"But the big difference is who I work for. I'd rather die than be a yes-man to someone I don't even like." — Shalnark to Boki, in "10: Part 5" |
Shalnark (シャルナーク, Sharunāku) was member #6[note 1] of the Phantom Troupe[3] as well as a Hunter.[4][5] His physical strength ranked tenth among the group.[6]
Appearance[]
Shalnark was a young man with blond hair and bright green eyes. He was tall, lean, and muscular. In the 2011 anime adaptation, Shalnark wore a lavender suit; however, in the 1999 anime adaptation, He wore a dark red outfit and had copper hair.
His spider tattoo had the number 6 on the spider's abdomen, but the tattoo location was never revealed.
Personality[]
Shalnark was cheerful and highly intelligent, thought quickly on his feet, and was polite and level-headed. He often attempted to be the voice of reason to calm the other members during tense situations.[7] He was fond of electronics and considered those he controlled with his phone to be puppets.[8] He expressed a dislike for his "autopilot mode" because he couldn’t remember or feel any satisfaction for his actions.[9]
Uvogin kissing Shalnark
While Shalnark got along with everyone in the group, he was the closest with Uvogin. Shalnark is also extremely loyal to the "Spider", after Chrollo was captured, he sided with Feitan and Phinks in wanting to go after Pakunoda in order to kill the chain user, even at the risk of Chrollo's life.[7] He was also willing to listen to Franklin’s logic and admit that he was right.[10] After Pakunoda's death, he and the other members could be seen in mourning.[11]
Shalnark slaughtering Mafia members
Like the other members of the Troupe, Shalnark was also cold-blooded, ruthless, and not above inhumane mass murder, most notably when he brutally massacred the Kurta Clan alongside his teammates, which involved the torture of innocent people, including children, and the desecration of their bodies.[12] The gruesome murder of their dear friend Sarasa and their thirst for revenge against the perpetrators have desensitized him to such atrocities.[13] Despite looking like the most innocent and cheerful member, Shalnark was one of the more cold-hearted and less empathetic of the group, seeing his controlled victims as nothing more than puppets who became broken when they were killed.[8]
He did not seem to put too much value on his own life, as shown by his nonchalant reaction when Shizuku's fortune foretold that he might be one of the Troupe's dead members.[3] Nonetheless, Shalnark proved to be a very loyal member of the Troupe, having used everything in his power to help the group's missions and agenda. He seemed to value Shizuku and Pakunoda's lives over his own, as he saw their abilities as rare assets that the Troupe couldn’t afford to lose while considering his own and Nobunaga’s to be easily replaceable.
Shalnark protecting his hometown
Shalnark, growing up in Meteor City, was influenced by the conditions there, sharing remarkable bonds that have been described as "thinner than water, and yet thicker than blood".[2] This was also proven by the fact that the Phantom Troupe is a major asset in the defense of the city. Shalnark was also one of the Spiders who defended the city from the Chimera Ants.[14]
Background[]
Shalnark in his youth
Shalnark originated from Meteor City, a junkyard city inhabited by outcasts. People who live there do not exist in any official records, and the existence of the city itself is known to a very few people.[2]
One day, about fifteen years before his series debut, Shalnark, along with Chrollo and Franklin, found a new VHS tape in one of the garbage dumps. They started running with the tape, tossing it from hand to hand, which Machi saw. She then reports this to Uvogin, who gets in the boys' way. Uvo knocks out Shalnark as Franklin returns the tape to Chrollo, who escapes using the opportunity.[15]
Shalnark and the other Spiders performing
Sometime later, Shalnark attends the screening of Chrollo, Sheila, Pakunoda, and Sarasa's dubbed video, in which he recognized the voices of Chrollo and Pakunoda. After the show ends, a dubbing group is formed consisting of Chrollo, Uvogin, Sheila, Sarasa, Nobunaga, Feitan, Phinks, Pakunoda, and Franklin. Machi is also with them, but she doesn't like any of the available roles. In the near future, the group is tightening ties and spending time rehearsing, writing scripts, and presenting new episodes on stage. We see them after some time when the group tries to get Machi to participate in the show, but she only considers the role of the villain. The group tries to find a solution, but they notice that they don't have enough actors and they should look for new ones. They also consider a name for themselves and choose the name "Troupe". They are going to add a second term to it, but they are not sure what it should be yet.[16]
The Troupe entering the dark forest
One day, Sarasa didn't show up at the show. The troupe learned that she had not been seen since yesterday. Most of the children watching the Troupe's shows decided to help with the search. Afterward, group members gather at the Uga Forest. There, they found the crime scene, the torture instruments, a note left behind, and a sack hanging from a tree. Chrollo was the only one who could read the note's contents, but he chose not to share it with the others. When Uvogin took the sack from the tree, Chrollo decided to check the contents. It turned out that Sarasa's destroyed body was inside. Sometime later, Shalnark attends Sarasa's funeral, after which Troupe members meet, except for Sheila, who decides to leave the group. Each of the other members chose Chrollo as the group's leader, which will be formed in three years.[13]
