Hunter x Hunter Chapter 361 Discussion

The only preparations I ended up doing was re-reading the last chapter (I intended just to skim it but couldn't help myself) and that was a mistake, since by the end of the chapter I wasn't fully sure who any of the characters were once we lost focus on Kurapika. I looked them up and it came back to me but still. Just something I'm going to get use to now that I read Hunter x Hunter as it comes out.



Anyway, the chapter itself was a solid return. Kurapika's intelligence and somewhat harsh attitude continues to showcase why he's my favorite character. And the final power being another steal ability didn't really bother me. I know it can be disappointing with how frequently Togashi seems to dip into that well but each of them have unique specifications and it makes sense that Kurapika would develop an ability like this (and as many pointed out, the connection to Chrollo's power is neat). I'm also really interested in discovering what Bill's plans are, the ones involving Pariston and Beyond both intrigue me. Particularly Pariston, not only because Pariston is one of the most fascinating characters in Hunter x Hunter but because there was that little indirect tee-off between the two during the Hunter Exam. Considering Kurapika took his slot in the Zodiacs as well, I'm really looking forward to the two interacting.

Kurapika got too many abilities lol

ichii_1 said:
YOOOOO

Finally it's back and gets right to it, kurapika's power is a one time aura nen ability stealing technique with a syringe :O

Prince Maya is the one with the free beasts but doesn't know it and kurapika might ally with partison or beyond to get the queen secured.

With Pariston should be more fun/interesting. Kurapika is his successor after all. And I want to see Kurapika getting pissed off by this troll XD

Jeromenciel said:
People focus too much on Kurapika stealing the hatsu or another copy technique again, but seems to forget that it also drains Nen of the target thus force them into a Zetsu like state. The question is how fast will it drain the target. I mean even if he uses In to sneak the Steal Chain into piercing the enemy, they will feel it cause of the said pain it gives, and might remove it if possible. As of now we don't know if the target can remove it on their own or only Kurapika can~Good observation I must say, about how maybe it can't be removed once it starts stealing the person's Nen. I wonder how it would work for Kurapika to steal Chrollo's ability. Kurapika definitely has an advantage against Chrollo because Chrollo can't steal his abilities due to all his restrictions to do so. If a sneak attack were possible, Kurapika could steal Chrollo's Nen and have instant advantage over him.

Drake1000 said:
ANOTHER STEAL ABILITY?! We've had like 3 borrowing/steal/taking abilities already though I guess it just further parallels with Chrollo, I've waited a decade for a freaking steal ability.

Good thing Togashi explained it in a way so that you understand why he didn't use it back in Yorkshin.

I really don't care about the bodyguards or their princes plotline so far tbh though I'm surprised Togashi just threw in the last unrevealed chain on here, now we can judge Kurapika's full power.



What about the butterfly and the fish though? Soon™what if kurapika steal chrolo ability that have leol ability so you can steal nen ability that stolen from borrowed ability

YOOOOO

Finally it's back and gets right to it, kurapika's power is a one time aura nen ability stealing technique with a syringe :O

Prince Maya is the one with the free beasts but doesn't know it and kurapika might ally with partison or beyond to get the queen secured.

LordScorcher said:
what if kurapika steal chrolo ability that have leol ability so you can steal nen ability that stolen from borrowed ability

Then he gets to use them? Equip Skill hunter

Open the book to Leol's ability -> Leol's ability nets you an ability

Bookmark Leol's ability -> Open the page to a second ability

Or just bookmark it and keep your hand free.

LordScorcher said:
Drake1000 said:
ANOTHER STEAL ABILITY?! We've had like 3 borrowing/steal/taking abilities already though I guess it just further parallels with Chrollo, I've waited a decade for a freaking steal ability.

Good thing Togashi explained it in a way so that you understand why he didn't use it back in Yorkshin.

I really don't care about the bodyguards or their princes plotline so far tbh though I'm surprised Togashi just threw in the last unrevealed chain on here, now we can judge Kurapika's full power.



What about the butterfly and the fish though? Soon™what if kurapika steal chrolo ability that have leonel ability so you can steal nen ability that stolen from borrowed ability



it's useless, actually he will help chrolo, because he only can use the ability one time, stole ability count as use so the book will back to chrolo with the stolen ability.