As Meruem returns to the palace, the remaining Hunters conceal their presence while Palm explains the nature of her altered Hatsu to Killua. It allows her to observe three people at a time: currently Pouf's core, Gon, and Killua. Pouf overhears this and takes advantage by having Welfin call Pitou to inform them that Komugi is safe, removing Gon's leverage. Once brought before Kite with Gon demanding him to be healed, Pitou reveals that Kite died the night they fought and that the Chimera Ant's Nen can only preserve and reanimate corpses. Gon breaks down while Pitou uses Doctor Blythe to heal their arm, as Palm alerts Killua to the turn of events.