Shalnark during the Phantom Troupe's foundation
Three years later, Shalnark was present during the foundation of Phantom Troupe, along with Machi, Feitan, Pakunoda, Nobunaga, Uvogin, Chrollo and Franklin.[13] At some unknown point in his life, Shalnark took the Hunter Exam and passed it, thereby becoming a Pro-Hunter.[4]
As a founding member of the troupe, he took part in the massacre of the Kurta Clan.[3]
Plot[]
Yorknew City arc[]
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Shalnark and Phinks waiting for the others at the hideout
Shalnark first appears when the Phantom Troupe gathers at an undisclosed location in Yorknew City on August 31st, where Chrollo reveals his plans to steal all the items at the Underground Auction.[17] Franklin, Feitan, and Shizuku slaughter the Mafia members present, but they all discover that the auction items have already been moved. They escape by hot-air balloon, which Shalnark operates. Following Chrollo's orders to draw out the Shadow Beasts,[18] he lands on a rocky cliff in the Gordeau Desert after the balloon is shot down, where he excitedly looks at the angry Mafia members waiting for them below. Uvogin tells the others that he will fight on his own. As he begins to massacre the Mafia members, Shalnark pulls out a deck of cards to play with Machi and Shizuku.[19]
Shalnark watching the fight
He looks in delighted awe at Uvogin's Big Bang Impact, and then praises Porcupine and Rabid Dog's Nen proficiency for managing to break his skin. He asks Uvogin if he wants help, but Uvogin tells him to stay out of it. When Rabid Dog's poison paralyzes Uvogin, Machi notes the fight would have been over if it had been a lethal poison, causing Shalnark to speculate that Rabid Dog enjoys torture. Like the other members, he covers his ears in time to avoid being deafened by Uvogin's shout. After Uvogin’s victory, Shalnark tells him about the leeches inside of him and that he should drink a lot of beer so he can urinate often.[20] Moments later, a chain appears around Uvogin and he is captured by Kurapika. Through Machi's thread, the Spiders chase after the Nostrade bodyguards, with Shalnark driving a stolen car. He jumps out of it just in time to avoid being captured by Owl's Fun Fun Cloth.[21]
Shalnark helping Uvogin track down the chain user
The Spiders then kill the remaining members of the Shadow Beasts (with the exception of Owl).[22]They subsequently disguise themselves as Mafia members, gaining access to Uvogin and freeing him.[22] The Nostrade bodyguards hear Uvogin’s yell and safely escape. When Uvogin insists on giving chase, Shalnark accompanies him. Logging into the Hunter Website with his license, he provides Uvogin with information on the buildings owned by the Nostrade Family and the hotels their guards are staying in. He tells Uvogin to get his own license and praises him as an exemplary bandit when the latter replies that he steals everything he needs. When Uvogin gives him a kiss of gratitude, he protests and asks to be paid back instead. He assures Uvogin that he will take care of the bodies left behind and asks him to be careful.[4] Later that night, as Feitan continues his torture of Owl, Shalnark asks him if Uvogin has returned. Feitan replies that he hasn’t, assuring Shalnark that Uvogin wouldn’t die so easily, but Shalnark begins to feel concerned. When Chrollo theorizes that the chain user is either a Conjurer or Manipulator, and states that Uvogin is at a disadvantage against those types, Shalnark deeply regrets not going with him.[6]
Shalnark using the Hunter Site
When Gon and Killua are captured and brought back to the Troupe's hideout, Shalnark is seen scowling at them.[23] After Pakunoda assures the others that the boys aren’t connected to the chain user, Shalnark agrees with her and states that they can let them go, adding that the chain user wouldn’t need two kids to gather information for him since he has the Mafia network at his disposal. He prints a list of Nostrade Family employees from the Hunter Website and hands the photos to the other Spiders, telling them to memorize their faces. He adds that according to Uvogin, the chain user isn’t among them, so he suggests that they work in pairs to find someone who knows him. He tells them to meet back at the hideout at 10 p.m.[24]
Shalnark using his ability on a Mafia member
As Chrollo gives the order for the Spiders to go on a massacre around the Cemetery Building,[25] Shalnark pairs with Pakunoda to kill, he uses one as a human shield,[26] and then controls another with his Black Voice ability. When his puppet is killed, he sulks about having to find another. He and the other Spiders quickly massacre police and more than 2,000 Mafia members.[8] After the death of the Ten Dons, the Spiders take over the auction killing everyone in their way.[27] They then use Kortopi’s ability to fake the deaths of several Troupe members (including Shalnark)[28] and to create copies of the auction items, selling the fakes at the rescheduled auction with Shalnark using his ability on the auctioneer, putting him on autopilot later.[27] Afterward, Shalnark celebrates the triumph with the rest of the Troupe back at their hideout.[28]
Shalnark reading his fortune
