deciphered Moyu’s abilities blinds him to the possibility of another deception.
• Information and misdirection in combat: The fight emphasizes how knowledge of an opponent’s ability can be decisive—but also how dangerous it is to assume that one’s information is complete.
• Patience versus brute force: Moyu appears to endure damage and retreat defensively, but this may be part of a larger strategy designed to manipulate Illumi’s expectations.
• The limits of perception: Illumi believes he can distinguish Moyu from his clone, yet the apparent victory reveals that he has once again misunderstood the situation.
• “You never learn”: The title and closing line highlight Illumi’s recurring failure to learn from past encounters, particularly his tendency to underestimate hidden abilities after gaining an apparent advantage.

Character Interactions

• Moyu and Illumi: Their battle centers on Illumi’s relentless close-range assault against Moyu’s defensive attempts to avoid the Nen Needles and reunite with his clone. Illumi dominates physically, while Moyu appears to rely on deception and concealed tactics.
• Illumi and the Shadow Clone: Illumi fights the clone alongside Moyu and recognizes that it matches Moyu’s strength, but he still treats the pair as defeated once Moyu is weakened.
• Illumi, Killua, and Tsubone: Killua and Tsubone observe Illumi’s apparent victory, reinforcing the impression that Moyu has lost. The sudden counterattack overturns their shared understanding of the battle.
• Moyu and Illumi at the conclusion: Moyu’s unexpected punch and mocking expression reverse the power dynamic, leaving Illumi stunned and exposed as the one who has been deceived.

Chapter Summary: “The Cause of Your Defeat”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi reflects on the battle and concludes that Moyu’s defeat was caused by his reckless use of a Nen Clone against the Needle People.
• Illumi uses the Needle People’s assault to study when and how Moyu activates his ability. By pinning down the Shadow Clone, he is able to attack Moyu directly and suppress him.
• Illumi deliberately pressures Moyu with close combat and Nen Needles, convincing Moyu that being pierced would end the battle. He assumes Moyu is waiting for his Clone to return so he can regain the advantage.
• Believing Moyu to be inferior in hand-to-hand combat and Nen techniques, Illumi becomes convinced that victory is inevitable once Moyu’s ability is restrained.
• Illumi successfully embeds a Nen Needle into Moyu, intending to transform him into a Needle Person and then tear off his head in front of Killua to reinforce the belief that assassins do not need friends.
• However, the Moyu he struck was actually another Nen Clone. Illumi realizes too late that he has once again been tricked into attacking a decoy.
• Moyu reveals that he intentionally displayed his Shadow Clone earlier to give Illumi misleading information. He correctly predicted that Illumi’s desire for control would make him rely on a Nen Needle to finish the fight.
• With Illumi’s aura disrupted by his emotions, Moyu launches the Shadow Clone to finish him.
• Tsubone suddenly intervenes and destroys the attacking Clone with a single palm strike.
• Moyu attempts to hide using the Clone’s two-dimensional shadow form, but Tsubone tracks the shadow back to its source and forces him to reveal himself.
• The chapter ends with Moyu challenging Tsubone while warning Killua to move away. Tsubone senses unexpected danger from him despite her confidence and composure.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Demonstrates that his apparent disadvantage was part of a carefully constructed trap. He manipulates Illumi’s assumptions, exploits his need for control, and proves himself to be a highly strategic fighter. His final confrontation with Tsubone suggests that he still possesses considerable hidden power.
• Illumi: Initially appears completely in control, but his confidence is exposed as overconfidence. His inability to recognize Moyu’s deception causes him to attack a Clone again. For the first time, he experiences intense humiliation, anger, and resentment, revealing emotional instability beneath his normally detached exterior.
• Tsubone: Establishes herself as an exceptionally perceptive and capable Nen user. Her speed, powerful Zetsu, and ability to track the Clone’s returning shadow allow her to counter Moyu’s tactics immediately.
• Killua: Remains confused by the battle and its reversals. He is also placed at the center of Illumi’s psychological plan, though Moyu continues trying to protect him from the conflict.

Significant Themes

• Information and misdirection: The battle is decided by which fighter controls the opponent’s understanding of the ability. Moyu wins by feeding Illumi accurate-looking but incomplete information.
• Overconfidence and control: Illumi’s need to control the battle and end it with a Nen Needle becomes the weakness Moyu exploits.
• Adaptability versus calculation: Illumi’s careful planning gives him the initial advantage, but Moyu’s ability to anticipate and manipulate that plan ultimately overturns it.
• The cost of one’s actions: Moyu emphasizes that people must pay a price for what they do, framing Illumi’s defeat as the consequence of his arrogance and manipulation.
• Family, friendship, and assassination: Illumi’s attempt to teach Killua that assassins do not need friends contrasts with Moyu’s efforts to protect Killua and undermine that ideology.

Important Character Interactions

• Moyu and Illumi: Their battle becomes a contest of psychological manipulation. Illumi believes he has trapped Moyu, but Moyu has deliberately guided him toward the exact attack that will fail.
• Moyu and Tsubone: Tsubone interrupts Moyu’s finishing attack, tracks him through his shadow, and confronts him directly. Moyu responds by openly challenging her, creating a tense new standoff.
• Moyu and Killua: Moyu warns Killua to retreat, showing concern for his safety even while Killua struggles to understand what has happened.
• Tsubone and Illumi: Tsubone’s intervention reflects her loyalty to the Zoldyck family and her refusal to let Illumi be killed or incapacitated while under her protection.

Chapter Summary: “What Exactly Is This Guy?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi’s attack on Moyu was his own decision, made without informing Tsubone. Since the attack was unrelated to protecting Killua, Tsubone had no reason to intervene initially.
• When Illumi was placed in mortal danger, Tsubone acted immediately. She destroyed one of Moyu’s Shadow Clones, caught Illumi as he fell, and restrained the remaining clone to force Moyu to reveal himself.
• Moyu recognizes Tsubone as an exceptionally powerful and experienced fighter, despite her being “only” a butler. He nevertheless does not regret attacking Illumi, though he wishes he had been able to land a stronger blow.
• Facing Tsubone, Moyu realizes he has only one viable trump card: 100-Type Guanyin: First Palm. Because of his limited aura reserves, he believes he can use it only once and must choose the perfect moment.
• His recent rewards—an increased Vow Effect and a higher Zetsu level granting him the technique In—are acknowledged but offer little immediate help in the confrontation.
• Tsubone and Moyu enter a tense standoff. She senses that Moyu is concealing a dangerous ability and prepares to capture him.
• When Tsubone suddenly attacks, Moyu begins the motion associated with activating his ultimate technique. The movement and aura remind Tsubone of Netero’s ability, causing her instincts to warn her of extreme danger. She stops her attack, though she soon prepares to strike again.
• Killua finally understands what is happening and orders Tsubone to stop. Because Killua’s command takes priority in the absence of orders from Silva, Tsubone withdraws.
• Tsubone explains that Illumi attacked Moyu and was defeated, forcing her to intervene to protect Illumi’s life. Killua is shocked and begins connecting the incident to the rumors Milluki had spread about Moyu.
• Moyu cautiously retreats, hoping to escape without having to use his precious trump card.
• In the family surveillance room, Milluki watches the confrontation in disbelief and wonders what Moyu truly is.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Demonstrates composure, tactical awareness, and restraint despite facing a vastly more experienced opponent. He carefully evaluates his limited resources and refuses to reveal his strongest ability unnecessarily.
• Tsubone: Shows her speed, reflexes, authority, and battle experience. Although she initially intends to restrain Moyu, her instincts recognize the threat posed by his hidden ability. She also demonstrates loyalty to Killua by obeying his command immediately.
• Killua: Becomes increasingly confused and alarmed by the conflict involving Illumi and Moyu. His authority over Tsubone is reinforced when she stops at his order.
• Illumi: Although unconscious for most of the chapter, his failed attack establishes Moyu as someone capable of overpowering him.
• Milluki: Reacts with shock while observing Moyu, suggesting that Moyu’s abilities have exceeded the family’s expectations.

