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Target ((ひょう)(てき)()()()()()()()(), Hyōteki) is the 302nd chapter of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Synopsis[]

Chap 302 - Meruem using Youpi's ability more efficiently

Meruem using Youpi's ability more efficiently

Palm continues to observe the movement of Pouf's core, telling the others that he's with the King and they're quickly making for the palace. Knuckle worries how they can possibly win if even Netero lost, and Komugi still waits in confusion as to what's happening. Flying quickly to the palace, Meruem becomes more annoyed by the sight of A.P.R., and Youpi informs them that it belongs to one of the enemies, guessing that it won't go away until they hurt him. Meruem wants to test the theory, and suddenly manifests Youpi's rage on his left arm, with an opening appearing on his left hand and firing a giant beam at A.P.R. An enormous mass of stone is destroyed as A.P.R. appears out of the rubble, and Youpi is amazed, realizing that his ability was never meant for himself, but to be given to Meruem.

But Meruem seems confused, asking Youpi how he knows about the ability. Youpi confesses that it was previously used on him, and Meruem wonders why he left the enemy alive and, consequently, how he deactivated the ability. Youpi admits that he struck a deal with them, sparing all their lives, but Meruem remains confused as to why he didn't kill them afterward, with Youpi unsure, though he says that not keeping his promise, even to an enemy, would have felt like a defeat. Pouf quickly rebukes him for not seizing his chance, and as Youpi prepares to receive punishment, to their surprise Meruem moves on and makes it clear that he only asked him for the truth. He notes the complexity they all possess now and tells them that they are connected in mind and body now, informing them that no secrets can exist between them.

Chap 302 - Pouf's clones ignoring Knuckle as they search for Komugi

Pouf's clones ignoring Knuckle as they search for Komugi

As Youpi begins to tear up and Pouf worries that Meruem is sensing his guilt at going behind his back, his clones finally reach the palace, desperately looking for Komugi even if his decision results in his own death. Knuckle suddenly appears before them and taunts their weakness, but they simply ignore him as he yells that they can only get rid of A.P.R. by fighting him. Pouf tells Youpi about the situation, asking if he also has the ability to teleport, but Youpi says it's the chameleon, clarifying that he can make himself and others invisible and that he's a traitorous Chimera Ant. Pouf is in disbelief that he spared a traitor as well, but Meruem assures them that the emotions they're feeling are simply to be overcome on their way to further evolution. He recognizes that they have the remains of the human ego within them, but tells them to consider it to be just a transition before they reach their final stage. It's stated that Meruem's beliefs are completely different from how they were before the Rose's explosion, and it's asked whether this is due to the blast, but quickly answered that he possesses both mindsets.

Pouf's clones plan to shrink down even further, hoping to be able to find Meleoron by touch. Knuckle wonders why he came back if not for him, worrying that Meleoron is his target and stating that they have no way to defeat the King without God's Accomplice. Palm is shown running toward the underground entrance, stating that besides the core, she can only see Pouf's clones when they're full size. As Pouf realizes that the enemy thinks he's after Meleoron, the latter is seen using God's Accomplice as he rides piggyback on Killua, with Komugi sitting on his tail and holding onto his back.

Chap 302 - Pouf beginning his attack on Killua

Pouf beginning his attack on Killua

Pouf continues to theorize about how the enemy is thinking, considering that they will leave Komugi behind to protect Meleoron if they think that is the one he's after. And since Pitou was so focused on healing Komugi, he surmises that they will never think that he's after Komugi, hoping he may even be able to set up an exchange for her. He sees Palm opening up the underground entrance, and realizes that they're trying to separate his clones even more. And suddenly spotting Killua standing on one of the walls, with Komugi on his back, Pouf realizes that they're forcing his hand so they can learn whether Meleoron or Komugi is his target. He considers all his options, but determines that he has no time to play games and quickly flies toward Killua and Komugi.

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