(L) Hunter x Hunter

[DSDSSDWE]

Originally Posted by Nightengale

NOT SURE IF WANT.

Spoiler:

This kind of drastic power-ups has always been bothersome, and it stands out here because Togashi has opted against using it all these while throughout HxH be it in Greed Island, York Shin or the Hunter Exame, other than Kurapika's Emperor Time.

Though from Pitou's crude assumption of it, Gon's powers seems to be a manifestation of if he had allowed all his Nen's veins burst out, geared solely towards Reinforcement Type in his entire body, making himself a walking timebomb.

Spoiler for Chapter 306:

Pitou's thoughts did seem to imply that Gon is merely "drugging" himself to that level even though his body can't actually take it. So after this phase is over, not only will Gon not keep his new powers, but it might damage his body (and his ability to use Nen) permanently.

Gon is too overpowered now anyway. So a "Gon lost a lot of his powers and needs time and some special item/person to get him back on track again" arc would make sense.

[Wrath88]

Overpowered.... but Pitou being happy is quite foreboding about what will happen to Gon later.

[omimon]

Originally Posted by Wrath88

Overpowered.... but Pitou being happy is quite foreboding about what will happen to Gon later.

I can't wait to see Killua's reaction.

[Cipher]

Excellent! Finally, our young hero has reached his peak in the mastery of fight.

[Key Board]

Actually using this comes with a dire consequence it seems

Spoiler:

Gon will not be able to use nen again.

Of course by then end of the arc, Togashi will probably right a way for him to use it again (consuming the King's corpse? xd)

but for now he's out of the fight

[Hikari no Clover]

Spoiler:

wtf 306, is your dad urameshi yusuke or raizen ?????
wake up !! togashi !!!!

[Animizzle]

Originally Posted by Wrath88

Overpowered.... but Pitou being happy is quite foreboding about what will happen to Gon later.

Indeed. Though I think he is mostly relieved that Gon's resolve was aimed at him instead of the King.

I've read the chapter a few times now, and also read a few chapters back and I have to say this turn of events, while unexpected, isn't totally out of the blue. Gon's emotional state has been carefully built up since he lost vs Knuckle all through the Ant arc, Killua being the only one sensing it untill Knuckle saw Gon and Pitou together. I don't mind the powerup as much as I did first.

We all known Nen is a power with a seemingly infinite number of possibilities. I find it impossible to argue against Gon's powerup and approve of all the other -sometimes ridiculous - things we have seen in this world of Nen. The explanation has already been given: Gon called forth 'all' his potential and fast forwarded through time, at the cost of his Nen. Corny: yes. Unbelievable in the rules of HxH? No.

If you think about it: As strong as the Royal Guards were, it was never argued that other strong Nen users couldn't handle them. Technically, had Gon met the ants 10 years later, this outcome would have been plausible the way the story has treated Gon and Killua's prowess with Nen. What did Wing-san say again? Talent one only sees in 1 in 10.000.000 people?

And if you really want to get technical: as somebody already pointed out on the Nexgear forum. Pitou is Transformation and weak against Reinforcement to begin with.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Xion Valkyrie

Spoiler:

Wow, Gon looks almost like Gin now. I hope this isn't a permanent state, as he looks a bit too buff and not as fun as normal gon. Plus, he'd look horribly awkward with Killua now. Also, HAIR DEMON!!!

Spoiler for 306:

Yeah, his bromance with Killua would get really awkward if he stays like this. I'm sure he won't, anyway. Can't say I expected this to be his power up... not sure if want, either. Well, since it seems like he'll only be able to use it once, it's okay.

Man, I can't believe Pitou was owned so fast.

[Wrath88]

Originally Posted by The Small One

Somehow Gon's change and new appearance reminds me a lot of Bisque.

Me too. Btw, Key Board, Pitou only said that it was an ability akin to making the condition of 'not ever being able to use Nen', it's not specifically stated, is it? (Need to check the raws for that)

If we consider the nature of the ability, it is that his Nen has kicked into overdrive for forceful maturity, something along the lines of 'I want to be strong enough to kill Pitou'. (Explains why he grew so much hair... but shouldn't his finger and toe nails be long as well? What about facial hair?)

[ZeroForever]

hmm scan is out.