Significant Themes

• Hidden power and uncertainty: Moyu’s true strength remains unclear, causing even an experienced fighter like Tsubone to hesitate.
• Instinct versus calculation: Tsubone’s battle instincts warn her of danger before she fully understands Moyu’s technique, while Moyu relies on careful timing and resource management.
• Authority and loyalty: Tsubone’s actions reflect the Zoldyck family hierarchy, but her willingness to obey Killua also shows personal consideration for his wishes.
• The danger of underestimating others: Moyu’s ordinary appearance and seemingly modest abilities conceal a technique powerful enough to evoke memories of Netero.
• Restraint and survival: Rather than seeking victory at any cost, Moyu prioritizes escaping while preserving his one decisive weapon.

Important Character Interactions

• Moyu and Tsubone: Their silent confrontation forms the chapter’s central conflict. Both recognize the other as dangerous and wait for the right moment to act.
• Tsubone and Illumi: Tsubone rescues and restrains Illumi after his failed attack, protecting him despite not having been involved in his decision to fight Moyu.
• Killua and Tsubone: Killua commands Tsubone to stop, and she immediately obeys, placing his order above her intention to capture Moyu.
• Killua and Moyu: Killua looks to Moyu for an explanation while Moyu remains guarded and retreats, leaving the truth of the encounter unresolved.
• Milluki and Moyu: Milluki observes Moyu remotely and is left stunned by the unexplained level of power he has displayed.

Chapter Summary: “Who Would Go First?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Milluki secretly watches the surveillance footage of Illumi’s battles with Moyu and is shocked to see Illumi defeated twice despite possessing stronger aura.
• The experience teaches Milluki that age is not a reliable measure of a Nen user’s strength and that clever, underhanded abilities can overcome raw power. He copies the footage to study it frame by frame.
• After Moyu disengages from the fight, Killua tries to stop him, hoping Moyu and Illumi might still reconcile. Moyu silently refuses, signaling that Killua should contact him later.
• Tsubone checks on the injured Illumi and recognizes that Moyu is far more dangerous than expected. She also notices that his techniques may resemble aspects of the 100-Type Guanyin.
• Moyu returns to Menchi’s room with food. Menchi senses traces of another person’s killing intent on him and realizes he has recently fought.
• Moyu leaves Menchi to eat and heads to the 200th floor to register as a competitor.
• Reflecting on his encounter with Tsubone, Moyu realizes that speed is one of his greatest weaknesses. He considers developing a new ability that would allow him to switch positions with his shadow.
• At the 200th-floor registration area, Moyu finds a group of competitors waiting to challenge him. He releases a powerful aura and asks who will attack first, causing all of them to lose their nerve.

Character Developments

• Milluki: Gains a more realistic understanding of Nen combat. His fear of the outside world deepens, but he also begins studying Moyu’s tactics seriously and methodically.
• Killua: Shows his lingering desire to prevent Moyu and Illumi from becoming enemies. His belief that Illumi can still reconcile with Moyu reflects his continued innocence regarding Illumi’s true intentions.
• Tsubone: Revises her assessment of Moyu after witnessing his victory over Illumi. She now regards him as an exceptional and potentially dangerous fighter.
• Moyu: Becomes more self-aware after the battle. Rather than being satisfied with defeating Illumi, he focuses on the weaknesses exposed by Tsubone’s overwhelming speed and begins planning the next evolution of his Nen ability.
• Menchi: Demonstrates heightened sensory awareness by detecting lingering killing intent on Moyu, showing the value of her survival instincts and training.

Significant Themes

• Experience versus appearances: Milluki learns that age and outward appearance do not determine a Nen user’s danger or capability.
• Strategy over brute strength: Moyu’s victories emphasize preparation, deception, and tactical ability rather than relying solely on superior aura.
• Growth through battle: Moyu views combat as a way to discover weaknesses and improve, not merely as a means of proving superiority.
• Fear and the unknown: Milluki’s reaction highlights how dangerous and unpredictable the outside world appears to those sheltered within the Zoldyck estate.
• The burden of relationships: Killua’s attempt to prevent conflict between Moyu and Illumi shows his emotional struggle between his attachment to Moyu and his complicated bond with his family.

Character Interactions

• Milluki and Wutong: Milluki begins to share his shocking discovery about Illumi’s defeat with the family butler.
• Killua and Moyu: Killua asks Moyu to wait and tries to preserve the possibility of peace, but Moyu declines and gestures for him to call later.
• Tsubone and Illumi: Tsubone tends to Illumi after his defeat and reassesses both his loss and Moyu’s abilities.
• Moyu and Menchi: Moyu feeds and cares for Menchi, while she notices evidence of his fight and questions him about it.
• Moyu and the 200th-floor competitors: Moyu confronts the waiting fighters with overwhelming killing intent, intimidating them into silence before any challenge can begin.

Chapter Summary: “Two Directions for Ability Development”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The two-hundredth floor of Heavens Arena is established as the point where competition becomes primarily focused on Nen users.
• Fighters on this floor must register for a match every ninety days. Winning ten matches allows them to challenge a floor master, while losing four matches results in disqualification.
• Many weaker Nen users exploit the system by waiting for inexperienced newcomers and defeating them to preserve their status.
• Moyu arrives at the registration area and intimidates the waiting competitors with his powerful Nen aura. Recognizing him as a dangerous opponent, they retreat rather than challenge him.
• Moyu registers for the floor and immediately signs up as available to fight at any time. He then returns to Menchi’s room instead of inspecting his new accommodation.
• Menchi continues training her Ten while Moyu begins his own training and reflects on the rewards granted by his Perception ability.

Character Developments

• Moyu demonstrates growing confidence and strength. His aura is powerful enough to frighten experienced Nen users, and he openly dismisses those he considers too weak.
• Despite being tempted to create a powerful illusion-based weapon resembling Kyoka Suigetsu, Moyu shows restraint and prioritizes abilities that better fit his current needs.
• Moyu decides to focus first on developing Shadow Shift, which would allow him to exchange positions with a Shadow Clone, and Partial Body Shadowing, which could enhance his speed and mobility.
• He also recognizes that his Soul Echo ability is not inherently limited offensively; its effectiveness depends largely on his creativity and willingness to experiment.
• Menchi remains disciplined and committed to training, quickly bringing her Ten into a stable, optimal state.
• Moyu maintains contact with Killua, messaging him to wait while he trains.