When Chrollo writes Nobunaga's fortune, Shalnark asks the latter to read it. Upon reading Shizuku's, he states that there will be too many deaths in the Troupe if they go after the chain user, adding that while his and Nobunaga's abilities can be easily replaced, Shizuku and Pakunoda's cannot.[3] He gives Chrollo the necessary information to have his own fortune written,[29] which warns that he won’t be able to connect when he most needs to make a phone call and that it would be a mistake to answer his phone since the “reaper” calls collect one in three times.[30] He then reads Hisoka's and stands in Nobunaga's way to prevent him from attacking the magician. He asks Hisoka why he’s unable to answer their questions. Nobunaga slips past Shalnark, but Chrollo manages to prevent the two from fighting. When he suggests that the chain user may have planted something on Hisoka, Shalnark reviews what they know about him and explains the differences between Conjuration and Manipulation, detailing the possible mechanics of the ability preventing Hisoka from speaking. He then asks Chrollo if they should stay or leave, with Chrollo deciding that they should stay in Yorknew.[31]
Chrollo then splits the Troupe members into separate groups and tells them not to be alone for the next week, putting Shalnark in a team with Nobunaga and himself.[30] At Chrollo’s request, Shalnark repeats everything Uvogin told him about the chain user and is surprised that the list of Nostrade bodyguards on the Hunter Website was already updated, agreeing to check it again after Chrollo asks him to do so. As Chrollo begins to make the connection between Neon Nostrade and the chain user, Shalnark realizes that he’s from the Kurta Clan and wants the Scarlet Eyes. After Kortopi points toward the location of the copied eyes and they deduce that they are at the Hotel Beitacle, Chrollo has Shalnark switch teams with Kortopi and stay behind at the hideout.[32]
Shalnark seeing the confrontation between the Spiders
After Chrollo is captured by the chain user, Shalnark, Phinks, and Feitan arrive at the hotel where the others have captured Gon and Killua. Shalnark begins to give instructions when Chrollo’s phone rings, and Phinks answers the call. After Phinks tries to lie about the hostages being injured, Pakunoda takes the phone and is told where to go. Shalnark agrees with Phinks and Feitan that they should follow her, worrying that following the chain user’s orders may make the fortunes come true. The chain user then calls Shalnark’s phone, and Shalnark hands it over to Phinks, yelling at him when he nearly breaks it. The Spiders eventually agree to return to the hideout while Pakunoda goes alone to the meeting.[7] After Pakunoda returns and plans to leave again with just the two hostages, the Troupe fights over what to do next. Franklin asks Shalnark what the worst-case scenario would be, and Shalnark replies that Chrollo is already dead, several members are being manipulated, they don’t find out the chain user’s location, and the two boys escape. However, Franklin quickly corrects him by saying that the answer is all of them dying and the end of the Spiders. Shalnark agrees that Franklin is right. As Gon and Phinks toss Shalnark’s phone back and forth while talking to Kurapika, Shalnark scowls at them and continues to worry about them breaking it.[10]
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Shalnark receiving Pakunoda’s memories
After successfully carrying out the hostage exchange, Pakunoda returns without Chrollo and fires six of her Memory Bombs into the four remaining founding members as well as Phinks and Shalnark, quickly collapsing afterward. Shizuku checks her body and confirms that she's dead, asking the others what happened. Phinks then explains everything to the others.[33]
Greed Island arc[]
Shalnark in Greed Island
After Feitan and Phinks return to the hideout with a copy of Greed Island and enter it, Shalnark reads the item's description in the Southernpiece Auction catalog with great interest,[34] surprised that their bodies disappeared.[35] After some online research, he invites Kortopi and Shizuku to accompany him into the game, he convinces them to go because if they went back home to Meteor City, they wouldn't have anything to do, and that he can test a theory so that he and Shizuku will be safer for the rest of the week.[11] The three depart and begin to study the game's system, and at some point, the trio tortures a player for information. After witnessing the limited response patterns of the game’s NPCs, seeing that the cards copied by Kortopi cannot be turned into objects and Shizuku's Blinky cannot inhale the game’s special items, Shalnark realizes that the game functions with Nen. He explains his reasoning to his two companions, advancing the possibility that the island exists in the real world, not virtual reality. He then plans to use a "Toraemon" card in order to collect all the special items in the game. He tells the two that their first priority is to get "Eye of God" or "Analysis" and to meet up with Phinks and Feitan.[35]
Shalnark heading to Greed Island with a boat
After the five leave the island with samples of rocks, Shalnark analyzes them and eventually determines the general location in the real world. The five of them, plus Franklin, sail towards the location marked by Shalnark, where they indeed find an island. However, they are promptly detected by Eta.[36] They swim ashore, with Shalnark reminding Shizuku that Blinky can suck out the water from her clothes. They soon encounter Razor, who introduces himself as a Game Master. He informs them that trespassers aren't welcome and that they can come back using the right way. He then uses an "Eliminate" card to send them to six different locations on the Azian Continent.[37]
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Shalnark deducing Greed Island's location
