Yoshihiro Togashi

Gon's mighty adventure in search of his father continues, and this time he is forced to pawn his own Hunter license to raise some cash. Gon and his posse chance upon a silent auction bazaar along the way and meet a stranger named Zepile, who introduces them to the seedy world of rare item appraisal. But the real surprise lies in Nobunaga's effort to recruit Gon to join the Troupe!

"The Chimera Ant king is born, bursting from the stomach of the queen and--a violent birth for a violent being. He makes his first move on the neighboring country by manipulating its dictator to summon all the citizens to a ceremony at the capital. There he plans to Nen-baptize them, which will kill 99 percent of the population. The remaining one percent will have their Nen awakened, thus providing a healthy snack for the new king that not only tastes...

"Killua's uneasiness about the Ants wasn't so far-fetched after all. When unforeseen incidents set the Hunters back in their showdown with the King and his Royal Guards, everyone has to scramble to get back on track. Can the Hunters regain their advantage against an enemy that's way more than they bargained for ...?!"--Page 4 of cover.

While the King is preoccupied with playing Gungi, Gon and the other Hunters sneak closer to their target. They get a lucky break when an unforeseen accident results in the deactivation of Nerferpitou's En, making the defenses surrounding the castle temporarily vulnerable. The Extermination team readies for their showdown, but with only a few days left before the "selection," will they be in time to save the citizens from certain death?!