Significant Themes

• Survival within a flawed system: The two-hundredth floor rewards cautious exploitation, allowing weak competitors to remain by farming victories against newcomers.
• Power and intimidation: Moyu’s aura immediately establishes a hierarchy, showing that reputation and Nen presence can be as important as actual combat.
• Strategic ability development: Moyu weighs immediate temptation against long-term growth, choosing mobility and versatility over prematurely creating a flashy weapon.
• Creativity as the core of Nen: Moyu believes Nen abilities are limited less by their basic traits than by the user’s imagination, tactics, and willingness to act.
• Restrictions and efficiency: His idea for Partial Body Shadowing relies on using his own body as the medium for Conjuration, reducing the difficulty of creating a specialized effect.

Character Interactions

• Moyu confronts the group of opportunistic competitors at the registration counter, challenging anyone willing to fight. His aura silences and disperses them.
• He interacts briefly with the registration staff while securing his place on the floor and signing up for a match.
• Upon returning to Menchi’s room, Moyu silently signals her to continue training, while she responds by refining her Ten.
• Moyu sends Killua a message asking him to wait, indicating an ongoing plan or coordination between them.

Plot points and events

• Moyu considers future offensive Nen abilities based on shadows: one that channels attacks through shadow-linked spatial pipelines, and another that uses conjured shadow space to sever an enemy’s body. He prefers the latter but has no certainty he can develop either.
• His immediate goal is Shadow Shift, an ability to swap positions with his Shadow Clone. After meditating, he successfully exchanges places with the clone at roughly ten meters’ distance, then proves the swap works through a wall when the clone slips beneath his door.
• Moyu attempts to develop Partial Body Shadowing, but fails, apparently reaching the limit of his current Vow Effect. He is still pleased with the progress.
• Illumi wakes in a clinic, where Tsubone has brought him after his defeat by Moyu. He learns that Silva has seen the recording and ordered him home immediately. Tsubone tells him he went too far, possibly because of the Needle People he used.

Character developments and interactions

• Moyu demonstrates patience and inventiveness, carefully testing a new ability rather than assuming it will work. Shadow Shift’s success boosts his confidence and expands his combat and escape options.
• Illumi remains fixated on killing Moyu and broods over being outplayed again, vowing not to make the same mistake. Tsubone checks his aggression and delivers Silva’s order; Illumi obeys rather than openly resisting.
• Tsubone and Illumi have a restrained but clear exchange: she protects him, cautions him, and makes it clear that his actions have crossed a line.

Significant themes

• Nen abilities require limits and trade-offs: Moyu distinguishes ambitious concepts from what his current ability and vow can realistically support.
• Experimentation and gradual mastery: Shadow Shift is a meaningful step, while the failed follow-up shows that development has boundaries.
• Pride, defeat, and control: Moyu finds satisfaction in progress, while Illumi responds to repeated defeat with resentment and renewed determination.

Chapter Summary: “A Little Warning”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Illumi realizes Silva is likely angry because his reckless attack on unrelated bystanders disrupted Killua’s training and exposed the family to unnecessary trouble. However, Illumi interprets the problem as a failure of execution rather than a moral mistake, believing he simply needs to handle Moyu more skillfully next time.
• Silva has ordered Illumi to return home and forbids him from acting against Moyu for now. When Illumi tries to speak with Killua, Tsubone blocks him, insisting that he obey Silva’s orders.
• Illumi reacts with hostility and releases threatening Nen, but Tsubone refuses to yield. He ultimately escapes the clinic through a window.
• Killua arrives afterward and questions Tsubone about the mysterious power he witnessed. She refuses to explain, claiming he is too young, and remains silent when he asks whether Silva is merely discouraging him or outright forbidding him from pursuing Nen training.
• Frustrated, Killua declares that he will ask Moyu directly and have Moyu teach him. Tsubone regrets that Illumi’s actions have ruined Killua’s independent training and reports the situation to Silva.
• At the Zoldyck estate, Silva and Zeno review footage of Moyu confronting Tsubone. Zeno notes that Moyu’s movements and aura closely resemble Netero’s 100-Type Guanyin, convincing him that Moyu is unusually significant, even if the footage does not prove he can actually use the technique.
• Zeno advises Silva to give Illumi “a little warning.” Silva then learns from Tsubone that Moyu may help Killua awaken Nen, making the situation more serious.
• The next morning, Moyu discovers that his battle at the 223rd-Floor Arena has been scheduled for October 8 at 4:00 p.m. He does not know his opponent and hopes the match will provide useful experience points rather than simply an easy or meaningless fight.

Character Developments

• Illumi: Shows no genuine self-reflection. He recognizes that he acted too hastily, but only because his method was inefficient and interfered with Killua’s training. He remains determined to confront Moyu eventually and reacts aggressively when prevented from seeing Killua.
• Tsubone: Demonstrates unwavering loyalty to Silva’s orders and emotional discipline. Although she feels guilty about failing Killua, she refuses to protect him from the family’s decisions without authorization. Her secret role as Killua’s protector is effectively compromised.
• Killua: Becomes increasingly suspicious and determined to uncover the truth about Nen and Moyu’s abilities. His frustration with Tsubone’s evasiveness pushes him toward directly seeking Moyu’s instruction.
• Silva and Zeno: Treat Moyu as a potentially serious anomaly because of his resemblance to Netero’s technique. Their concern increases when they learn he may train Killua.
• Moyu: Remains focused on growth and experience rather than the identity of his opponent or the outcome of the upcoming match.

Significant Themes

• Authority versus personal will: Illumi and Killua both confront Silva’s control, but in different ways—Illumi challenges orders indirectly, while Killua seeks knowledge outside the family’s restrictions.
• Family control and protection: The Zoldycks frame their decisions as protection and training management, yet their secrecy and strict hierarchy leave Killua feeling excluded and manipulated.
• Recklessness and consequences: Illumi’s impulsive actions have consequences beyond his own mission, disrupting Killua’s training and forcing Tsubone to reveal herself.
• Mysterious power and legacy: Moyu’s resemblance to Netero’s Guanyin raises questions about his origin, abilities, and possible connection to the legendary fighter.
• Growth through conflict: Moyu views the upcoming battle primarily as an opportunity to gain experience, emphasizing his practical, improvement-oriented mindset.

Important Character Interactions

• Illumi and Tsubone: Their confrontation establishes Tsubone’s complete obedience to Silva and Illumi’s willingness to defy authority when Killua is involved.
• Killua and Tsubone: Killua presses her for information about Moyu, Nen, and Silva’s intentions, but her silence deepens his distrust and determination.
• Silva and Zeno: They analyze Moyu’s technique and discuss the appropriate response, deciding that Illumi must be warned rather than immediately permitted to attack.
• Tsubone and Silva: Tsubone reports both Moyu’s existence and the possibility of him teaching Killua, escalating the Zoldyocks’ concern.
• Moyu and the upcoming opponent: Though the opponent remains unknown, Moyu views the scheduled arena match as a valuable chance to become stronger.

