User blog comment:Baselhumos/HxH Questions and Discussions/@comment-20298349-20140927105933

1. I personally think Illumi is stronger than Shalnark but if we're talking about "manipulation" I think Shalnark's antenna is more effective in battle seeing as Illumi can control many people at the same time whilst doing his own thing but Shalnark's autopilot is "beast." However, if Illumi and Shalnark will fight one-on-one, I would say lllumi. He's going to murder Shalnark :D

2. Well, it's clear from the beginning that he likes 'em "ripe." That might be the reason he's willing to wait for Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio. The idea of fighting a strong or stronger opponent turns him on so much. And he loses interests in weaklings.

3. For me, Maha is still a capable fighter despite his old age and appearance. Don't let the appearance fool you. Zeno and Netero showed us that age is but a number.

4. No, I don't think so. That would involve too much drama which is definitely not in Silva's vocabulary.

5. There is a possbility. But it would contradict Shalnark's character because he is a loyal person.

6. Feitan is stronger. But in a sword fight, Nobunaga will definitely win.