raises the stakes by deploying an army of "Needle People"—ordinary civilians manipulated into mindless soldiers through his Nen-imbued needles.
The episode's centerpiece is a high-stakes duel between the Zoldyck butler and the enigmatic Hisoka Morow .
: Realizing the scale of Illumi's crimes, Killua contacts Morel for backup. This leads to the formation of the Pure Paladin Squad , led by an anti-Chairman faction (Teradein, Bushidora, and Loupe) seeking to reform the Association while hunting down the "heinous" criminal. Episode Credits Title "Needles × and × Debt" Key Deaths New Groups Pure Paladin Squad Primary Conflict Zoldyck Internal Struggle vs. Hunter Politics Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 142
: Killua utilizes Godspeed to outpace them but eventually resorts to decoys at the airport, successfully boarding a zeppelin to throw off his pursuers. Illumi’s "Needlemen" and Political Fallout
In , titled "Needles × and × Debt," the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc shifts into high gear as personal family vendettas collide with global Hunter politics. The Lethal Quiz: Gotoh vs. Hisoka raises the stakes by deploying an army of
While Hisoka handles the butlers, continues his race to save Gon by transporting Alluka to the hospital.
: In a surreal display of Nen, the senior butler Tsubone transforms into a high-speed motorcycle fueled by the aura of her companions, Amane and Canary. This leads to the formation of the Pure
: Gotoh utilizes his coin-firing ability, launching projectiles with the force of bullets. Hisoka counters using Bungee Gum , which possesses the properties of both rubber and gum, allowing him to catch and redirect the coins.