Chapter Summary: “Slaughtering All Around (2/5)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two hours before the match on October 8, the 223rd-floor arena is already packed for the highly anticipated bout between Moyu/Illumi and Neil, the veteran fighter known as the “Vortex Whip.”
• Neil has a record of nine wins and three losses. A tenth victory would qualify him to challenge a Floor Master, while a fourth loss would cost him his place on the 200th floor.
• Most spectators support Neil and confidently predict that he will defeat Moyu, a rookie who has nevertheless reached the 200th floor undefeated.
• Menchi, seated among Neil’s fans, bluntly predicts that Neil will lose, provoking the surrounding spectators.
• When a fan boasts about Neil’s whip, Menchi mocks the nickname by comparing it to the more valuable “tiger whip” of a beast from Mount Ankada.
• Neil’s fans insult Moyu and make crude comments about Menchi’s relationship with him. One middle-aged man suggests that Moyu is her sweetheart and mocks his appearance.
• Menchi reveals that Moyu is her master and threatens the man for insulting him.
• Rather than using Nen, Menchi closes her Aura Nodes and enters Zetsu, then physically attacks the man and nearby fans. She overwhelms them, leaving the middle-aged man’s backside badly swollen and sending the stands into chaos.
• The commentator attempts to frame the disturbance as ordinary spectator excitement, but the camera reveals Menchi rampaging through the crowd, knocking people out with each punch. Even the commentator is left speechless.
• Killua watches the scene in shock on the arena’s large screen.

Character Developments

• Menchi is shown as fiercely loyal and protective of Moyu. Her confidence in his victory never wavers, even when surrounded by hostile fans.
• She demonstrates significant personal growth: instead of releasing her aura to intimidate opponents as she might have in the past, she deliberately suppresses her Nen and relies on physical strength and combat skill.
• Menchi’s impulsive temper remains evident, but her reaction is specifically triggered by an insult to her master, emphasizing the depth of her respect and attachment to Moyu.
• Neil is characterized indirectly as a brutal and destructive fighter. His reputation comes from demolishing arenas and killing opponents, while voluntarily paying for repairs afterward.
• Moyu does not appear directly in the chapter, but his undefeated rise and reputation as a dark horse establish him as a serious threat despite his newcomer status.
• Killua’s stunned reaction highlights how extreme and unexpected Menchi’s violence is, even to someone familiar with powerful fighters.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and master-disciple devotion: Menchi’s willingness to fight an entire section of the audience shows how strongly she defends Moyu’s honor.
• Reputation versus reality: Neil’s popularity and intimidating record lead the crowd to assume victory, while Menchi insists that public opinion does not determine the outcome.
• Violence as spectacle: The arena audience celebrates brutal combat, destruction, and even death, but becomes shocked when that violence spills into the stands.
• Personal growth and self-control: Menchi’s use of Zetsu suggests improved discipline and confidence in her physical abilities, even though her temper still drives her actions.
• Mockery and retaliation: The fans’ taunts escalate into genuine conflict, demonstrating how quickly bravado and group enthusiasm can turn into chaos.

Character Interactions

• Menchi clashes verbally with Neil’s supporters, particularly a middle-aged man who belittles Moyu and makes vulgar remarks about her.
• The crowd’s mockery reinforces its confidence in Neil, while Menchi’s silence reflects her belief that Moyu’s eventual victory will be the strongest response.
• After being insulted, Menchi directly confronts the middle-aged man and attacks him and the surrounding fans.
• The commentator and audience react with disbelief as Menchi’s private confrontation becomes a public spectacle broadcast throughout the arena.
• Killua observes the incident from the stands, serving as a shocked witness to Menchi’s overwhelming rampage.

Chapter 210: “You Passed” — Summary

• In the contestants’ lounge, Moyu watches the arena broadcast and notices Menchi’s anger in the stands. He is pleased that, despite her fury, she remembers to close her Aura Nodes, showing progress in controlling her temper and correcting her weaknesses.
• Moyu studies Neil, the experienced fighter known as “Vortex Whip,” who has nine victories and three losses on the 200th floor. Moyu expects a difficult battle and speculates about Neil’s Nen type based on his use of a leather whip.
• Neil has deliberately sought out Moyu because defeating a newcomer would give him the safest path to his crucial tenth victory. He views Moyu’s willingness to fight at any time as arrogance and plans to teach him the “price” of being overly confident.
• Before the match, Neil taunts Moyu, but Moyu remains silent and indifferent, more concerned with whether Menchi will place a bet. The match attracts attention from Killua, Menchi, Netero, Pariston, and even Illumi, who watch from various locations.
• Neil attacks immediately with his Nen technique, “Flying Ripple.” His whip moves with tremendous force, creating powerful shockwaves and smashing large craters into the arena floor. Moyu retreats repeatedly, allowing Neil to drive him toward the edge.
• Neil believes Moyu has been cornered and creates a dense barrage of whip strikes. However, Moyu calmly reaches into the attack and catches the whip’s tip with his bare hand, completely neutralizing its momentum without injury.
• The spectators and Neil are stunned. Moyu realizes from the technique that Neil is not an Enhancer, as he had initially suspected.
• Moyu then releases the whip and tells Neil, “You passed,” leaving Neil confused and the chapter ending on a cliffhanger.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Moyu: Remains calm, analytical, and confident. Rather than immediately defeating Neil, he appears to be testing or evaluating him, suggesting that the battle may serve a purpose beyond winning.
• Neil: Reveals himself as ambitious and opportunistic, targeting Moyu to secure his tenth victory. His confidence collapses when Moyu effortlessly counters his strongest attack.
• Menchi: Shows early emotional development by maintaining control over her Aura Nodes despite being furious.
• Killua and Menchi: Observe Neil’s overwhelming offensive strength and recognize that his attacks would be difficult to withstand.
• Netero, Pariston, and Illumi: Their interest in Moyu emphasizes the growing importance and visibility of his battles.

Significant Themes

• Composure versus aggression: Neil relies on overwhelming force, while Moyu’s calm precision allows him to control the encounter.
• Growth and self-control: Menchi’s ability to restrain herself highlights personal improvement.
• Misjudgment and hidden ability: Neil underestimates Moyu because of his apparent reliance on Ten, while Moyu correctly reassesses Neil’s Nen type through observation.
• Testing and evaluation: Moyu’s declaration that Neil “passed” implies that he has been judging Neil according to an undisclosed standard, setting up the next stage of the confrontation.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moyu immediately recognizes that Neil’s whip attacks are not those of an Enhancer. By examining the aura around the weapon, he deduces that Neil is an Emitter, with detached Nen attached to the whip.
• To test his judgment, Moyu deliberately catches the whip barehanded. Because the whip’s Nen is separated from Neil’s body, Moyu is unharmed, confirming his analysis.
• Moyu tells Neil, “You pass,” implying that Neil has met the standard for Moyu’s training assessment, though Neil is confused by the remark.
• Neil, angered and unwilling to be underestimated, uses his ultimate technique, “Vortex.” He spins the whip rapidly, creating a powerful Nen-filled whirlwind capable of cracking the arena floor and flinging stones.
• Rather than avoid the attack, Moyu advances directly into it and catches the whip’s tip again. His Nen completely dismantles the Vortex.
• Neil repeatedly attacks with the whip, but Moyu catches it every time with ease. The fight becomes so one-sided and bizarre that the spectators, referee, and commentator are left stunned.
• Neil realizes that Moyu is far stronger than he is, but continues fighting because surrendering would cost him his qualification to remain on the two-hundredth floor.
• After enduring repeated humiliation and mental strain, Neil finally surrenders. The venue falls silent as the spectators recognize Moyu as an extraordinary newcomer.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Demonstrates exceptional combat judgment, Nen analysis, reflexes, and confidence. He treats the fight primarily as training, willingly exposing himself to danger to sharpen his instincts. His calm, almost playful attitude reveals how far he surpasses Neil.
• Neil: Begins the fight confident that he can win easily, but becomes increasingly shocked, enraged, and psychologically overwhelmed. His persistence comes from both pride and the need to preserve his status on the two-hundredth floor, but he ultimately accepts defeat.
• Menchi: Watches Moyu with admiration, though she mistakenly believes Neil is an Enhancer and interprets Moyu’s performance as evidence of extraordinarily refined Nen control.
• Spectators and officials: Their expectations collapse as Neil’s supposedly violent fighting style repeatedly fails. The referee becomes passive, the commentator is unable to explain the match, and bettors who supported Neil panic.