Spoiler for new chap:

Gon literally matured/changed to teenage age and 2 shots pitou.... but apparently it's a 1 use type that burns himself out type technique

[Key Board]

Originally Posted by Wrath88

Me too. Btw, Key Board, Pitou only said that it was an ability akin to making the condition of 'not ever being able to use Nen', it's not specifically stated, is it? (Need to check the raws for that)

If we consider the nature of the ability, it is that his Nen has kicked into overdrive for forceful maturity, something along the lines of 'I want to be strong enough to kill Pitou'. (Explains why he grew so much hair... but shouldn't his finger and toe nails be long as well? What about facial hair?)

Spoiler:

Pitou said that Gon would not be able to use nen again after burning himself out like this. Because of this, Pitou is relieved. Because even if Pitou dies, Gon will no longer be a threat to the King

[Anh_Minh]

Originally Posted by The Small One

Somehow Gon's change and new appearance reminds me a lot of Bisque.

I thought "Lazer" instead.

Well, no. That was my second thought. My first one was "looks like there's going to be a hiatus again soon".

[Trax]

What could have been a great fight was turned into a two-shot victory. What a jip.

[Sazelyt]

An incredible chapter. Again. Just the last two chapters are worth animating alone, apart from the rest.

It seems Pitou thinks Gon is done after that attack, and that is why he is glad, that he was the one to stop him. We will see about that.

But, Gon forcing himself to grow (or mature as the scanlation mentioned) is quite interesting. I guess measuring the length of the hair, some kind of estimate can be made, regarding how many years has passed for his body. I don't mind a matured Gon. He will be close to Killua in the strength of the mind, though, in body it will look similar to Kurapica and Killua, not a pair of kids anymore.

Anyways, I hope, as Small One referred to, this change is more like what Bisque is experiencing. Allowing Gon to change to this matured self anytime he wants in the future, rather than him being that way all the time. Also, I wonder, if that is what Bisque went through in the past. She attained that form due to a similar unexpected power-up?

[kari-no-sugata]

Originally Posted by Fipskuul

Anyways, I hope, as Small One referred to, this change is more like what Bisque is experiencing. Allowing Gon to change to this matured self anytime he wants in the future, rather than him being that way all the time. Also, I wonder, if that is what Bisque went through in the past. She attained that form due to a similar unexpected power-up?

When Bisque's large form was introduced she said it was her "original" body/size. That is, the petite Bisque is the "fake" one - the opposite of what Gon's just done.


In terms of how the showdown played out, I'm pretty satisfied right now. A lengthy battle with a narrow win for Gon would have been too predictable. Instead, we have Gon maxing out his fury (after several foreshadowings) and winning quickly, but potentially at massive cost.

If Pitou is right then Gon's life as a Hunter is over.

[Marikina]

Spoiler:

I don't think that Pitou meant that Gon used up all his Nen per se, just that one must have the resolve to accept such an outcome when invoking the ability, since you're literally burning your life away.

[Boduar]

From what the translated version I read it said it will definitely shorten his lifespan and the possibility of never being able to use nen again (possible burn out).

[Nightengale]

Well, nen's potential is limitless, plus Ant Arc isn't going to be the end of HxH ( unless Gon's forced growth is an avatar of Togashi burning himself out with HxH ), so while Gon may be out of commision for a while, it's probably not going to be the end of his life as a Nen practitioner/Hunter.

After all, there's technically nen-created items that can cure any disease/injuries and technically reverse time on one's physical body itself.

It's good enough of a reason to have Gon out of picture in a future arc, allowing the story to go back to Kurapika or Leorio.

[Wrath88]

'Let's go back into Greed Island and get an Archangel's Breath!'

[Tsuyoshi]

Somehow, Gon's burnout reminds me of Kuwabara's temporary blackout from his spiritual awareness (N.B. Yu Yu Hakusho, shortly after the Dark Tournament). I tend to think he's using up his nen to the point where he won't be able to use it for a while. Think of it this way. Nen is that energy coming from your body, so I'm guessing it would work similarly. Muscles, when working out, are destroyed and then rebuilt stronger than they were before after a time of rest. Most likely, Gon right now is using so much nen that it's getting burned out, but after a long period of rest, it will come back much stronger than it was before. It will take quite a while tho, imo, so the story probably will go back to Leorio and Kurapika, and perhaps a bit more time for Killua to shine. Rather, we need the Genei Ryodan back.