A Shattered Core, a Dead Mother, and a Breakthrough Feast

The instant the venom sprayed out, a silver chain flashed in front of it.

Kurapika poured the last of his Nen into the chain. It spread into a shield midair and took the blast head-on.

Sizzle—

Corrosive venom struck the chain, sending up clouds of white smoke.

Kurapika grunted and staggered two steps back under the impact.

"Kurapika!" Gon pushed himself off the ground, his eyes red. "I can still fight!"

"Wait." Killua held out an arm to stop him, his gaze locked on the Bell Core at the mother snake's tail. "Its Bell Core is too big. A frontal attack won't work."

The mother snake was massive. Thick scales and muscle protected the Bell Core at its tail, and ordinary attacks couldn't break through.

Leorio lay on the ground and barely managed to raise a hand. "Then what do we do... We can't just let it keep spraying us."

Killua quickly assessed everyone's condition.

Kurapika was nearly out of Nen, but he could still use his chains. Gon was badly exhausted, but he could still muster a burst of power. Leorio was half-dead and had limited ranged attacks. Genos was unaffected, but his firepower wasn't particularly effective against the scales.

Saitama... stood at the very back, looking calm. Apparently, it wasn't time for him to step in yet.

Then I'll do it myself.

"Follow my lead. We only get one chance," Killua said rapidly. "Leorio, draw its attention to the left."

"Kurapika, the moment it turns its head, wrap your chains around its body. Hold it for three seconds."

"Gon, keep its head occupied from the front. Don't let it bite through the chains."

"Genos, scan for the Bell Core's exact position and mark it for me."

"I'll deliver the final blow."

All four answered at once.

"Go!"

Gritting