Significant Themes

• Understanding Nen and fighting intelligently: Moyu’s victory comes not merely from greater strength, but from correctly identifying Neil’s Nen category and exploiting the weaknesses created by his poor technique.
• Training through risk: Moyu deliberately accepts danger to improve his battle judgment, showing that personal growth requires pressure and the willingness to face potential injury.
• Overconfidence versus true mastery: Neil relies on intimidation and a flashy ultimate move, while Moyu remains calm and analytical. The contrast exposes the difference between appearing powerful and genuinely understanding one’s abilities.
• Humiliation and perseverance: Neil’s repeated failures damage his pride, yet he continues fighting because surrender has serious consequences. His eventual capitulation marks the limits of pride and endurance.
• The arrival of a formidable newcomer: Moyu’s overwhelming performance establishes him as a dangerous and exceptional presence in the arena.

Character Interactions

• Moyu and Neil’s exchange is defined by contrast: Moyu remains relaxed and curious, repeatedly asking Neil to attack again, while Neil grows increasingly furious and desperate.
• Moyu’s statement, “You pass,” confuses Neil and suggests that Moyu views the encounter as an evaluation or training exercise rather than a serious contest.
• Menchi’s admiration reinforces Moyu’s reputation, even though her misunderstanding of Neil’s Nen type highlights how impressive his control appears to observers.
• The audience, referee, and commentator collectively react to the fight’s absurd imbalance, emphasizing that Moyu’s dominance is so complete that the match ceases to resemble a normal arena battle.

Plot points

• Moyu defeats Neil the Vortex Whip in his first match on Heavens Arena’s 200th floor. Neil takes his fourth loss and risks being forced to leave the arena. The other fighters, many of whom had considered challenging Moyu, are relieved they avoided him.
• Netero watches the match and recognizes that Moyu treated it as training, confirming that the arena is a suitable place for him to improve. He calls Kanzai, whose nickname, “Zai Kang,” irritates him; Netero unknowingly uses it repeatedly, and Kanzai gives up trying to correct him.
• On an airship, Illumi remains frustrated that his family has forbidden him to attack Moyu. He tips Hisoka off about Moyu’s location and fighting ability, then shares details about Moyu’s Nen Clone technique so Hisoka won’t be caught off guard.
• After the match, Moyu finds no reward from Perception because the fight was too easy. He gives juice to Menchi and Killua, then asks the arena for Neil’s contact information, hoping to recruit him as a regular sparring partner.

Character developments and interactions

• Moyu is focused on combat as a way to grow, not on becoming a Floor Master. He sees potential in Neil as a training partner.
• The 200th-floor fighters’ fear and relief show how quickly Moyu has established a reputation.
• Netero is quietly pleased with Moyu’s dedication. Kanzai is embarrassed and frustrated by Netero’s use of the nickname Piyon popularized.
• Illumi’s concern about Killua’s development drives his hostility toward Moyu. Unable to act directly, he tries to set Hisoka against him, even imagining a chain of events that would ultimately please Killua.
• Menchi warmly accepts Moyu’s kindness, while Killua is wary of her after witnessing her violent behavior. He wants to ask Moyu something, but Moyu postpones the conversation until after they eat.

Significant themes

• Growth through challenge: Moyu values fights for the lessons they offer and seeks opponents who can push him.
• Reputation and hidden strength: Moyu’s effortless victory changes how arena fighters view him, while Illumi’s warning to Hisoka underscores the danger of underestimating his techniques.
• Manipulation and family control: Illumi cannot disobey Silva, so he attempts to influence events indirectly by directing Hisoka toward Moyu.

Chapter 213 Summary: “I Can’t Teach You (1/2)”

Plot Points and Events

• Moyu obtains Neil’s contact information and registers for another Heavens Arena match, requesting an opponent who can fight immediately.
• Menchi collects their gambling winnings from Moyu’s previous victory. Because Neil had been heavily favored as an experienced fighter, Moyu’s upset win earns them 1.63 billion Jenny.
• Moyu, Killua, and Menchi celebrate by dining at an expensive restaurant and shopping extensively.
• Menchi takes them to Linne Market, a prestigious supplier of rare and high-grade ingredients. She orders a rare deep-sea fish called Poseidon, paying a 200-million-Jenny deposit. The fish is expected to cost around 500 million Jenny.
• Menchi explains that Poseidon is currently at its fattest and most delicious, and she plans to prepare it for herself and Moyu.
• After returning to Heavens Arena, Killua asks to speak privately with Moyu. Moyu correctly guesses that Killua wants to know about the power he witnessed during the fight.
• Moyu identifies the power as Nen, explaining that anyone can learn it through proper training—but immediately tells Killua that he cannot teach him.

Character Developments

• Moyu demonstrates both financial success and foresight. He recognizes that the enormous gambling payout was a rare opportunity and understands that future odds will be less favorable now that spectators know his strength.
• Menchi reveals her passionate, extravagant side as a Gourmet Hunter. She is thrilled by the winnings and eagerly spends them on a prized ingredient, while also showing gratitude toward Moyu by intending to share the meal with him.
• Killua becomes increasingly fascinated by Nen. His excitement turns to anxiety when Moyu refuses to train him, showing how badly he wants to gain the power for himself.
• Moyu remains protective of Killua despite refusing his request. His decision is motivated not by unwillingness, but by the danger it could create for both of them.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and opportunity: Heavens Arena is portrayed as a lucrative source of income for skilled Nen users, but the chapter also emphasizes how quickly immense wealth can be spent.
• Knowledge and responsibility: Nen is presented as a learnable power, but teaching it carries serious consequences. Power cannot be separated from the risks surrounding it.
• Protection versus personal desire: Moyu prioritizes Killua’s safety and the broader situation over Killua’s immediate wish to become stronger.
• Freedom under surveillance: Although Killua wants to pursue his own path, Tsubone’s presence and the Zoldyck family’s influence restrict his choices.