After returning the right way and realizing that Chrollo is headed to the real Greed Island according to his fortune, Shalnark tells the others that he must have hired someone to play the game for him and then used his name as a message to them. As he adds that the exorcist must be on the island, Hisoka reveals himself, and that it was his idea to use Chrollo's name.[38] Finally locating the exorcist Abengane with the help of their new member Kalluto, the Troupe has Hisoka make a deal with him so that he will remove Kurapika's Judgment Chain from Chrollo's heart.[39]
Chimera Ant arc[]
Shalnark and five other Troupe members making their way to Meteor City
During the Chimera Ant crisis, Shalnark, Feitan, Bonolenov, Phinks, Kalluto, and Shizuku all journey to Meteor City. On their way there, they discuss how the Chimera Ant invasion happened and why some of them came to the city. The Troupe is met by some locals who tell them about the self-proclaimed Queen making a nest near the city and wreaking havoc amongst the people, and how the assembly is currently dealing with it. Seeing that no immediate progress is being made, the Troupe takes it upon themselves to solve the Chimera Ant problem. Phinks assures the officials that they will exterminate the Queen by the end of the day. The Troupe members approach the enormous nest and walk right in through the front door.[14]
With Kalluto surprised that they are going their separate ways, Phinks points out that he probably has abilities that he doesn't want the others to see. He also tells him that whoever kills the Queen first will become the acting leader. Shalnark soon encounters a large Chimera Ant, reminding himself that he can win as long as he stabs his opponent with his antenna. However, he wonders if it will be possible to pierce the Ant’s shell.[40]
Shalnark talking with Boki after being captured by Pell
He attempts to get close, barely avoiding the Ant's sharp limbs, and concludes that his best shot is sticking the antenna in his joints as he twists. He calculates that he has a 20% chance of succeeding unscathed. Briskly, he manages to embed the antenna in the back of the Ant’s neck, but his arm is slightly injured. When the Ant goes limp, he pulls out his phone, but the Ant suddenly restrains him. Shalnark wonders why his ability didn’t work since he stabbed him with his antenna, but a small Ant named Boki suddenly appears and mentions that the larger Ant is named Pell. Both deduce that the other is a Manipulator and discuss the idea of first come, first served. Unable to free himself, Shalnark resigns himself to going into autopilot mode after Boki says that he will now take him to the Queen.[41]
Shalnark using his autopilot mode
Shalnark asks what will happen to him, and Boki replies that he will work as a slave for the Queen until he dies. Laughing, Shalnark adds that he would prefer to die than serve someone he doesn’t like. Boki says that Shalnark can only move his mouth, but Shalnark also points out that he can move his fingers and left leg. When Boki prepares to take control of him, Shalnark explains that he always carries two antennae for emergencies, suddenly sticking it into his own leg and activating his autopilot mode. His aura output increases dramatically, and he immediately dispatches the two Ants before Boki can finish telling Pell to remove the antenna from Shalnark’s leg. As the mode shuts down, Shalnark already begins to suffer from the pains that will immobilize him for the next few days. Walking away, he says that while the mode is extremely powerful, he hates being unable to remember anything and never feeling any sense of accomplishment.[9]
Shalnark laughing at Shizuku
He is the third Troupe member to arrive at Feitan and Zazan’s fight. He laughs at Shizuku's irritation when Phinks asks her if she lost, and then comments that Feitan is not in top form, much to Kalluto's annoyance. He watches in surprise as Zazan tears off her stinger and suddenly transforms. When she injures Feitan with aura and Phinks explains to Kalluto what happened, Shalnark adds that she’s the Queen for a reason.[42] When Feitan is about to activate his Pain Packer, Shalnark and the other Spiders begin to run away. After Feitan successfully kills Zazan, the Troupe members encounter the transformed Meteor City residents, who all beg to be killed.
Shalnark mocking Phinks
However, Phinks refuses and orders them to show what spirit they still have left as Meteor City natives. The other members ready their weapons, including Shalnark, who readies his antennae, and the Troupe members easily take care of the transformed residents. After returning to the city, they decide to stay and take care of any more Ants that appear, but Shalnark receives a text from Nobunaga asking for help, leaving Phinks disappointed that it wasn't Chrollo contacting them.[43]
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]
During the first round of the 13th Hunter Chairman Election, Shalnark is one of the 33 absentees.[5]
Succession Contest arc[]
Shalnark with Kortopi and Machi beside Hisoka's charred and lifeless body
Chrollo uses Black Voice in his death match against Hisoka at Heavens Arena, implying that he met Shalnark and borrowed his ability sometime prior to the fight.[44] Once the death match is finished, Shalnark, Kortopi, and Machi stand around Hisoka's corpse to confirm his death. Kortopi asks if Machi is coming as he and Shalnark prepare to leave, but Machi replies that she will stitch Hisoka up since he paid her in advance. Kortopi whispers to Shalnark and confirms that Machi wouldn't accept money when Hisoka was fighting Chrollo, with Shalnark adding that Machi is a nice person at heart.
