Luzurus Hui Guo Rou (ルズールス＝ホイコーロ, Ruzūrusu Hoikōro) is the Seventh Prince of the Kakin Empire and the son of King Nasubi Hui Guo Rou's second wife, Duazul.[1] He is also in league with the Cha-R Family, one of the three great Mafia families of the Kakin Empire.[2]
Appearance[]
Luzurus is a thin man with a long nose and a pointy chin. He also has some stubble. Unlike his full-siblings, who all have hair in sharp, curving strands, Luzurus' hair is combed back but seems to curl in two puffs at the side. It is fair in color.[1] Luzurus is frequently seen with stubble, but has been seen clean-shaven for events such as the departure ceremony held in the Black Whale dining hall.[3]
Personality[]
Not much is known about Luzurus' personality, but his elder brother Tserriednich thinks of him as a moron. An example of that is when Luzurus sent his soldiers to take the Hunter Exam with assassination on their minds, without taking the time to think that there could be the possibility of lie detectors being used during the Hunter Exam. However, given Tserriednich's own pride on his own intellect and his low opinion on those he considers inferior to his, this is somewhat questionable.[4] He is level-headed and thoughtful as he doesn't at all alarmed on learning the existence of his own Guardian Spirit Beast and Nen.[5] He seems to have a caring side as well as he plans to use the healthy drug, Clean Leaf to rehabilitate drug addicts.[6]
Plot[]
Succession Contest arc[]
Luzurus is briefly mentioned by Prince Tserriednich and his head Bodyguard Theta, that Luzurus' bodyguards failed to pass the recent Hunter Exam, due to a lie detector sensing their murderous motives.[4]
Luzurus is officially introduced in a room full of various kinds of bottles, fuming smoke while he smokes from a hookah.[1] Likely due to his bodyguards failing to pass the Hunter Exam, Luzurus makes one of the six anonymous listings on Kakin's website. Basho applies to his listing and agrees to become his bodyguard for the trip to the Dark Continent.[7] On the day of the departure, Luzurus is seen with the rest of his siblings and their father on a platform, appearing disinterested and watching the crowd. Kakin's Royal Family is flown into the Black Whale shortly after. Luzurus is next seen attending a departure ceremony taking place in the Black Whale, dressed in a light-colored suit with one of the other attendees whispering into his ear.[3]
Beyond Netero and the princes of Kakin Empire
After Kurapika makes his announcement about Nen beasts, Luzurus learns about the existence of Nen and Guardian Spirit Beasts from his guards while in his room after taking his leave from the departure ceremony. He is seen with his limbs splayed out on a couch in his room, with his Guardian Spirit Beast that he cannot yet see behind him, a large creature with an insect-like head and small wings next to its short antennae. He confirms with his guards that learning Nen takes time, almost a year to be able to see Nen, and decides not to change his plan for the succession war, continuing with his original plan to target his older half-sister Tubeppa first. Luzurus is aware that Nen is powerful enough to cause a stalemate, but also powerful enough for him to dominate the contest if his siblings do not know about Nen. He instructs his bodyguards from the Hunter Association to take turns staying by his side, and to let him know if they see another Nen beast.[5]
Luzuru smokes some Clean Leaf with Basho
Four hours after departure, Luzurus is introduced to Basho's "Clean Leaf" and the two smoke it together while seated on the floor. Luzurus is surprised to learn that it is legal. Basho shares that despite trying other stuff, he always comes back to it, and that it works best on the heaviest smokers, even helping his friends get healthy. Luzurus wonders if it could be used to rehabilitate drug addicts, but thinks that it would be hard to get through Benjamin since drug control is Kakin's military's job. Luzurus asks Basho how he would feel about publicizing the results of a clinical trial. Basho has no problem with it, but asks if it would not be quickest if Luzurus just became king, which prompts the prince to retort that it is not that easy.[6]
Melody's performance catches Prince Luzurus' attention