Character Interactions

• Moyu and Menchi celebrate their victory through food, shopping, and Menchi’s ingredient purchase, strengthening their cooperative bond.
• Menchi treats Killua more generously than before, allowing him private time with Moyu instead of intruding on their conversation.
• During the private discussion, Killua passionately argues that Illumi will not cause further trouble because Silva warned him.
• Moyu counters that Tsubone may attack him if she discovers Killua has learned Nen, leaving Killua speechless and forcing him to confront the danger surrounding Moyu’s instruction.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moyu refuses Killua’s request to teach him Nen. Although doing so would provide valuable rewards, Moyu fears provoking the Zoldyck Family and interfering with Killua’s predetermined development.
• Moyu worries that awakening Killua’s Nen could cause the family—especially Tsubone or Illumi—to retaliate. Killua understands the danger and apologizes for placing Moyu in a difficult position.
• After Killua leaves, Moyu reflects sadly on Killua’s future, knowing that within two years he may return to the Zoldyck household and fall further under Illumi’s controlling influence.
• Moyu meets Neil at a Heavens Arena bar after defeating him in their match. Neil has packed his belongings, indicating that his journey at the arena is over.
• Moyu offers to make Neil stronger in exchange for Neil becoming his sparring partner. To convince him, Moyu introduces the concept of Nen Types, revealing that Neil is largely self-taught and has little understanding of Nen theory.
• Neil accepts the offer. Moyu then brings him and Menchi to an arena for practical training.
• Moyu examines Neil’s whip technique, “Flying Ripple,” and reproduces it using Nen. His version creates a massive sword-like slash across the stone floor, astonishing both Neil and Menchi.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Shows restraint and strategic thinking by refusing to teach Killua despite his sympathy for the boy. He also demonstrates growing confidence in analyzing and copying other people’s techniques.
• Killua: Displays unusual maturity and consideration by accepting Moyu’s refusal and apologizing rather than pressuring him. His attachment to Moyu and concern for Moyu’s safety become clear.
• Neil: Moves from humiliation and defensiveness after his defeat to curiosity and hope. Learning that Nen has a formal system gives him a new path toward improvement, leading him to accept Moyu’s mentorship.
• Menchi: Continues to regard Moyu as her master and is shocked when she sees him replicate Neil’s signature move.

Significant Themes

• Power versus responsibility: Moyu must balance the rewards of helping Killua against the danger of provoking the Zoldyck Family.
• Predetermined fate and helplessness: Moyu understands Killua’s bleak future but lacks the strength to alter it safely.
• Knowledge as power: Neil’s limitations stem not from a lack of talent alone, but from his ignorance of Nen theory and his Nen Type.
• Mentorship and growth: Moyu offers Neil a chance to improve while gaining a useful sparring partner himself.

Character Interactions

• Moyu and Killua share a quiet, emotionally significant exchange in which Killua respects Moyu’s refusal and apologizes.
• Moyu and Neil initially clash, with Neil mocking Moyu’s victory, but the conversation shifts when Moyu offers him genuine instruction and a chance to become stronger.
• Moyu introduces Neil to Nen concepts and demonstrates the potential of Neil’s own technique.
• Menchi reacts with surprise when Moyu uses Neil’s “Flying Ripple,” setting up further questions about Moyu’s ability to learn and reproduce techniques.

Chapter Summary: “Utterly Convinced”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moyu casually replicates Neil’s signature technique, Flying Ripple, using a simple Emitter-style Nen Bullet combined with the shape and movement of his whip.
• His version is even more powerful than Neil’s original, leaving both Neil and Menchi stunned.
• Moyu explains that Neil’s technique is inefficient because he wraps detached aura around his whip instead of properly releasing and controlling it. As an Emitter, Neil is naturally suited to projecting aura outward.
• Moyu conducts a Water Divination test and confirms that Neil is indeed an Emitter.
• He gives Neil two choices:
  1. Abandon the whip and develop abilities suited to his Nen Type.
  2. Continue using the whip while correcting his training habits and understanding of Nen.
• Moyu gives Neil one night to decide rather than beginning practical training immediately.
• Completely impressed by Moyu’s strength and knowledge, Neil becomes fully convinced that Moyu can make him stronger and resolves to follow his instructions.
• After Neil leaves, Menchi asks to test her own Nen Type. Moyu agrees.
• Menchi’s Water Divination causes the water to become rainbow-colored, confirming that she is also an Emitter, though the unusual result surprises Moyu and visibly excites and embarrasses Menchi.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Demonstrates exceptional Nen knowledge, combat insight, and teaching ability. He deliberately uses his explanation to guide Neil toward becoming a willing sparring partner. His calm confidence contrasts sharply with the others’ shock.
• Neil: Moves from disbelief to admiration and near-total trust in Moyu. He realizes that his previous training was based on misunderstanding and insufficient faith in his own Nen Type. He must now decide whether to change his weapon or reform his entire approach to using it.
• Menchi: Becomes increasingly curious about Nen and more comfortable seeking guidance from Moyu. Her restrained behavior during her earlier berserk state earns Moyu’s trust and leads him to permit her Nen Type test. Her rainbow-colored result hints at an unusual or distinctive Nen affinity.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper Nen knowledge: Self-taught users can develop powerful techniques while still misunderstanding the fundamentals, limiting their potential.
• Innate talent versus misguided training: Neil’s natural Emitter affinity was being wasted because he relied on a weapon-centered method rather than his strongest ability.
• Belief and conviction: Moyu emphasizes that a Nen user must trust and believe in their own aura; doubt can prevent power from developing.
• Mentorship and transformation: Moyu’s guidance begins reshaping Neil’s understanding of himself and his abilities.
• Individuality in Nen: Menchi’s unusual rainbow-colored result suggests that personal traits may manifest in distinctive and unexpected ways.

Character Interactions

• Moyu and Neil discuss the mechanics of Flying Ripple, with Neil eagerly seeking an explanation to improve his own technique.
• Moyu tests Neil’s Nen Type and challenges his assumptions about why his aura projection was weak.
• Neil accepts Moyu’s advice with growing respect and decides to follow his guidance.
• Moyu and Menchi share a quieter mentor-student exchange after Neil’s departure, culminating in Menchi’s Nen test and her striking result.

Chapter Summary: “Rhythm Echo”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Menchi completes her Water Divination test and is revealed to be an Emitter, though she had hoped to be an Enhancer.
• She asks Moyu whether she should train by developing emitted Nen attacks like Neil. Moyu explains that Nen training should be based on personal needs rather than type alone.
• Moyu encourages Menchi to think beyond using Nen solely for physical strength. As an aspiring Gourmet Hunter, she might develop abilities that affect ingredients, cooking, or food-related effects.
• Menchi begins reconsidering her limited understanding of Nen, while Moyu decides not to influence her ability development too strongly before she identifies her own goals.
• Moyu wins his second Heaven’s Arena match against an Enhancer fighter using only basic Nen techniques, exhausting the opponent without revealing his Nen ability.
• Seeking further combat experience, Moyu asks Neil to spar with him using his whip at full strength. Moyu focuses entirely on evasion rather than counterattacking.
• During the sparring session, Moyu experiments with advanced footwork inspired by Illumi and produces multiple afterimages while dodging Neil’s attacks.
• Killua recognizes the movement as Rhythm Echo, leaving him stunned and unable to understand how Moyu knows the technique.

Character Developments

• Menchi: Learns that being an Emitter does not force her into a single combat-oriented training path. Moyu’s advice prompts her to consider how Nen could support her identity and ambitions as a Gourmet Hunter.
• Moyu: Demonstrates continued growth and discipline. He values the quality of his battles, deliberately avoids using his Nen ability, and trains by placing himself under pressure. He also shows thoughtful restraint by allowing Menchi to discover her own ability concept.
• Neil: Develops greater admiration for Moyu, viewing him as a true master because of his combination of strength, knowledge, humility, and dedication to continued improvement. He becomes an increasingly useful sparring partner.
• Killua: Watches Moyu closely and is shocked when Moyu seemingly uses Rhythm Echo, a technique Killua associates with Illumi.