Shalnark's corpse with Kortopi's severed head
After the two leave, Hisoka is revived and traps Machi in place as he vows to kill all the Spiders. Chrollo then contacts Shalnark and tells him about Kakin's journey to the New Continent, adding that the Troupe will steal the treasure on board. Chrollo asks if he will need his cell phone back and points out that he won’t be able to return the antennae, but Shalnark assures him that he doesn’t currently need it. Chrollo tells him that he will return it once they board the ship, and Shalnark happily looks forward to the whole Troupe getting back together. Shalnark then waits for Kortopi to leave a public restroom and wonders why he's taking so long. As Shalnark's phone rings again, he suddenly spots Hisoka walking out of the restroom carrying something in his hand. Shalnark drops his phone and runs toward Hisoka, who tosses the object in Shalnark's direction. After Shalnark catches it and sees that it's Kortopi's severed head, Hisoka quickly kills him and strings up his body on a playset as crows pick at him and Kortopi's head lies at his feet.[45]
Kakin's journey to the Dark Continent begins,[46] and the Phantom Troupe board to get treasure[45] and get revenge on Hisoka.[47] On the twelfth day of the voyage, Bonolenov comes across Hisoka on the Tier 1 VIP Casino, and transforms into Owl, the Shadow Beast, to not be detected by him. While disguised as Owl, Bonolenov thinks about how Chrollo was still feeling the loss of Shalnark and Kortopi.[48]
Equipment[]
Antennae: Shalnark always carried two antennae on his person. They were shaped like bats with wide, cyclamen wings and a stylized head of the same color at the top. The tip was sharpened to allow him to stick the antenna into a target. They served as the medium of both his Nen abilities and were connected to his cell phone.[9] Along with letting Chrollo borrow his ability, he also lent him both antennae, which were lost/destroyed during the fight.[49][45]
Cell Phone: Shalnark used a special bat-shaped cell phone to activate his ability. While his targets were being controlled, their first-person perspective was displayed on the phone’s screen.[8][27] It had been in his possession for years.[31] The silhouette of a similar-looking object was also seen amid the garbage at Meteor City.[2] Along with letting Chrollo borrow his ability, he also lent him his cell phone, which was still in Chrollo's possession at the time of Shalnark's death.[45]
Abilities & Powers[]
Due to Shalnark being born in Meteor City, his existence is not recorded in any database, which makes obtaining information on him nearly impossible.[2] Shalnark had all the benefits granted by his status as a Hunter. As a member of the Phantom Troupe and a thief with a Class-A bounty,[50] Shalnark was an experienced fighter, being stated to be a professional murderer, with killing being part of his daily life.[19] He also ranked tenth in arm-wrestling among the Troupe,[6] and was capable enough to defend himself in combat, having survived a fight against multiple armed Mafia members, the Shadow Beasts,[21] and having obtained a Hunter License through legal means.[4] He, alongside Shizuku and Kortopi, captured and tortured a Greed Island player for information.[35] Razor also deemed him an impressive individual.[37] Kalluto also noted his inferiority compared to Shalnark's level.[43] Nonetheless, Hisoka easily killed him, but he could not access his Nen ability at the time.[45] He was one of the Troupe’s information gatherers, and they often relied on his advice and research. His eclectic knowledge, which ranged from getting rid of Spotted Leeches[20] to piloting a hot-air balloon,[18] made him an extremely valuable asset to the group. Hinrigh also noted his inferiority compared to the Spiders in general, mentioning that he and the Kakin mafia wouldn't stand a chance against them.[51]
Preternatural Perception: According to Kurapika, the Spiders could sense Kurapika's hostile intent before attacking them, even though they were meters away.[52]
Enhanced Strength: Although not clearly shown, Shalnark had superhuman-like strength, as hinted by his arm-wrestling rank among the Troupe.[6] He could also hold Gon in place.[7] When on autopilot, this attribute increased exponentially, managing to obliterate a Chimera Ant officer with his bare hands.[9]
Shalnark obliterating two Chimera Ants before they could even react
Immense Speed and Reflexes: Shalnark was quite fast, based on the speed at which he jumped out of a car when Owl landed on it,[21] and being able to cover his ears in the instant before Uvogin screamed.[20] According to Kurapika, an attack that lasted 0.5 seconds would be more than enough time for the Spiders to avoid it.[52] He also avoided most of Pell's attacks and to activate his ability within a very short amount of time. When on autopilot, this attribute increased exponentially.[9] Shalnark was also able to casually watch Feitan and Zazan fight at such extreme speed that Kalluto couldn't even see what was happening.[42]