Later that night, Luzurus is contacted by Room 1014 and agrees to send his bodyguards to learn Nen under Kurapika.[8] He sends Satobi to learn Nen.[9]
A member of the Buor Family reveals that Prince Luzurus has ties to the Cha-R Family, one of the 3 biggest Mafia families from Kakin that are on board the ship.[2]
During the banquet on Day 7 of their voyage, Luzurus is briefly transfixed by the music of Melody's flute performance.[10] The following day, he is watching a movie on television when Basho informs him that the rumbling of aura from Prince Halkenburg's room has returned. A doorbell rings, and Basho tells Luzurus to stay back, before asking another guard at the intercom system about who is at the door. The guard responds that it is Benjamin's soldier, and Kanjidol, Benjamin's soldier who is currently guarding Luzurus, shares that he does not have a reason to expect him there. Through the guard at the door, Basho asks "Shikaku" (unbeknownst to them, currently possessed by Sumidori) what he wants. The occupants of Room 1007 hear a gunshot from the hallway and quickly draw their arms, and Rice shares what he saw over the intercom - that "Shikaku" had not their question, but instead shot himself in the head after proclaiming Benjamin. They step out to check on his corpse, and Basho notices that the rumbling has stopped, but cannot figure out where it's from.[11]
Kanjidol momentarily leaves for the VIP area to report on the incident with Shikaku to Benjamin and what was happening in Room 1007 at the time. When he returns, he asks the guards for information, but seemingly gets nowhere until he asks Basho for his thoughts. Basho says that he thought that Queen Duazul's men were prime suspects and plotting something, but Luzurus was opposed to the idea since Queen Duazul did not like to take action and didn't assist any prince. Kanjidol accepts his explanation and walks away. Basho watches him, but reveals his suspicion that Shikaku's death was a charade perpetrated by Benjamin to take advantage of post-mortem Nen, choosing to have Shikaku commit suicide outside Room 1007 to act as a red herring, to throw suspicion on Halkenburg while they go after the second, third, or fourth prince. Basho mentally prepares himself to encounter people who take advantage of post-mortem Nen, considering that they commonly are used to cast a curse that haunts the target after death, but wonders if a target with a Guardian Spirit Beast can be further haunted by a curse.[12]
On the 10th day of the voyage, Kaiser speaks to Melody while she is held in the Justice Bureau on Tier 2. He lets Melody know that several princes have requested to visit her to issue pardons and request an encore, including Luzurus.[13]
Luzurus' Employees[]
Royalty • Personal Guards • Hunters • Provisional Hunters • Spies • Allies • Servants
| Royal Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Prince | 2nd Queen | |||
| Prince Luzurus' Employees | ||||
| ? | ? | |||
| 1Q→1P | 2Q Captain→ | 2Q→ | ||
| 2Q→ | 2Q→ | 2Q→ | 2Q→ | ? |
| Replacements | ||||
| 1P→ | ||||
| Legend of Symbols | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Meaning | Example | Meaning |
| P | prince | 1P | The 1st Prince. |
| Q | queen | 5Q | The 5th Queen. |
| ...→ | sent by | 1Q→ | X is sent by the 1st Queen. |
| →... | sent to | →14P | X is sent to the 14th Prince. |
| ...→... | reassigned to | 2Q→14P | X is reassigned by the 2nd Queen to the 14th Prince. |
| →...→... | was assigned to one or more princes | →8P→11P | X was assigned to the 8th and 11th Princes. |
| ♰ | in charge of a prince's curse | 4P♰ | The guard is in charge of the 4th Prince's curse. |
| ♰ | formerly in charge of a prince's curse | 12P♰ | The guard is formerly in charge of the 12th Prince's curse. |
| * | Information found in Togashi's notes from "Jump Ryu! Vol. 21" interview | 1Q*→ | The guard's affiliation is revealed in the notes. |
| Servant* | The employee's position is revealed in the notes. | ||
| [name]* | The employee's name is revealed in the notes. | ||
| ? | Placeholder (might hold another position) |
Captain? | The employee might not be the captain or a personal guard. |
| ? | The employee might not be a personal guard. | ||
| 2Q?→ | The employee might have been sent by another queen. | ||
