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vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 ((バー)(サス)()()()()()()()()ハギャ(たい)()()()()()()()()()④, Bāsasu Hagya Tai (Yon)) is the 197th chapter of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Synopsis[]

Standing in front of numerous bodies inside the nest, the butcher Pig is asked whether a certain rare human is among the pile. Peggy gives him the human's number and says that Zazan's Squad captured him. Pig replies that he was brought in three days ago and already offered to the Queen by now, commenting on her increasing appetite and how amazing the King will be. He checks the pile anyway and confirms that the rare human isn't there. Peggy is still doubtful and asks if he could have escaped. Rammot says that creatures affected by their venom are left immobilized for other a month, confident that he wouldn't be able to move in three days. Peggy replies that rare humans are called so for a reason, reminding Rammot that he experienced it personally.

As the three Chimera Ants continue to talk, Pokkle is shown hiding underneath a pile of human skulls and bones behind them. Although he had hidden an antidote in his molar, he says that he can still barely crawl, realizing that he has to lie low for a while. Pig asks why they are so obsessed with finding one human, and Peggy says that they need to ask him something, asking Pig if he can see the light around Rammot's body. Pig replies that he can't see anything and Peggy realizes that the ability to see it must vary among the Ants. Rammot calls it a gift and thinks to himself that it was bestowed from above, describing himself as a chosen one.

Neferpitou's manga introduction

Pitou appearing before Rammot

Rammot even envisions himself becoming King, but at that moment he suddenly feels an ominous surge of aura looming behind him. He quickly turns around and sees an unknown figure who wonders about the gifts he mentioned, asking if they can join him. Frightened and in awe, Rammot immediately recognizes them as one of the Queen's Royal Guards, realizing that his hope of becoming King was a foolish dream. He understands that the Royal Guard is on a completely different level, kneeling before them as they reach out their hand and he feels their incredible power hanging over his head. The Royal Guard tells Rammot to relax and invites him to talk elsewhere. Rammot happily obliges and follows them, understanding that his newfound power is meant to serve the Royal Guards and the King.

Still hiding under the bones, Pokkle senses the strength of the Royal Guard and can't believe how ominous their aura is. The Royal Guard gets Rammot's attention and suddenly directs his attention to the pile of bones, asking him why a live human is beneath them. As Pokkle realizes the danger he is in, the Royal Guard's expression becomes sinister and Rammot grins with excitement.

Chap 197 - The Queen happy to feel her son moving

The Queen happy to feel her son moving

It's restated that the Ants' prey is paralyzed by a neurotoxin and then stored. When the Queen is ready to feed, the meat is ripped off the prey while alive and then rolled into meatballs. It's also restated that the Queen is growing more and more hungry, now requiring the flesh of 250 humans every day. As a small worker Ant adds more meatballs to her pile of food, the Queen chuckles as she suddenly feels her son moving inside the womb.

Elsewhere, Hagya thinks back to his life as a lion and reminisces about the bliss he felt after taking a creature's life and satisfying his hunger. But he didn't realize that he wasn't at the top of the food chain—a mistake that cost him his life, but for which he grew stronger. Standing on top of a large cliff, he and two members of his squad, Hirin and Flutter, look down and see Gon, Killua, and Kite. After the two exchange glances, Hagya quickly backs down from the three Hunters and tells his companions that they're going back, saying that they cannot win as they are now. After turning around to leave, he declares that since becoming Chimera Ants, they have gained a new weapon: the ability to learn.

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