Enhanced Agility: During his fight against Pell, Shalnark showcased incredible movement, effectively dodging many of the creature’s attacks.[41]
Genius-Level Intellect: Shalnark was one of the Troupe’s smartest and most knowledgeable members. He could accurately calculate the odds in the midst of a fight and in mere seconds, and his predictions were usually exact.[41] He was adept at finding an enemy's weak points and exploiting them. From a handful of clues, he could deduce that Greed Island existed in the real world,[35] as well as pinpoint its location by analyzing its minerals and cross-referencing the data with nautical and geographical archives.[36]
Nen[]
Shalnark was a Manipulator[2] leaning toward Emission.[53] The only Nen techniques showed were Ten and Hatsu. By implanting an antenna into his targets, he could completely control them.[41] If he stuck the antenna into himself, he could significantly enhance his own physical attributes.[9] His abilities could only be used through his bat-shaped phone.[45] Shalnark gave his Nen abilities, phone, and antennae to Chrollo in preparation for the latter's deathmatch against Hisoka. As a result, he was unable to use any of them against Hisoka’s swift attack.[44]
| Shalnark's Nen Type: Manipulation | ||
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| Type: Manipulation | Black Voice (携帯する他人の運命 Burakku Boisu, lit. "Mobile Fate Director") | |
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| | After sticking a special antenna into his target, usually in the back of their neck,[8] Shalnark gained complete control over their mind and actions, puppeteering them from afar through a special mobile phone until the antenna was removed[2] or they died.[8] He could also set them on autopilot, forcing them to follow his orders without his direct intervention.[32] He carried real, physical antennae[54] on his person when he fought, with which he could control two people at a time,[55] one of which could be himself.[9] | |
| Type: Manipulation | Autopilot Mode* | |
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| | By sticking an antenna into himself, Shalnark's body could go into autopilot mode and gain immense aura, resulting in a tremendous boost of speed and strength to dispatch any enemies within sight. Once Shalnark had entered the mode, he could not withdraw from it until the mission was completed. After leaving autopilot mode, Shalnark experienced intense muscle pain for multiple days and was completely unaware of what he had done. The ability had the additional benefit of preventing other Manipulators from controlling Shalnark, as it is impossible to gain control over a target that is already being manipulated.[9] Aside from Manipulation, the increase in aura output and physical abilities might have involved Enhancement. | |
Manga Appearances[]
| 186. The Queen | Absent |
| 187. The Beast Fodder | Absent |
| 188. NGL | Absent |
| 189. Infiltration | Absent |
| 190. The Hunt | Absent |
| 191. Pros | Absent |
| 192. Human Dog | Absent |
| 193. Scissors | Absent |
| 194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1 | Absent |
| 195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2 | Absent |
| 196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3 | Absent |
| 197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 | Absent |
| 198. Sudden Attack | Absent |
| 199. Light and Shadow | Absent |
| 200. Stipulation | Absent |
| 201. Reunion | Absent |
| 202. Duel | Absent |
| 203. Gyro | Absent |
| 204. Gyro's Story | Absent |
| 205. Time Remaining | Absent |
| 206. A Real Fight | Absent |
| 207. Weakness: Part 1 | Absent |
| 208. Weakness: Part 2 | Absent |
| 209. ? | Absent |
| 210. Weakness: Part 3 | Absent |
| 211. Loan Shark | Absent |
| 212. Water Breaking | Absent |
| 213. Birth | Absent |
| 214. Results | Absent |
| 215. Last Words | Absent |
| 216. Republic of East Gorteau | Absent |
| 217. Meat Orchard | Absent |
| 218. Confession | Absent |
| 219. Awakening | Absent |
| 220. Reunion: Part 1 | Absent |
| 221. Reunion: Part 2 | Absent |
| 222. Reunion: Part 3 | Absent |
| 223. 10: Part 1 | Absent |
| 224. 10: Part 2 | Appears |
| 225. 10: Part 3 | Appears |
| 226. 10: Part 4 | Appears |
| 227. 10: Part 5 | Appears |
| 228. 10: Part 6 | Appears |
| 229. 10: Part 7 | Appears |
| 230. 9: Part 1 | Absent |
| 231. 9: Part 2 | Absent |
| 232. 9: Part 3 | Absent |
| 233. 9: Part 4 | Absent |
| 234. 9: Part 5 | Absent |
| 235. 8: Part 1 | Absent |
| 236. 8: Part 2 | Absent |
| 237. 8: Part 3 | Absent |
| 238. 8: Part 4 | Absent |
| 239. 8: Part 5 | Absent |
| 240. 8: Part 6 | Absent |
| 241. 8: Part 7 | Absent |
| 242. 7: Part 1 | Absent |
| 243. 7: Part 2 | Absent |
| 244. 6: Part 1 | Absent |
| 245. 6: Part 2 | Absent |
| 246. 6: Part 3 | Absent |
| 247. 6: Part 4 | Absent |
| 248. 6: Part 5 | Absent |
| 249. 6: Part 6 | Absent |
| 250. 6: Part 7 | Absent |
| 251. 6: Part 8 | Absent |
| 252. 6: Part 9 | Absent |
| 253. 6: Part 10 | Absent |
| 254. 6: Part 11 | Absent |
| 255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1 | Absent |