Significant Themes

• Nen as self-expression: Nen should be shaped by an individual’s goals, profession, and personal needs rather than rigidly following conventional type-based methods.
• Growth beyond combat: Strength is not the only purpose of Nen; creative applications can support specialized careers such as gourmet hunting.
• The mindset of mastery: True mastery is presented as continual learning and training, regardless of one’s existing power.
• Observation and imitation: Moyu studies the techniques of others and adapts them, showing how careful observation can lead to new forms of development.
• Patience in personal growth: Menchi’s Nen ability should emerge from her own desires rather than from premature outside guidance.

Character Interactions

• Menchi seeks Moyu’s guidance after learning her Nen type, and Moyu challenges her to think more deeply about her goals.
• Moyu and Neil engage in a demanding sparring match, with Neil attacking seriously while Moyu tests his defensive movement.
• Menchi and Killua observe the sparring session from outside the arena.
• Killua’s shocked recognition of Rhythm Echo creates the chapter’s closing mystery, suggesting that Moyu may possess knowledge or abilities connected to Illumi.

Chapter Summary: “Then I’ll Teach You!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moyu uses Rhythm Echo, an assassin footwork technique that creates afterimages through rapid changes in pace, during a sparring match with Neil.
• Killua is shocked because Rhythm Echo is a technique traditionally taught within the Zoldyck Family, and Moyu appears to have learned it after seeing Illumi use it only once.
• Neil repeatedly attacks Moyu with his whip, creating numerous overlapping whip shadows. Moyu initially takes several hits but gradually improves his movement, closing the distance while dodging.
• After roughly fifteen minutes, Moyu’s Rhythm Echo becomes much more refined. He ultimately evades Neil’s final strike and touches Neil’s forehead, decisively ending the match.
• Exhausted, Neil collapses and admits he cannot continue. Moyu plans to resume training after half an hour, recognizing Neil’s whip as useful for practice despite lacking sufficient power.
• Moyu explains to Killua that he copied Rhythm Echo from Illumi’s movements. Killua is deeply impressed by Moyu’s exceptional learning ability.
• Menchi asks Moyu to teach her Rhythm Echo, but Moyu refuses, saying he has only just begun learning it himself. She then deliberately positions herself between Moyu and Killua.
• After Neil recovers, Menchi takes Moyu’s place as his sparring partner. Neil begins attacking her with full force after receiving Moyu’s permission.
• Moyu approaches the discouraged Killua and asks him for advice on Rhythm Echo. Killua brightens and shares a tip from his father: the feet should not be lifted too high.
• Killua then proudly demonstrates his retractable claw-like fingernails and asks Moyu to admire them. When Moyu praises him, Killua enthusiastically offers to teach Moyu.

Character Developments

• Moyu: Demonstrates extraordinary combat adaptability and talent. He rapidly improves his Rhythm Echo through live practice and uses Neil’s attacks as a means of refining the technique. He also notices Killua’s emotional state and deliberately encourages him by asking for advice.
• Killua: Becomes increasingly awed by Moyu’s abilities, especially after comparing Moyu’s rapid progress with his own three months of training. Despite feeling left behind and worried about eventually separating from Moyu, Killua regains confidence when Moyu asks for his instruction.
• Neil: Proves himself to be a valuable and obedient sparring partner. He quickly understands Moyu’s intentions, attacks seriously, and endures an exhausting battle in order to help Moyu improve.
• Menchi: Shows possessiveness and jealousy toward Moyu’s attention, physically blocking Killua from approaching him while pretending to be interested in learning Rhythm Echo. She remains eager to test herself in combat.
• Killua’s family: The Zoldyck training background is emphasized through Killua’s knowledge of Rhythm Echo and his father’s technical advice.

Significant Themes

• Exceptional talent and rapid learning: Moyu’s ability to imitate and master techniques almost instantly contrasts with Killua’s long, difficult training.
• Learning through combat: The chapter presents sparring as a practical method of growth, with Moyu improving by repeatedly facing pressure rather than studying the technique theoretically.
• Mentorship and mutual exchange: Although Moyu is the teacher figure, he is willing to learn from Killua, strengthening their bond and giving Killua a sense of importance.
• Admiration and insecurity: Killua admires Moyu but also feels discouraged by the gap between their abilities and the possibility that their paths will eventually separate.
• Possessiveness and rivalry: Menchi’s behavior suggests jealousy over Moyu’s attention, creating humorous tension between her and Killua.

Important Character Interactions

• Moyu and Neil: Their sparring match allows Moyu to master Rhythm Echo while Neil demonstrates his dedication and usefulness as a training partner.
• Moyu and Killua: Killua questions Moyu about Rhythm Echo, and Moyu later asks Killua for advice, restoring Killua’s confidence. Their relationship becomes more reciprocal.
• Menchi and Killua: Menchi repeatedly blocks Killua from approaching Moyu, irritating him and revealing her possessive attitude.
• Moyu and Menchi: Menchi asks to be taught, but Moyu dismisses the request humorously before allowing her to train with Neil.
• Killua and Moyu: The chapter ends with Killua proudly displaying his claw-like nails and promising to teach Moyu, signaling his renewed enthusiasm and desire to contribute.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Killua demonstrates his offensive Nen technique, Claws, and eagerly offers to teach it to Moyu. Tsubone secretly observes, conflicted about whether she should intervene.
• Moyu’s imitation of Rhythm Echo impresses Tsubone. Although his movements are stiff, she realizes this is because he has copied Illumi’s style so precisely that Illumi’s habitual movements influence him.
• Moyu, Menchi, and Killua repeatedly use Neil as a sparring partner, exhausting him through constant practice.
• Moyu establishes a rigorous routine at Heavens Arena: one official match per day, training with Neil, and controlling the puppet-like Hisoka Benso to earn additional prize money.
• Moyu wins his tenth match on the 200th floor and becomes eligible to challenge a Floor Master. Menchi also reaches the 200th floor, while Killua continues advancing toward it much faster than in the original timeline because of Moyu’s influence.
• Hisoka Benso defeats Killua, climbs to the 200th floor, and collects the first 200 million-Jenie prize. Moyu then deliberately allows his registration to expire and sends him back to the lower floors so the process—and the prize money—can be repeated.
• Hisoka’s sudden return to the 150th floor is mistaken by spectators for evidence that he fought through severe injuries. The misunderstanding dramatically increases his popularity, while Hisoka Benso continues winning and earns a second round of prize money.
• Moyu’s account surpasses 7 billion Jenie. He begins considering which Floor Master to challenge but decides his main purpose is training and refining Nen rather than necessarily completing the arena’s ultimate competition.
• Before selecting a Floor Master, Moyu receives a call from Light, apparently concerning information about Dis Mendico.
• Meanwhile, the real Hisoka arrives in the city after abandoning his search for the Phantom Troupe. He intends to find Moyu, whom he views as his next “main course.”
• At the airport, crowds mistake Hisoka for the popular arena fighter and eagerly ask for autographs. They show him photographs depicting his battered appearance, leaving the real Hisoka confused and contemplative.

