User blog comment:Baselhumos/HxH Questions and Discussions/@comment-14902757-20140921221955

1. If we're talking about efficiency in battle, specifically a one-on-one battle against one another (that is, no "puppetable" individuals around), based from what we've seen so far, Shalnark's is more effective. If Illumi's needles don't have the ability similar to Shalnark's Autopilot, even if they are throwable, it is clear that Shalnark's are more effective in a one-on-one battle. But if we're talking multiple enemies at once, with puppetable people around, Illumi's are better. So, it depends upon the situation.

2. I believe he wants his battles one-on-one. So, aside from the fact that he wants strong enemies, he also wants them to be alone when he fights them... And yeah, you're better off leaving the movies alone because they're not canon..

3. He appeared in the Ten Dons' assassination. He is still capable. Otherwise, why would he even leave the Zoldyck Estate.

4. It's possible, but I'd say no. Illumi, Hisoka & Chrollo appear to be around the same age. Illumi, Kikyo's eldest son, is way too old for Kikyo to have any ties with the Troupe prior to becoming part of the Zoldyck Family. As far as the anime is concerned, PT was formed when Chrollo was already in his teens.

5. If you look closely, their outfits don't really look the same. Maybe Lukso Province's citizens in general don that kind of outfit just like how India, Japan, etc., have each of their own national attire but still varies per region. Interesting thought but it seems unlikely for someone from the Kurta Clan to sell out their tribe. It also doesn't fit Shalnark's character at all selling out his tribe. He appears to be a twisted but loyal person. Uvo mentioned that Chrollo himself wanted the Scarlet Eyes. Shalnark may have lead PT to the tribe but not because he came from there. More because he might have came from the same region and he's one of the Troupe's information gatherer.

6. Nobunaga. Sword fight isn't really Feitan's specialty. It happened to be his weapon of choice but it has nothing to do with his power. It has a lot to do with his speed advantage but I wouldn't count Nobunaga out just because of that. Nobunaga is the one specialized in swordfighting.

By the way, I invite you to answer the questions I posted as well. Here's a link to my blogs. I have 8 sets of questions and I'm close to posting my 9th. Thanks.