| 256. 2: Part 2 | Absent |
| 257. 1: Part 1 | Absent |
| 258. 1: Part 2 | Absent |
| 259. 1: Part 3 | Absent |
| 260. 1: Part 4 | Absent |
| 261. Charge: Part 1 | Absent |
| 262. Charge: Part 2 | Absent |
| 263. Charge: Part 3 | Absent |
| 264. Charge: Part 4 | Absent |
| 265. Charge: Part 5 | Absent |
| 266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..." | Absent |
| 267. Activation | Absent |
| 268. The King | Absent |
| 269. Adversity Is a Good Thing | Absent |
| 270. Indebted To | Absent |
| 271. Separation | Absent |
| 272. Error | Absent |
| 273. We Meet Again | Absent |
| 274. Solution | Absent |
| 275. Promise | Absent |
| 276. Missileman | Absent |
| 277. Insult | Absent |
| 278. Destruction | Absent |
| 279. Escape | Absent |
| 280. Direct Hit | Absent |
| 281. Godspeed | Absent |
| 282. Sealed Area | Absent |
| 283. Determination | Absent |
| 284. Fifteen Minutes | Absent |
| 285. Doubles | Absent |
| 286. Core | Absent |
| 287. Present State | Absent |
| 288. Accolade | Absent |
| 289. Terms | Absent |
| 290. Name | Absent |
| 291. Soliloquy | Absent |
| 292. Hidden Agenda | Absent |
| 293. Metamorphosis | Absent |
| 294. Breakdown | Absent |
| 295. Determination | Absent |
| 296. Admission | Absent |
| 297. The Last | Absent |
| 298. Rose | Absent |
| 299. Regeneration | Absent |
| 300. Insurance | Absent |
| 301. Memory | Absent |
| 302. Target | Absent |
| 303. Pain | Absent |
| 304. Magic | Absent |
| 305. Sorry | Absent |
| 306. Relief | Absent |
| 307. Loss | Absent |
| 308. Flash | Absent |
| 309. Game | Absent |
| 310. Action | Absent |
| 311. Deadline | Absent |
| 312. Resolve | Absent |
| 313. One Word | Absent |
| 314. Persuasion | Absent |
| 315. Home | Absent |
| 316. Real Name | Absent |
| 317. Answer | Absent |
| 318. Final Will | Absent |
| 319. Lottery | Absent |
| 320. Voting | Mentioned |
| 321. Monster | Absent |
| 322. Siblings | Absent |
| 323. Job Offer | Absent |
| 324. Butler | Absent |
| 325. Joining the Fray | Absent |
| 326. Open Hostilities | Absent |
| 327. Riddle | Absent |
| 328. Arrangements | Absent |
| 329. Spy | Absent |
| 330. Confession | Absent |
| 331. Day of Reckoning | Absent |
| 332. Applause | Absent |
| 333. Rumble | Absent |
| 334. Total Defeat | Absent |
| 335. Decision | Absent |
| 336. Release | Absent |
| 337. Repentance | Absent |
| 338. Atop a Tree | Absent |
| 339. Stillness | Absent |
| 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 | Absent |
| 349. Worm Toxin | Absent |
| 350. Prince | Absent |
| 351. Battle to the Death | Absent |
| 352. Troublesome | Mentioned |
| 353. Cold-Blooded | Mentioned |
| 354. Heat | Absent |
| 355. Detonation | Absent |
| 356. Unfortunate: Part 1 | Absent |
| 357. Unfortunate: Part 2 | Death |
| 358. Eve | Absent |
| 359. Departure | Absent |
| 360. Parasite | Absent |
| 361. Withdraw | Absent |
| 362. Resolve | Absent |
| 363. Nen Beast | Absent |
| 364. Speculation | Absent |
| 365. Choice | Absent |
| 366. To Each His Own | Absent |
| 367. Synchronization | Absent |
| 368. Foul Play | Absent |
| 369. Limits | Absent |
| 370. Observation | Absent |
| 371. Mission | Absent |
| 372. Disappearance | Absent |
| 373. Inheritance | Absent |
| 374. Ability | Absent |
| 375. Persuasion | Absent |
| 376. Determination | Absent |
| 377. Scheme | Absent |
| 378. Balance | Absent |
| 379. Collaboration | Absent |
| 380. Alarm | Absent |
| 381. Predation | Absent |
| 382. Awakening | Absent |
| 383. Escape | Absent |
| 384. War | Absent |
| 385. Warning | Absent |
| 386. Hypothesis | Absent |
| 387. Recreation | Absent |
| 388. Reflection | Absent |
| 389. Curse | Absent |
| 390. Clash: Part 1 | Absent |
| 391. Clash: Part 2 | Absent |
| 392. Information | Absent |
| 393. Plea | Absent |
| 394. Hypothesis | Absent |
| 395. Founding: Part 1 | Flashback |
| 396. Founding: Part 2 | Flashback |
| 397. Founding: Part 3 | Flashback |
| 398. Search | Absent |
| 399. Expulsion | Absent |
| 400. Secrecy | Absent |
| 401. Moonlight | Absent |
| 402. Letter | Absent |
| 403. Results | Absent |
| 404. Speculation | Absent |
| 405. Performance | Mentioned |
| 406. Regalia | Absent |
| 407. Negotiation | Absent |
| 408. Negotiation: Part 2 | Absent |
| 409. Negotiation: Part 3 | Absent |
| 410. Negotiation: Part 4 | Absent |
Battles[]
| Battles |
|---|
Quotes[]
- (To Uvogin) "Gross!! Pay me back instead!"[4]
- (To Uvogin) "Uvo! Be careful."[4]
- (Referring to Uvogin) "I should’ve gone with him! Blast!"[6]
- (Referring to a manipulated mobster) "Aw, he broke. Gotta look for another puppet."[8]
- (To Nobunaga) "There will be too many dead if we keep chasing the chain dude."[3]
- (To Kortopi and Shizuku) "This game isn't virtual reality. It's taking place somewhere in real life...!!"[35]
- (To himself) "This is why I hate this mode, even though it's so powerful. The backlash is bad and I don't remember a thing. I never feel a sense of accomplishment."[9]
Trivia[]
- In the official databook, his name is also spelled as "Syarnorkl".[1] The Volume 34 extras changed it to "Syarnorke" and revealed his surname, "Ryuseih".