2. Character Developments

• Moyu continues demonstrating exceptional adaptability and talent. He efficiently combines combat practice, Nen experimentation, and financial manipulation, while remaining focused on personal growth.
• Tsubone gains greater respect for Moyu, recognizing that his talent may rival or exceed Illumi’s. She also becomes uneasy about Killua teaching Moyu Claws, though she chooses not to interfere.
• Killua is portrayed as increasingly friendly and enthusiastic around Moyu. His willingness to teach Claws shows growing trust, while Moyu’s presence accelerates his progress through Heavens Arena.
• Menchi advances steadily, reaches the 200th floor, and participates in Moyu’s demanding training routine.
• Illumi, though absent, remains an important standard of comparison. Moyu’s ability to imitate his movements reinforces the exceptional nature of both characters.
• Hisoka becomes unintentionally famous through the actions of Hisoka Benso. His actual arrival at Heavens Arena sets up a likely confrontation with Moyu, but he is comically mistaken for his own battered public persona.
• Neil functions as a highly dedicated sparring partner, repeatedly enduring exhausting training without complaint.

3. Significant Themes

• Talent and imitation: Moyu’s ability to reproduce techniques raises questions about the difference between copying a technique and truly mastering it.
• Training through repetition: The chapter emphasizes relentless practice, endurance, and the value of a dependable sparring partner.
• Butterfly effects and altered futures: Moyu’s presence changes Killua’s expected progress and potentially allows him to reach the 200th floor years earlier.
• Public image versus reality: Hisoka’s manufactured reputation bears little resemblance to the real Hisoka, creating dramatic irony and humor.
• Resourcefulness and exploitation: Moyu uses the arena’s rules and Hisoka Benso’s controlled victories to generate enormous wealth.
• Experience over objectives: Moyu is less concerned with formally conquering Heavens Arena than with using it as a laboratory for improving his Nen.

4. Character Interactions

• Killua enthusiastically offers to teach Moyu Claws, while Tsubone silently evaluates the danger and impropriety of the situation.
• Moyu, Menchi, and Killua cooperate in rotating training sessions against Neil.
• Hisoka Benso defeats Killua, adding another layer to the contrast between Moyu’s influence and Killua’s expected development.
• Moyu controls Hisoka Benso’s career and repeatedly resets his progress for financial gain.
• Light’s phone call interrupts Moyu as he prepares to choose a Floor Master, suggesting a new investigation involving Dis Mendico.
• The real Hisoka encounters devoted fans who unknowingly praise and idolize the persona created by Moyu’s manipulation, producing a humorous collision between identity and reputation.

Key plot points and events

• Hisoka is mobbed by fans who show him photographs of a battered, bruised “Hisoka” fighting in Heavens Arena. He realizes someone has impersonated him and built a reputation there.
• At the registration desk, Hisoka learns that the supposed Hisoka is already a competitor on the two-hundredth floor. He decides to find the impostor and take over the standing, which would help him challenge Moyu.
• Hisoka discovers that Moyu has an undefeated record and ten wins. He accepts that a match with him will have to wait.
• Moyu refuses Menchi’s request to join him in hunting the B-Rank wanted criminal Dis Mendico. He leaves for Yorknew City, where Dis is reportedly active, and tells Menchi to keep training and fight Neil five times a day.
• Menchi and Killua see Moyu off. Killua is secretly pleased that Menchi is being left behind too.
• A competitor greets Hisoka as “Roly-Poly Hisoka,” claiming Hisoka invented the nickname. Hisoka is enraged and becomes even more determined to kill the impostor.

Character developments and interactions

• Hisoka is irritated by the attention and confused by the photos, but his curiosity turns to murderous anger as he uncovers the impersonation—and especially the humiliating nickname. He remains focused on eventually fighting Moyu.
• Moyu is firm and protective, refusing to bring Menchi on the hunt because she would hinder him and he wants no one else involved. He continues to mentor her even as he departs.
• Menchi is disappointed at being excluded but accepts Moyu’s instructions.
• Killua takes quiet satisfaction in Menchi’s disappointment after feeling upset about Moyu’s departure.
• The arena competitor’s casual use of “Roly-Poly Hisoka” shows how thoroughly the impostor’s identity has spread.

Significant themes

• Identity and reputation: An impostor has created a public image for Hisoka without his knowledge, complete with a humiliating nickname.
• Ambition and rivalry: Hisoka is willing to use the impostor’s arena standing to reach Moyu, whom he still regards as a compelling opponent.
• Training and responsibility: Moyu prioritizes Menchi’s growth, giving her demanding tasks even while refusing to take her on the mission.
• Control and isolation: Both Hisoka and Moyu insist on pursuing their goals on their own terms, keeping others at a distance.

Chapter Summary: “Phantom Troupe?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hisoka encounters a muscular man who mistakes him for the famous “Tumbler Hisoka.” Hisoka’s intense killing intent overwhelms the man, causing him to flee.
• Returning to the private room assigned to him at Heavens Arena, Hisoka watches recordings of the arena fighter known as “Hisoka Benso.”
• The footage reveals that the counterfeit Hisoka repeatedly loses after his opponents score ten points, but he always gets back up and is never knocked out. This persistence earned him the nickname “The Tumbler.”
• Hisoka realizes that if he wants to continue fighting Moyu at Heavens Arena, he may have to use or endure the unwanted “Tumbler” identity.
• Meanwhile, Moyu travels for six days by airship from the Kukan’yu Kingdom area to Yorknew City while tracking Dis Mendico through intelligence supplied by Light.
• After arriving at Lingon Airport and taking a taxi into Yorknew City, Moyu reflects on the city’s future significance, including the coming Phantom Troupe and mafia conflict.
• Upon entering the city at night, Moyu spots a huge, scarred man with unusually long earlobes and recognizes him as Franklin of the Phantom Troupe.

Character Developments

• Hisoka: Displays overwhelming killing intent and remains deeply irritated by the counterfeit version of himself and its “Tumbler” reputation. He carefully studies the recordings, revealing his interest in understanding the identity and fighting style he may now be forced to assume.
• Moyu: Shows continued discipline by training intensely throughout the journey. He remains focused on locating Dis Mendico but is also increasingly alert to the possibility that events involving the Phantom Troupe may begin earlier or unfold differently because of his presence.
• Franklin: Does not speak or directly interact with Moyu yet, but his appearance marks the Phantom Troupe’s presence in Yorknew City.

Significant Themes

• Identity and reputation: Hisoka is confronted with a false version of himself whose public reputation may now affect his own actions.
• Fate versus change: Moyu remembers Yorknew City’s future events but recognizes that his existence may alter the original timeline.
• Danger and instinct: Hisoka’s aura causes an immediate panic response, while Moyu’s recognition of Franklin shows how knowledge of future events influences his perception.
• Persistence: The counterfeit Hisoka’s refusal to stay down contrasts with his repeated defeats and becomes the basis for his public identity.

Character Interactions

• Hisoka’s only direct interaction is with the muscular man, whose friendly greeting turns into panic when exposed to Hisoka’s killing intent.
• Hisoka indirectly confronts “Hisoka Benso” by reviewing his recorded battles and judging the counterfeit’s performance.
• Moyu communicates with Light through messages to track Dis Mendico.
• The chapter ends with Moyu unexpectedly observing Franklin, creating the first potential connection between Moyu and the Phantom Troupe.