Chapter 267

Activation
Chapter Information
Chapter	267
Page length	19 pages
Release date	November 19th, 2007 (Weekly Shōnen Jump #1955, No. 51) March 4th, 2008 (tankōbon format)
Volume	25
Arc	Chimera Ant arc
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Activation (発動, Hatsudō) is the 267^th chapter of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Synopsis

Youpi destroying the central staircase

Youpi is left confused by the attack, with Gon and Killua running by him and Shoot drawing near. Under God's Accomplice, Knuckle activates Hakoware and A.P.R. manifests behind Youpi. It's stated that he and Meleoron had made sure that the two abilities would work together, leaving Youpi unaware of A.P.R. at his side. As a result, since Youpi felt no damage or change, he returns his focus to the enemy, transforming his head and adding multiple eyes to it and his upper body. Even though Knuckle had landed a hit, the transformation left him frozen, unable to see any limit to Youpi's aura. Given his experience in battle, he was usually able to tell how much aura his opponent had, but Youpi's leaves him unsure, guessing it could be around 700,000 as he worries about how long it will take for him to go bankrupt. But right at that moment, Pitou's aura suddenly surrounds them, causing them to hesitate, which Youpi quickly takes advantage of, dramatically increasing the size of his right arm and destroying the central staircase to send them all flying.

Pitou continues to fall, watching the aerial attack come down. They quickly use their En to envelop the palace, which wouldn't have happened if Pitou had had wings, since their first concern would have been to head for the King, just as Pouf had done. Pitou is now able to spot the King and Komugi in the guest suite. However, they also catch sight of Zeno and Netero (who are also using En) making their way toward the King. Pitou realizes just how dire the situation is, and curls up to pounce, swelling up their legs to twice the size they were before the attack on Kite.

Meruem holding a wounded Komugi

Upon reaching the ground, Pitou rockets toward the King in order to reach him before the intruders can. But as Pitou nears the tower, they regret their hasty decision, feeling the full brunt of the King's aura and leaving it very clear what his state of mind is. Blood falls to the floor, the Gungi board lies broken in two, and as Pitou looks in, they find the immovable King holding a wounded Komugi, with the central staircase being destroyed at that moment.

Characters in Order of Appearance

• Menthuthuyoupi
• Shoot McMahon
• Killua Zoldyck
• Gon Freecss
• Knuckle Bine
• Meleoron
• Morel Mackernasey
• Neferpitou
• Komugi
• Meruem