- His last name is phonetically very similar to the original Japanese name of Meteor City (Ryūseigai)—the city where the Phantom Troupe was founded and most of its members hail from—specifically the word "meteor" (流星, ryūsei).
- Despite Shalnark's fortune having long been averted,[3] his death might have been made to echo the warning that his phone will not work when he needs it the most,[30] where “phone” meant his Nen ability and/or the phone he required for it, both of which he had given to Chrollo.[45]
- Despite him being a Hunter, the Mafia was unable to find any record of Shalnark having ever existed on the International Human Databank after discovering his fake corpse.[2] This may imply that the Hunter Association does not make or keep publicly accessible records of its Hunters.
Anime and Manga Differences[]
- In the 1999 anime adaptation, Shizuku parks a van in the middle of the street to invade the auction, with Shalnark and Uvogin getting out of the car to kill the mafia guards on the way.[56]
- In the 2011 anime adaptation, Shalnark was stated to be member #6 of the Phantom Troupe.[57] In the manga, however, while it was said that his and Pakunoda’s numbers were #6 and #9, it was never specified who had which.[3]
- This coincides with the manga, since in the Chapter 405, it is heavily implied that Pakunoda was number #9.
- In the 1999 anime adaptation, the scene of Shalnark, Kortopi and Shizuku torturing a Greed Island player for cards and information is shown,[58] while in the manga it was off-screen.[35]
Intertextuality and References[]
- Shalnark's name could be a reference to Siarnaq, one of Saturn's moons. The name transliterates into Japanese very similarly,"Sharunaaku" (シャルナーク) and "Sharunaku" (シャルナク).
- Shalnark's golden aura and floating hair in his "autopilot mode" may be a nod to the Super Saiyan transformation from the Dragon Ball franchise.
Miscellaneous[]
- In the second character popularity poll, Shalnark placed 17th with 84 votes.
- In the third character popularity poll, Shalnark placed 15th with 187 votes.
- Shalnark's voice actress in the 2011 anime adaptation, Noriko Hidaka, also voiced Kurapika in the Hunter × Hunter Pilot OVA.
- Kuniyoshi Ichikawa plays Shalnark in the stage play, Hunter × Hunter: Real Stage.
Translations around the World[]
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
 Arabic
|
شالنارك (Shalnaarik) | |
 Chinese
|
侠客* (Xiákè) 查路拿古* (Chá lù ná gǔ) | |
 French
|
Sharnalk | |
 Greek
|
Σάλναρκ (Sálnark) | |
 Korean
|
샤르나크 류세이 (Shareunakeu Ryusei) | |
 Russian
|
Шалнарк (Shalnark) | |
 Thai
|
ชาร์แนค (Chār̒nækh) | |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide; Character & World Official Databook (pg. 126)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 102
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 104
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 9, Chapter 79
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 320
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 10, Chapter 84
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 115
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 98
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 22, Chapter 227
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 118
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 128
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 0, Chapter 2
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 38, Chapter 397
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 22, Chapter 224
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 38, Chapter 395
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 38, Chapter 396
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 8, Chapter 71
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 9, Chapter 74
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 9, Chapter 75
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 9, Chapter 76
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 9, Chapter 77
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 9, Chapter 78
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 10, Chapter 91
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 10, Chapter 92
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 96
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 97
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 100
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 11, Chapter 101
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 105
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 108
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 106
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 109
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 119
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 123
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 35.6 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 134
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 144
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 145
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 149
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 17, Chapter 170
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 22, Chapter 225
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 22, Chapter 226
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 22, Chapter 228
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 22, Chapter 229
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 351
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 357
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 357
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 36, Chapter 377
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter, Chapter 405
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 354
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 1, Chapter 2
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 38, Chapter 393
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 12, Chapter 110
- ↑ Exhibition: Togashi Yoshihiro -Puzzle-
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 353
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 352
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Episode 52 (1999)
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Episode 54 (2011)
- ↑ Hunter × Hunter - Episode 76 (1999)
Notes
- ↑ In the Episode 54 of the 2011 anime adaptation, Shalnark was explicitly shown as being the #6, while in the manga it was never explicitly stated; however, in Chapter 405, Pakunoda was heavily implied to be member #9, consequently leaving Shalnark as the #6.
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