| ⇄ | Placeholder (might have initially belonged to either Prince Momoze or Prince Marayam) |
This particular issue arose when their mother Queen Sevanti sent all of Momoze's Hunters and servants to Marayam. Since we only got to see 4/5 of Momoze's Hunters and 2/3 of her servants by that time, we can't say for certain which prince the marked characters initially belonged to. | |
Abilities & Powers[]
As a Prince of Kakin, Luzurus holds significant political power and wealth, although not on the level of the elder princes.[5]
Guardian Spirit Beast[]
Luzurus' Guardian Spirit Beast
Like the rest of his siblings, Luzurus received an egg from which a Guardian Spirit Beast hatched to protect him.[1] Since it is a parasitic-type ability, he has no control over it. The Nen beast is subjected to two rule-like instincts: it is unable to fight other Guardian Spirit Beasts as well as to directly attack the host of one.[5]
It takes the appearance of a giant centipede-like creature. It is a Conjurer that makes use of pseudo-coercive Manipulation. It has the ability to set traps by materializing whatever the target desires as bait. When the target satiates their desire, the trap is sprung and the ability activated.[14]
Manga Appearances[]
| 340. Special Mission | Absent |
| 341. Threats | Absent |
| 342. Challenge | Absent |
| 343. Invitation | Absent |
| 344. Author | Absent |
| 345. Signature | Absent |
| 346. Options | Absent |
| 347. Inauguration | Absent |
| 348. Resolve | Mentioned |
| 349. Worm Toxin | Debut |
| 350. Prince | Pictured |
| 351. Battle to the Death | Absent |
| 352. Troublesome | Absent |
| 353. Cold-Blooded | Absent |
| 354. Heat | Absent |
| 355. Detonation | Absent |
| 356. Unfortunate: Part 1 | Absent |
| 357. Unfortunate: Part 2 | Absent |
| 358. Eve | Appears |
| 359. Departure | Absent |
| 360. Parasite | Absent |
| 361. Withdraw | Absent |
| 362. Resolve | Appears |
| 363. Nen Beast | Absent |
| 364. Speculation | Absent |
| 365. Choice | Absent |
| 366. To Each His Own | Appears |
| 367. Synchronization | Absent |
| 368. Foul Play | Absent |
| 369. Limits | Absent |
| 370. Observation | Absent |
| 371. Mission | Pictured |
| 372. Disappearance | Absent |
| 373. Inheritance | Absent |
| 374. Ability | Pictured |
| 375. Persuasion | Pictured |
| 376. Determination | Absent |
| 377. Scheme | Absent |
| 378. Balance | Pictured |
| 379. Collaboration | Absent |
| 380. Alarm | Absent |
| 381. Predation | Absent |
| 382. Awakening | Absent |
| 383. Escape | Appears |
| 384. War | Absent |
| 385. Warning | Absent |
| 386. Hypothesis | Appears |
| 387. Recreation | Absent |
| 388. Reflection | Absent |
| 389. Curse | Flashback |
| 390. Clash: Part 1 | Absent |
| 391. Clash: Part 2 | Absent |
| 392. Information | Absent |
| 393. Plea | Absent |
| 394. Hypothesis | Absent |
| 395. Founding: Part 1 | Absent |
| 396. Founding: Part 2 | Absent |
| 397. Founding: Part 3 | Absent |
| 398. Search | Absent |
| 399. Expulsion | Absent |
| 400. Secrecy | Mentioned |
| 401. Moonlight | Absent |
Trivia[]
- The musician whose concert Luzurus watches in Chapter 386 is similar in appearance and clothing to Jimi Hendrix.
Translations around the World[]
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
 Arabic
|
لوزورس هوي غو رو | |
 French
|
Luzurus Hoicoro | |
 Korean
|
루즈루스 호이코오로 (Lujeuluseu Hoikoolo or Ruzlus Hoikolo) | |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 349
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 36, Chapter 371
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 358
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 348
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 35, Chapter 362
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 35, Chapter 366
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 350
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 35, Chapter 368
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 35, Chapter 369
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 37, Chapter 383
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 37, Chapter 386
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 37, Chapter 389
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 38, Chapter 400
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 36, Chapter 375
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