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Encounter ((そう)(ぐう)()()()()()()()(), Sōgū) is the 149th chapter of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Synopsis[]

Chap 149 - Killua returning to Greed Island

Killua returning to Greed Island

Killua goes back through the Starting Point and sees Eta again, who welcomes him and confirms his identity. She asks if he wants her to explain the game, but Killua politely declines. Gon and Biscuit welcome him back once inside, and Killua tells them that he passed the exam, saying that it took more time to get back. Biscuit has Killua look over their spell cards, and Killua is impressed by the amount, wondering how much "Fortress" would be worth. As Gon and Biscuit argue about whether to sell or use the card, Killua thinks that they should keep it for now since they have enough defensive spells to not have to worry about getting robbed. He asks them if they cast any, and they say that the only one they used was "Blackout Curtain." Killua thinks that they should cast more to get used to them so that they don't mess up if they get into a dangerous situation. He tells Gon to use "Contact" to talk with another player he has met in the game.

As Killua looks through Gon's book to find someone, he's startled by a certain name and asks Gon when he met the person in the game. Gon sees "Chrollo Lucilfer" and is just as confused, telling Killua that he definitely hasn't seen him. Biscuit doesn't know what the two are talking about, and Killua tells Gon that he must have passed Chrollo without seeing him, but Gon reminds him that Kurapika sealed his Nen. They continue to talk past Biscuit, who punches them both and orders them to explain what's going on. The two let her know, and she replies that there are ways to remove Nen, saying that it's called exorcism and only a few can do it. Killua guesses that Chrollo removed Kurapika's Nen from himself, but Gon wonders what Chrollo is doing in the game. Killua isn't sure and decides to call Kurapika, using a "Leave" card to exit the game and saying that he will be back in four hours.

Meanwhile, Shalnark notices Chrollo's name in his book as well and begins laughing, with the other members asking him to explain. He says that it probably isn't Chrollo, but there's a chance it is and that they passed within 20 meters without noticing one another. However, he says that it's more likely that Chrollo's Nen is still sealed and he came there not knowing it was Greed Island. Phinks is still confused, and Shalnark points out that the island is directly east of Yorknew City. The others remember his fortune and realize that he made his way there looking for an exorcist. Shalnark says that Chrollo arrived by boat as they did, but Razor teleported him away as well, guessing that he then realized it was Greed Island, but since he couldn't use Nen, he hired someone to play the game for him and told them to use his name as a message to the Troupe.

Chap 149 - Hisoka revealing himself to the Troupe

Hisoka revealing himself to the Troupe

Shalnark concludes that the exorcist is on Greed Island, and Phinks chuckles, saying that their goals have changed and that they all need to come together to look for the exorcist. As Franklin says that they will hand him over to "Chrollo" when they find him, Hisoka suddenly reveals himself from the forest and says that it was his idea to use Chrollo's name. Phinks curses him and tells him to do his job, eager to kill him but saying that he will leave it to Chrollo. Before Hisoka leaves, he tells them to use "Contact" to talk and says that he will let them know if he finds anything. Shizuku is disappointed that Chrollo hired Hisoka, and Franklin points out that Hisoka's reward is probably a duel after the exorcism. As Shalnark is confident that Chrollo will be back to normal shortly, the Troupe leader is seen smiling as he sits in front of a JoyStation Console.

Inside Battera's Castle, Killua calls Kurapika, who says that he would know if and when Chrollo or any of the Spiders removed his Nen. Killua asks him if he considered it when developing his ability, and Kurapika replies that he obviously assumed there are abilities capable of removing Nen. He thanks Killua for calling him and hangs up, confident that it's not Chrollo but saying that it's not unrelated. Melody tells him that Light wants to talk to him. As Melody and Kurapika walk past Neon's room, the girl is seen sitting on her bed and wondering why her ability won't come out anymore. Looking worried and exhausted, Light sits in a messy room and pleads with Kurapika to tell him what he should do. Kurapika says to leave everything to him, but Light becomes irate and orders him to get Neon back to the normal, cursing the situation and wondering why it happened.

Chap 149 - Killua intrigued to see Gon's ability

Killua intrigued to see Gon's ability

Back in Greed Island, Killua tells Gon and Biscuit that the person using Chrollo's name isn't the real one, surprised that Kurapika seemed unfazed. Biscuit says that it must not be anything to worry about, getting their attention and saying that it's time to refocus. She then asks Gon to show his signature move to Killua.

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