As Meruem approaches the palace, Pouf's clone continues searching for Komugi before finding her under Killua's guard. With Killua too fast to catch, Pouf's clone resolves to talk Komugi into struggling with Killua to give an opening to kill her. But Killua realizes this and successfully protects her from the clone before he leaves, as Pouf realizes the Gungi board and pieces are still on the palace grounds. Meanwhile, Gon and Pitou are about to reach Kite's location.